Motorola has returned to the Pakistani smartphone market, and this time it is arriving through a formal distribution route rather than the grey channel. The brand has tied up with Karachi-based technology distributor CoreTECH, which will handle its local sales, warranty and after-sales network. The first device to reach shelves under the arrangement is the Motorola Moto G77 5G, priced at roughly Rs 92,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant.
For a market that has spent the past few years splitting its loyalty between Xiaomi, Infinix, Tecno and Samsung, the reappearance of a heritage brand with an official warranty behind it is a genuinely notable shift.
Why the CoreTECH partnership matters more than the phone
The distribution deal is arguably the bigger story here.
Motorola devices have circulated in Pakistan for years, but mostly as imported units with no local warranty, no service coverage and no price accountability. A buyer with a faulty handset had very little recourse. Under the CoreTECH agreement, Motorola phones sold through authorised online and offline retailers now carry official brand warranty and after-sales support — the two things that historically kept cautious buyers away from the brand.
CoreTECH is not a newcomer. Founded in 2020 by a team that previously ran a Karachi retail operation under the YMobile name, the company has grown into one of the country’s larger technology distributors. Its smartphone portfolio already includes Xiaomi and Huawei, and it operates as a channel partner for Apple products in Pakistan. Beyond phones, it moves IT hardware from Lenovo, Acer and Dahua, and runs a sizeable renewable-energy arm distributing solar panels and lithium-ion storage systems.
In other words, Motorola has plugged into a nationwide network that is already running — which is exactly why the rollout looks more credible than previous attempts to establish the brand locally.
Moto G77 5G specifications
The Moto G77 5G is a mid-range device, but its spec sheet leans noticeably premium in places:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.78-inch Extreme AMOLED, 1.5K (2772 × 1272), 120Hz |
| Brightness | Up to 5,000 nits peak, 10-bit panel, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, IP64 rating, MIL-STD-810H certified |
| Main camera | 108MP |
| Memory | 8GB RAM / 256GB storage (single configuration) |
| Battery | 5,200mAh |
| Dimensions | 164.18 × 77.37 × 7.33mm, 182g |
| Colours | Pantone Black Olive, Pantone Shaded Spruce |
| Price in Pakistan | Approx. Rs 92,999 |
The standout is the display. A 1.5K AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 5,000-nit peak brightness is unusual at this price point in Pakistan, and international reviewers have consistently singled it out as the phone’s strongest feature. Motorola has also added Water Touch support, meaning the screen stays responsive with wet hands — a small but practical addition during monsoon months.
Durability is the other differentiator. IP64 dust and splash resistance combined with MIL-STD-810H certification puts the G77 ahead of most similarly priced competitors, which typically settle for basic splash protection.
What it means for Pakistani buyers
At Rs 92,999, the Moto G77 5G sits in one of the most contested segments of the local market. Xiaomi, Samsung, Infinix and Tecno all field capable 5G devices around this figure, and several of them come with deeper retail presence and longer-established service networks.
Motorola’s pitch, then, rests on three things: display quality, build durability, and the clean Android experience the brand is known for. Whether that is enough depends heavily on what comes next. Only the Moto G77 has been confirmed for Pakistan so far — Motorola’s wider 2026 lineup, including the Edge 70 Max, Moto G Max and the Moto Pad 70 tablet series, has not been announced locally.
A single mid-range handset does not make a market presence. A steady pipeline of devices across price tiers, backed by visible service centres, does.
The bigger picture: Pakistan’s 5G moment
The launch also lands as Pakistan’s smartphone market shifts decisively toward 5G-capable hardware. Local assembly has expanded significantly, import policy has stabilised, and consumers replacing older 4G handsets are increasingly treating 5G support as a baseline expectation rather than a premium extra — even ahead of full commercial network rollout.
For Motorola, entering now means arriving with the upgrade cycle rather than after it.
FAQs
What is the Moto G77 5G price in Pakistan?
Approximately Rs 92,999 for the 8GB RAM / 256GB storage model, sold with official brand warranty.
Who is Motorola’s official distributor in Pakistan?
CoreTECH, a Karachi-based technology distributor that also handles Xiaomi and Huawei and serves as a channel partner for Apple products locally.
Does the Moto G77 5G come with an official warranty in Pakistan?
Yes. Units sold through CoreTECH’s authorised retail channels carry official brand warranty and after-sales support.
Which other Motorola phones are coming to Pakistan?
None have been officially confirmed yet. The Moto G77 5G is currently the only announced model.
Is the Moto G77 5G worth buying at Rs 92,999?
Its display, 108MP camera, 5,200mAh battery and durability ratings are competitive for the price, though it faces strong competition from Xiaomi, Samsung and Infinix in the same bracket.
