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Motorola G84 (5G, Dual SIM, 256GB/12GB) $267.30, G54 (5G, Dual SIM, 128GB/8GB) $177.30 & More - Delivered / C&C NSW @ Mobileciti

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  • Australian warranty and GST included (eligible for TRS on purchases over $300)
  • In stock and ready to dispatch or pick up from Lidcombe (NSW).
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G84

  • 5G, Dual Sim, 256GB/12GB
  • 50MP Ultra Pixel camera + OIS
  • Cinematic 6.5" pOLED display
  • Multidimensional audio
  • 256GB built-in storage
  • Next-level 5G performance

G54

  • 5G, Dual Sim, 128GB/8GB
  • Immersive 6.5" Full HD+ display
  • 50MP camera system with OIS
  • Massive battery
  • Tons of built-in storage
  • Superfast 5G performance
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    • +8

      How does HODL apply to this situation? Hold off from buying?

      • +7

        He doesn’t know what HODL means

      • +2

        The more G84 deals continue to be offered, the more confident that Moto-AU is still holding-stock & are likely to dump them soon…closer-to $200 ?
        I'm betting on Moto-AU stocking more-phones-than-usual with 3G shutdown in 2024.

        Some of these neggers will be quietly buying & smiling: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/15395574/redir

        Will Moto-AU dare to repeat their mistake with G82: was selling them for a higher-price than G84 in 2023 ? The only way to hide the heavy-discount is to bundle-them with other-specials, eg Amaysim G62 offers.

  • E-sim compatible?

    • +4

      G54 yes
      G84 no

      • +3

        so G84 two actual sim slots right

        • +2

          Yes

        • +1

          Yes, 2nd one is a hybrid according to the specs.

      • I’d pull the trigger on the G84 if it had ability for multiple esims. Real shame

  • Hi rep,

    Are you able to help with some questions:

    What is the difference between the cameras? (G84: 50MP Ultra Pixel camera + OIS / vs / G54: 50MP camera system with OIS)

    Likewise with the 5G - is Next-level better than Superfast? (G84: Next-level 5G performance / vs / G54: Superfast 5G performance)

    Do they support eSIM?

    Thanks.

    • +1

      G54 supports e-sim and has SD support
      G84 does not support e-sim and does not have SD support.

      Cameras on phones like these are horrible. Don't bother too much with cameras at a price point this low. But if you need a video for reference, there's plenty online Here for example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4prgniCNIY

      • +11

        Cameras on phones like these are horrible

        I disagree. I bought a G84 a few weeks ago and was not looking forward to the camera. However, the first thing I did was switch to the GCAM mod, and now the photos are excellent. I'm pretty critical of my photographs, and use multiple DSLRs - not comparing them, but the G84 cameras with GCAM are terrific. The stock G84 camera app is terrible - really terrible. But the GCAM makes everything fine.

        • +1

          What about 54?

          • +2

            @amorn: No difference. GCAM works with G54 too. No rooting necessary.

            • @blitz: I couldnt find the G54 or G84 in the camera links section on that site. Which details do we follow

              • +5

                @flashman1207: Yep, they're not labelled according to your device. I installed MGC_8.9.097_A11_V25 (I'm running Android 14, but it would work with Android 13 also).

                You just download it to your device, then navigate to your downloads folder. Tap the three vertical dots (a.k.a. the kebab menu) next to the downloaded .apk file, and select "Install". Your device does the rest. Then make sure you set it to your default camera app.

                • @blitz: Why did you put older version link of gcam BSG MGC_8.9 ?

                  The newest version is here:
                  https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev…

                  BSG: MGC_9.2.113_A11_V14

                  • +1

                    @neoleo: There is a V15 out now too.
                    What is the significance of the
                    _snap, _MGC, _ENG, _aweme, _scan32 versions? just different hosts for downloads?

                    I clicked the _ENG one and some Russian words came up, does not give me confidence. Don't want to get hacked.

