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Motorola Moto G 5G 2023 (4GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.5 inchesMain camera megapixels:48 MP & 2 MP

Motorola Moto G 5G 2023 (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

90%

5.6

Technical score

10%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 80% of smartphones
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

25%

4.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.8

Camera

15%

5.1

Display

15%

5.6

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.0

Connectivity

4%

4.3

Audio

3%

6.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 85% of smartphones
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 1,959 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 87% of smartphones
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Best prices

    N/A~ £200

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Motorola Moto G 5G 2023 (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

25%

4.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.8

Camera

15%

5.1

Display

15%

5.6

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.0

Connectivity

4%

4.3

Audio

3%

6.6

Design

5.6
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 1,959 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Popularity:
Motorola Moto G 5G 2023 (4GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 9.1 points, which is higher than 86.6% of smartphones.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.0
Brand name
Motorola
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G processor model which is slower than processors in 83.2% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
RAM capacity
4 GB
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 81.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.7 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.7 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 80% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.7 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 79.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 30.7 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.5 inches
Screen size
6.5 inches
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.5 inches which is smaller than the screens of 80% of smartphones and equal to those of 3.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1600 px
Screen resolution
720x 1600 px
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1600 px which is lower than that of 87.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.7% of smartphones.
Pixel density
270 ppi
Pixel density
270 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 270 ppi which is lower than that of 79% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
15 W
Charging speed
15 W
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 15 W which is slower than in 87.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.9% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
164 mm
Height
164 mm
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164 mm which is taller than 56.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Width
75 mm
Width
75 mm
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75 mm which is narrower than 68.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.4 mm
Thickness
8.4 mm
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.4 mm which is thicker than 55.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.6% of smartphones.
Weight
189 g
Weight
189 g
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 189 g which is lighter than 68% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
98,400 cm³
Device volume
98,400 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 98,400 cm³ which is larger than 54.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.3% of smartphones.
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Motorola Moto G 5G 2023 (4GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 9.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Motorola Moto G 5G 2023
    the average smartphone
    Motorola Moto G 5G 2023 (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.76 vs 8.000).
    8.76 vs 8
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.7 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.7 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.7 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 67.7% more popular
    Motorola Moto G 5G 2023 (4GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (9.12 vs 5.4).
    9.12 vs 5.44
  • 3.7% lighter
    Weight
    189 g
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (189 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    189 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1 mm narrower
    Width
    75 mm
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (75 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    75 mm vs 76 mm
  • 30% cheaper
    Motorola Moto G 5G 2023 (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£200 vs £260).
    £200 vs £260
  • 9.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Motorola Moto G 5G 2023
    the average smartphone
    Motorola Moto G 5G 2023 (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.76 vs 8.000).
    8.76 vs 8
  • 67.7% more popular
    Motorola Moto G 5G 2023 (4GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (9.12 vs 5.4).
    9.12 vs 5.44
  • 30% cheaper
    Motorola Moto G 5G 2023 (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£200 vs £260).
    £200 vs £260
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.7 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.7 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.7 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 3.7% lighter
    Weight
    189 g
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (189 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    189 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1 mm narrower
    Width
    75 mm
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (75 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    75 mm vs 76 mm
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    3 W
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (3 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    3 W vs 6 W
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    720 x 1600 px
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1600 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1600 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • No NFC
    NFC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • 4.9% worse value for money
    Motorola Moto G 5G 2023 (4GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7 vs 7.3).
    7 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 50% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    3 W
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (3 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    3 W vs 6 W
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 33.3% larger process node
    Process node
    8 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (8 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    8 nm vs 6 nm
  • 76.3% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    291
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (291 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    291 vs 1,226
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 22.1% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    734
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (734 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    734 vs 942
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 28.3% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,816
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,816 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,816 vs 2,533
  • 24.5% lower PassMark single-core benchmark
    PassMark single-core benchmark
    746
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <408 – >2.4k
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (746 vs 988). The average smartphone scores 988 for single-core performance.
    746 vs 988
  • 16.7% lower PassMark benchmark
    PassMark benchmark
    3,656
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <2.2k – >10.5k
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (3,656 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    3,656 vs 4,389
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 13
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    48 MP & 2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • 4.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    30.7 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No NFC
    NFC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    720 x 1600 px
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1600 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1600 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 49.5% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    333 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (333 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    333 nits vs 660 nits
  • 31.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    270 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (270 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    270 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 0.17 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.5 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 54.5% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    15 W
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (15 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    15 W vs 33 W
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Poor brand origin
    Brand origin
    United States
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    United States vs China
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    April 2023
    2023 vs 2024

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What we like about Motorola Moto G 5G 2023 (4GB + 128GB)

  • Excellent battery life, often lasting a full day of heavy use or two days with normal use.
  • Great value for its affordable price point.
  • Good camera quality for a budget phone, capturing clear and vibrant photos in good lighting conditions.
  • Large and bright 6.5-inch 120Hz display provides smooth scrolling and a good viewing experience.
  • Near-stock Android software with minimal bloatware and useful 'Moto Actions' gestures.
  • Sufficient 128GB of internal storage, which is also expandable with a microSD card.
  • Solid build quality and durability, passing scratch and tumble tests well.
  • Maintains a 3.5mm headphone jack, a feature appreciated by some users.

What we don't like about Motorola Moto G 5G 2023 (4GB + 128GB)

  • Noticeable performance lags and sluggishness, especially when multitasking or using demanding apps, due to the 4GB of RAM.
  • Lacks essential modern features like NFC for mobile payments and wireless charging.
  • Camera performance suffers in low-light conditions and lacks optical image stabilization (OIS).
  • Some users report specific software bugs, such as the screen freezing on incoming calls or the volume buttons being unresponsive.
  • Only promises one major OS update, which is less than competitors in the budget segment.
  • Display is a little dim for outdoor sunlight readability and the resolution is not Full HD.
  • Call quality can be inconsistent, with some users reporting that callers struggle to hear them.

Verdict

The Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) is a budget-friendly smartphone featuring a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, though it is limited to a 720p HD+ resolution. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 1TB via microSD. The device includes a 5,000mAh battery supporting 15W charging, a 48MP main rear camera with a 2MP macro lens, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, and a water-repellent design. Its primary strengths are its long-lasting battery life, high refresh rate display, and inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of NFC for contactless payments, a relatively low-resolution screen, and mediocre secondary camera performance.

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