Motorola G54 5G 8GB RAM/128GB Storage $206.10 Delivered / C&C @ BIG W

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The G54 is the cheapest phone with eSIM, 5G, 8GB RAM and powerful performance for the price. It's much better than the 4G Redmi 12 which people unfortunately thought was a good deal.

Specs:

  • MediaTek Dimensity 7020
  • 6.5" FHD+ 120Hz IPS screen
  • 50 MP main (OIS) + 2 MP macro + 16 MP selfie
  • 5000mAh battery with 15W charging
  • Ships with Android 13, released October 2023, updated to Android 14. 3 years security
  • microSD card up to 1TB
  • Stereo speakers and 3.5mm headphone jack
  • NFC
  • Dual SIM: nano + eSIM
  • 20W charger included

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Comments

  • Mokr on 17/10/2024 - 18:14
    +8

    Buy or wait till check if my poco x3 won't work after

    • DOGGYWOWWOW on 17/10/2024 - 18:15
      +4

      Or buy an Amaysim sim, get a $200 voucher and then buy this for $39.

      • Toxinor on 17/10/2024 - 18:16
        +2

        I'm on Amaysim but no voucher.

        • RotiYS on 17/10/2024 - 18:18

          They have been giving out vouchers to those phones in use which they think are not compatible for the 4G

          • DOGGYWOWWOW on 17/10/2024 - 18:22
            -4

            @RotiYS: Based on the comments here your mileage my vary. I've got vouchers every time though. It looks like the G54 is currently out of stock from Amaysim so you will need to get another phone they sell if going down this route.

            • Pugdog1 on 17/10/2024 - 19:18

              @DOGGYWOWWOW: I did try 😞 no luck for me so far but I might try a few more phones if I can get my hands on them

          • search on 18/10/2024 - 10:37

            @RotiYS: I am being nagged by Amaysim for my 3G phone but no voucher yet. I would buy it with voucher discount.

            • BROKENKEYBOARD on 18/10/2024 - 13:43

              @search: Have you tried asking them for a voucher?

              • search on 18/10/2024 - 14:04

                @BROKENKEYBOARD: You mean via reply email or chat? I will try asking to their 3G email.

                • BROKENKEYBOARD on 18/10/2024 - 14:07

                  @search: In the voucher deal/thread plenty of people including me got a code through online chat. Email should work too but it's be way slower.

      • gccmelb on 17/10/2024 - 21:31
        -1

        I got it for $9 with Amaysim

        • shane000 on 18/10/2024 - 12:55

          How did you get the refund? When I asked they refused since it was bundled with a phone.

      • Shad on 18/10/2024 - 08:54

        Can you cancel the plan immediately after purchasing the phone?

        • amigos007 on 18/10/2024 - 09:39

          Yep, just disable auto-renew. Anyone can use the plan for a month if needed.

    • rxjb on 17/10/2024 - 20:56
      +1

      I'm waiting to see what happens too. I wonder when they will block the IMEI

    • kanu666 on 17/10/2024 - 22:39

      No need to wait, it will not work.

      • ShowTekk on 18/10/2024 - 05:53
        +1

        My Poco F3 does, I had to install a custom ROM for it to work though.

        • User0001 on 18/10/2024 - 09:53

          How do you know it works? 3G hasn't been turned off yet.

          • ShowTekk on 18/10/2024 - 12:06

            @User0001: Because I haven't received any texts from Vodafone, they've already switched off their towers. But I guess with emergency calls they can use any 3g towers so I'm not 100% in the clear. I'm hopeful because I've seen a lot of people with Kogan/Vodafone already getting bombarded with warning messages that their phone will be disconnected.

        • kanu666 on 18/10/2024 - 12:15
          +1

          yeah, but I don't think installing custom ROM is for everyone though

    • Dan24 on 17/10/2024 - 23:40
      +1

      Check this out, I was able to get mine to work with VoLTE will test it after the shutdown too.
      https://www.reddit.com/r/australia/comments/1dhv8zv/do_you_h…

  • Toxinor on 17/10/2024 - 18:16

    The code seems a part of rewards extra.
    Better mention that if so.

