Moto G57 Power Launches in India With 7,000mAh Battery and Snapdragon 6s Gen 4: A Real-World Look at Price, Specs, and Daily Use

I spent three days using the Moto G57 Power before writing this piece. I didn’t test it inside a studio with controlled lighting or a white table. I carried it through crowded markets in East Delhi, used it during a metro ride, shot photos in a grocery lane at night, and watched its battery drain during a six-hour power cut.

That is the only way I know how to test phones. Not by chasing leaks or rewriting brand briefs, but by living with them long enough to see where they shine and where they fall short.

The Moto G57 Power launched in India with a straight pitch: a huge 7,000mAh battery, the new Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, a 120Hz display, and Android 16. On paper, this looks like a simple budget phone with a giant battery. In daily use, it turns out to be something more important especially for people who rely on their phone for long days, long rides, and long waits.

Motorola priced it at ₹13,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant, and bank offers bring it to ₹12,999.
It goes on sale December 3.

But here is what the big outlets won’t tell you unless they actually use it:
This is one of the rare budget phones that feels built around real Indian life.

Why This Phone Immediately Stood Out to Me

Most budget phones today follow a pattern:
• A 5,000mAh battery
• A 50MP sensor with average tuning
• A high refresh rate panel
• A chipset that is “fine”
• A plastic back that looks shiny for a week
• One major Android update, maybe two

The Moto G57 Power breaks one of those patterns in a meaningful way—the battery. Seven thousand milliamp hours changes how you use your phone, how often it stays in your pocket, and how much you trust it during travel.

And here’s the part that matters:

Battery changes behavior.
Not specs. Not megapixels. Not marketing.
A big battery changes how often you check the percentage, whether you carry a power bank, how long you watch videos, and how long you stay on social apps.

In my real usage, this phone lasted almost two full days before I felt the need to charge it.

Moto G57 Power Launches in India With 7,000mAh Battery and Snapdragon 6s Gen 4: A Real-World Look at Price, Specs, and Daily Use

My First 48 Hours With the Moto G57 Power

I started my testing on a Thursday morning.

Day 1 included:

• 3 hours of YouTube
• 1 hour of X (Twitter)
• 1 hour of Instagram
• 35 minutes of Call of Duty Mobile
• 20 minutes shooting photos outdoors
• 12 short videos
• 1.5 hours of Google Maps navigation

By the time I went to bed, the battery was still above 40%.

Day 2 included:

• Metro rides
• Music playback on Bluetooth
• A few hours of hotspot sharing
• Some testing of the camera at night in a crowded lane

The battery dropped below 10% only at the end of the second night.

I’ve not seen many phones in the sub-₹15,000 range do this consistently.

This is not “brand claim.” This is what happened in my hands.

Design and Grip: Better Than the Photos Make It Look

Motorola continues using the faux leather back trend, and it works well. The texture helps with grip, especially when your hands get sweaty in humid weather. A glossy plastic back would slip more easily.

The phone is big no way to hide that. A 7,000mAh cell needs space. But it is not unusually heavy compared to the Infinix P-series devices with 6,000mAh cells.

What surprised me was the sturdiness.
On the second day of testing, the phone slipped off my bag and fell on a wooden seat in a local bus. No dents, no loose frame, no camera wobble.

That gave me more confidence about the MIL-STD-810H durability Motorola advertises.

The Display: Reliable, Bright, and Fluid

The Moto G57 Power has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Is it as vibrant as an OLED? No. But is it good enough for reels, movies, games, and outdoor maps? Yes.

During a noon walk on a sunny day, the brightness was high enough to view directions without squinting. The Gorilla Glass 7i protection also felt reassuring when wiping dust off the screen.

In three days of testing, I could tell the refresh rate mattered more for scrolling than gaming. Apps like Instagram and X felt smoother than most phones at this price.

Performance: How the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 Actually Feels

The Moto G57 Power is the first phone in India to use the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. Specs say it’s a mid-range chip with a focus on efficiency.

But here’s what matters: how does it feel when you actually use it?

What I Felt:

• Social apps opened fast
• Multitasking with 8GB RAM stayed stable
• Casual games ran fine
• COD Mobile ran best at medium graphics
• No heating during camera use
• With hotspot on, it got warm but never too hot

The phone is not meant for hardcore gamers. If someone wants extreme performance, they should look at phones with Snapdragon 7 Gen series.

But for most daily users, the performance is smooth and reliable.

Software Experience: Why Stock Android Still Matters

The phone ships with Hello UI on Android 16.
This feels very close to stock Android and comes without the bloatware that many competitors preinstall.

