Launch report · Motorola

Moto G15: Clean Android and a charger in the box for under $150.

SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2025·$139·Score 50/100

G15 wins by subtraction: no ads, no missing port, no HD+ compromise, no charger-sold-separately. Performance is the single sacrifice, and at $139 it's the right one.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.72" LCD 120 Hz
Chipset
Helio G81 Extreme
Memory
4 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP
Battery
5,200 mAh
Weight
190 g
What stands out
  • FHD+ at a price where rivals ship HD+.
  • Near-stock Android with 4 years of patches.
  • Stereo + jack + microSD + NFC — nothing deleted.
  • Charger still in the box.
What to watch
  • 4G only.
  • Helio G81 lags under multitasking.
  • 8 MP selfie.
  • 18 W charging.
The phone it has to beat
POCO M7 5G
$140 · score 52/100