The G55 has now been released and I'm not sure which is the better phone to get.
G55 has slightly faster processor, but now only has 4GB ram vs 8GB for G54.
G55 has ultra wide camera vs macro lens which is probably slightly more useful.
G55 will have one more update as it is one year newer.
Otherwise most specs are similar.
Is the G54 still the better buy for the extra ram?
Going by your preferences there, why not look at the Samsung A35? Only downside is Samsung UI.
Motorola has esim
That's a huge downside
Australian version is different from other countries. Australian website lists it as 4GB ram
https://www.motorola.com.au/smartphones-moto-g54-5g//smartph…
G55 RRP is $299. If you are buying today, buy G85 for $329 (special price).
No MicroSD slot? No deal.
hodl for the G69 in 2030
Hopefully they double the vibration motors for that model.
Extra
Head
Phone
Jack too 🤔
G54 is better. 4GB is not enough for standard users, only basic users. Processor is nearly identical so performance will be much worse than the G54.
The android OS itself will probably gobble up minimum 3GB ram. Don’t know what Motorola is thinking giving 4GB in 2024.
6GB is the absolute minimum these days in an Android phone running A14 or A15.
Better to go with G85 on sale at bigw sale.
Consideration, https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/16010369/redir, https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/15830551/redir
What features do you want & deals are popping up everywhere.
Whilst I'm not one of those 'oNlY XGB rAm iN 2024' people, downgrading from 8GB to 4GB is a pretty decently sized downgrade. I'd be going for the G54 personally