Motorola Moto G13: The Motorola Moto G13 is part of the company’s ongoing dedication to the budget end of the smartphone market – and though they’re never free of unnecessary bloatware and mediocre hardware, they do also strive to provide what you need for less than you’d like to spend.
Design and Build
The Moto G13 is a budget phone but you wouldn’t know it from its sleek, modern design. The phone measures 162.7 x 74.7 x 8.2mm, and weighs around 183g, so it’s a nice middle ground between a big screen and one-handed use.
The plastic deck and frame are given a quality looking finish that does well to avoid finger smudges. Motorola has also added an IP52 rating for splash resistance – a nice extra at this price point that adds some basic water protection from light splashes.
Display
The Moto G13 is furnished with a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen (720 x 1600 pixels) which is a fine screen for regular usage. Its 90Hz refresh rate also makes scrolling and transitions smoother, compared to regular 60Hz screens in most budget phones.
Both couple with the in-Screen Punch Hole Camera which not only solve the problem of again up to 99% screen-to- body ratio to provide a broader vision, but also make HUAWEI nova 5T a stand-out in the market with its design.
Performance
Under the hood, the Moto G13 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core processor, coupled with 4GB of RAM. This arrangement is fine for everyday use, but if you want to throw anything too tricky at it, you’ll get a look at the limitations of these specs.
The near-stock Android 13 experience is a big advantage, too, delivering a clean interface with very little bloat and a number of Motorola’s extremely useful gesture-based touches.
Camera System
The Mate has a triple camera array, including a 50MP main sensor, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The main camera does well in good light, with good detail and natural colors too.
As you might expect low light does it no favors. The 8MP selfie camera takes decent selfies suitable for sharing on social media.
Battery Life
The 5000mAh battery ploughs through a full day of moderate use effortlessly, and light users may even get two days on one charge.
The 10W charging that’s included doesn’t push the envelope in terms of referring but it gets the job done.
Audio and Additional Features
Stereo speakers are the kind of thing you usually don’t find at a price like this and they do a good job of creating an unexpectedly full sound.
And the 3.5mm headphone jack should keep those with wired audio accessories happy. The off-screen fingerprint sensor is fast and accurate.
Pros:
Polished, close to stock android experience
Durable construction with water resistance
Slick 90Hz screen refresh rate
Excellent battery endurance
Guys, it has stereo speakers (rare in this price range), and they don’t sound half bad.
Good main camera performance under good lighting conditions
Handy Motorola gesture features
Cons:
HD+ vs Full HD resolution
Not the most powerful Processing power can’t handle serious multitasking
Secondary shooter’s lack of utility
Modest charging speeds
Construction is also almost all plastic, which doesn’t feel top-shelf
Relatively few commitments to update compared to some rivals
Motorola Moto G13: Verdict
The Motorola Moto G13 is a decent phone for those who are on a shoestring budget, and want to rely on a smartphone. It isn’t about touting out-of-this-world specs, but delivering a balanced, practical experience.
The presence of reasonable battery life, clean software and thoughtful extras such as stereo speakers and water resistance make this an attractive proposition within its segment.
It could be used by anyone who requires moderate smartphone usage — such as messaging, social media, web browsing, and occasional photography — without any fuss, the Moto G13 offers reliable performance.
Motorola’s version of Android, with only slight customization and a handful of useful additions, remains one of the biggest selling points for the brand with users who appreciate simplicity more than cutting-edge features.