Motorola Moto G24
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until February 2027 · Buy-by February 2025
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Moto G24 should be supported until around February 2027. Buying it today still gets you about 0.6 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).
Source: Motorola's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
84% above the under-$300 median ($6.74/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
An ultra-cheap everyday phone with surprisingly punchy stereo sound, but a 4G-only chip and minimal updates cap its appeal.
Pros
- Very low price with a big 5000mAh battery
- Loud Dolby Atmos stereo speakers
- Headphone jack and microSD expansion
Cons
- 4G LTE only, no 5G
- Slow 15W charging and 90Hz HD+ screen
- Single OS upgrade
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.56-inch LCD, 1612 x 720 (HD+), 90Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 50MP |
| macro | 2MP |
| front | 8MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 163.3 × 74.6 × 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 181 g |
| Materials | Plastic frame and back, water-repellent design |
| Water resistance | IP52 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 14 at launch |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, 3.5mm jack |
| Update policy | ~1 years of updates (our estimate from Motorola's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
How long will the Moto G24 get updates?
It launched on Android 14 with one promised OS upgrade and around three years of security patches from its early-2024 release, ending support near early 2027. As an entry-level model, do not expect updates beyond that.
Does the Moto G24 support 5G?
No. It uses a MediaTek Helio G85 and is a 4G LTE-only phone. If you need 5G at a low price, look at the Moto G34 5G instead.
What stands out on the Moto G24 for the price?
Its dual stereo speakers tuned with Dolby Atmos are notably loud and clear for an ultra-budget phone, making it a decent pick for music and video on a tight budget.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.