    • shxhshzhz on 17/10/2024 - 18:17

      It does not need extra. Look at past BIG W deals.

      • Toxinor on 17/10/2024 - 19:06
        +1

        It does. Check the code.

        • Tiggrrrrr on 17/10/2024 - 19:10

          Works for me, no extra here?

          • when2buy on 17/10/2024 - 19:14

            @Tiggrrrrr: how did you get it to work without extra

            • when2buy on 17/10/2024 - 19:15

              @when2buy: nvm

              • LuthLexor on 17/10/2024 - 21:23

                @when2buy: How did you get it? Mine keeps saying to link to a rewards card

                • when2buy on 17/10/2024 - 22:27

                  @LuthLexor: LMAO i got my brother to buy it and use his i couldent log into my rewards thing spent way to long trying

  • Tiggrrrrr on 17/10/2024 - 18:18
    +4

    Don't forget to use discounted BigW gift cards for extra 5% off

  • Mokr on 17/10/2024 - 18:18
    -2

    177 g (6.24 oz) weight

    • ihfree on 17/10/2024 - 21:32
      +2

      Is that good or bad?

      • Toph Beifong on 17/10/2024 - 22:23
        +2

        It's a very light phone for it's size. I've got the 'Indigo Blue' which has a plastic frame and silicone polymer (eco leather) back. Judging by the pictures, the midnight blue variant seems to have a standard plastic backing.

  • Mortgagetightass on 17/10/2024 - 18:19

    blows my mind that this phone came out mid 2023

  • Circly on 17/10/2024 - 18:21
    +4

    Was $179.10 a few months ago.

    • ab c on 17/10/2024 - 18:32

      Try FB-marketplace, Gumtree, ebay etc ?
      3G-shutdown: keep-away from parallel-import ?

    • smartProverble on 17/10/2024 - 22:34
      -7

      It's called inflation hun

  • mcnugget on 17/10/2024 - 18:25
    -7

    Not really a bargain if it's been significantly cheaper several times and likely will be again.

    Great phone though!

    • cheesecactus on 17/10/2024 - 18:39
      +15

      It's been over 3 months since we got a good deal on the G54. So for someone who's been waiting, they might just want a phone at this point!

  • amorn on 17/10/2024 - 18:32
    -1

    what was the lowest so far?

    • Jaduqimon on 17/10/2024 - 18:36
      +7

      $9 for existing amaysim customers with a code

      • chinaman on 17/10/2024 - 19:10
        +1

        Wow

      • shane000 on 18/10/2024 - 12:56

        How did you get the refund? When I asked they refused since it was bundled with a phone.

        • Jaduqimon on 18/10/2024 - 13:11

          u dont need to buy the $30 sim. u just need an existing account

    • Fobsessive on 17/10/2024 - 20:29

      I paid $29 net, and forgot $6.5 Cashrewards.

    • Poor Ass on 17/10/2024 - 21:28
      +7

      $150 on jb perks few months ago

      • TilacVIP on 18/10/2024 - 09:31
        +2

        $140 for those that used the $10 welcome voucher

        • Poor Ass on 18/10/2024 - 10:28

          and more if you used discounted gift cards etc etc

  • doperst on 17/10/2024 - 18:40
    +12

    I don't get why this model is so popular here. It's a mediocre phone with an atrocious camera, definitely a downgrade from my previous Poco X3 Pro.

    • salin on 17/10/2024 - 18:47
      +2

      The 3G shutdown caused some panic, with some people believing that they need to buy mobile phones from local sellers.

      • doperst on 17/10/2024 - 18:48
        +3

        Yes, and I'm one of these people. I hate this phone..

        • salin on 17/10/2024 - 18:50
          +4

          Do not do it, it's definitely a downgrade from Poco X3 Pro,

    • billy_bob on 17/10/2024 - 18:49
      -1

      How is it a downgrade? Specs seem better on G54?

      • doperst on 17/10/2024 - 19:07
        +1

        The camera is absolute garbage on G54.
        I can't get the screen brightness right, with or without the adaptive brighness.
        Somehow it struggles with touch gestures? Say, sometimes I swipe right and it recognizes it as a swipe down.
        And I think I generally prefer MIUI, it's a lot more refined than pure Android.

