Motorola Moto G100 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
6.7", 2520 x 1080
Front Camera
16 Megapixel
Main Camera
64 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 11
Storage
128 GB
RAM
8 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Battery
5000 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Motorola Moto G100
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 168.38 mm Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Width 73.97 mm Better than 74 % of phones rated.
Depth 9.69 mm Better than 54 % of phones rated.
Weight 207 g Worse than 94 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Iridescent ocean
Body Material Plastic
Protection Splashproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
IP rating IP52
SAR Value 1.46 W/kg (body), 0.8 W/kg (head), 3.18 W/kg (limb)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD

The Motorola Moto G100 has a height of 168.38 mm, a width of 73.97 mm and a thickness of 9.69 mm. The weight of the phone is 207 g.

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DISPLAY Motorola Moto G100
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology LTPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.7" Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2520 x 1080 pixels Better than 92 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD+
Pixel Density 409 ppi Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Aspect Ratio 21:9
HDR Yes Better than 91 % of phones rated.
HDR Technology HDR10
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
Display Features DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, attentive display, Peek Display, CinemaVision display
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 6.7" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Motorola Moto G100 is 2520 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Display´s pixel density is 409 ppi and represents another significant factor affecting image sharpness besides resolution. The higher the value, the sharper the image. Average value is currently about 350-400 ppi, which guarantees a fine and sufficiently sharp image. Finest modern phone displays reach 450 ppi and above.

The refresh rate is 90 Hz. This value indicates how many times per second display shows new information. Previously, 60 Hz was considered the standard, but today the average frequency for mid-range phones is more like 90 Hz. Modern phones now reach frequencies of around 120 Hz and above. Higher frequencies mean a better user experience when browsing the internet and especially when playing games.

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PROCESSOR Motorola Moto G100
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Clock Speed 3.2 GHz Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 650

Motorola Moto G100 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Motorola Moto G100 reaches the frequency of 3.2 GHz.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 650.

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MEMORY Motorola Moto G100
RAM LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB Better than 96 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 128 GB Better than 90 % of phones rated.
Memory Interface UFS 3.1
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 128 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. For everyday use and storing photos, songs or movies, this medium-sized internal storage is ideal. The advantage is also a lower price of phones equipped with this storage capacity. Best phones today range from 256 GB to 1 TB. That size is suitable for the most demanding users who shoot a lot of high-resolution photos or videos in 4K. Nevertheless, you'll have to pay extra for these higher capacities. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

RAM memory of the Motorola Moto G100 is LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA Motorola Moto G100
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 3
Sensor Resolution 64 Megapixel Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size 1/2" Better than 59 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/1.7 Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Pixel Size 0.7 μm
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Laser Auto Focus Yes
Digital Zoom 10x Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Special Effects HDR, Spot Colour
Camera Modes Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, BurstShot, HYPERLAPSE, Watermark mode, Video Snapshot, portrait mode, Active photos, Cinemagraph, Night Vision, Filter mode, Macro mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Auto smile capture Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 6144 x 3160 (6k) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Dual Capture, Barcode Scanner, AR sticker, Cutout, Quad Pixel technology, smart composition, Audio zoom, levelling, Shot optimisation, RAW photo output
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 16 Megapixel Better than 92 % of phones rated.
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/2.2 Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Field of View (2nd Camera) 117 degree(s)
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) 1 μm
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 2 Megapixel Worse than 61 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/2.4 Better than 76 % of phones rated.
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) 1.75 μm Better than 97 % of phones rated.
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) Depth camera
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 2
Sensor Resolution (Front) 16 Megapixel Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Pixel Size (Front) 1 μm
Special Effects (Front) HDR, Spot Colour
Camera Modes (Front) Slow motion mode, Pro mode, BurstShot, Watermark mode, Video Snapshot, portrait mode, Face Beauty, group selfi mode, Night Vision, Filter mode, Macro mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Auto smile capture Better than 92 % of phones rated.
Light Source (Front) Display flash
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Front) Self-timer, Quad Pixel technology, RAW photo, Shot optimisation
SECOND FRONT CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) 8 Megapixel Better than 97 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (2nd Front) F/2.4
Field of View (2nd Front) 118 degree(s)
Pixel Size (2nd Front) 1.12 μm
Camera Functions (2nd Front) Ultra wide-angle camera

The rear camera of the Motorola Moto G100 is equipped with 3 lenses, with each lens having a different role in taking pictures. Most common lens you'll see on smartphones is a wide-angle lens, telephoto lens or macro lens. A wide-angle lens is mainly used to capture landscapes and other spatially larger compositions where a wide field of view is needed. A telephoto lens is designed for photographing subjects at a distance and often has an optical zoom. A macro lens is ideal for close-ups and small objects. The resolution of the main lens is 64 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. Pixel size is 0.7 μm. Average value is typically around 0.8 μm to 1.8 μm on better mobile phones, and again, the higher the number, the higher the photo quality.

The size of the camera's sensor also influences the final quality of the photos. Motorola Moto G100´s main lens is designed with a sensor size of 1/2". The higher the value after the slash, the higher the resulting photo quality. The aperture of main lens reaches F/1.7 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 10x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Some users will also appreciate facial recognition feature, which allows camera to recognise the face of person in frame and automatically focus on it.

Second camera
The second lens of rear camera is designed as Ultra wide-angle lens. The field of view of second lens reaches 117 degree(s). The resolution reaches size of 16 Megapixel. Pixel size in this case is 1 μm. Furthermore, the second lens is equipped with aperture of F/2.2.

Third camera
The resolution of third lens is then 2 Megapixel. The pixel size that significantly affects quality of photo is 1.75 μm. Last but not least, third lens is equipped with a lens aperture of F/2.4.

Front camera
The front camera of Motorola Moto G100 is equipped with 2 lenses, with each lens having a different function when taking pictures. The resolution of front lens reaches 16 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo. The pixel size itself is 1 μm. The main lens is also equipped with aperture of F/2.2.

A nice bonus here is the facial recognition function.

Second front camera
You won't see a second front lens on most smartphones yet. Having more than one front lens in Motorola Moto G100 is thus rather exceptional in world of phones. The resolution of second front lens reaches 8 Megapixel. The lens aperture is designed to F/2.4.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Motorola Moto G100
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 5000 mAh Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Fast Charging Technology TurboPower technology Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Standard usage: up to 40 hrs

The battery size of Motorola Moto G100 is 5000 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. You'll also enjoy the fast charging function, which allows for faster power flow and thus up to several times faster charging of the phone.

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CELLULAR Motorola Moto G100
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 5G Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 11
User Interface My UX
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo

Motorola Moto G100 supports 5G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 11.

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COMMUNICATIONS Motorola Moto G100
Data Transmission EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 41, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78
5G NR Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.

Fans of modern technology will appreciate NFC function, which allows, among other things, contactless mobile phone payments, but also finds other uses in connectivity, such as unlocking the door or loading the menu in restaurant using the NFC tag. Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 5.1, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Motorola Moto G100
Audio Amplifier Smart PA
FEATURES Motorola Moto G100
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor
Security Devices Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side)
Additional Phone Features Face Unlock, Three microphones, Google Lens, Google Assistant Button
OTHERS Motorola Moto G100
Included Accessories Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, power adapter (20W)
Compliant Standards IP52

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