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Motorola Moto G35 Black deals
Find the best Black deal on the Motorola Moto G35 from 33 options.
Spec scores
Under £200 Phones · 128 phones
Performance
1.7
/5
Display
2.8
/5
Rear Camera
1.6
/5
Front Camera
2.5
/5
Battery
2.4
/5
Deals
Contract from £28.14 / month
SIM Free from £150.00
Color
All
Black
Storage
All
128GB
Budget buyers who care most about a sharp, smooth screen and 5G for the long term, and who accept modest performance and slow charging in exchange.
Best contract deal for this Motorola Moto G35 Black
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Motorola Moto G35 Contract (32 deals)
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5G
Moto G35 128GB (Black)
O2
Contract
Data
5GBLength
36Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£28.14 / month
£1.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £28.17
Total cost: £1,014.04
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Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
36 months
First Year Cost:
£338.68
Monthly Average Cost:
£1,014.04 ÷ 36 = £28.17
Monthly Cost:
£28.14 x 36 = £1,013.04
Total Cost:
£1,014.04
Upfront Cost:
£1.00
5G
Moto G35 128GB (Black)
O2
Contract
Data
5GBLength
24Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£30.21 / month
£1.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £30.25
Total cost: £726.04
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Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
24 months
First Year Cost:
£363.52
Monthly Average Cost:
£726.04 ÷ 24 = £30.25
Monthly Cost:
£30.21 x 24 = £725.04
Total Cost:
£726.04
Upfront Cost:
£1.00
5G
Moto G35 128GB (Black)
O2
Contract
Data
30GBLength
36Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£31.14 / month
£1.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £31.17
Total cost: £1,122.04
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Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
36 months
First Year Cost:
£374.68
Monthly Average Cost:
£1,122.04 ÷ 36 = £31.17
Monthly Cost:
£31.14 x 36 = £1,121.04
Total Cost:
£1,122.04
Upfront Cost:
£1.00
5G
Moto G35 128GB (Black)
O2
Contract
Data
30GBLength
24Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£33.21 / month
£1.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £33.25
Total cost: £798.04
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Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
24 months
First Year Cost:
£399.52
Monthly Average Cost:
£798.04 ÷ 24 = £33.25
Monthly Cost:
£33.21 x 24 = £797.04
Total Cost:
£798.04
Upfront Cost:
£1.00
5G
Moto G35 128GB (Black)
O2
Contract
Data
125GBLength
36Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£36.14 / month
£1.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £36.17
Total cost: £1,302.04
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Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
36 months
First Year Cost:
£434.68
Monthly Average Cost:
£1,302.04 ÷ 36 = £36.17
Monthly Cost:
£36.14 x 36 = £1,301.04
Total Cost:
£1,302.04
Upfront Cost:
£1.00
5G
Moto G35 128GB (Black)
O2
Contract
Data
5GBLength
12Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£36.42 / month
£1.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £36.50
Total cost: £438.04
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Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
12 months
First Year Cost:
£438.04
Monthly Average Cost:
£438.04 ÷ 12 = £36.50
Monthly Cost:
£36.42 x 12 = £437.04
Total Cost:
£438.04
Upfront Cost:
£1.00
5G
Moto G35 128GB (Black)
O2
Contract
Data
5GBLength
36Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£37.13 / month
£1.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £37.16
Total cost: £1,337.68
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Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
36 months
First Year Cost:
£446.56
Monthly Average Cost:
£1,337.68 ÷ 36 = £37.16
Monthly Cost:
£37.13 x 36 = £1,336.68
Total Cost:
£1,337.68
Upfront Cost:
£1.00
5G
Moto G35 128GB (Black)
O2
Contract
Data
125GBLength
24Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£38.21 / month
£1.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £38.25
Total cost: £918.04
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Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
24 months
First Year Cost:
£459.52
Monthly Average Cost:
£918.04 ÷ 24 = £38.25
Monthly Cost:
£38.21 x 24 = £917.04
Total Cost:
£918.04
Upfront Cost:
£1.00
5G
Moto G35 128GB (Black)
O2
Contract
Data
5GBLength
24Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£39.20 / month
£1.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £39.24
Total cost: £941.80
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Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
24 months
First Year Cost:
£471.40
Monthly Average Cost:
£941.80 ÷ 24 = £39.24
Monthly Cost:
£39.20 x 24 = £940.80
Total Cost:
£941.80
Upfront Cost:
£1.00
5G
Moto G35 128GB (Black)
O2
Contract
Data
30GBLength
12Minutes
UnlimitedTexts
Unlimited£39.42 / month
£1.00 upfront
Avg monthly cost: £39.50
Total cost: £474.04
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Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Contract Length:
12 months
First Year Cost:
£474.04
Monthly Average Cost:
£474.04 ÷ 12 = £39.50
Monthly Cost:
£39.42 x 12 = £473.04
Total Cost:
£474.04
Upfront Cost:
£1.00
Motorola Moto G35 Deals - August 2026
Compare 32 contract deals and 1 SIM-free offer for the Motorola Moto G35 from UK retailers.
The best Motorola Moto G35 contract deal starts from £28.14/month with O2.
Over 36 months, the cheapest contract totals £1,014.04. Buying SIM-free at £150.00 plus a comparable SIM-only deal (~£8.00/mo for 15GB) totals £438.00 — making the SIM-free route £576.04 cheaper overall.
