Motorola Expands G-Series with Four New Budget Phones: G67, G77, G17, and G17 Power

Motorola has expanded its G-series lineup with four new Android phones targeting budget-conscious buyers: the mid-range Moto G67 and G77 alongside entry-level G17 and G17 Power models. Positioned between £150-€300, these devices emphasize display quality and battery life while making predictable compromises on processing power.

Display and Performance Tiers

The Moto G77 stands as the premium model with a 6.78” OLED display running at 120Hz. Its 1,272 x 2,772px resolution supports 10-bit color and HDR, protected by Gorilla Glass 7i. Power comes from MediaTek's Dimensity 6400 chipset – adequate for daily tasks but unsuitable for intensive gaming. The G77 pairs this with 8GB RAM and up to 512GB storage (expandable via microSD).

Its sibling, the Moto G67, shares the same 120Hz OLED panel and 5,200mAh battery with 30W charging but steps down to a Dimensity 6300 chipset (nearly identical silicon at 0.1GHz lower clocks). More significantly, it defaults to 4GB RAM – a bottleneck for multitasking – though storage options match the G77.

Camera Configurations

Camera capabilities highlight key differences:

• G77: 108MP main sensor with OIS and 3x in-sensor zoom, plus an 8MP ultra-wide and 32MP selfie camera. Video capture tops at 1440p/30fps.
• G67: Ditches the flagship sensor for a 50MP main camera (no OIS) but keeps the 32MP front camera.
• G17/G17 Power: Share a 50MP main camera (1080p video only) and basic 5MP ultra-wide, though both include surprisingly capable 32MP selfie sensors.

Entry-Level Options

The Moto G17 relies on MediaTek's aging Helio G81 Extreme (12nm) 4G chipset paired with a 6.72” IPS LCD. It includes 4-8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a 5,200mAh battery with 18W charging.

The G17 Power upgrades to 8GB RAM, 256-512GB storage, a larger 6,000mAh battery, and faster 30W charging. Both entry models carry IP64 ratings – matching their mid-range counterparts.

Pricing and Ecosystem Context

• G67: £200 (4GB/128GB) / €260 (4GB/256GB)
• G77: £250 (8GB/128GB) / €300 (8GB/512GB)
• G17: €200 (8GB/128GB)
• G17 Power: €230 (8GB/256GB) / £150 (4GB/128GB)

Motorola's update policy remains a consideration: Historically, G-series devices receive one major Android version update and two years of security patches. While the near-stock Android experience is a plus, competitors like Samsung's A-series often offer longer software support in this price bracket.

These devices exemplify Motorola's strategy of prioritizing display quality and battery capacity while accepting mid-tier processing power. The G77's OLED panel and OIS-equipped camera make it the most compelling for media consumption, though the Dimensity 6400's limitations highlight the challenge of balancing specs at sub-€300 price points. For light users needing extreme battery life, the G17 Power's 6,000mAh cell presents a clear advantage over its siblings.