                    • +1

                      @fredk1000: From a forum:

                      • _snapcam / org.codeaurora.snapcam: devices with Snapdragon processors (eg: OnePlus).
                      • _qcamera3 / org.codeaurora.qcamera3: devices with Snapdragon processors.
                      • _aweme / com.ss.android.ugc.aweme: some Realme, OPPO, and OnePlus devices.
                      • _ruler / com.samsung.android.ruler: for Samsung devices.
                      • _scan3d / com.samsung.android.scan3d: for Samsung devices.
                      • _glens / com.google.android.GoogleCameraEng: if you want to use Google Lens.

                      • +1

                        @sintro: Thanks, make sense now, maybe I should of read a bit more besides just the download links.

                  • +2

                    @neoleo:

                    Why did you put older version link of gcam BSG MGC_8.9 ?

                    @neoleo because it's a matter of fact that that was the version I installed, and it's been stable on my G84. You'll see the warning under the 9.x branch, which reads:

                    *This is a new version, so choice is still limited and they might not be very stable or full of features.

                    If you want to install the latest build, then go for it, but I don't have time to mess about with unstable apps. That's why I linked to the version that I know works.

                    • +1

                      @blitz: I tried the 9.2 V15 and crashing after a photo or two, will try the 8.9 as you suggested.
                      Tried the 8.9 version and seems more stable right away. Thanks.

                    • @blitz: It looks like from all versions of BSG's gcam mod, around version 14 or 15 is stable/good enough, then he move to the next version.

                      Under Advance setting, version 9.x has "Ultra HDR" and "Rich colour in photos" (display P3 colour format). Version 8.9 doesn't have these features.

                      Now I have 2 gcam with the latest version and the version 8.9. So far, I cannot distinguish the photo difference between these 2 versions in my phone. One photo has Ultra HDR and richer colour, then the older photo with 8.9 version without these features.

                    • @blitz: I have noticed that the latest BSG gcam 9.2 v15 has the same file size in google photo (backup), but with v8.9 the file size is smaller (compressed in google photo backup, unless you set google photo backup in original size, not storage saver).

                      The latest version of BSG 9.2 V15 should be stable enough. I guess that soon maybe he'll move to higher version based on his previous gcam versions. Of course following the official Pixel camera version.

                      • @neoleo: Yes, that makes sense. For various reasons I doubt I'd upgrade GCam on my device unless it begins to show instability. For me the photo quality is acceptable. It would be interesting to take a deeper look at the photo quality using the different Gcam versions though.

                • @blitz: Photos from the latest gcam still get compressed in Google Photos. Maybe only certain photos under certain conditions that can still have the same file size in Google Photos after uploaded in the server.

        • +5

          I'm not familiar with GCAM or how it works, so it's my fault for being ignorant and automatically assuming it's bad. What exactly is GCAM and how does it work?

          • +4

            @NotReallyaMoneySaver: GCAM is just Google's camera app. It replaces Motorola's crummy camera app and it makes the world of difference. From the website above:

            "This is a modified Google Camera app, also known as Pixel Camera. Google Camera is the stock camera app shipped on Nexus and Pixel phones from Google. Google's HDR+ technology improves picture quality specially on low and mid end phones.

            Features include HDR+, portrait mode, motion photos, panorama, lens blur, 60fps video, slow motion, and more.

            Because Google Camera wasn't created to work on all phones, it's all a bit messy (read: why so many devs/ports), but a few developers try to make it compatible with a huge number of phones."

            In fact, the Motorola camera app is such an adverse signal (camera quality comes up in every conversation about these phones) that I wonder why Motorola persists with it.

        • Whilst using the gcam app makes better photos, it cant be set as the default camera (launched from the lock screen for example) so it's less convenient. Furthermore, other apps that use the camera like Instagram or video calls etc use the default Motorola processing. So in a lot of instances you have to put up with poor quality.

          • @rix: Just take photo first with gcam then upload to Instagram, etc.

          • @rix:

            Whilst using the gcam app makes better photos, it cant be set as the default camera (launched from the lock screen for example)

            With GCAM installed, Android will ask you which camera to use when gesturing (e.g. double wrist turn to open camera): you just select "GCAM" and then "Always" and it's set as the default camera for that gesture. I can't comment on Instagram because I don't use it. But my recommendation there is to pre-record the video call using the good camera, and then just play it back in the app. If the other party complains, I'd tell them it's a $260 phone and they should build a bridge and get over it.

