Motorola Moto G45 5G
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until August 2027 · Buy-by August 2025
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Moto G45 5G should be supported until around August 2027. Buying it today still gets you about 1.2 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.
45% above the under-$300 median ($6.74/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
A tidy entry-level 5G phone with a fresh Snapdragon chip, but its lone OS upgrade limits how long it stays current.
Pros
- New Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is efficient for the class
- 120Hz screen and clean near-stock Android
- Vegan-leather back looks above its price
Cons
- Only one guaranteed Android version upgrade
- 720p HD+ resolution and slow 18W charging
- Secondary 2MP camera adds little
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.5-inch LCD, 1600 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 50MP |
| macro | 2MP |
| front | 16MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 162.7 × 74.6 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 183 g |
| Materials | Plastic frame, vegan leather 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 | 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, 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 G45 5G get updates?
It shipped with Android 14 and has received the Android 15 update, with security patches expected for about three years from its August 2024 launch, into 2027. Motorola positions it as a one-OS-upgrade device, so do not expect Android 16.
Is the Moto G45 5G sold in the US?
No. It is a global model aimed mainly at India, Europe and Latin America. US buyers should look at the similar Moto G (2025) or Moto G 5G (2024) instead.
What chipset does the Moto G45 5G use?
It runs Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, a newer entry-level 5G processor that balances efficiency and everyday performance well for the price.
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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.