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Motorola G54 5G 8GB RAM/128GB Storage $179 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store) @ Harvey Norman

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Motorola G54 5G 8GB RAM/128GB Storage $179 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store) @ Harvey Norman
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shxhshzhz on 24/12/2024 - 00:39 harveynorman.com.au (2784 clicks)
Last edited 24/12/2024 - 00:45 by 1 other user

Australia's best value phone is on sale for the last time as it gets cleared, being replaced by the inferior G55 with only 4GB RAM. 40% off RRP$299.

The G54 is the cheapest phone with eSIM, 5G, 8GB RAM and powerful performance for the price.

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

  • Mike2k19 on 24/12/2024 - 00:46

    Thanks, got 1

  • Mugsy on 24/12/2024 - 00:52
    +1

    This reminded me that I need to go find mine, power it up, and let the updates install. The problem with moving houses and not having everything old set up to use the new wifi network.

    • mcgrathkerr on 24/12/2024 - 07:44

      Always just keep the wifi settings the same when i move or upgrade gear. Makes life so simple with all the connected things !

      • Mugsy on 24/12/2024 - 09:31

        I use to do the same for about 15yrs… then i moved in with my now wife and she complained that my 64 character wifi password, hidden SSID and use of an IP address whitelist was too problematic. She had already started using the default SSID on our exetel provided router too.

        Got a new mesh system for the new house so it was my chance to at least change the SSID to something i can use on future hardware.

        • mcgrathkerr on 24/12/2024 - 16:14

          Hah ! Classic. If I had better IT security hygiene I would also lose that battle !

          • Mugsy on 24/12/2024 - 19:19

            @mcgrathkerr: The annoying part is that i use to have my parents' wifi SSID and password the same as my old setup so when ever they visited me, i wouldn’t have to manually connect them to my wifi.

            Now there is extra work when they visit me or when i visit them to get everyone onto wifi.

            On the brightside, the fact that I am not using a 64 character password anymore, i didn't frustrate our landscaper when he was setting up remootio for our driveway gate.

  • stefanko on 24/12/2024 - 01:34
    +11

    not the cheapest it ever was, bought this in April for $150 from JBhifi, just saying

    • inherentchoice on 24/12/2024 - 14:44

      Will it be cheaper on Boxing Day, maybe by stacking with some other bonus?

      • shxhshzhz on 24/12/2024 - 14:56
        +2

        Unlikely as it's already been cleared out by most shops

  • BROKENKEYBOARD on 24/12/2024 - 01:37

    being replaced by the inferior G55 with only 4GB RAM

    Depends on use I'd rather a G55 since it should get Android 16 and an extra 2 years of security updates

    • Murkymerv on 24/12/2024 - 05:26

      Don't knock four gigabyte's , it works for me !

      • ab c on 24/12/2024 - 05:39

        Brand, model & android# ?

        • Murkymerv on 24/12/2024 - 10:25

          Vivo Y55 , slowish but livable

          • ab c on 24/12/2024 - 17:37

            @Murkymerv: How much ram you need depends on Android-version & APPs.

            Net suggests VivoY55 using Android12 & hence YOUR-phone (Android12 & APPs) likely to use LESS-ram than Android14 & thereafter.
            Turn on Developer_options & see your ram usage @ Running_Services.
            'slowish but livable': if your ram usage is 3.5Gb ish then the slowish is due to the weak processor: Snapdragon-680 ?

    • ab c on 24/12/2024 - 06:01

      G55 4Gb ram: only-IF you're a light-user, your APPs NOT heavy on ram & Android16 NOT a major step-up in ram usage 🤔

      • greatlamp on 24/12/2024 - 15:02
        +2

        Not sure why people disagree. Android OS uses around 3GB with no apps running. 4GB is usable in a budget phone but not ideal in the world where a web browser uses more than 1GB

      • ab c on 24/12/2024 - 18:15

        Android14 ram usage on my G54…to add context to ALL the comments above, https://ibb.co/3Rz02WR

        Imo, get 6Gb-ram as min. due to flexibility for 3 yrs use & we have NO-idea what Android16 & APPs will need.