During testing, I didn’t get random ads or forced notifications.
This alone makes the G57 Power feel cleaner and more trustworthy.

Motorola promises:

• 1 major Android update
• 3 years of security updates

It’s not the best in class, but it’s honest for its price.

Camera Experience: What the Sony LYT-600 Sensor Can Really Do

The Moto G57 Power has:
• 50MP Sony LYT-600 main camera
• 8MP ultrawide
• 8MP selfie

On paper, this is typical for this price. But the real story comes from how the camera behaves outdoors.

Daylight Photos

I tested the camera in a local market around 4:30 pm.
Soft sunlight made the textures on fruit baskets and metal shutters look detailed. Colors appeared natural, not boosted or over-saturated.

Low Light in Narrow Lanes

Near 9 pm, in dim lanes, the phone used AI Night mode automatically.
Images were usable and clearer than expected from a budget phone, though not perfect.
Some grain was visible in darker corners.

Ultrawide

It’s functional, but it’s not the star of the show. Good for landscapes, not great indoors.

Selfie Camera

Daylight selfies looked clean. Indoors, skin tones sometimes turned softer.

Video

1080p recording was stable enough for social media.
Don’t expect flagship-level stabilization, but the footage did not wobble as much as many phones at this price.

Where the Camera Surprised Me

The LYT-600 handled tricky shadows well.
Under a tree, where faces often turn too dark or too bright, the Moto G57 Power kept a good balance.

I also liked the integration of Google Photos tools like:

• Magic Eraser
• Magic Editor
• Photo Unblur

These feel more practical than adding more megapixels.

Battery: The True Reason Someone Will Buy This Phone

I’ll break this down simply.

What I did:

I kept mobile data on all day.
I streamed videos.
I played games.
I shot photos and videos.
I used hotspot for nearly an hour.

What I got:

Almost two days of usage.
And this was with heavy testing.
Charging:

The phone supports 33W TurboPower charging.
It’s not fast compared to some Realme or Infinix devices, but it’s stable and safe.

In my tests, 0 to 100% took around 1 hour 50 minutes.

This is expected for such a large battery.

Extras That Matter in Daily Life

The Moto G57 Power includes features that are becoming rare:
• A 3.5mm headphone jack
• Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
• MicroSD card slot
• Dual microphones
• Side fingerprint reader

The speakers were loud enough during YouTube playback in a noisy park.

The fingerprint reader worked every time without delay.

These small details make the phone feel reliable.

Price and Availability

• ₹13,999 for 8GB/128GB
• Effective ₹12,999 with launch offers
• Sale starts December 3
• Available on Flipkart, Motorola website, and offline stores

How It Compares to Rivals I’ve Tested

I’ve used or tested several devices in this exact price range this year:

• Infinix Note 50s
• Realme P3x
• Vivo T4x
• Oppo K13

Here is the simple comparison:

Where Moto Wins:

• Battery life (no contest)
• Clean UI
• Durability
• Natural camera tuning
• Cooler during gaming
• Latest Android version

Where Others Win:

• Faster charging (Realme, Infinix)
• Better night camera performance (Vivo T4x)
• Punchier display (any budget OLED device)

The Moto G57 Power wins for users who want stability and long life.
Who This Phone Is Perfect For

Best For:

• Students
• Travellers
• Delivery riders
• Power users
• People who watch a lot of videos
• Users who prefer clean software

Not For:

• Competitive gamers
• People who need top-level night photography
• Users who prefer light phones

My Final Verdict After Real-World Testing

The Moto G57 Power is not trying to be a flashy phone. It is trying to be dependable. And honestly, in a world full of phones chasing numbers, a dependable phone sometimes matters more than a fast one.

Here’s what stood out to me:

• The battery is excellent.
• The design feels stronger than most phones at this price.
• The software is clean and frustration-free.
• The camera performs better outdoors than expected.
• Performance is smooth for most everyday tasks.

This phone is for people who want to use their device without worrying about battery percentage or aggressive ads or random app crashes.

If your day feels long, this phone keeps up.

About Me: Why My Review Is Different

Author Michael B Norris I’m an independent tech reviewer who tests devices the way regular people do:
• In crowded markets
• On dusty roads
• In low-light lanes
• During metro rides
• While dealing with power cuts

I don’t chase leaks.
I don’t rewrite press releases.
I don’t review phones for three hours and call it “hands-on.”

Every detail in this article comes from real use, not from brand claims.

My work focuses on how a device feels, not just what its specs say.

Information may change. Check the Moto website for the latest updates.