Motorola launches a new budget phone for less than $200

Dylan Crismale - Digital Content Editor

Last updated 08 April 2025

Launching in Australia this week, the Moto G35 isn't as flash as more premium models but comes with a $199 price tag.

The Moto G35 comes with a 6.7-inch 1080p display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Unisoc T7601 processor, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a 5,000mAh battery. There’s a 50MP primary camera and 8MP ultrawide camera on the rear and a 16MP selfie camera on the front.

It also has Corning Gorilla Glass 3, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. Like the recently announced Moto G05 and Moto G15 the Moto G35 also has NFC so you use tap-to-pay options like Google Pay.

The G35 comes with Android 14 and will receive an update to Android 15. It also has 3 years of security updates until October 2027.

The Moto G35 is available in Midnight Black now on a plan or outright from Vodafone and will be available at a later date from Optus. Here is the Moto G35 paired with Vodafone's SIM-only plans:

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $50.52/mth Min. cost $243.72 Out of Stock	$50.52/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $243.72	Out of Stock
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $55.52/mth Min. cost $248.72 Out of Stock	$55.52/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $248.72	Out of Stock
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Includes $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $60.52/mth Min. cost $253.72 Out of Stock	$60.52/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $253.72	Out of Stock

With decent all-round specs for a low price point, Motorola's budget handsets are a good opportunity for those looking to save money during a cost-of-living crisis.

Budget models from bigger brands come in at just shy of the $1,000 mark but come with features like water resistance, wireless charging and ongoing OS updates for longer. Apple's iPhone 16e starts at $999 while Google's budget phone the Pixel 8a starts at $849 (the recently announced Pixel 9a will also retail for $849).

You can still save on the more expensive "budget phones". Optu currently has offers for $200 off the iPhone 16e and $618 off the Pixel 8a as part of its Epic Deals sale. The discount is applied over the course of a 24- or 36-month repayment term.

Looking for a new NBN plan?

These are the most popular NBN 50 plans with WhistleOut users this week:

#1	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® Editor's Pick nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $87.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99 Go to Site*	$57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99	Go to Site
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#6	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Extra-value nbn50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 months! $69/mth for 6 mths, then $89/mth + Bundle & Save $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
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#9	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet All Fixed Line nbn® Silver Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $11/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $80.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
#10	Flip	Flip All Fixed Line nbn® Unlimited Family nbn50 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16.90/mth off for 6 months - $68/mth for first 6mths then $84.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68 Go to Site	$68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68	Go to Site

Dylan Crismale

Digital Content Editor

Dylan Crismale is a Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut, has been writing for almost a decade across a variety of Australian publications. He previously worked as a writer at Finder covering energy, internet and mobile plans. Dylan is passionate about finding the best deals to save people money and educating people about tech. When he's not sat at his desk Dylan loves working out, bingeing TV and hanging out with friends.

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