Motorola has long held a unique place in the smartphone world. As one of the original pioneers of mobile technology, the brand’s evolution has spanned everything from basic flip phones to cutting-edge Android smartphones. With the rise of 5G and demand for high-performance, flagship-grade devices, Motorola has entered the premium segment with renewed ambition.
The Motorola Premium 5G is a bold step into that space — a smartphone that combines flagship hardware, an immersive design, fast 5G connectivity, and the clean Android experience the brand is known for. Positioned to challenge the likes of Samsung Galaxy S series, iPhones, and OnePlus flagships, the Premium 5G offers both style and substance in equal measure.
In this detailed look, we explore what makes the Motorola Premium 5G a compelling choice for those who demand premium features, excellent software, and a 5G-ready future.
Design and Build: A Blend of Elegance and Ergonomics
The Motorola Premium 5G oozes sophistication. From the moment you pick it up, the device feels like a true flagship. Constructed with an aluminum frame and curved Gorilla Glass on both the front and back, the phone not only looks stunning but also offers a comfortable grip.
Available in multiple finishes — including matte black, cosmic blue, and a subtle metallic beige — the Premium 5G avoids the excessive gloss that plagues many high-end phones, instead embracing a refined texture that resists fingerprints and exudes class.
At just under 8mm thin, it’s sleek without sacrificing durability. The subtle curve of the edges blends seamlessly into the frame, giving the phone a fluid, uninterrupted profile. The rear camera module is well-integrated into the design, avoiding the clunky, protruding look of many rivals.
With IP68 certification, the phone is dust and water-resistant, ready to handle splashes, rain, or the occasional accidental drop in the sink.
Display: Visual Brilliance on a Flagship AMOLED Panel
The Motorola Premium 5G features a 6.7-inch pOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, making it one of the smoothest displays in the segment. This ultra-high refresh rate translates into silky animations, responsive scrolling, and a gaming experience that feels snappy and immersive.
Color accuracy is top-tier, with HDR10+ support ensuring that movies, games, and photos pop with vivid detail and rich contrast. Peak brightness reaches impressive levels, allowing for easy visibility under direct sunlight.
Motorola also includes DC dimming and eye comfort features to reduce eye strain during prolonged usage. With minimal bezels and a tiny punch-hole camera centered at the top, the front offers a nearly all-screen experience.
Whether you’re binge-watching shows, editing photos, or playing fast-paced games, the display on the Premium 5G doesn’t disappoint.
Performance: Pure Power with Snapdragon Muscle
At the heart of the Motorola Premium 5G is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset — a powerhouse of performance that ensures this device is ready for everything from multitasking to high-end gaming.
Paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage, the phone handles apps, games, video rendering, and AI tasks effortlessly. Switching between apps is instant, and the device rarely shows any sign of lag or slowdown, even during intense use.
Thanks to Motorola’s lightweight, near-stock Android skin, there’s minimal bloatware, ensuring that the hardware is put to maximum use. The result is a blazing-fast user experience that feels intuitive and refined.
Gamers will appreciate the dedicated Game Mode, which optimizes CPU/GPU performance, blocks notifications, and enables screen recording. Thermal management is excellent, with vapor chamber cooling keeping heat under control even during prolonged gaming sessions.
Software: Android in Its Purest Form
One of Motorola’s standout strengths is its software approach. The Motorola Premium 5G runs on Android 13 (upgradeable to Android 14) with MyUX, Motorola’s clean and minimal skin.
Unlike many other Android OEMs, Motorola doesn’t overload the phone with unwanted apps or gimmicks. Instead, it adds thoughtful enhancements like:
- Moto Actions (chop to turn on flashlight, twist to open camera)
- Peek Display for notifications
- Custom gestures
- Edge Lights for calls and alerts
Users get a nearly Pixel-like experience with Motorola’s flair for intuitive features. It’s smooth, responsive, and free from intrusive ads or duplicate apps. Motorola also promises three years of OS updates and four years of security patches, ensuring long-term viability.