            • @blitz: Unfortunately thisis incorrect advice aas it hasn't worked without root since android 11, when google disabled changing default camera for security reasons. If you do manage to change the default camera to gcam and use the quick launch shortcut, you will need to unlock the phone before it opens.

              Instagram, Snapchat, tiktok, whatever app uses the camera API will all be poor quality.

              Pre recording a video conversation, very clever.

              • @rix:

                you will need to unlock the phone before it opens.

                Yes, this could be true: I do need to unlock the phone when I use gestures. :/

        • @blitz I installed BSG gcam snap and mcg versions and both of them crashed after taking pictures. What needs to be done to get it to work?

          • @sintro: ENG version worked fine for me on a G54…

          • @sintro: have you rebooted your phone? You only need to install one of them - in my case, I installed the snap apk. You then need to reboot your device. Post back with the results.

            • @blitz: I loaded a config file I found on a reddit post and it seems to be good after that

              • @sintro: There are some download links, just try each of them or according to your phone spec. Certain gcam mods are only compatible with certain phones or otherwise crash. Other answer could be that you messed up the gcam settings maybe. For example, certain phones that don't support 4k video, just stick with 1080p option.

                There are other settings that should only be changed according to specific phones.

                Also different processor could crash certain gcam mods (not compatible). Snapdragon processors should be fine. But more tricky with Samsung Exynos processor, Kirin processor etc.

        • Hi @blitz, I downloaded GCAM 8.9 BSG ENG but my photos still look crappy. Indoors (daytime) the photos look a bit grainy and faces are blurry.
          Did you have to use one of the scripts on celsoazevedo.com or did you just install the APK? Are there any other settings I should try in the GCAM app?

          Any help would be appreciated! (Also using a G84)

          • @Ozbar Gain: No scripts, just installed the .apk, then rebooted the phone. Photos look great. I don't recall changing too many settings in the app but @neoleo might have an idea.

            If you don't like the photos even after installing 8.9, I'd consider upgrading to a newer version or switching to the same version from a different developer.

          • +2

            @Ozbar Gain: When you open gcam then swipe down to see some settings. Tap more settings, to see more settings.
            Scroll down to see and tap "Advanced":
            Show dirty less warning: Enable this
            HDR+ Control: Enable this
            Social media depth features: up to you to enable or disable this. I keep this enabled. Certain gcam mod on certain phones crash after enabling this. If gcam crash, need to go to phone setting and gcam (camera) setting to clear the app data and start from scratch to change the gcam settings.

            Enable Time Lapse for Astrophotography: I enable this usually
            Timer Light: up to you if you like
            The rest of "Advanced" are disabled for me.

            Tap back to go back to main settings.
            Under "Photo" section:
            Auto Night Sight: enable this
            Camera photo resolution: RAW format resolution (result in 12 Mega Pixel photo instead of 7.7 MP in Full resolution)

            Under "Video" section usually I enable both video stabilisation

            Scroll down to see "Disable logging". I disable this. Most people don't need this.

            Tap back to go out of main/more settings. On top of the mini settings, I set this:
            Focus: '"Auto" (up to you)
            More Light : "Night Sight" (icon A with half moon). Indoor photo will look brighter especially when it's quite dark, lower noise from lower ISO (better photo, less noise). If this is OFF, the ISO number will be higher (more noise, more grainier photo). You can compare 2 photos and tap the photo (showed in Google Photos) and swipe up until you see under Details (see the ISO number). When taking photo outdoor even in bright condition, usually the ISO number is around 100.

            Google AWB: Off (up to you). Compare outdoor photo such as the sky or trees. Is the colour the same or as close as what you see?

            HDR+ (3 options up to you):
            Off : Fast taking photo but darker indoor
            On : better but taking longer time to take photo
            Enhanced : best photo but taking longer time to take photo
            HDR stakes few frames together that results in better quality photo. It's best to set HDR+ Enhanced enabled. If you want to take photo quickly like fast moving object, set HDR+ as "Off".