        Fyi, my HOME-bound mobile-phone running Android9 & the total-ram ~1.1Gb ish

        • ab c on 25/12/2024 - 07:48

          Moto-G54 seems to be vanilla-Android & what it does during sleeping hrs is unknown, https://ibb.co/dW0Nc1j

          You'll be surprise how much ram is use by Android14 to deliver it's features. What it calls APPs include functions of phone & it need lots of ram.

  • Misha Bakunin on 24/12/2024 - 01:43

    I can't go back from OLED myself.

  • Rabbii on 24/12/2024 - 01:47
    +1

    My g62 is absolutely brainfarting most days now, especially anything around the camera. Almost once a day the phone seems to just freeze.
    G54 only has 10% better cpu speed.

    • Wonderfool on 24/12/2024 - 06:30
      +5

      CPU speed barely matters nowadays. This class of cpu is fast enough to do anything.

    • 16k-zx81 on 24/12/2024 - 12:56

      Camera freezing is probably not a CPU speed issue.

      • Rabbii on 24/12/2024 - 12:57

        Ram??

        • 16k-zx81 on 24/12/2024 - 13:31

          Try resetting yr phone

  • cobknob on 24/12/2024 - 01:51
    -1

    Is there a hotspot wifi and/or Bluetooth connectivity issues with this phone? I've noticed dropouts frequently with Bluetooth.

    Any differences between Android 13 and 14 on this phone. Slowdowns, etc?

    • ab c on 24/12/2024 - 18:35

      Is there a hotspot wifi

      27-Oct-24: I was testing free-wifi & downloading movies via 1DM-torrent. Soon after I selected 'Alien Romulus 2024 2160P PSA', in total, I got a consistent 20+ MB/s (NOT Mb/s 🤣)…exceeding speed-capped mobile-data.

      I was hoping to load the image sent to my friend as proof but WhatsApp failed to retrieve image 😭

  • Ozsaver88 on 24/12/2024 - 02:08
    +2

    Can't beat that price but remember - Manufacturers Warranty 12 months only. From my past experience, most retailers & Motorola support don't give a rat's ass about any issues, after that warranty period of 12 months (unlike those premium or flagship phones that get covered for 2 years, due to the Consumer Law or ACCC threats etc). Yes, my old MotoG* bricked around 13 months after the purchase and it had to go straight into e-waste. No amount of emails and phone calls helped to get an escalation raised to get a favourable outcome. Thanks to Motorola Australia support team. Buyer beware!

    • Windows7forever on 24/12/2024 - 07:31

      Oh no, how did it get bricked? I really thought ACL would come into play here.

      • Ozsaver88 on 24/12/2024 - 12:43

        Did nothing in particular, it was a no-display case. I doubted a mainboard issue but not sure as there is a slight chance of battery failure too.

  • littlesoldier on 24/12/2024 - 02:32
    -4

    Laughed when 3.5mm headphone jack become a selling point LOL

    • Murkymerv on 24/12/2024 - 05:27
      +4

      Why ? It's a feature.

      • WatchNerd on 24/12/2024 - 08:44
        +2

        Hi Meeeeeerrrrrv, I think they meant it wasn't that long ago you'd just expect a phone would have it.

        • Murkymerv on 24/12/2024 - 10:23
          +1

          Listen here neeeeerrrrrd , have a great Christmas 🎁

          • WatchNerd on 24/12/2024 - 13:00
            +1

            @Murkymerv: Lol you got negged for being nice. Merry Xmas to you also.

            • ab c on 24/12/2024 - 18:37
              +1

              @WatchNerd: We're @ OzBargain & outliers will neg you, lol.

    • Windows7forever on 24/12/2024 - 07:32
      +6

      It's the enshitification on technology.