Buy the Motorola Moto G35 SIM-free from £150.00 at O2.
About the Motorola Moto G35
The Moto G35 is Motorola's answer to a specific budget problem: most cheap phones ask you to accept a low-resolution screen. This one does not. Its 6.72-inch panel runs at full 1080p with a 120Hz refresh rate, which makes text noticeably crisper and scrolling smoother than the HD+ screens fitted to most rivals at this level, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos make it a better companion for video than the price implies. The Unisoc T760 chip is the compromise. It copes with messaging, browsing, streaming and undemanding games, but it is not a processor you buy for headroom, and heavy multitaskers should look at the 8GB model rather than the 4GB one. The 5,000mAh battery lasts a full day without difficulty, though 18W charging is slow to refill it. Photography is basic, with a 50MP main sensor that does its best work in daylight, but Motorola does include an 8MP ultrawide rather than a token macro lens. A headphone jack and microSD slot both survive.
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Expert Rating
3.5
(3 reviews)
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
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Motorola Moto G35 vs Motorola Moto G55 - Key Differences
| Feature | Motorola Moto G35 | Motorola Moto G55 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72-inch LCD, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz | 6.49-inch LCD, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Unisoc T760 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh, 18W wired | 5,000 mAh, 30W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultrawide | 50MP main with OIS, 8MP ultrawide |
| Water resistance | No IP rating quoted | IP54 |
| Weight | 191 g | 179 g |
| Dimensions | 166.29 x 75.98 x 7.79 mm | 161.56 x 73.82 x 8.09 mm |
| SIM-free price | From £150.00 | From £240.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is a contract cheaper than buying the Motorola Moto G35 Black outright with a SIM-only plan?
No — buying outright saves you £576.04 over 36 months. The cheapest contract totals £1,014.04 (36 months). Buying SIM-free at £150.00 plus a typical 15GB SIM-only plan (~£8.00/mo) totals £438.00.
Is the Motorola Moto G35 worth buying?
The Moto G35 is worth buying if you want a sharp screen on a tight budget, since a 1080p 120Hz panel is unusual at this level and most rivals stick to HD+. The Unisoc T760 chip is the weak point and will feel slow if you push it, so pick the 8GB model if you can. Cameras and charging speed are basic but adequate for everyday use.
Does the Motorola Moto G35 have 5G?
Yes, the Moto G35 supports 5G through its Unisoc T760 chipset, so it will connect to 5G networks across the UK where coverage exists. That is worth having on a budget phone you intend to keep for several years, since it avoids being stuck on 4G as networks expand.
How good is the Motorola Moto G35 screen?
Better than most phones in its class. It is a 6.72-inch LCD at 1080 x 2400 with a 120Hz refresh rate, so text looks sharp and scrolling is smooth, where budget rivals typically use a lower-resolution HD+ panel. Being LCD rather than AMOLED, blacks look grey next to a Samsung Galaxy A-series screen.
Does the Motorola Moto G35 have a headphone jack and microSD slot?
Yes to both. The Moto G35 keeps a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired earphones and takes microSD cards up to 1TB, so you can expand the 128GB or 256GB storage cheaply. It also has stereo speakers tuned with Dolby Atmos, which is unusual at this level.
How long does the Motorola Moto G35 battery last?
The 5,000mAh battery sees out a full day of ordinary use comfortably, helped by the low-power Unisoc chipset. Charging is the trade-off, with TurboPower capped at 18W and no wireless charging, so a full refill takes well over an hour.
Should I buy the Motorola Moto G35 or the Moto G55?
The G55 is the faster and better-finished phone, with a MediaTek Dimensity 7025 chip, 30W charging, IP54 splash resistance and an optically stabilised main camera, in a lighter 179g body. The G35 counters with a bigger 6.72-inch screen and the same 1080p 120Hz sharpness, plus microSD and a headphone jack that the G55 also keeps. Choose the G55 if performance matters, the G35 if screen size and value do. Compare Motorola Moto G55 deals.
Motorola Moto G35 Specifications
Spec Scores
Under £200 Phones · 128 phones
- Unisoc T760
- Octa-core (1x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x Cortex-A76 & 4x Cortex-A55)
This phone
34%
Avg
28%
Best
45%
This phone
34%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.72 inches
- 1080 x 2400 pixels
- IPS, 120Hz, 1000 nits peak
This phone
56%
Avg
45%
Best
79%
This phone
56%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
32%
Avg
30%
Best
49%
This phone
32%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 16 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
50%
Avg
39%
Best
92%
This phone
50%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 5,000 mAh
- 18W wired
This phone
48%
Avg
49%
Best
67%
This phone
48%
Avg
52%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
166.3 x 76 x 7.8
Weight
188 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Operating System
Android 14
Colours
Radio
FM radio
Body
Leaf Green, Guava Red, Midnight Black, Sage Green
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
4K@30fs, 1080@30fs
Second Camera
50 , f/1.8 (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF 8 , f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
16 , f/2.5, (wide), 1.0µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
Display
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 1000 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.72
Display Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 4
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Unisoc T760
GPU
Mali-G57
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x Cortex-A76 & 4x Cortex-A55)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42 - ЕМЕА
5G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - ЕМЕА
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
18W wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass