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Moto G Max
Released August 14, 20266GB + 128GB / 5GKES 38,000
Display | 6.72" Full HD+ IPS LCD (2400 x 1080 pixels, 391 ppi), 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1050 nits, Water Touch technology, Display Color Boost and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
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Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), octa-core CPU with 4x Cortex-A78 at 2.4GHz and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8GHz |
Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, expandable via microSDXC using the shared Hybrid SIM slot |
Brightness | Up to 1050 nits High Brightness Mode with Display Color Boost |
Colors | PANTONE Stargazer, PANTONE Alaskan Blue, PANTONE Malaga |
Camera | 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 Main camera (f/1.8, 1/1.95-inch sensor, PDAF, Quad Pixel, EIS) + 8MP Ultrawide camera (f/2.2, 119.5-degree field of view) | 32MP Front camera (f/2.2, Quad Pixel, fixed focus) |
Video | Rear and front video recording up to 2K at 30fps or 1080p at 30/60fps, with electronic stabilization, Dual Video, slow motion and time-lapse modes |
Battery | 7000mAh non-removable silicon-carbon battery, rated for up to three days or approximately 63 hours of usage |
Charging | 30W TurboPower wired charging, with a 33W TurboPower charger included; no wireless charging |
Audio | Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio, dual microphones, FM radio and a 3.5mm headphone jack |
Connectivity | 5G, Hybrid Dual Nano-SIM, Wi-Fi 5 dual-band, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, FM radio, USB Type-C 2.0 and 3.5mm headphone jack |
Durability | IP64 dust and splash resistance, MIL-STD-810H tested construction, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front and fingerprint-resistant satin-finish back |
Biometrics | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor and facial recognition |
Software | Motorola Hello UI with Google Gemini, Moto Secure, ThinkShield for Mobile, Family Space, RAM Boost and AI photo tools; two guaranteed Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates |
In the Box | Moto G Max, 33W TurboPower charger, USB Type-A to Type-C cable, SIM ejector tool, guides and documentation |
Video Review
Summary
The Motorola Moto G Max is a battery-focused 2026 mid-range smartphone built around a huge 7000mAh silicon-carbon battery, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 performance and a large 120Hz Full HD+ display. It also offers a 50MP Sony camera, durable MIL-STD-810H construction, stereo Dolby Atmos speakers and improved software support. Its main compromises are the IPS LCD panel, relatively slow 30W charging, lack of OIS and NFC, and limited 6GB/128GB configuration.
Key Advantages
- Massive 7000mAh silicon-carbon battery rated for up to three days or approximately 63 hours of use
- Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor with fast LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage
- Large 6.72-inch Full HD+ display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate
- Display reaches up to 1050 nits and supports Water Touch operation
- Versatile 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 main camera and 8MP Ultrawide camera
- High-resolution 32MP Quad Pixel selfie camera
- MIL-STD-810H construction, Gorilla Glass 7i and IP64 protection
- Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and a 3.5mm headphone jack
- Two guaranteed Android upgrades and three years of security updates
- Expandable storage through a shared microSD card slot
Critical Limitations
- Uses an IPS LCD rather than an OLED or AMOLED display
- 30W charging is relatively modest for the large 7000mAh battery
- Main camera relies on electronic stabilization and lacks optical image stabilization
- No telephoto camera and the Ultrawide camera is limited to 8MP
- IP64 protection covers dust and water splashes but not full submersion
- The Indian model is offered in only one 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration
- No NFC support on the Indian configuration
- At 213g, it may feel heavy during prolonged one-handed use
Recommended For
- Heavy users who prioritize multi-day battery life
- Travellers, field workers and users who spend long periods away from a charger
- Buyers wanting dependable mid-range performance with fast LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage
- Media users who value a large 120Hz display, stereo speakers and a headphone jack
- Buyers who want a durable phone with Gorilla Glass 7i and MIL-STD-810H construction
Not Recommended For
- Buyers who specifically want an OLED or AMOLED display
- Photography enthusiasts who require optical stabilization or a telephoto camera
- Users who need NFC for contactless payments
- Users who prioritize extremely fast charging
- Buyers looking for a compact or lightweight smartphone
- Power users who require more than 6GB RAM or additional internal-storage configurations
