Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) vs Motorola Moto G Power 5G
The Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) scores 4.1 in our rating, and the Motorola Moto G Power 5G scores 4.5. The Motorola Moto G Power 5G leads in display and performance. At launch in the US, the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) cost $50 less ($249.99 vs $299.99). 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)
- Lower launch price $249.99 vs $299.99
- Newer model May 2, 2023 vs Apr 6, 2023
- Thinner 8.39 mm vs 8.45 mm
Why choose the Motorola Moto G Power 5G
- Faster multi-core (Geekbench 6) 2,150 vs 1,711
- More RAM 4 GB / 6 GB vs 4 GB
- More storage 128 GB / 256 GB vs 128 GB
- Lighter 185 g vs 189 g
- Higher-resolution video 1080p@60 vs 1080p@30
- Higher screen resolution 1080 × 2400 px vs 720 × 1600 px
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 Power 5G
Overall
4.1
4.5
Display
6.3
7.3
Performance
2.9
3.7
Camera
3.9
4.1
Battery
4.1
4.1
Design
5.4
5.4
Software support
3.5
3.5
Value for money
2.7
2.9
Display
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G Power 5G
Size
6.5 inches
6.5 inches
Type
LCD
LCD
Resolution
720 × 1600 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
269 ppi
405 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Performance
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G Power 5G
Process
8 nm
6 nm
Max CPU clock
2.2 GHz
2.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 619
IMG BXM-8-256
Geekbench 6 single-core
731
900
Geekbench 6 multi-core
1,711
2,150
RAM
4 GB
4 GB / 6 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
microSD slot
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G Power 5G
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@60
Front camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G Power 5G
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
15 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
—
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G Power 5G
Dimensions
163.94 × 74.98 × 8.39 mm
163.06 × 74.8 × 8.45 mm
Thickness
8.39 mm
8.45 mm
Weight
189 g
185 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Plastic
Plastic
Back
Plastic
Plastic
Water resistance
None
None
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Colors
Ink Blue, Harbor Gray
Mineral Black, Bright White
Connectivity and features
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G Power 5G
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.1
5.3
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✕ No
✕ No
3.5 mm jack
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
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Software
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G Power 5G
OS at launch
Android 13
Android 13
Interface
My UX
My UX
OS updates
—
1 years
Security updates
—
3 years
Launch and price
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)Motorola Moto G Power 5G
Announced
May 2, 2023
Apr 6, 2023
Released
May 25, 2023
Apr 13, 2023
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$249.99
$299.99
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