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We put the Motorola moto g34 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Battery test suite to measure its performance in autonomy, charging and efficiency. In these test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.
Overview
Key specifications:
- Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
- 18W charger (included)
- 6.5-inch, 720 x 1600, 120 Hz, LCD
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
- Tested ROM / RAM combination: 128 GB + 4 GB
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
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Key performances
These key points are derived from the lab measurements during testing and do not figure into the overall score. The lab measurements, however, are used for the overall score.
148th
13th
Pros
- Great performance in home/office use case
- Good autonomy when watching videos in 4G and calling
- Low residual power drain when the device is not connected
Cons
- Poor autonomy when watching videos in airplane mode and listening to music
- Low autonomy regained from a 5-minute fast charge
- Long time to a full charge, taking more than 1 hour 50 minutes
- Overall charging efficiency is lower than 70%
The Motorola Moto g34 5G’s decent performance in autonomy wasn’t enough to lift the global score from the lower half of our database mainly because of weak performances in charging and efficiency.
Equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, the Motorola moto g34 5G provided an autonomy of 58 hours and 51 minutes when used moderately, which is an above average showing. In outdoor use cases, the overall autonomy performance was relatively modest, except for the weak showing in social apps browsing. In individual use-case testing, watching videos in airplane mode and listening to music were challenging for the device. However, the autonomy was quite commendable in calling and watching videos in 4G connections.
The battery’s charging time was below average, taking 1 hour and 52 minutes to fully replenish the battery. Due to the relatively low power charger, a 5-minute quick charge yielded only 2 hours and 15 minutes of additional autonomy, which is a bit less compared with other devices.
The efficiency score of the Motorola Moto g34 5G was in the lower half of our database. The overall charging efficiency was less than 70%, meaning that more than 30% of energy is wasted in the charging process. However, the residual power drain of the charging adapter is among the lowest that we have tested. On the other hand, the discharging currents of different use cases were generally higher than average, except for calling and watching videos under a 4G connection.
Despite the device’s good autonomy performance, the Motorola Moto g34 5G’s battery performance didn’t succeed in outperforming many other devices in the Essential segment (<$199) because of the relatively poor charging and efficiency scores.
Test Summary
About DXOMARK Battery tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone battery reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective tests over a week-long period both indoors and outdoors. (See our introductory and how we test articles for more details about our smartphone Battery protocol.)
The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.
| Battery | Charger | Wireless | Display | Processor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorola moto g34 5G | 5000mAh | 18W (included) |
- | IPS 720 x 1600 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
| Nokia G42 5G | 5000mAh | 20W (not included) |
- | LCD 720 x 1612 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G |
| TCL 406 | 5000mAh | 10W (not included) |
- | LCD 720 x 1612 |
MediaTek Helio P22 |
Autonomy
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Autonomy score is composed of three performance sub-scores: Home / Office, On the go, and Calibrated use cases. Each sub-score comprises the results of a comprehensive range of tests for measuring autonomy in all kinds of real-life scenarios.
Battery Life (moderate)
74th
Battery Life (moderate)
14th
Home/Office
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A robot housed in a Faraday cage performs a set of touch-based user actions during what we call our “typical usage scenario” (TUS) — making calls, video streaming, etc. — 4 hours of active use over the course of a 16-hour period, plus 8 hours of “sleep.” The robot repeats this set of actions every day until the device runs out of power.
On the go
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Using a smartphone on the go takes a toll on autonomy because of extra “hidden” demands, such as the continuous signaling associated with cellphone network selection, for example. DXOMARK Battery experts take the phone outdoors and perform a precisely defined set of activities while following the same three-hour travel itinerary (walking, taking the bus, the subway…) for each device
Calibrated
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For this series of tests, the smartphone returns to the Faraday cage and our robots repeatedly perform actions linked to one specific use case (such as gaming, video streaming, etc.) at a time. Starting from an 80% charge, all devices are tested until they have expended at least 5% of their battery power.
Charging
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Charging is fully part of the overall battery experience. In some situations where autonomy is at a minimum, knowing how fast you can charge becomes a concern. The DXOMARK Battery charging score is composed of two sub-scores, (1) Full charge and (2) Quick boost.
Full charge
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Full charge tests assess the reliability of the battery power gauge; measure how long and how much power the battery takes to charge from zero to 80% capacity, from 80 to 100% as shown by the UI, and until an actual full charge.
Charging Time 0-80%
168th
Charging Time 0-80%
8th
Quick boost
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With the phone at different charge levels (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%), Quick boost tests measure the amount of charge the battery receives after being plugged in for 5 minutes. The chart here compares the average autonomy gain from a quick 5-minute charge.
Efficiency
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The DXOMARK power efficiency score consists of two sub-scores, Charge up and Discharge rate, both of which combine data obtained during robot-based typical usage scenario, calibrated tests and charging evaluation, taking into consideration the device’s battery capacity. DXOMARK calculate the annual power consumption of the product, shown on below graph, which is representative of the overall efficiency during a charge and when in use.
Charge up
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The charge up sub-score is a combination of four factors: the overall efficiency of a full charge, related to how much energy you need to fill up the battery compared to the energy that the battery can provide; the efficiency of the travel adapter when it comes to transferring power from an outlet to your phone; the residual consumption when your phone is fully charged and still plugged into the charger; and the residual consumption of the charger itself, when the smartphone is disconnected from it. The chart here below shows the overall efficiency of a full charge in %.
Discharge
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The discharge subscore rates the speed of a battery’s discharge during a test, which is independent of the battery’s capacity. It is the ratio of a battery’s capacity divided by its autonomy. A small-capacity battery could have the same autonomy as a large-capacity battery, indicating that the device is well-optimized, with a low discharge rate.