        • beach bum on 17/10/2024 - 20:55

          Delete some random stuff then reboot the phone .
          Or just reboot, seems to fix touchscreen issues.

        • DarwinBoy on 17/10/2024 - 22:20
          +2

          Don't have those touch issues. Had my phone for about 3 months.

        • smartProverble on 17/10/2024 - 23:55
          +2

          Agreed with everything until you mentioned MIUI.

          Anything over that UI.

    • nikoris on 17/10/2024 - 19:33
      +9

      This x1000
      I bought this phone and it performs horribly, I've had low end xiaomi phones 10 years ago that performed way better than this.
      Ozbargain missed with this one, I'm salty

      • desync on 18/10/2024 - 10:52
        +2

        current ozbargain crowd recommends a lot of crap, i think frugal smart shoppers have been diluted by retail therapy junkies

        • nikoris on 18/10/2024 - 10:58
          -1

          That’s why I don’t trust online people anymore. People are weird

    • FLICKIT on 17/10/2024 - 19:35

      As much as I hate my X3 Pro due to the lack of updates and knowing it's likely to brick any day now, I agree, the G54 is a downgrade…

      I was travelling and purchased the G54 as a backup for the X3 and to use it on the bars of my motorbike to run my maps, it's 'ok' but it's a bit of a dog compared to the X3, handy having esim and such though…

      The G54 also seems a bit fragile, I've somehow managed to crack the screen even though I've never dropped it… My X3 Pro has been dropped, accidently thrown, and kicked around and it's still all good…

      IMO the G54 is a good backup and/or travel phone, but probably not the best choice for a main phone…

      • beach bum on 17/10/2024 - 21:03
        -1

        Try a glass screen protector , dropped many Motorola phones including this one and had to replace screensavers, but screens have been fine.
        It does benefit from regular restarts if you have “stability” issues.

        • banana365 on 18/10/2024 - 02:04
          +2

          I've not used a screen protector for maybe 6 years. Never cracked my screen. I've always used a case that has edges that sit a millimetre or so in front of the screen. I've dropped phones many, many times and the case has done the job. My wife insists on getting a screen protector for all her phones. After a month or two - cracked screen.

          • beach bum on 18/10/2024 - 07:24

            @banana365: Your Wife’s phone has a Glass screen protector or plastic?

            • banana365 on 18/10/2024 - 07:54

              @beach bum: Over the years, both. The ridiculous thing is that the glass protectors have also cracked but the screen below hasn't. Screens are generally tougher than many expect.

              • jimojr on 18/10/2024 - 08:23

                @banana365:

                Screens are generally tougher than many expect.

                Except iPhone

          • Horacio on 18/10/2024 - 10:19

            @banana365: This. A protruding lip case is the best way to protect the screen. Can be hard to find but totally worth it

        • nikoris on 18/10/2024 - 11:00

          Glass protectors are better against scratches but offer ZERO break/crack protection.

          • billy_bob on 18/10/2024 - 12:17

            @nikoris: Sorry but you are plain wrong here. A good glass protector has saved my phone and family member's phones on many occasions.

            It is just simple physics that the force of impact is taken by the glass protector and then spread over a larger area, so that by the time the force is transferred to the phone's screen, it is no longer a point load, but a distributed load. There is no guarantee that the phone screen will not get damaged, but it sure reduces the chances of damage.

            • nikoris on 18/10/2024 - 13:09

              @billy_bob: Half knowledge is worse than no knowledge. A 1mm glass is not absorbing anything bro, THAT is simple physics.
              It reduces like, what, 2-3% of the impact. You wouldn’t put glass protector around your car bumpers would you?

              • billy_bob on 18/10/2024 - 13:16
                -1

                @nikoris: You do you bro…..and I'll keep using glass screen protectors. Everyone is free to make their own choices. I'm just sharing my personal experience that it has saved at least 4 phones in our family in the past 3-4 years.

                • nikoris on 18/10/2024 - 13:22

                  @billy_bob: You didn’t save nothing, it’s a myth. Here’s an experiment for you to educate yourself.

                  Take two pieces of glass, and on one apply a screen protector. Start hitting them with a hammer gradually harder until both pieces break. Observe.

