With the Redmi Note, Xiaomi had cracked the formula for unprecedented success in the affordable sub- ₹15,000 smartphone space. For years, the Redmi Note of any given year has remained unbeaten. For years, rivals such as Realme, Oppo, Samsung and Motorola have tried coming up with all kinds of offerings and yet, they all fell short somewhere. This year though, Motorola has finally beaten Xiaomi at its own game with the Moto G52 – an affordable 4G-only phone that has got our attention.
Starting at Rs. 14,499, the Moto G52 isn’t beating the Redmi Note 11 4G at the price game. But for that extra few Rupees, this phone has a lot to offer and we think spending a bit more on it can actually pay dividends on the long run. On paper, the features and specs are largely similar to the Xiaomi device, except for the software and some crucial bits.
Is it worth buying though? Let us find out.
It has been years since Motorola has done an exciting design on an affordable smartphone. Sadly that remains unchanged with the Moto G52. It looks handsome and understated but next to the phones from Realme and Oppo this year, the Moto G52 is not going to pull your eyeballs. The basic design layout is similar to the one from the Moto G71 – simple camera hump, mild colour gradient, and plain lines all along. This is a plastic unibody construction but the build quality is now class-leading. It feels strong and sturdy, all while keeping the weight under check.
The striking aspect, however, is the bezels or rather the lack of it. Motorola has trimmed the bottom bezel enough to match the top bezel, and the side bezels are even slimmer. The result is this phone looking unarguably the most modern one in this price range.
The reason why the bezels are slim is
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