Launch report · Motorola

Moto G4 Plus: A budget phone with a fingerprint sensor and laser autofocus camera.

SpecEagle Editorial·May 2016·$250·Score 50/100

Moto G4 Plus crammed a fingerprint sensor, laser autofocus and TurboPower charging into a budget phone, keeping Motorola's clean software. The SD617 was its weak spot, but the feature set was generous for the money.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.5" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 617
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
16 MP
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
157 g
What stands out
  • Laser + phase-detect autofocus camera.
  • Fingerprint sensor at a budget price.
  • 15 W TurboPower charging.
  • microSD + jack.
What to watch
  • Snapdragon 617 ran warm.
  • Mono speaker.
  • Plastic build.
  • Only one OS update.