The Moto G24 doesn’t support 5G, so it’s a purely LTE phone. The frequencies available on our test device are limited to the strict minimum to ensure operation in Central Europe, where this test was carried out. The same goes for models purchased in other parts of the world, which are limited to common local frequencies. If you want to use your smartphone abroad to access the web, you may need to look for another phone.
Reception was quite good in our test with several random samples, but it couldn’t come close to high-end smartphones.
As for Wi-Fi, the Moto G24 supports Wi-Fi 5 as the fastest standard and, therefore, achieves the usual 300-350 MBit/s for this price range. The transmissions occurred at a relatively constant speed, even though the test was repeated several times.
On the software side, Motorola installed a fairly pure version of Android 14 and made additional functions accessible via the Moto app. This is nifty because additional functions can be easily added via app updates. The latest security patches are from March 2024, so were still reasonably up to date at the time of testing. Motorola has promised updates every two months until January 2027. It is unclear whether the phone will see further versions of the operating system.
The phone is DRM L1 certified, which allows you to stream content from most major providers in HD.
Its screen can display up to 90 frames per second, which means it reacts quickly to inputs. The touchscreen works with great precision, even around corners and edges. A fingerprint sensor is integrated into the sleep button on the right side of the case. It recognizes fingerprints very accurately after one or more fingerprints have been registered and there is minimal delay when unlocking the phone.
Facial recognition is also possible and works via the front camera without an additional sensor. It is also quite precise. In darker environments, screen light is usually sufficient for recognition.
