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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