Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) vs Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)
The Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) scores 4.1 in our rating, and the Motorola Moto G 5G (2022) scores 3.8. The Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) leads in display, battery, design and value for money, while the Motorola Moto G 5G (2022) is ahead in performance. At launch in the US, the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) cost $150 less ($249.99 vs $399.99). The Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) is the newer phone, announced May 2, 2023.
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Key differences
Why choose the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)
- Faster wired charging 15 W vs 10 W
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Lower launch price $249.99 vs $399.99
- Newer model May 2, 2023 vs Apr 21, 2022
- Lighter 189 g vs 204 g
- Thinner 8.39 mm vs 9.4 mm
Why choose the Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)
- Better water resistance IP52 vs None
- More RAM 4 GB / 6 GB vs 4 GB
- More storage 64 GB / 256 GB vs 128 GB
- Sharper display 270 ppi vs 269 ppi
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)
Overall
4.1
3.8
Display
6.3
5.3
Performance
2.9
3.1
Camera
3.9
3.9
Battery
4.1
3.8
Design
5.4
5.2
Software support
3.5
3.5
Value for money
2.7
1.0
Display
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)
Size
6.5 inches
6.5 inches
Type
LCD
LCD, IPS LCD
Resolution
720 × 1600 px
720 × 1600 px
Pixel density
269 ppi
270 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Performance
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)
Process
8 nm
7 nm
Max CPU clock
2.2 GHz
2.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 619
Mali-G57 MC2
Geekbench 6 single-core
731
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
1,711
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RAM
4 GB
4 GB / 6 GB
Storage
128 GB
64 GB / 256 GB
microSD slot
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.7
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✕ No
✕ No
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Front camera
8 MP
13 MP
Front video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
15 W
10 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
—
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)
Dimensions
163.94 × 74.98 × 8.39 mm
165.4 × 75.8 × 9.4 mm
Thickness
8.39 mm
9.4 mm
Weight
189 g
204 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Plastic
Plastic
Back
Plastic
Plastic
Water resistance
None
IP52
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Colors
Ink Blue, Harbor Gray
Moonlight Gray
Connectivity and features
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.1
5.1
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✕ No
✕ No
3.5 mm jack
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✕ No
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)
OS at launch
Android 13
Android 12
Interface
My UX
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OS updates
—
1 years
Security updates
—
3 years
Launch and price
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)
Announced
May 2, 2023
Apr 21, 2022
Released
May 25, 2023
May 19, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$249.99
$399.99
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