Motorola Moto G9 Plus test: the range is progressing visibly

Since the Moto G7 Plus, the American brand has offered new generation smartphones with improvements. The Motorola Moto G9 Plus confirms this trend with the abandonment of the action Cam on its camera and highlights its main asset: autonomy.

Design: a phone with extraordinary dimensions

In the field of measurements, the trend is not for oversized phones. Yet this is the bias taken by this Moto G9 Plus. With these 17 centimeters in length but above all its well packed 223 grams, the smartphone is a juggernaut. Which is rare these days. The mobile leaves a feeling of solidity but does not facilitate its handling. On the back is the photo block, also rather massive.

The choice of materials is quite surprising with a plastic back shell. In the field of finishes, these are rather average. As mentioned above, the solidity remains apparent, but do not try to test it. In terms of ergonomics, the volume buttons, lock or even the fingerprint scanner are quite well placed. The dimensions can still be a handicap for small hands.

Among the provisions present on the Motorola Moto G9 Plus, it is a USB type-C port that is offered at the bottom of the phone. This goes hand in hand with a 3.5mm jack port to plug in the headphones. It also has a dual Nano Sim. One of the locations is even designed to receive a Micro SD on the phone to expand the storage.

Touchscreen: a great interface capable of getting the job done

For its front panel, the Motorola mobile features an LCD screen measuring 6.81 inches. It offers a beautiful display in Full HD in 20: 9 format. On paper, the Moto G9 Plus interface is not really revolutionary, but it matches the range put forward by the manufacturer. The mobile does not offer a refresh rate higher than 90 Hz either. Once again, on paper the quality / price ratio of the mobile is good but it remains to be seen what this gives on a daily basis.

In light of the measurements carried out by the 01net laboratory, the performance of the Motorola screen is good. The screen has a total brightness of 555 cd / m², a value well above what is offered by the competition. This light allows the phone to be read without any problem. The panel also has a contrast ratio of 1625: 1 which is still good. The Motorola Moto G9 Plus thus offers a screen size and above all an optimal viewing comfort. Something which is very pleasant considering the price of this mobile.

Performance: Motorola surprises with a very balanced power

If Motorola is a historical player in the mobile telephony market, it is above all for the clever mix of performance offered. The Moto G9 Plus is the best example of this, including a Snapdragon 730G processor. In the version tested, the chip was accompanied by 4 GB of RAM memory as well as 128 GB of storage. Once again, on paper, no surprises. In terms of performance, the mobile shows a score on Antutu V8 276233 points. A suitable result which allows versatile daily use.

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The phone is not a lightning bolt, but remains capable of a pleasant fluidity even with several superimposed software. The G9 Plus stands out especially during gaming sessions. The Qualcomm processor is accompanied by an Adreno 618 graphics chip offering very appreciable in-game stability. Obviously, on very demanding titles like Wild Rift, slight losses in fluidity should be noted. Nothing detrimental, especially since the Motorola phone is one of the few to offer this level of performance in this price range.

Battery life: the real star of the phone is its battery

Like the previous Moto G8 Plus, one of the strengths of the Motorola phone lies in its internal battery. This is a Lithium-Polymer slot charged at 5000 mAh. In addition, the mobile includes compatibility with fast charging at 30W. Motorola’s concession on the gigantic size of the mobile is therefore fully accepted.

In terms of performance offered, the Motorola Moto G9 Plus is doing well. For versatile use, as if you requested it on a daily basis, the smartphone is able to last on average 16h25 minutes. A duration longer than what is done with the competition capping at 3:17 pm. Whether in video streaming or communications, the mobile phone offers performance above other devices in the range. As usual the lifespan is excellent for a product of this kind.

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In the component of the load, some concessions are made by the mark. The Moto G9 Plus battery recharges fully in one hour and twelve minutes. However if you are satisfied with half, the mobile charges in 24 minutes for 50% of battery. Which is slightly disappointing but remains the price to pay for reliable autonomy at this price.

Camera: flaws take precedence over qualities

The Motorola phone camera is in line with the 2020 products. The block, rather imposing, is housed in the upper left corner of the mobile. On this one, there are four sensors which are juxtaposed and work in symbiosis.

• 64-megapixel lens with f / 1.8 focal aperture and 26mm focal length
• A 16-megapixel ultra-wide angle offering an angle of 118 degrees
• A 2 megapixel macro module
• A 2 megapixel depth sensor also

With its main module, the phone uses Pixel binning technology, which merges pixels making photos at 16 megapixels. The result of the pictures taken on the Moto G9 Plus is quite irregular. In optimal conditions the photos are still good but lack quality in the background. For night shots, a fairly significant smoothing is applied which drastically reduces the sharpness. However, for a device marketed for less than 300 euros, the camera is of good quality but does not raise the crowds.

Conclusion: what to remember from the Motorola Moto G9 Plus?

In fact, the Motorola phone is first and foremost a massive device. Its dimensions make it a consistent product that is not easy to handle. It still offers a retro design that can match your taste. The touch screen does its job perfectly, but if a refresh rate of 90 Hz could have been beneficial. One of the complaints that can be made about the phone is the lack of risk taking. The Moto G9 Plus offers only elements already present on the products of the competition. Unlike a Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, almost no element stands out except the autonomy. The mobile marketed at 279 euros nevertheless provides the essential.