Key Takeaways
1. Budget-Friendly Pricing: The Moto G56 is priced at €250, maintaining affordability while offering solid features compared to the Moto G55.
2. Enhanced Display and Build Quality: The device features a larger 6.72-inch display and a premium feel with a soft-touch synthetic leather back, despite being slightly heavier.
3. Improved Durability: The Moto G56 has an IP68 and IP69 rating for water resistance and is equipped with Gorilla Glass 7i, enhancing its durability over the Moto G55.
4. Upgraded Software and Battery: It runs on Android 15 and has a larger 5200 mAh battery, improving battery life to 18 hours and 30 minutes compared to the G55.
5. Camera and Performance Updates: The front camera resolution increased to 32 MP, and while the chipset is upgraded to MediaTek Dimensity 7060, performance differences are minimal compared to the G55.
With the Moto G56, Motorola is continuing the approach that made the Moto G55 popular, combining a low price with solid features. The new model is officially priced at €250, making it a budget-friendly option. The Moto G56 has more features compared to the Moto G55, which gives it a slight edge in ratings.
Design and Build Quality
The Moto G56 boasts a 6.72-inch display, slightly bigger than the 6.49-inch screen of the previous model, and it weighs a bit more too at 200 grams compared to 179 grams. The overall design and quality have not changed, although the color options are somewhat different. The smartphone maintains a comfortable grip and a premium feel due to its soft-touch synthetic leather back cover.
Enhanced Durability
Durability is another area where the Moto G56 excels. Unlike the Moto G55, which has an IP54 rating and Gorilla Glass 3 for its display, the G56 is rated IP68 and IP69, making it more resistant to water for short periods. Additionally, it comes equipped with the stronger Gorilla Glass 7i.
Upgraded Software and Battery Life
In terms of software and battery, the Moto G56 comes with Android 15 out of the box instead of Android 14. However, it still promises only 4 years of security updates and 2 OS upgrades, with the final one being Android 17. The battery capacity has also improved to 5200 mAh from the previous 5000 mAh, resulting in longer battery life. During our Wi-Fi testing, the Moto G56 lasted an impressive 18 hours and 30 minutes, whereas the Moto G55 managed 15 hours and 44 minutes. The charging speed remains the same at 30 watts, and it does not support wireless charging.
Camera and Performance
There are only a few minor updates in the features: the front-facing camera now has a 32 MP resolution instead of 16 MP, the microSD card slot can now handle cards up to 2 TB (formerly 1 TB), and it uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 SoC, which is theoretically faster. However, our testing did not reveal much performance difference from the Dimensity 7025 found in the Moto G55.
Connectivity and Storage
The connectivity options and storage configurations stay the same, featuring WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, eSIM support, along with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.
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