Motorola has quietly rolled out another affordable smartphone to its lineup — the Moto G100s. It lands as a follow-up to the Moto G100, which debuted at around $188 USD, but this new model aims to make things even more wallet-friendly. While the two phones share nearly all of the same internal components, the G100s takes a small step down in storage capacity to deliver a lower starting price — roughly $135 USD.
That’s a seriously competitive price for a phone that still packs a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, a 120Hz display, and a massive 7,000 mAh battery. Let’s break down what Motorola is offering this time around.
While the Moto G100 starts with 8GB of storage and 256GB of RAM, the Moto G100s comes with 8GB of storage and 128GB of RAM, making it slightly cheaper.
Familiar Design, But Solid Build
The Moto G100s sticks closely to Motorola’s current design language — rounded edges, a flat display, and a matte-finished back that resists fingerprints surprisingly well. It comes in two classic color options: blue and black, both of which look understated yet polished.
At 8.6 mm thick and weighing 210 grams, the G100s isn’t the lightest phone around, but that’s mostly due to its huge battery. You’ll likely forgive that bit of heft when you realize it can easily last two full days on a single charge.
Display: Smooth and Bright
Front and center is a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a Full HD+ (1080 × 2400) resolution. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, which makes scrolling, gaming, and general navigation feel smooth and snappy.
Peak brightness is rated at 1,050 nits, which is impressive for this price range — meaning you’ll still be able to see your screen clearly even on bright days outdoors. DC Dimming also helps reduce flicker for those sensitive to screen flashing at lower brightness levels.
Performance: Snapdragon Power on a Budget
Under the hood, the Moto G100s runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. This is the same combination found in the more expensive Moto G100, so you’re getting essentially identical day-to-day performance.
Whether you’re streaming, browsing, or even playing moderate 3D games, the phone handles most tasks easily. The Adreno 710 GPU also provides solid graphics performance for light gaming and multimedia use.
Battery Life: The 7,000 mAh Powerhouse
Battery life is the real headline here. The 7,000 mAh battery is enormous by today’s standards and should comfortably last two full days for most users. When it’s time to recharge, the 30W fast charging support gets you back to 100% without waiting all afternoon.
For those who spend long hours traveling, streaming, or gaming, this battery setup is a genuine game-changer in the sub-$150 category.
Cameras: Capable and Straightforward
On the back, the Moto G100s sports a 50 MP main camera (f/1.9) and an 8 MP ultra-wide lens (f/2.2). It’s a simple dual setup, but it gets the job done — producing crisp photos with good color balance in daylight.
On the front, you’ll find a 32 MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture, which captures plenty of detail for social media shots and video calls.
While it’s not aiming to compete with flagship camera systems, the G100s still offers reliable results for the price point — especially with Motorola’s solid image processing.
Software and Extras
The Moto G100s ships with Android 15, giving users access to the latest privacy and customization features right out of the box. Motorola’s UI remains close to stock Android, with only a few thoughtful tweaks like gesture shortcuts and Moto Display notifications.
You also get NFC, IP64-rated water resistance, and a 3.5mm headphone jack — a feature that’s becoming increasingly rare in today’s smartphones.
Price and Availability
The Moto G100s is available now in China, priced at approximately $135 USD for the 8GB/128GB model and $150 USD for the 8GB/256GB variant. There’s no official word yet on global availability, but given Motorola’s recent track record, a wider release in select markets seems likely.
A Lot of Phone for the Money
For around $135, the Moto G100s delivers impressive battery life, a bright and smooth display, solid performance, and clean software — all wrapped up in a practical, everyday design.
It’s not flashy, and it’s not chasing flagship specs, but it nails what most users actually care about: speed, endurance, and reliability at a great price.
If you’re looking for an affordable phone that won’t let you down when it matters, the Moto G100s deserves a serious look.
