Pull up a stool, grab a pint, and let’s set the record straight. If you’ve been hanging around the tech corners of the internet lately, you might have heard about a massive, brick-like phone from Motorola called the G67 Power. It’s the one with a battery so big it could probably jump-start a stranded Transit van. But today, we’re talking about its sibling—the “normal” Motorola Moto G67.
And let me tell you, “normal” is doing a lot of heavy lifting here. This isn’t just the Power model with a smaller tank; it’s a completely different beast. It’s slimmer, lighter, and sports a screen that is—quite literally—the brightest thing I’ve ever held in my hand. If the Power model is a rugged work boot, the standard G67 is a sleek Chelsea boot that’s had a bit of a night out in London.
The “I Can’t Believe It’s Not A Flagship” Design
The first thing you’ll notice when you liberate this from its box is just how thin the bloody thing is. At 7.3mm, it’s positively waifish. After lugging around the 210g Power model, picking up the standard G67 (which weighs a breezy 182g) feels like someone’s lightened the load of your daily life.
Moto has stuck with their Pantone partnership, and they’ve gone for some rather sophisticated hues this time: “Nile” (a deep, moody green) and “Arctic Seal” (a crisp, posh-looking white). My review unit came in Nile, finished in that vegan leather that Moto is seemingly obsessed with. And honestly? I’m here for it. It feels “proper” in the hand. It doesn’t slide off the pub table like a wet bar of soap, and it doesn’t collect fingerprints like a forensic scientist’s kit.
But don’t let the slim profile fool you into thinking it’s delicate. Motorola has still included MIL-STD-810H certification. It’s passed 13 different military-grade tests. While I wouldn’t recommend using it as a hammer to put up a shelf, it’ll survive a tumble from your pocket onto the pavement without turning into a pile of expensive confetti. It’s also got IP64 protection, meaning it’ll handle a rainy dash to the chippy, but don’t go taking it for a swim.
The Screen: An Absolute Eye-Burner
Now, let’s talk about the display, because this is where Moto has gone absolutely mental. It’s a 6.8-inch AMOLED panel. On paper, that’s standard fare, but the peak brightness is rated at an eye-watering 5,000 nits. Five. Thousand. Nits.
To put that into perspective, most high-end flagships sit around 2,000 to 2,500. This screen is so bright that if you turn it up to full whack in a dark room, you’ll probably be able to see your own skeleton. In the “great British summer” (that one Wednesday in July where the sun actually comes out), you can read every single word of your emails without squinting like you’re trying to read a distant pub menu.
It’s a 120Hz refresh rate, too, so everything is buttery smooth. Whether you’re scrolling through a long thread on the Coolsmartphone forums or just flicking through photos of your dinner, it feels expensive. And at a resolution of 1272 x 2772, the density is around 450 PPI—crisper than a fresh bag of Walkers.
Performance: The Mid-Range Workhorse
Under the bonnet, we’ve shifted gears. While the Power model used a Snapdragon chip, the standard G67 is packing the MediaTek Dimensity 6300.
Now, I know what some of you are thinking. “MediaTek? Is that the budget stuff?” Well, pipe down at the back. It’s 2026, and the gap has closed. The Dimensity 6300 is a solid, reliable 6nm processor. Is it going to outpace a £1,200 gaming phone? No. But for the everyman—the person checking the footy scores, navigating via Google Maps, and sending far too many WhatsApps—it’s more than enough.
I’ve been using the 8GB RAM version, and it hasn’t skipped a beat. Even with 20 apps open and a game of Call of Duty running in the background, it stayed cool and collected. It’s not a “spec-war” winner, but it’s a “real-world” winner.
The Camera: Sony’s Secret Weapon
Motorola has slapped a 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 sensor on the back as the main shooter. Sony’s LYTIA range is starting to pop up everywhere, and for good reason—they’re brilliant at handling light.
