Moto G4 Plus
A budget phone with a fingerprint sensor and laser autofocus camera.
The Moto G4 Plus is a budget Motorola smartphone released May 2016, with a launch price of $250. It pairs the Snapdragon 617 with a 5.5" LCD 60 Hz display, a 16 MP main camera and a 3,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 50/100 — The feature-packed budget Moto. Standout strengths: laser + phase-detect autofocus camera. and fingerprint sensor at a budget price. Main trade-off: snapdragon 617 ran warm.
The feature-packed budget Moto.
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.
Read the full review- Laser + phase-detect autofocus camera.
- Fingerprint sensor at a budget price.
- 15 W TurboPower charging.
- microSD + jack.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Moto G4 Plus compares
| Moto G4 Plus | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Moto G15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 50 | 89 | 50 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 617 | SD 8 Elite | Helio G81 Extreme |
| Display | 5.5" LCD 60 Hz | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.72" LCD 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Launch price | $250 | $1,299 | $139 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Moto G4 Plus released?
The Moto G4 Plus was released in May 2016.
How much does the Moto G4 Plus cost?
The Moto G4 Plus launched at $250 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Moto G4 Plus screen size and type?
The Moto G4 Plus has a 5.5" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Moto G4 Plus use?
The Moto G4 Plus is powered by the Snapdragon 617 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Moto G4 Plus have?
The Moto G4 Plus ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Moto G4 Plus battery capacity?
The Moto G4 Plus has a 3,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Moto G4 Plus charge?
The Moto G4 Plus supports 15 W TurboPower wired charging.
What is the Moto G4 Plus main camera?
The Moto G4 Plus has a 16 MP main camera.
Does the Moto G4 Plus have a headphone jack?
The Moto G4 Plus has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Moto G4 Plus get software updates?
The Moto G4 Plus update policy: To Android 7.0.
How much does the Moto G4 Plus weigh?
The Moto G4 Plus weighs 157 g.
What colours does the Moto G4 Plus come in?
The Moto G4 Plus is available in 2 colours: Black, White.
Is the Moto G4 Plus worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Moto G4 Plus an editorial score of 50/100.
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