5G and Connectivity: Ready for the Future
As the name suggests, the Motorola Premium 5G is equipped with full sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G support, ensuring blazing-fast internet speeds wherever networks allow. This makes it ideal for streaming high-res content, video calls, cloud gaming, and future use cases.
Other connectivity features include:
- Wi-Fi 6E for faster, more stable internet
- Bluetooth 5.3 for improved wireless audio and peripherals
- Dual SIM (5G + 5G)
- NFC for contactless payments
- USB-C 3.2 for fast data transfer
Whether you’re working remotely, attending virtual meetings, or playing multiplayer games, the phone maintains a rock-solid connection.
Camera System: Flagship Imaging in Your Pocket
The Motorola Premium 5G sports a triple-camera setup, headlined by a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom.
Daylight Photography: Photos are sharp, vibrant, and well-exposed. The main sensor captures excellent detail and dynamic range, often rivaling more expensive flagship phones.
Low Light: Night mode impresses with minimal noise, accurate colors, and good shadow detail. The OIS helps keep images sharp even in shaky hands.
Portraits: The telephoto lens shines in portrait mode, offering natural bokeh and excellent edge detection. Skin tones are realistic, and HDR handles backlighting well.
Ultra-wide and Macro: The ultra-wide camera is handy for landscapes and group shots. It also supports macro shots, though results are best in good lighting.
Front Camera: The 32MP selfie shooter delivers crisp images with natural skin tones and sharp focus, even in less-than-ideal lighting conditions. It also supports 4K video recording — great for vloggers and video calls.
Video Capabilities: Cinematic and Versatile
The rear cameras support 4K video at 60fps, with ultra-steady stabilization and HDR support. The phone excels in video quality, making it suitable for creators who film on the go.
Additional features include:
- Dual View Mode (record front and rear cameras simultaneously)
- Slow-motion at 960fps
- Time-lapse and Pro video mode
- Audio Zoom to focus on the subject in video
For a premium smartphone, the Motorola Premium 5G delivers a content-creation-ready setup.
Battery Life: Built to Last All Day and More
Packing a 5000mAh battery, the Motorola Premium 5G is built for endurance. With efficient power management from the Snapdragon chip and the clean software experience, the phone easily lasts a full day and then some under moderate to heavy use.
Expect up to:
- 8+ hours of screen-on time
- 1.5 days of typical usage
- 2 days on light/moderate use
Charging is fast and flexible:
- 68W TurboPower fast charging (0–100% in ~40 minutes)
- 15W wireless charging
- Reverse charging support for accessories
Motorola includes the fast charger in the box, unlike some competitors.
Audio and Multimedia: Flagship Sound
The Motorola Premium 5G features dual stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos. Audio output is rich, loud, and immersive — whether you’re watching movies, playing games, or listening to music.
Combined with the gorgeous display, it becomes a multimedia powerhouse, capable of delivering a near theater-like experience on the go.
It also supports Hi-Res audio over wired and wireless connections and includes Snapdragon Sound for low-latency Bluetooth streaming.
Security and Extras
Security is handled through:
- Under-display optical fingerprint sensor
- Face unlock
- ThinkShield for Mobile — enterprise-grade security and privacy suite
- Secure Folder for sensitive apps and data
Additional perks include:
- Ready For platform (wireless desktop mode and screen mirroring)
- 3D spatial audio in select modes
- Moto Gametime tools for distraction-free gaming
Conclusion: A Flagship That Focuses on You
The Motorola Premium 5G is not just another flagship — it’s a phone built around user experience, practical power, and refined design. It doesn’t chase trends for the sake of flashiness. Instead, it delivers on the fundamentals that matter: speed, smoothness, camera quality, and battery endurance — all wrapped in a clean, premium Android experience.
If you’re someone who values:
- Clean software without ads or bloat
- Elegant and practical design
- Performance that lasts
- 5G and future-proof features
…then the Motorola Premium 5G deserves a top spot on your shortlist.
It proves that Motorola is not just back in the game — it’s here to lead it.
