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Motorola G51 5G 128GB $244 (Was $349) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

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Motorola G51 5G 128GB $244 (Was $349) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
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LBR1JZL on 23/02/2023 - 16:15 jbhifi.com.au (1953 clicks)
Last edited 24/02/2023 - 06:57

First time poster, so go easy

Jb's done it again, not really, not as good as the last deal - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/754093, but still seems like a good phone for the price. This time in Indigo Blue or Bright Silver.

Reviews:https://www.gadgetguy.com.au/motorola-moto-g51-5g-smartphone-stand-tall-review/,(gadgetguy.com.au) https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g51_5g-review-2375.php(gsmarena.com)

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/product/motorola-moto-g51-5g

Selected specs from JB HiFi and Motorola:(motorola.com.au)

Android 11 (upgradable to Android 12 according to GSM Arena(gsmarena.com))
Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM + nano-SIM/micro-SD)
Screen size (inches) 6.8
Screen Resolution: 2400 x 1080 px
Screen to Body Ratio: 83.81%
Screen refresh rate: 120 Hz
Notification LED - For Sign-Of-Life
Networks + Bands:
5G: NR sub-6GHz | 4G: LTE (UL Cat 18 / DL Cat 15) | 3G: UMTS / HSPA+ | 2G: GSM / EDGE
2G: GSM band 2/3/5/8;
3G: WCDMA band 1/2/5/8/19;
4G: LTE band 1/2/3/5/7/8/18/20/26/28/32/38/40/41/42/43;
5G: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 according to GSM Arena)
RAM: 6 GB
Internal memory: 128GB
Expandable memory: up to 512GB
Rear Camera: 50+8+2 MP
Front camera: 13 MP
Fingerprint reader
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/a
NFC
Bluetooth® 5.1
Ports: 3.5 mm headset jack & Type-C port (USB 2.0 compatible)
Water Protection: IP52 (e.g. light rain not waterproof)
10W rapid charging
Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
Dimensions: 170.47 x 76.54 x 9.13 mm
Weight: 208g
Included in box: USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool, protective case, headset
Manufacturer's warranty: 1 Year

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closed Comments

  • trixieb on 23/02/2023 - 16:19
    +7

    I'm waiting for G82 to return to $200. I missed that bargain

    • xoom on 23/02/2023 - 16:19
      +5

      Tis the benchmark.

      • shroomish on 24/02/2023 - 08:31

        T"was a Price error.

        I had mine in cart, pulled the trigger and JB website said too bad sucker.

    • branners on 23/02/2023 - 16:37
      +2

      Was a great buy. My son reckons his G82 is better for gaming than his mate's S20+. Big call

    • choodi on 23/02/2023 - 16:40
      +3

      I would have been ecstatic with this phone at $299 like it should have been. For $200 it is, pound-for-pound, the best phone I've ever owned.

    • revheadgl on 24/02/2023 - 10:03

      I love mine. It is a great phone, so glad I got it for the $200.

  • WatchNerd on 23/02/2023 - 16:27

    Previous post "Was Price" on 31/01/2023 says $249.00 & now it's $349.00, go figure.

    • Wardaddy on 23/02/2023 - 16:31

      Still a bargain for 5g.

    • HomeAlone on 23/02/2023 - 16:37

      go figure.

      Read the second comment on that post.

      The regular price is $399.

      JB shows 'was' as the the previous ticketed price rather than the RRP.

    • BR1JZL on 23/02/2023 - 16:42

      Actually said it was a typo, was meant to be “Was Price” $319, still somehow the RRP price keeps going up :(. But for 244 not going to complain

    • ranma241 on 23/02/2023 - 18:10

      Inflation??

  • Mechz on 23/02/2023 - 17:06
    +1

    Damn, the day I get a Galaxy a73 for $499….

  • maegajang on 23/02/2023 - 17:28

    Is this a good buy that I can hold onto for a few years? Anything outstanding or worth mentioning for someone that’s got little knowledge on what makes a phone good? Cheers

    • trixieb on 23/02/2023 - 17:49
      +5

      No more security updates from Nov 2023 so your phone may be at risk of being hacked (depends on what you are using the phone for)
      Also no more software updates

      From Motorola https://en-au.support.motorola.com/app/software-security-upd…

      Currently receiving regular security updates.
      Device launched on November, 2021
      Security updates will stop on November, 2023

      https://www.androidupdatetracker.com/p/motorola-moto-g51-5g

      Motorola Moto G51 5G Android update status
      Currently: Android 12

      When Motorola Moto G51 5G launched, it shipped with Android 11, but has since been updated to Android 12 (4 Jul 2022).

      • maegajang on 23/02/2023 - 17:52

        Is it normal for updates to stop just 2 years after release?

        Should that stop me from buying it if that’s all there is to mention about it?