            Frame HDR+: up to you to set Auto or Default or how many frames staked together. More frames, longer time to take photo. Maybe just set Auto or Default for this.

            So, the problem of grainy or blurry indoor photo maybe because HDR+ "Off", More Light as "None", and your hand maybe shaking/less stable. For me, I always set
            HDR+ as "Enhanced"
            More Light as "Night Sight"

            Remember: Night Sight means lower ISO (especially indoor), so less noise (reduce grainy photo risk). Blurry is usually caused from shaking hand, hand should stay still when taking photo. Otherwise use Tripod (I don't have). Blurry is also because taking photo too long (more frames) when HDR+ is On or Enhanced.

            But your phone has better display (P-OLED). I think better use the latest gcam mod version 9 because of HDR. There is "Ultra HDR" and "Rich colour in photos" inside "Advanced" settings. The photos should look better with the latest gcam mod because of P-OLED screen.

            • @neoleo: Thanks for the detailed response, I'll give it a go @neoleo

            • @neoleo: What a useful post! Thanks!

          • @Ozbar Gain: Also sometimes the phone camera may become dirty. Sometimes gcam will remind to clean the camera lens. At least wipe the camera lens with your shirt or clean cloth/tissue. Sometimes I wipe my phone, laptop and ipad with disinfectant wipes (like tissue wipes) from Wollies ($3 for 120 packs is the cheapest of all disinfectant wipes). My phone will feel smoother and clean after wiping.

      • +2

        The G84 does support SD. You can use a microSD card in the 2nd sim card slot.

      • Oh no G84 no sd slot no good

        • +4

          I was wrong. The G84 does have microSD! I apologise for the misinformation

      • +2

        G84 I can confirm does have an SD slot (its a dual sim hybrid so its either 2 sims or a sim plus SD) I also can confirm unlike nokia's it not limited to FAT32 but also supports exfat so no 4GB file limits)

    • +1
  • HLD

  • +1

    HODLLLLLLL apes strong together.

  • +2

    Apes strong, together. Hodl

  • +2

    If you have something else to use the GC on, harvey norman has a bonus $50 GC until Sunday
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/851458

    • +5

      Rather give my money to mobileciti

  • +4

    Motorola Moto G85 with eSim just launched on 2024, June 25

    https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g85-13144.php

    • +2

      Awesome option, when the price gets to 300

  • Holddd

  • +8

    I had a dream last night that JB dropped their G54s down to $98 to clear them out before EOFY ends. It was a nice dream.

    • +1

      Nice dream, I will definately buy one even I dont need it ;)

      • any Huawei laptops for sale? in future?

        • Good to know you're interested! It probably won't be this year.

    • +3

      Amaysim did it for $59 last week, not the craziest dream!

      • +1

        I know… but only if you got the $150 coupon code.

        JB doing for $98 plus the $50 off 3G trade in coupon would make it $48 which is what made me so excited when I woke up… until I realised I was dreaming.

      • +1

        No , I got the G54 for $149 a while back when they were on sale at jb plus used $10 perks voucher and that’s as cheap as they’re gonna get , alright .
        Arrrrrrggggghhhhh!!!

        • +2

          Unless you got one of the Amaysim $150 coupon codes, you've probably gotten the cheapest price that is obtainable by you.

          Unless my dream turns out to be true of course… still one more day of the financial year to go!

    • +1

      I was getting the message on my Poco X3,not getting on my new g84

        • Every time I dialed out on Poco i would get the warning….now I don't…..I'm not sure why I wouldn't take that as it's going to work.

          And it IS is their best interest what handset I buy.

            • @lac0449: Yeah I was trying to tell you that it will work after 3g shutdown. Oh well

              • @Nalar: Wasn't trying to have a crack at you directly. Was saying that just because you don't get the audio message, you're 100% good, sometimes systems fail and you don't want to get caught out, which the premise of the original statement was based on the info from mobileciti website (noting it didn't have B28) which others have referenced Motorola's website directly having it.

