Moto G22 vs realme C33: decisive performance and battery in a basic cell phone? | Comparative

The Moto G22 and the realme C33 compete for the same audience that wants an entry-level smartphone, so as not to break the bank, but they are looking for some differentials that do not make the experience so simple.

By putting Motorola and realme devices side by side, we have the best option in the category in which one? This Comparative tells you the answer, here at TudoCelular.

For starters, we have here two devices with an all-plastic construction. But they are looking for alternatives to look more modern. The G22 adopts a matte finish on the back to resemble glass, in addition to the camera block that highlights the main camera and the flatter sides. The C33, on the other hand, prefers a glossy lid with dots that look like glitter and leaves the matte to the sides, apart from the sensors positioned independently.

The realme might be the slimmer of the duo, but the Moto weighs a little less. Since we’re talking about two basics here, don’t expect any water and dust resistance certification either.

Both Motorola and realme have chosen to place the fingerprint reader integrated into the volume rocker. Moving forward, the Moto G proved to be the most modern, as it has a notch in a hole, instead of the drop format adopted by the Chinese.

Both provide dedicated microSD card slot, so memory expansion is guaranteed here. The C33 lags behind in connectivity, as it doesn’t support Wi-Fi AC and even has a micro USB port. The rival is compatible with a 5 GHz network and even comes with a USB-C port. The two still have Bluetooth 5.0, but leave NFC out.

By putting the designs on the balance, we have more advantages in the G22. So he opens the scoring here.

On both sides, we find a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen. The resolution in them is nothing more than HD+, which limits the definition of the images, while the brightness is well below the ideal, typical of the material used by the manufacturers. Despite the same panel size, the presence of fewer edges gives the Moto a better frontal performance.

It also has a refresh rate of 90 Hz, to make navigation and animations smoother than the 60 Hz of the C33. The entry-level category also means that you won’t get any scratch protection on these phones.

The G22 scores the point for the greater fluidity of its display.

As usual in input devices, companies have saved on the sound part in these models. Therefore, they only have mono audio, with a sound output that detracts from the immersive user experience.

At least, Motorola put a higher power than the competitor, in addition to offering a better balance between bass and treble than the quality delivered by the realme system.

Another differential of the G22 is the presence of the headset directly on the package. But don’t worry, they both offer a physical connector to plug in any standard accessory.

This is an easy point for Moto.

These devices come out of the box equipped with factory-installed Android 12. For the segment in which they are inserted, do not expect a great longevity of system updates or frequent security packages.

Both bring a mobile network limited to the fourth generation. That is, no 5G around here. In terms of fluidity, Motorola still benefits from the screen with a higher refresh rate than the competitor.

In terms of features, the G22 does not have the Moto app for customization, but it has the famous gestures to turn on the flashlight and open the camera. Already the C33 does not deliver much more than the tools of a standard Android. At most, the possibility of seeing two apps in split screen, but with some limitations.

With better functions and smoother animations, the Moto G takes the point.

We have MediaTek’s Helio G37 mobile platform on the G22 side. On the C33, Unisoc’s Tiger T612 appears. The two cell phones with 4 GB of RAM memory, which one provides the best performance? We saw in our tests that the Chinese model is the fastest to open apps and can handle background apps better.

Benchmarks also confirm this scenario and give victory to realme in both Geekbench and AnTuTu. In games, the C33 runs the heaviest titles with higher quality than the competitor, while Moto better exploits the 90 fps support only in lighter games.

Multitasking weighs more in this regard and gives the point to realme.

On both sides, we find a battery with a capacity of 5,000 mAh, a number that has become the current market standard. In practice, the autonomies were not very distant, except that the C33 still managed to exceed 23 hours of duration, with almost an hour of advantage over the rival.

Moving on to charging, the 20W adapter sent by Motorola seems to make the difference here. It allows you to reach 100% in less than two hours, against almost three hours for realme with its 10 W charger.

Greater autonomy versus shorter recharge time. We give one point for each.

On both sides, we have sets of rear cameras led by 50 MP main sensors. The two take good pictures when the scene is well lit, but the C33 lacks when it comes to sharpness. Unisoc’s hardware must be the main reason for this. At night, the noises are more evident in them, but still with an advantage for the Moto.

Their blur lens suffers from some types of cutouts and ends up being far from ideal. The G22 is the only one to come with an ultrawide lens, to capture more of the scenarios, and a macro, which gives the user an extra option, even with the limitations of low resolution and the lack of autofocus.

Motorola scores this time for higher quality images and greater versatility.

Their camcorder is restricted to Full HD videos at 30 fps. The quality of the recordings is nothing but decent, but in terms of sound, the mono capture leaves something to be desired in the duo. At least, Moto handles shakes better and has a more agile focus than the realme cell phone.

In the details, the point goes to the G22.

The front camera used by Motorola has a higher image definition than realme. But overall, selfies come out satisfactory during the day on both smartphones. Portrait mode works well, despite leaving the background blown out in both. At night, both the G22 and the C33 suffer from excessive noise. At least the Moto still offers Full HD head-on footage, as Chinese sticks to HD resolution here.

Again, Motorola scores by little difference.

Motorola and realme have officially launched these devices in the Brazilian market. The G22 was available for a suggested price of R$1,700, slightly above the initial R$1,600 of the C33. In the most recent scenario, they lowered the national retail price, but the Moto is the only one to be found for less than R$ 1,000.

So the end point of this Comparison goes to the G22.

In this duel between entry-level cell phones, the Moto G22 proved to be dominant. It has the most advanced design, despite some differentials from the rival, in addition to the superior multimedia part, either by the screen with greater fluidity or by the more powerful sound. Its software offers more features, while the camera set pays more attention to rear photos, videos and selfies.

On the other hand, it remains for the realme C33 to bet on the faster performance of its hardware, in addition to the battery that lasts a little longer, despite spending more time in the socket. What weighs on him is the fact that he is more expensive than the competitor from Motorola. Thus, it may not even compensate for those who want a faster device.

RESULT

Motorola Moto G22: 9 SPOTS

• more modern design
• 90 Hz screen
• More powerful and balanced sound
• System with better features
• Battery with less recharge time
• Rear cameras with ultrawide and macro sensor
• Faster focus videos
• Front camera that records in Full HD
• Lowest price in the current Brazilian market

realme C33: 2 POINTS

• Faster multitasking performance
• Battery with greater autonomy

And for you, is the G22 far above the C33, or do you think that the difference in practice is not that big? Which one would you buy, if you had to choose? Be sure to comment with us in the space below.

(updated Jan 11, 2023 at 2:28 am)