The Motorola Moto G60 is the latest addition to Motorola’s popular G series, aiming to capture the sub-Rs. 20,000 segment with its impressive specs, including a 108-megapixel primary camera. But does it deliver on its promise of being a standout performer? We take a close look at the phone’s design, features, and key specs in this first impressions review, exploring its strengths and weaknesses before diving into a full-fledged analysis in the coming days.
Motorola Moto G60: A Closer Look
Price and Availability
The Motorola Moto G60 is available in India for Rs. 17,999 for the single configuration with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There’s also an instant cashback offer of Rs. 1,500 for ICICI Bank card holders. The phone comes in two colors – Dynamic Gray and Frosted Champagne.
Design and Display
The Moto G60 is a large smartphone, boasting a massive 6.8-inch display with full-HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and support for HDR10. This translates into a smooth and immersive visual experience, perfect for multimedia consumption and gaming. The phone’s design includes minimal bezels, with only a slightly thick chin, and a prominent hole-punch cutout for the 32-megapixel selfie camera situated at the top center of the display.
The frame and body of the Moto G60 are made of plastic. The phone is bulky, measuring 9.8mm in thickness and weighing 225g. All the buttons are located on the right side, creating a slightly cluttered appearance. The left side houses the SIM tray. The power button is well-positioned and features a textured finish to distinguish it from the volume buttons positioned above it. The dedicated Google Assistant key is slightly curved for easy identification, but some users may find its position slightly too high for comfortable reach.
The Dynamic Gray version of the phone sports a glossy mirror-like finish on the back which is prone to fingerprint smudges. While a transparent case is included in the box to address this issue, the Frosted Champagne variant with its matte finish might be a better choice for those who prefer a smudge-free back. The phone’s back panel features a contrasting turquoise-coloured camera module, housing the three camera sensors in a two-step design.
Camera System
The Moto G60 is equipped with a triple camera system that boasts a 108-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, and a depth sensor. While the primary camera captures photos at 12-megapixels by default, users have the option to shoot at full resolution. The ultra-wide-angle camera doubles as a macro camera, offering a "quad-function" camera setup.
Performance and Battery
Under the hood, the Moto G60 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor. The phone offers expandable storage via the hybrid dual-SIM tray, which can accommodate either a microSD card or a second Nano-SIM. A substantial 6,000mAh battery promises impressive battery life, and the phone supports Quick Charge 4.0 with a bundled 20W charger.
Software and Features
The Moto G60 runs on Android 11 with My UX on top. The user interface is clean and user-friendly, although some preinstalled apps, like Facebook and some Google apps, can be uninstalled. The phone also incorporates Motorola’s ThinkShield security layer and features Moto Actions for gesture-based control.
The phone offers comprehensive connectivity options, including Bluetooth 5, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, and support for six satellite navigation systems.
Initial Verdict
The Motorola Moto G60 comes across as an interesting contender in the sub-Rs. 20,000 segment. The combination of a large display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a powerful processor, a 108-megapixel camera, and a massive battery makes it a compelling offering. However, the bulky design and the glossy back panel prone to smudges may be drawbacks for some users. Stay tuned for our full review, where we will evaluate the phone’s camera performance, overall performance, and battery life in greater detail.
