Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) vs Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)
The Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) scores 4.3 in our rating, and the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) scores 4.1. The Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) leads in performance, design and value for money. At launch in the US, the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) cost $50 less ($199.99 vs $249.99). The Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) is the newer phone, announced Mar 12, 2024.
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Key differences
Why choose the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)
- Faster wired charging 18 W vs 15 W
- Bigger screen 6.6 inches vs 6.5 inches
- Lower launch price $199.99 vs $249.99
- Newer model Mar 12, 2024 vs May 2, 2023
- Thinner 8.23 mm vs 8.39 mm
- Higher screen resolution 720 × 1612 px vs 720 × 1600 px
Why choose the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)
- Lighter 189 g vs 194 g
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)
Overall
4.3
4.1
Display
6.3
6.3
Performance
3.1
2.9
Camera
3.8
3.9
Battery
4.2
4.1
Design
6.1
5.4
Software support
3.5
3.5
Value for money
3.8
2.7
Display
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)
Size
6.6 inches
6.5 inches
Type
LCD
LCD
Resolution
720 × 1612 px
720 × 1600 px
Pixel density
269 ppi
269 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
—
✕ No
Performance
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)
Process
6 nm
8 nm
Max CPU clock
2 GHz
2.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 619
Geekbench 6 single-core
—
731
Geekbench 6 multi-core
—
1,711
RAM
4 GB
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
microSD slot
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
48 MP, f/1.7
Optical stabilization
—
✕ No
Rear cameras
2
2
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 (2024)Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
18 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
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Design and build
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)
Dimensions
164.39 × 74.96 × 8.23 mm
163.94 × 74.98 × 8.39 mm
Thickness
8.23 mm
8.39 mm
Weight
194 g
189 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
—
Plastic
Back
Vegan leather
Plastic
Water resistance
None
None
Fingerprint
—
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM
Colors
Sage Green
Ink Blue, Harbor Gray
Connectivity and features
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
—
5.1
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✕ No
3.5 mm jack
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 13
Interface
My UX
My UX
OS updates
1 years
—
Security updates
3 years
—
Launch and price
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)
Announced
Mar 12, 2024
May 2, 2023
Released
—
May 25, 2023
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$199.99
$249.99
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