Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) vs TCL 40 XE 5G
The Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) scores 4.1 in our rating, and the TCL 40 XE 5G scores 4.0. The Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) leads in display, camera and design, while the TCL 40 XE 5G is ahead in value for money. At launch in the US, the TCL 40 XE 5G cost $80 less ($169.99 vs $249.99). The Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) is the newer phone, announced May 2, 2023.
Key differences
Why choose the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Newer model May 2, 2023 vs Feb 26, 2023
- Lighter 189 g vs 195 g
- Thinner 8.39 mm vs 8.99 mm
- Stereo speakers
Why choose the TCL 40 XE 5G
- Faster wired charging 18 W vs 15 W
- Bigger screen 6.56 inches vs 6.5 inches
- Lower launch price $169.99 vs $249.99
- Higher screen resolution 720 × 1612 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)TCL 40 XE 5G
Overall
4.1
4.0
Display
6.3
5.3
Performance
2.9
3.0
Camera
3.9
3.5
Battery
4.1
4.2
Design
5.4
4.8
Software support
3.5
3.5
Value for money
2.7
3.6
Display
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
Size
6.5 inches
6.56 inches
Type
LCD
LCD, NXTVISION
Resolution
720 × 1600 px
720 × 1612 px
Pixel density
269 ppi
269 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Performance
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
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
Storage
128 GB
64 GB / 128 GB
microSD slot
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.7
13 MP, f/2.2
Optical stabilization
✕ No
✕ No
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Front camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
15 W
18 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
—
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
Dimensions
163.94 × 74.98 × 8.39 mm
164.46 × 75.4 × 8.99 mm
Thickness
8.39 mm
8.99 mm
Weight
189 g
195 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
Starlight Black
Connectivity and features
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
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
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Software
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
OS at launch
Android 13
Android 13
Interface
My UX
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Launch and price
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
Announced
May 2, 2023
Feb 26, 2023
Released
May 25, 2023
May 3, 2023
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$249.99
$169.99
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