  • itsmemunna on 24/12/2024 - 03:09
    +5

    Just a heads-up, this phone doesn’t work on Indian 5G networks. I got one for my father, and it doesn’t support Jio 5G.😭

    • keepsmiling on 24/12/2024 - 04:05

      Oh really? I was just thinking to buy one for the same reason

      • itsmemunna on 24/12/2024 - 04:06
        +2

        It will work on 4g, but not on 5g network due to this you will miss out unlimited 5g data plans 🙄

        • keepsmiling on 24/12/2024 - 04:09

          Oh no, I was literally looking for unlimited 5g data usage. Wondering what's the difference between models sold here and in India?

        • OldDiver on 24/12/2024 - 09:02
          +3

          According to Jio Website: Jio 5G is available on the n28, n78, and n258 bands.
          According to Airtel Website they use 900MHz, 1800Mhz, 2100MHz, 3300Mhz and 26GHz = n8, n3, n1, n78 and n258

          The Australian version of this phone supports: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78

          So one would expect it to work on Airtel/Jio except for the mmWave (n258) network.

          Maybe Jio is doing something "special"

    • TaurusHead on 24/12/2024 - 20:39

      Can confirm it works with Airtel 5G

      • itsmemunna on 24/12/2024 - 20:42

        Great! Jio is the only provider offering 5G in my area, and my Samsung S22 Plus isn't even compatible according to the MyJio app.

  • jay889344 on 24/12/2024 - 05:23

    If I didn't just get one of those Moto 50 Edge Neo's on that crazy good deal earlier this month, would for sure jump on this! Good deal!

    • Rabbii on 24/12/2024 - 11:00
      +2

      Yepp. We can swap if you want.

  • Buyingcrap on 24/12/2024 - 07:42

    Getting a budget phone for my kid, been looking at the Oppo A40. Gaming performance probably is the top priority for the phone (after budget, which is under like $300). Does the oppo with snapdragon 6 gen 1 outperform this you reckon? (I know they are both shit tier)

  • Economicist on 24/12/2024 - 08:14

    Overall great phone at this price, been running one for about 4 months however has become a bit sluggish after Android update - anyone else finding this?

  • freeb1e4me on 24/12/2024 - 09:00

    This or refurb iPhone SE 2020?

    • Jackson on 24/12/2024 - 17:19

      No comparison really? Or am I missing the sarcasm?

  • yanzhang012 on 24/12/2024 - 09:07

    Hold on. Christmas is coming around the corner. Other retailers will sell phones with higher price–performance ratio.

    • WatchNerd on 24/12/2024 - 09:17
      +3

      Christmas is actually tomorrow.

      • shxhshzhz on 24/12/2024 - 10:10
        +3

        Most boxing day sales have already started 😂

        • Mugsy on 24/12/2024 - 11:32
          +1

          Boxing day sales seem to just be black friday sales after a small break.

  • Narvey Horman on 24/12/2024 - 11:33

    I have an issue with this phone when receiving calls on WhatsApp. A lot of the time I get no screen notifications and don't know who is calling, so I have to unlock the screen. Tried every option and suggestion and nothing works. Has anyone else had this problem?

    • Bek on 24/12/2024 - 11:50

      I think it is an app issue. I get the same problem with my OPPO.

  • Salty Pretzel on 24/12/2024 - 13:31

    How's the camera on this?

    Obviously not expecting near flagship quality but I don't want it to be "bad"

    • RecklessMonkeys on 24/12/2024 - 15:29

      Photos look OK.

    • ak47wong on 24/12/2024 - 17:20
      +1

      It’s average, so somewhere between “bad” and flagship quality. Photos in bright light are okay, but low light photos kinda suck.

  • addison666 on 24/12/2024 - 14:55
    +1

    I'm using one as we speak, had it for three months, I'd say buy at this price. I paid 300 and I was happy with that (couldn't wait for a bargain to pop up). It's a good phone for this price.

  • Cleremy on 24/12/2024 - 18:36

    For this price I would have upgraded from my similar G32 with a cracked screen. But saw it too late.

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