                  1) It takes very little force for the screen protector to break, probably with the very first gentle hammer hit.

                  2) both glasses will take the exact same force to break, despite the screen protector applied.

                  It ‘literally’ blows my mind that people don’t get this lol

                  • billy_bob on 18/10/2024 - 13:42
                    -1

                    @nikoris: What, so you are negging my comment because I am sharing my experience with other people? No class bro.

                    • nikoris on 18/10/2024 - 14:10

                      @billy_bob: I’m downvoting because you’re wrong. You’re sharing wrong information.
                      Screen protectors are just fragile. There’s no ‘load distribution’ it’s literally just 1mm glass. There is no load distribution in the first place, more so when the protector actually breaks.

    • Skinnerr on 17/10/2024 - 19:35
      +2

      I'm comparing on GSMarena to my old LGv30 and a 6 year old phone has a better screen, albeit a bit smaller, and many other features that outperform this g54. Still hunting for a modern phone with a high res audio DAC and 3.5mm port.

      • ldd-mn on 17/10/2024 - 21:49

        You're not going to find it, unless you look at Sony.

      • ZuluOz on 17/10/2024 - 22:39
        +1

        ZenFone 9?

    • Pacify on 17/10/2024 - 23:07
      +1

      funny i use it as back up phone rather than my old x3, they seem pretty similar but the battery is my x3 is pretty awful now.

      for $30, it still seems like a bargain

    • Poor Ass on 18/10/2024 - 10:29
      +1

      I doubt people buy it for the camera as it is still a budget phone

      Other than that the other specs are bang for buck

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 17/10/2024 - 18:46
    +3

    G84 is far better, for not much more.

    • billy_bob on 17/10/2024 - 18:50
      +9

      No esim on G84 makes it a hard NO for many people.

      • ilubbargains on 17/10/2024 - 20:44
        +4

        esim is super handy. Rented a G54 to use in the States specifically for this; easily signed up for free esim trials, free data FTW!

        • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 17/10/2024 - 21:08
          +3

          You "rented" a G54 for free data? I just used my G84 and bought a cheap $10 sim.

        • smartProverble on 17/10/2024 - 23:57
          +2

          Serious question, whats so difficult about physically replacing a Sim card?

          Don't understand the true benefit of an eSim.

          • whyisave on 18/10/2024 - 01:03
            +2

            @smartProverble:

            Don't understand the true benefit of an eSim.

            eSIMs are tied to your phone's hardware, so it's easier to "track" the person.

            eSIM on the other hand, can get different phone numbers very quick, ie. within minutes,
            you can activate plans and swaps numbers, without needing to wait for SIM cards…or even look for SIM cards.
            Imagine, you arrive somewhere overseas…and with the press of an App, and Paypal payment,
            you already got a phone number without talking to anyone, or needing to show passports, etc.

            I am not advocate of eSIM, but I see why it's beneficial for buyers, sellers, … and three-letter agencies.

            • smartProverble on 18/10/2024 - 05:19

              @whyisave: Thank you. So essentially it is convenience that some people can't live without.

              (Do you sleep?)

            • sunday9987 on 18/10/2024 - 08:31

              @whyisave: 3 letter agencies… Took me a long minute to figure out that KGB is a 3 letter agency!

          • ldd-mn on 18/10/2024 - 13:51

            @smartProverble: the plastic waste?

      • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 17/10/2024 - 21:07
        +2

        The OLED screen is far superior. LCD is a hard no for many, hard to go back.

    • when2buy on 17/10/2024 - 18:54
      +1

      cant find cheap g84 before 3g goes rip

    • beach bum on 17/10/2024 - 21:09

      The G84 has got to be the best value smartphone around ,and if you can wait it will probably end up being not much more than this phones price when it goes on sale again.
      The G54 is just the cheapest.

      • sunday9987 on 18/10/2024 - 08:33
        +1

        But… but G84 doesn't have esim.

  • WatchNerd on 17/10/2024 - 19:08
    +1

    InB4 someone mentions the 3G shutdown. Damn too slow.

  • slingyz on 17/10/2024 - 19:29

    Is this good as a handheld emulator?

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