    • That's a very good point.

      https://www.mobileciti.com.au/motorola-moto-g54-5g-indigo-bl…

      https://www.mobileciti.com.au/motorola-g84-dual-sim-256gb-12…

      There are significantly fewer bands on the G84 vs G54, especially for 4G. I wonder why that is.

      G84 also does not have eSIM, despite being positioned as the higher end phone vs the G54.

      Hopefully the G85 doesn't have these issues and we won't have to warn people again this time next year when the G85 prices start to dip.

    • +1

      Seems like a misprint on the site according to GSMArena.

      Both international and LATAM models support B28. Even on Mobilciti they claim it's the AU model, which certainly has B28:

      Model: PAYM0029AU

    • +2

      It'll be a BOLD-move by Motorola-AU to distribute a 2023-phone with 3G complete-shutdown soon & NOT support B28 (Telstra & Opus). We're NOT dealing with a grey-import hiding behind a dodgy-shop-front. Moto-AU products are retailed by all-3 major-mobile-carriers.

      Click-on View-all-specifications & locate Connectivity-4G: LTE band-> https://www.motorola.com.au/smartphones-au-moto-g84-5g/p

    • Hangon so G84 with boost sim cannot make calls after 3G shutdown? In law is with boost need to change her phone

      • I was only looking at the mobileciti's website, but others have noted that it appears to have B28. (rep might need to update the tech specs)
        short version is, if the device doesn't have B28, you might still be okay if you're in an area that has support of the other 4G bands.

        • Vague & NON-detailed comments are subject to DIFFERENT-interpretations…a common practice by many-OzBargainers.

    • +1
    • As others have point out, it does support B28

      From the motorola australia website:

      4G: LTE band 1/2/3/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28/32/38/40/41/42
      5G: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78

  • The new G85 is priced at US $229.99 which is under AUD $350 but again with gst and fat retail margins, we must pay $450.

  • Bought G54 at JB hi-fi yesterday. Listed $199, asked rep for a deal and got it for $189. $12 difference to OP deal, but nice to have in-store.

    • +3

      Nice try, but don't forgot small businesses. If they can't compete with large retailers, Do you think they will still provide the lower price?

  • +1

    Hi store rep,

    I purchased two TCL earbuds. They are both faulty. I emailed [email protected] and [email protected] but received no response. Are you able to help me?

    • +1

      I apologise for the inconvenience. We typically respond to all emails within 24 hours. If you haven't received a reply, please check your junk mail folder. If you still don't find it, send me PM with your email address and order number. I will investigate it.

  • +2

    Mobile Citi 👎

    • +4

      Australian stock, rep is responsive and they create some of the cheapest all time lows. What's bad about them?

      • Overpriced, poor customer service, and unprofessional when it comes to processing an order.

      • For me warranty support. With a TCL phone I purchased under a year ago they fobbed me off and told me to speak to TCL directly.

        • Unless it was within a few weeks of purchase, isn't contacting the manufacturer the standard procedure for a warranty?

          • @shxhshzhz: ACL says the retailer must handle warranty, even if that just means they'll send it back to manufacturer and you have to wait.

            Sometimes it might be quicker to deal directly with manufacturer but they can't force you to, they are still responsible for it.

  • +1

    How would the G84 compare to my aging Galaxy S9+?

    • +2

      It's an upgrade

      • +2

        Jumped on it, cheers.

        The S9+ has been flawless apart from having to replace the battery once, time to relegate it to a back up phone for the kids.

  • I bought the g54 for my mum do I haven't had much time to play around with it, but it's there no way around the Google Photos for the camera album? It's so annoying to get into as it keeps prompting her to add storage even though back up is off

    • I think the problem is Google Drive, not Google Photos. Check the gmail app then tap top right of the account to see storage used xx% of 15 GB. How many GB storage left over from the free 15 GB total?

      • She had no storage left, she couldn't even send emails so I sneakily deleted some of her photos lol. But even though I set the Photos app to not back up automatically it still has the storage notice there

    • +2

      Install the Google Gallery app.
      This is the way!

      • +1

        Issue solved for me.
        Thanks

    • I installed AVES gallery and don't use Google Photos at all.

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