Motorola Moto G22 vs realme C35: which entry-level phone shows more evolution? | Comparative

The Moto G22 and the realme C35 are two basic smartphones that do not offer the simplest set of their respective brand and still seek to advance the characteristics in relation to their predecessors.

In this duel between Motorola and realme, which manufacturer shows a greater evolution in the entry-level segment? TechMarkup tells you the answer now, in this Comparative.

• design
• Multimedia and Resources
• Performance
• Drums
• Camera
• Price
• Conclusion

Motorola Moto G22

Starting with the design, we find two models made of plastic throughout the body in this duo. Each tries to give it a more premium look in some way, whether it’s the Moto’s matte finish or the realme’s glossy paint job. The C35’s camera block follows the brand’s current standard, while the G22’s now highlights the main sensor.

Although the Motorola model is a little lighter, it is the Chinese that wins when it comes to being thinner. The biometric reader on them is on the side, integrated under the power button.

really C35

On the front, we see a hole-shaped notch on the Moto G, more modern than the teardrop layout used on the realme C35. As they are basic, you won’t get any resistance certification on them.

On both sides, fifth-generation Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are present, but they do not support NFC for approximation payments. At the very least, there’s storage expansion in a drawer for two carrier chips and a standalone microSD card.

With a slightly more modern design, the G22 opens the scoring.

Screen

Manufacturers saved on screen and inserted only an IPS LCD display in these devices. The contrast is just right, but the brightness level is just above average for the category on the Chinese model. The C35 is also the one with a slightly larger bezel, while the G22 has a little more frontal leverage.

What ends up making a difference here is realme’s Full HD+ resolution, higher than the HD+ used in Motorola’s competitor. Not to mention the presence of Panda Glass, which may not be Gorilla Glass, but it already helps to provide extra protection.

On the other hand, Moto contains a 90 Hz refresh rate, to make animations smoother than the realme’s 60 Hz frequency.

Higher refresh rate versus better resolution. One point for each.

Sound

As entry-level cell phones, none of them contain a stereo audio system. That is, there is only one mono speaker, which ends up not delivering all the immersion that the user needs in many tasks.

At the very least, you’ll find good sounding power in these two. The balance between bass, mids and treble is better in the C35, as the G22 lets the mids go unnoticed.

Both smartphones come with a physical headphone jack, but only the Motorola one has the accessory in the box.

The quality of realme weighs more and gives her the point here.

System

While Moto comes out of the box with Android 12, realme still comes with version number 11 of the “little robot”. As they are more basic cell phones, don’t expect a great longevity in them.

The two also do not deliver 5G support to users. In other words, they will not be able to enjoy all the benefits of the mobile network that has been implemented in Europe. In terms of fluidity, their cleaner experience can help, but the lack of a display with a higher refresh rate leaves the smoothness limited.

In features, the Chinese dispensed with some functions found in more expensive models. Motorola also left out some tools, but the famous gestures to turn on the flashlight and open the camera app are here.

Latest software and popular features. The G22 scores one more point.

Motorola has inserted a Helio G37 platform in its device, against a Unisoc T616 used by realme. Which chip has the best performance? Our tests showed a big advantage over the C35, as it took more than two and a half minutes less than its rival. Highlight for the much faster multitasking on the part of the Chinese model.

The G22 also lagged behind in benchmark numbers, with lower results on both AnTuTu and Geekbench. In games, realme can run the heaviest titles better, while Moto has the differential of 90 fps in more casual games.

On the weight of multitasking performance, the C35 takes the point.

On both sides we find a battery with a capacity of 5,000 mAh. And even with different hardware and system, these devices tied in autonomy in our standardized tests, with just over 22 hours of runtime away from the socket.

But when it comes to charging, the 20W adapter sent by Motorola makes a difference over the 18W from realme. The G22 takes about 20 minutes less to complete the process compared to the C35.

Moto scores this time for the cooldown.

The G22 delivers a set with four rear cameras, against three of the C35. Both are led by the 50 MP main sensor. Despite the high resolution, the duo does not excite in the photos and is only in the average of the category, with a quality a little lower on the Chinese smartphone, which registers more muted colors. They also suffer a lot in dark places, and night mode won’t always help efficiently.

Their macro lacks definition and lacks an autofocus. Their blurring, on the other hand, presents problems in more complex scenarios. Motorola’s differential in this regard is the presence of the ultrawide lens, which has a quality similar to the main one by day and provides images with much more of the scenarios.

In this way, the Moto G scores once again.

Photos taken with the Motorola Moto G22

In videos, the two phones record only in Full HD at 30 fps. Their focus is fast, but the audio capture is nothing but mono and quite muffled. In addition, the Moto G22 is more efficient in dealing with blur and offers similar quality to the photos, while the C35 is not the best.

In the details, Motorola extends the score.

Photos taken with the realme C35

The Moto’s front camera has twice the resolution of the realme and records selfies with better colors and sharpness than the rival. At night, both have a high amount of noise, but the G22 does a little better. In addition, this is the only one to shoot head-on in Full HD, against an HD-only recording of the C35.

In other words, it’s one more point for Motorola.

Both devices were officially launched in Europe. The Moto G22 arrived at the suggested price of R$1,700, against R$1,900 charged for the realme C35. In the current scenario, they can be found for lower prices, with the Motorola model closer to R$ 1,000, even if it is just a little cheaper than the Chinese one.

In the economic moment of the country, any economy is an advantage for the consumer’s pocket. Therefore, the G22 scores in this last item.

In the duel of incoming cell phones, the Moto G22 was the best and won with a very comfortable score. It has the most modern design and the most fluid screen, as well as the updated and better-featured system. Its battery charges in less time, while the camera set proved to be superior in rear photos, videos and selfies.

On the other hand, the realme C35 offers the highest resolution display, the highest quality sound and the fastest performance. The Chinese device may not even be much above the price found at the moment, but the difference in value plus all the other points in favor of Motorola make her laptop the best overall value for the duo.

RESULT

Motorola Moto G22: 8 SPOTS

• more modern design
• 90 Hz screen
• More up-to-date system with better features
• Battery with shorter charging time
• Rear cameras with ultrawide sensor
• Videos with better stabilization and higher quality
• Front camera with best selfies and Full HD videos
• Lowest price in the current Europeian market

really C35: 3 POINTS

• Larger screen with Full HD resolution
• more balanced sound
• Faster multitasking performance

Do you like the benefits of the G22 more than the C35? Which one would be your purchase option at the moment? Comment with us!

• The Motorola Moto G22 is available at Eletro Ideal for BRL 1,099 and in Magazine Luiza for BRL 1,214.
• The Realme C35 is available on Amazon for BRL 1,177. The cost-benefit is incredible and this is one of the best models in this price range.