The best Motorola phone 2024

The Razr 40 Ultra – also known as the Razr+ in the US – is the best foldable phone in the world right now, and our favourite Motorola model.

That’s in large part down to the expansive cover display, by far the largest on any flip foldable, which extends down and around the two exterior cameras. You can use this for notifications, widgets, and selfies, but also to play games and even run full Android apps – though the squished interface definitely works better for some than others.

Battery life is good for a flip phone, as is the main camera, though the other lenses definitely disappoint. But for now, this sets the benchmark for Motorola phones.

The Edge 40 Pro is the best non-folding Motorola phone you can buy right now. This is a top-spec smartphone with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 12GB RAM, a very good 165Hz display that’s truly cutting edge, and a subtle but solid design with matt glass back cover.

That high refresh rate is rare to see on any handset that isn’t a gaming phone, and the Edge 40 Pro makes the most of it with a stunning display. It’s a quad-curved 6.67in beauty. Performance when multi-tasking and gaming is up there with the best Samsung and OnePlus offers on its high-end phones, and that’s backed up with triple rear cameras.

Those cameras are the best you can get on a Moto phone but aren’t the very best out there. The classic main, ultrawide, and telephoto set up is decent though and shots with the 50Mp main are sharp and detailed. The telephoto is only 2x so this isn’t the best phone for long-range photography, but does nicely for portraits of people. The 60Mp front facing camera is also pleasingly excellent.

Motorola also packs in fast wired charging and (slow) wireless charging, as well as three years of Android OS updates and four years of security patches. This is only one year behind Samsung, and means we are inclined to recommend the Edge 40 Pro with few caveats.

Many foldables are only suitable for people willing to drop an extraordinary amount of money on a smartphone, but that’s not the case with the Razr 40 (also known as simply the Razr in the US).

At a knockout price of $999/£799, this flip phones comes with a two-day battery life, a luxurious vegan leather design and the classic user-friendly software that Motorola fans will be familiar with.

The biggest downsides of this phone are its cameras, which struggle in low lighting conditions. In fact, the most reliable one is the internal 32Mp selfie camera, which retains a good amount of detail. The phone also only has an IP52 rating, making it less durable than some rivals.

If these niggles don’t bother you, then this is the best value folding phone you can find anywhere.

This is a very solid smartphone for £529/€599 (unfortunately it’s not on sale in the US currently). We were very taken in our review of how the vegan leather backed handset is lightweight despite the generous screen size, and it’s also one of the thinnest phones we’ve used for some time.

That big 6.55in display has a super smooth 144Hz refresh rate, a spec rarely seen outside of gaming phones. It’s crisp and responsive but not the brightest out there.

One of the best things about the phone is Motorola’s refined and tasteful software skin. It keeps Android uncluttered and clean but adds in useful extras you won’t find on other phones like the intuitive ‘peek’ always on display for notifications and a double flick of the wrist with the phone in your hand to open the camera app.

It’s a shame Motorola only offers two years of Android updates and three years of security patches to 2025, but if that doesn’t bother you this is a well-designed phone with a decent camera and a 68W charger in the box.

This excellent phone is not only one of the best Motorola phones, it’s also one of the best budget phones you can buy, full stop.

For under £250 you get a brilliant 120Hz display, 5G, and excellent battery life that can stretch to two days with normal use. There are the usual caveats at this price, including a camera that only really takes great shots in full daylight and a rear cover that attracts a lot of filth.

The 6.5in screen has good colour accuracy and is full HD resolution. Plus, it’s been upgraded from LCD to pOLED, meaning that it is excellent for messaging, YouTube, video calls, and everything else.

As it’s a budget phone we don’t think Motorola is going to update its software far into the future, which is a downside, but if you’re not bothered by having the latest features from these updates like pricier phones will, then the G84 is a solid smartphone with a nice looking design at a price you really can’t argue with.

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is an excellent mid-range phone. It has an affordable price tag, and a premium design that is still extremely lightweight. On top of that, it has an IP68 rating – a rarity for a smartphone for this price.

The impressive design is paired with a MediaTek’s Dimensity 7030 SoC, making it more powerful than many similarly priced rivals. The phone features a 50Mp 1/1.5in main sensor that performs great in daylight – though low light shots do not match up to what flagship phones can produce.

The only real issues with it are the false input issues on the curved screen when holding the device, and the promise of just two years of OS updates.

The G54 5G is the best Moto phone you can buy for under £200/$200.

It gets nearly all the basics right, with a great 120Hz display, solid performance from the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 and decent battery life. You even get nice additional perks such as 5G support and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

With an attractive design and Motorola’s usual great software, the G54 5G has a lot going for it. Cameras are the big compromise here, while slow 15W charging and a tinny speaker will frustrate you at times.

But given its price, the G54 5G is a very good phone. And it ticks almost all the boxes for day-to-day usage.

This phone is excellent, and a pleasantly surprising success from Motorola. It was one of the best phones of 2022 with an amazing screen, top performance and amazingly good battery life. It’s still a good buy in 2023.

The price is also right at £749/€899 (and it’s often a sale for a good deal cheaper) – all you really miss out on compared to other premium Android phones is full waterproofing, which is a bit of a bummer.

That big bright screen refreshes at 144Hz, which is faster and smoother than any iPhone or Samsung Galaxy on the market. It’s a curved screen, like most expensive Android phones, so bear that in mind if you prefer flat displays. We find the curve on this phone makes it easier and nicer to hold.

A downside to the phone is its good but not great camera. It’s perfectly capable, but if you want true mobile photography greatness, there are better options form other brands.

The Motorola Moto G23 offers an excellent build and a big battery for a very affordable price.

Whilst the body is made entirely from plastic, it doesn’t feel cheap to hold. There’s also stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, making it ideal for listening to music – it’s just a shame that the display isn’t as impressive.

As for battery life that’s also respectable, thanks to a large 5000mAh cell, backed up by 30W fast charging.

The G13 is the cheapest phone that Motorola makes, but it might still offer everything you need in a smartphone.

That includes excellent battery life from the 5,000mAh cell, plus a nice 90Hz display and decent performance from the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. Alongside expandable storage, a 3.5mm headphone jack and the great software we’ve come to expect from Motorola, there’s a lot to like here.

However, compromises are inevitable at this price. The cameras are frustratingly hit-and-miss, struggling with anything but good lighting conditions. Scrolling can feel sluggish and juddery, while audio is disappointing and charging only 10W.

But none of these should be dealbreakers at this ultra-affordable price. If you’re on a strict budget, the Moto G13 offers more than you might expect.