In broad daylight, the photos are cracking. There’s a natural depth to them that you don’t usually get at this price point. The colors aren’t overly saturated; your grass doesn’t look like a radioactive neon wasteland. It just looks… right.
There’s also an 8MP ultrawide lens for when you’re trying to fit the whole family (and the dog) into a shot outside the pub. It’s decent enough, though it lacks the sheer detail of the main sensor. Up front, you’ve got a 32MP selfie camera that does a surprisingly good job of making me look slightly less tired than I actually am. It supports 1440p video recording, which is a nice touch for the aspiring vloggers among you.
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The Battery: The “Standard” Experience
Here is where the G67 parts ways with its “Power” sibling. Instead of that monstrous 7,000mAh battery, we’ve got a 5,200mAh unit.
Before you start throwing your toys out of the pram, 5,200mAh is still bigger than what you’ll find in most modern flagships. Because it’s a more efficient AMOLED screen and a mid-range chip, this is still a solid two-day phone for most people. I took it off charge at 7:00 AM, used it heavily all day, and still had 45% left when I crawled into bed at midnight.
The charging is capped at 30W. In a world where some Chinese phones are charging at 120W (getting a full charge in the time it takes to boil a kettle), 30W feels a bit… leisurely. It’ll take you about an hour and a bit to go from empty to full. It’s fine for an overnight charge, but if you’ve forgotten to plug it in and you’ve only got 10 minutes before you need to catch a train, you won’t get a massive boost.
The Heartbreak: Where’s My Jack?
I have to be brutally honest with you now. Remember how we praised the G67 Power for keeping the 3.5mm headphone jack? Well, I’ve looked high, I’ve looked low, and I’ve poked every corner of the standard G67.
There is no headphone jack.
I know, I know. It’s a gut punch. Moto clearly decided that to make the phone 7.3mm thin, the jack had to go. If you want to use your trusty wired cans, you’re going to need a dongle or a pair of USB-C headphones. Or, God forbid, you’ll have to join the Bluetooth revolution. On the plus side, the stereo speakers are surprisingly loud and support Dolby Atmos, so watching a YouTube clip isn’t the tinny, miserable experience it used to be.
Software: A Long-Term Relationship?
This is the big one. Usually, buying a budget or mid-range Motorola meant you’d get one major update and then be left to rot. Not this time. The G67 ships with Android 16 (Hello UI). And word on the street is that Motorola is promising up to 5 major OS upgrades. If that holds true, this phone will still be getting the latest Android features in 2031. That is absolutely massive for a phone that costs around £200. It means you’re not just buying a phone for now; you’re buying a phone for the next half-decade.
Good Points
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The Screen is a Miracle: 5,000 nits of AMOLED glory. It’s arguably the best screen in its class.
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Super Slim & Light: At 7.3mm and 182g, it feels fantastic in the pocket.
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Properly Tough: MIL-STD-810H and IP64 means it isn’t a fragile princess.
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The 5-Year Promise: 5 major OS updates means this phone has genuine longevity.
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Elegant Design: The Nile green vegan leather looks and feels expensive.
Bad Points
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No Headphone Jack: A major step back from the Power model for the wired-audio fans.
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Slow-ish Charging: 30W feels a bit dated in 2026.
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No 4K Video: Capped at 1440p, which might annoy the “pro” mobile videographers.
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The Camera “Bump”: Because the phone is so thin, the camera module sticks out a fair bit.
Verdict
The Motorola Moto G67 is a bit of a masterstroke. By moving away from the “big battery at all costs” mantra of the Power model, they’ve created a phone that feels modern, premium, and—dare I say it—stylish.
Yes, losing the headphone jack is a bloody nuisance, and I wish it charged a bit faster. But when you look at that 5,000-nit AMOLED screen and realise you’ve got five years of software updates ahead of you, those gripes start to fade away. It’s a slim, tough, beautiful mid-ranger that doesn’t cost the earth. If you want the best screen for your money and a phone that won’t weigh your trousers down, this is the one to get.
Rating: 4.5 / 5 Stars