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Motorola India’s newly launched Moto G67 Power looks extremely competitive on paper. With a large 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, IP-rated durability, and a stylish vegan-leather design, it promises excellent value in the budget segment.
However, the Moto G86 Power—launched earlier this year—offers slightly better core hardware at a similar price, albeit with a smaller battery. So which one should you choose? Let’s find out.
Moto G67 Power Design: Stylish and Practical
- Dimensions: 166.23 × 76.5 × 8.6mm
- Weight: 210g
- Durability: IP64
The Moto G67 Power doesn’t radically differ from Motorola’s recent G-series phones, but its vegan-leather back gives it a premium feel that stands out in the budget category.
The PANTONE Parachute Purple finish looks refined, while the textured vegan-leather back provides excellent grip. Despite weighing 210g, the phone feels manageable in hand and doesn’t come across as bulky.
The vegan-leather panel feels durable rather than delicate. During the review period, there were no signs of peeling, tearing, or discoloration.
Turning to the front, the budget positioning becomes more apparent. The flat display has noticeably thick bezels—especially at the top and bottom. A punch-hole cutout houses the selfie camera, and the fingerprint scanner is integrated into the power button.
The side-mounted fingerprint sensor proved fast and reliable during testing.
The phone carries an IP64 rating, offering protection against dust and minor water splashes. Do note that Motorola does not cover water damage under warranty.
Display: Large but Not Very Bright
- 6.7-inch Full HD+ LCD (2400 × 1080)
- 391 PPI
- LTPS, 60/90/120Hz refresh rate
- Gorilla Glass 7i protection
Motorola deserves credit for offering Gorilla Glass 7i protection at this price. The display also features an oleophobic coating that helps reduce fingerprints.
While the screen looks sharp indoors, brightness is its weakest point. Outdoor visibility suffers, especially when using the camera under direct sunlight. Even at maximum brightness, the display feels slightly dim.
Viewing angles are acceptable, though brightness drops when viewed off-axis. Indoors, colours appear crisp and clear.
Software: Clean UI, Short Update Commitment
- Android 15
- Hello UI
- 1 year OS updates, 3 years security patches
The Moto G67 Power ships with Android 15 out of the box. However, Motorola’s promise of just one major Android update may disappoint users planning long-term use.
Hello UI remains one of the cleanest Android skins available. It’s fast, highly customisable, and excellent at memory management. Apps rarely reloaded during multitasking.
Moto AI is absent due to the phone’s budget positioning, though Google Gemini is readily available and works well. The Google Photos app handles AI-based image editing.
A few games are auto-installed after setup but can be removed. Importantly, no spammy notifications were observed during testing.
Performance: Reliable and Gaming-Capable
- Processor: Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm)
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 128GB (non-expandable)
Day-to-day performance is smooth. The phone stays cool during regular use and only warms slightly during prolonged camera usage.
Gaming performance is impressive for the price. Call of Duty: Mobile runs smoothly at Very High graphics with Max frame rate, delivering 55–60fps consistently. Asphalt Legends also performs flawlessly at high settings.
Ultra (90fps) mode in CODM pushes the hardware too far, resulting in frame drops.
The lack of a microSD card slot is disappointing, especially since only one storage variant is available.
Dual speakers deliver balanced audio with clear mids and highs but no noticeable bass. A 3.5mm headphone jack and FM radio are welcome additions.
Cameras: Adequate but Unremarkable
- 50MP primary (f/1.8, PDAF)
- 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
- 32MP selfie camera
The Moto G67 Power features two usable rear cameras, with a depth sensor assisting in portrait mode.
The ultrawide camera is the weakest link, producing soft images with low dynamic range, visible barrel distortion, and purple fringing—issues that worsen in low light.
The primary camera captures decent daylight shots with slightly boosted contrast. However, fine details are often smudged, shadows lose detail, and highlights clip easily.
Portrait shots look good in daylight but soften noticeably in low light. Edge detection is acceptable but inconsistent.
Low-light photos retain realistic colours but lack sharpness. Auto Night mode improves exposure and dynamic range.
Selfies are detailed in daylight but soft and noisy in low light.
Video recording tops out at 4K 30fps. Daylight videos are stable with consistent bitrate, but low-light footage lacks detail and appears noisy.
Battery: The Biggest Strength
- 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery
- 30W wired charging
- Charger included
The silicon-carbon battery is rare in this segment and allows Motorola to pack more capacity without excessive bulk.
With casual use, the phone easily lasts close to two days. Heavy gaming and camera usage will bring it down to just over a day.
The PCMark battery test recorded an impressive 15 hours and 50 minutes of continuous usage.
Charging is surprisingly fast for the battery size. The phone reached 35% in 30 minutes, 67% in one hour, and fully charged in 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Final Verdict: Moto G67 Power Review
The Moto G67 Power is a solid budget smartphone that delivers where it matters most—battery life, performance, and clean software.
However, buyers with a budget around ₹16,000 should also consider the Moto G86 Power, which offers an AMOLED display, better cameras with OIS, IP69 rating, and expandable storage for a slightly higher price.
The Realme P4 is another strong alternative, offering similar hardware and faster 80W charging.
That said, if long battery life is your top priority, the Moto G67 Power remains one of the best options in its price segment.
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