Motorola Moto G84 5G & G54 5G camera coating peeling off causing stains on lens resulting in blurry pictures for many

Lately, something quite troubling has been popping up regarding the Motorola Moto G84 5G and its sibling, the G54 5G. Owners worldwide are reporting a bizarre issue where the coating on their camera lenses appears to be peeling or flaking off, leaving unsightly stains that cause blurry, unusable photos.

I’ve read dozens of posts on various platforms where users reported the issue, however, there’s no single guaranteed DIY fix. A handful of users suggested that they were able to prevent blurry pictures by wiping the camera lens with an alcohol solution. But this is only a temporary solution and only applies for Moto G84 5G and G54 5G units where the outer layer of the camera lens is peeling off. Here’s how one individual described it:

It’s lens coating issue, it’s getting famous since most g54 and g84 users are facing it. And most of then are getting their lens replaced under warranty. Although when I faced this issue I wiped off that coating with cloth and cleaning agent like sanitizer. I didn’t notice any difference in photo quality after removing that coating (Source)

So it seems the best way forward is to get the lens replaced by visiting a Motorola service centre. Motorola support has been recommending the same to those who’re reporting the problem on X.

Sadly, most reports indicate that Motorola is taking several days to replace the lens on the phones. This means, if you’re affected by the problem, you won’t have access to your smartphone unless you have a backup until the service centre fixes the issue.

I’ve found a concerning pile of complaints spread across the official forums, Reddit, and X (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11). Frustrated owners are sharing blurry photos, describing smudged lenses, and desperately seeking solutions.

Here’s what some owners are saying:

From last three month my moto g54 camre lens getting weirdly foggy and I take it easily but gradually it increased day by day and cover the maximum part of both ultra wide and main camera lens.

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Dear Moto I am Facing a serious issue in MOTO g84 Regarding Camera lens. The camera lens has started blurring and feels like water in lens. Many more people are facing the same issue.

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My camera have this stain and I can’t clear this. Is this covered in warranty??? (Moto G84 5G)

Here’s an image one affected Moto G84 5G user (u/NavdeepGusain) shared showing coating over the lens removed and thus resulting in a blurry mess:

The rising concern was even picked up by a technology YouTuber from India who posted a dedicated video about the problem. The video is in Hindi but you can turn on the subtitles and use the translate feature to translate it to your preferred language.

It’s hard to say exactly what’s causing the lens coating to degrade. Some speculate it’s a manufacturing defect, perhaps a faulty batch of camera modules. Others wonder if heat or humidity play a role. It’s disappointing to see these mid-range devices, otherwise well-received, plagued by such a serious quality control issue. It’s vital that Motorola acknowledges this flaw and offers proper solutions to its customers.

If you own a Moto G84 5G or G54 5G, check your camera closely for signs of blurry photos or lens stains. And if you’ve encountered this issue, please share your story in the comments below! The more chatter about the issue, the better the chances are that Motorola steps up and fixes it. Motorola’s quality control needs a big improvement. Recently I highlighted the concern about Motorola Edge 40 Neo users reporting the volume and power buttons falling off. So let’s hope the company works on the QC front going forward. If you found this article useful, please drop a like or a comment to let me know. Thanks for dropping by!

Featured image credits: @satyamlodhi6 / X