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Published on October 31st, 2024 | by Adrian Gunning

Motorola announces new g series devices with enhanced durability and entertainment

Mobile communications leader Motorola, has today announced the launch of the two new devices, the moto g55 5G and moto g75 5G moto buds edition, that complement its existing g series while introducing generous new features to the price point.

The moto bud edition of the moto g75 5G includes a pair of Starlight Blue moto buds in the box for added value, while the device itself is designed to impress and crafted to last, being the first military-grade (MIL-STD-810H)certified moto g device, while the moto g55 5G is engineered to entertain, with users relishing in its fast download speeds and advanced display.

Kurt Bonnici, Head of Motorola Greater Asia Pacific said, “we understand our customers have unique desires when it comes to their tech and we’ve worked hard to tailor our devices with a new level of meaningful innovation to suit a variety of lifestyles. Motorola’s moto g series is renowned for making premium technology more accessible. This year, we are taking this to the next level with design features that draw on our partnerships, such as stronger display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass and fashionable colourways informed by Pantone, who are recognized globally as a leading source of color expertise.

As ever, the moto g55 5G and moto g75 5G come with an array of Motorola software features including those that let you to personalise your experience such as Hello UI and Family Space, plus moto unplugged, which enables users to take a break from their socials and notifications. This feature lets users switch off from certain applications, notifications, or even people, when they need to focus, and reduces the need for a dedicated ‘weekend’ phone that often contributes to ewaste.”

moto g75 5G: Durability is front and centre

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Users shouldn’t have to sacrifice style for a phone that lasts, and the moto g75 5G exemplifies this with its refined design backed by new heights of durability. Being engineered to meet military grade certifications (MIL-STD-810H)1, the moto g75 5G is accident proof and built to last, able to withstand sudden drops up to 1.2 meters, extreme weather conditions, temperatures, and even pressure changes.

On top of everyday use, the moto g75 5G is sports damage-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5, IP68 underwater protection2 and guards against dust immersion2. It even features Water Touch technology, so users can easily access their phone after swimming or during a rainstorm. Plus, the device comes in colourful, vegan leather and matte material options for an elevated look.

Powerful performance inside and out

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Made for everyday life, daily use is smooth with the latest Snapdragon® 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. Combining AI-powered features with 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi 6/6E compatibility3, the moto g75 5G ensures better photos, faster streaming, and uninterrupted workflow. The device has 8GB of memory4,, plus 256GB of storage4 you have plenty of room for photos, movies, songs, apps, and games, and you can always add up to 1TB more using a microSD card.

In addition to the Starlight Blue moto buds included in the box that offer high-quality sound + Hi-Res Audio11this device comes with stereo speakers and supports multidimensional Dolby Atmos® sound, along with Hi-Res Audio. Its sound is complemented by a brilliant 6.8” Full HD+ display with Display Colour Boost enhancing screen visibility and colour quality for clear viewing both indoors and outdoors.

The moto g75 5G is a great fit for those with a photographic eye, thanks to the 50MP camera system with OIS and Quad Pixel technology. The 8MP ultra-wide and macro vision camera captures differing perspectives while the 16MP front camera captures the perfect selfie. When editing photos, users can leverage Google Photos, while its built-in AI features, such as Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, or Magic Editor, can help enhance images.

With five OS upgrades and six years of security upgrades guaranteed, Motorola cements that this is a device made to last. Users can also experience long-lasting battery life, thanks to a 5000mAh battery, with 30W charging9 and 15W wireless charging10.

moto g55 5G: Entertainment powerhouse

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The new moto g55 5G is the phone with entertainment in its DNA, bringing shows, movies, and games to life on its immersive 6.5” display, with stereo speakers, 5G performance, fast download speeds and outstanding camera system giving new meaning to 5G entertainment.

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, the moto g55 5G delivers smooth and fast performance whether taking photos, gaming or multitasking. Plus, with 4GB of RAM – expandable to 8GB with RAM Boost12 – and 128GB of storage, users can effortlessly switch between apps and store photos, videos, and apps without worry. The RAM Boost12 feature further enhances speed, ensuring a lag-free experience even with the most demanding tasks. And with 5G connectivity, download at lightening-fast speed without worrying about battery life.

While the device boasts entertainment features it doesn’t skimp on design, offering a sleek look and tactile feel, with a water-repellent design6. Customers can enjoy the soft, vegan leather finish, and trend-forward colours including Forest Grey, Smoky Green, and Twilight Purple.

Plus, to protect against everyday mishaps, the moto g55 5G display features Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 for an extra layer of durability. All these features are supported by strong charging capabilities so users can enjoy their entertainment without worrying about running out of power.

Cinema worthy screen and sound

The moto g55 5G features a large FHD+ LCD display, offering bright colours and crisp visuals. When watching TV shows or playing games, users will notice a fluid viewing experience, thanks to a 120Hz refresh rate1, on the 6.5” display. Plus, it comes equipped with stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos® support to immerse users in a sound experience that comes alive with greater depth, clarity and detail.

Users can rely on its 5000mAh battery to keep them powered up as they enjoy consuming and creating content, and enjoy the support of 30W TurboPower™ charging7.

Camera quality fit for the big screen

Users can take brilliant photos with the 50MP camera system featuring Quad Pixel8 and autofocus technology. This allows them to capture the best plays and performances at sporting events, concerts, and more. Both the moto g75 5G and moto g55 5G have an 8MP ultrawide camera for creative group shots or sweeping landscapes. And they feature a 16MP selfie camera with Face Retouch mode, so that everyone looks their best.

With the moto g55 5G, consumers can also look forward to a Macro Vision lens that helps capture intricate details and Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) to create shake-free, detailed images.

Availability

  • moto g55 5G (RRP $299)
    • JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, OfficeWorks, Big W, The Good Guys, BingLee, MobileCiti, Amazon, motorola.com.au
    • Coming soon with Optus
  • moto g75 5G moto buds edition (RRP $499)
    • On sale from 14 November in Succulent Green, Charcoal Grey and Aqua Blue at Harvey Norman, OfficeWorks, Big W, The Good Guys, BingLee, MobileCiti, Amazon, JB Hi-Fi (online only) and motorola.com.au


About the Author

agun@impulsegamer.com'

Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.



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