        Don’t think I’m much of a target for hacks and I think I know enough to cover my own ass

        • trixieb on 23/02/2023 - 18:03

          It's normal for Motorola with its cheaper phone range

          It's a good buy if you are after a cheapish phone that would still be useable for a few years

          • maegajang on 23/02/2023 - 18:05

            @trixieb: Good shit. Last question, I’ve been thinking of getting a Pixel 3 or 4, do you think I should stick to that or would this one do me better long term?
            Thanks for the help mate

            • trixieb on 23/02/2023 - 18:07
              +1

              @maegajang: I don't know about Pixels but the price of this Motorola phone may drop to $199 as it was $199 in Jan and last year

              • maegajang on 23/02/2023 - 18:10

                @trixieb: Fairo, I’ll spend some time seeing what I can find and I’ll get this if I don’t find anything better, current phones going to shit so not planning to hold for sales.

    • Wardaddy on 23/02/2023 - 17:49

      Good for 5 years.

  • Austrian Oak on 23/02/2023 - 17:41

    10W isn't considered rapid charging.

  • Trumped on 23/02/2023 - 18:52
    +1

    Typing on a G51 5G phone atm, lovely phone, long battery run time, nice 120Hz screen, good camera. On sale August 2022 for $199 used perks$10 to drop it to $189.

    Sure it's not a S23 ultra but it serves me well.

    Just wish it had a notification led. I use my laptop 100W USB-C charger for turbocharging and it's fast to charge up.

    • Mechz on 23/02/2023 - 19:33

      Specs in OP say it's got a notification LED?

      • MadMapMan on 24/02/2023 - 07:11

        Yes, but only operates when is phone off and charging, not when booted/running. Same for other Moto's I've owned. Strange, but true!

        • Mechz on 24/02/2023 - 10:25

          I wonder if a custom ROM would fix that. Seems like an insane oversight given its not an OLED panel.

  • sintro on 23/02/2023 - 20:23

    The OPPO A54 with a 10W charger https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/oppo-a54-5g-64gb-fantasti… is $244 as well.
    Which one is better?

    • trixieb on 23/02/2023 - 20:34

      I choose Motorola for its near-stock Android experience
      Edit: and the Karate chop flashlight

      • xoom on 23/02/2023 - 21:10
        +5

        I swear that karate chop action should be baked on android.

      • Chandler on 24/02/2023 - 08:52

        Yeah I'd prefer Motorola Android (which from when I last looked they make minimal/no changes to stock Android - remembering Motorola is owned by Google, no?)

        I've got an OPPO and some of the things they've done to Android for their ColorOS I just don't like. Overly-aggressive app/battery management is probably the main one. Basically can't switch between apps and maintain the background app's state. >50% of the time when I switch back it's a fresh open of the app.

  • sintro on 23/02/2023 - 20:29
    +1

    $314 for the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion 5G 128GB (Electric Graphite) with a 30W charger.
    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/motorola-edge-20-fusion-5…

    • CantonasKungFuKick on 23/02/2023 - 21:19

      Is it worth the extra?

    • sam buster on 23/02/2023 - 21:57

      But MediaTek processor!
      Isn't that considered a no-go?

      EDIT
      Has been $249 at JB Hifi previously.

      • xoom on 23/02/2023 - 23:03

        Yeah bought my edge 20 fusion for $249

  • Deditus on 23/02/2023 - 22:10

    Can anyone comment on whether Boost plays nice with Motorola? I recall someone mentioning difficulties on another post, don't know whether this is just an isolated case.

    • underwhere on 23/02/2023 - 23:12
      +1

      yeah I got the g82 and it never worked with my boost Sim. dunno if it's fixed yet. I've since sold the phone and left boost

    • trixieb on 24/02/2023 - 00:09
      +1

      Doesn't sound like issue has been fixed
      Affects some Boost SIMs and some Motorola G51, after the Android updates

      https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/30x18j6j#r71602241

    • branners on 24/02/2023 - 07:56
      +1

      Not sure about the G82 but I have run Boost on my E20F and it went like a blur

    • Trumped on 24/02/2023 - 10:05
      +1

      I'm on Boost as of Jan '23, it plays nice, i get 5g, VoIP works well, internet seems faster but this is my first 5G phone so nothing to compare against really. Notifications come in essentially instantly.

  • ascotno1 on 23/02/2023 - 23:13
    +1

    Can confirm the I have not had any problems with my Moto G6 using a Boost SIM card

  • Tiredman on 23/02/2023 - 23:36
    +2

    How does this compare to the Redmi phones such as Note 10 Pro and Note 11 Pro. Thanks everyone.

  • Diji on 24/02/2023 - 17:25
    +1

    Should be the normal price IMO. Deals on phones in the 250-350 dollar range seem few and far between these days, even if you're willing to stretch to 400.

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