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Motorola Moto G13 (4GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.5 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

Motorola Moto G13 (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.

5.3

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
✕
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 97% of models
Score components

90%

5.0

Technical score

10%

8.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 97% of smartphones
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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 98% of models
Score components

25%

3.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.4

Camera

15%

4.2

Display

15%

4.5

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

6.5

Connectivity

4%

4.8

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 98% of smartphones
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on 2,844 buyer reviews from online shops.
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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 86% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Motorola Moto G13 (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

25%

3.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.4

Camera

15%

4.2

Display

15%

4.5

Battery

10%

7.2

Software

10%

6.5

Connectivity

4%

4.8

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

5.0
User score
User score
8.7/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on 2,844 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.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
9.2/ 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 88% of models
Popularity:
Motorola Moto G13 (4GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 9.2 points, which is higher than 87.8% of smartphones.
9.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

60%

5.3

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.7
Brand name
Motorola
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G85
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G85
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G85 processor model which is slower than processors in 89.8% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.5% 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 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 84.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.3% 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
50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 55.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 76.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
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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
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 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
90 Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% 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
10 W
Charging speed
10 W
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 93.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.8% 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
1
Number of microphones
1
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone has 1 microphones, which is fewer than in 89.6% of smartphones and equal to the number in 10.4% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
?
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Height
162.7 mm
Height
162.7 mm
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 162.7 mm which is shorter than 61.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Width
74.6 mm
Width
74.6 mm
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.6 mm which is narrower than 75.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.1 mm
Thickness
8.1 mm
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.1 mm which is thinner than 58.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.2% of smartphones.
Weight
183.5 g
Weight
183.5 g
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 183.5 g which is lighter than 81.9% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
95,904 cm³
Device volume
95,904 cm³
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 95,904 cm³ which is smaller than 57.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
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Motorola Moto G13 (4GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 2.4x higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    576 Hz
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (576 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    576 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 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.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 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
  • 6.5% lighter
    Weight
    183.5 g
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (183.5 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    183.5 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Motorola Moto G13 (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 9.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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 G13
    the average smartphone
    Motorola Moto G13 (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.73 vs 8.000).
    8.73 vs 8
  • 68.3% more popular
    Motorola Moto G13 (4GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (9.15 vs 5.4).
    9.15 vs 5.44
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Motorola Moto G13 (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 9.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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 G13
    the average smartphone
    Motorola Moto G13 (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.73 vs 8.000).
    8.73 vs 8
  • 68.3% more popular
    Motorola Moto G13 (4GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (9.15 vs 5.4).
    9.15 vs 5.44
  • 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
  • 2.4x higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    576 Hz
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (576 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    576 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 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.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 6.5% lighter
    Weight
    183.5 g
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (183.5 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    183.5 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.4 mm narrower
    Width
    74.6 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.6 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.6 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.2 mm thinner
    Thickness
    8.1 mm
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8.1 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8.1 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Helio G85
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G85 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G85 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
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    54
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (54 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    54 vs 99.5
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 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
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 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
  • 9.1% worse value for money
    Motorola Moto G13 (4GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.73 vs 7.3).
    6.73 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Helio G85
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G85 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G85 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 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
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 75% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    1,024 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1024 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 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
  • 52.4% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    448
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (448 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    448 vs 942
  • 76.1% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    743
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (743 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    743 vs 3,115
  • 16.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.0 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.0 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 34.5% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    1,800 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1800 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,800 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 84.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    189
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (189 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    189 vs 1,226
  • 45% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,394
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,394 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,394 vs 2,533
  • 68.8% less L2 cache
    L2 cache
    320 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (320 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    320 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 47.6% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    13.41 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (13.4 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    13.41 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Lacks NX Bit security
    NX Bit
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartphone does not support NX Bit, the average smartphone does. 94.6% of smartphones support NX Bit.
  • 81.3% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    48
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (48 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    48 vs 256
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • 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
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20.5 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 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
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.64 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This smartphone does not have a compass, the average smartphone does. 93.2% of smartphones include a built-in compass.
  • 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
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 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
  • 39.4% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    400 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (400 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    400 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
  • 600 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    400 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (400 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    400 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    54
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (54 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    54 vs 99.5
  • 69.7% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    10 W
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (10 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    10 W vs 33 W
  • 3.2% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    761 min
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (761 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    761 min vs 786 min
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This smartphone has fewer microphones than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP52
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP52 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP52 vs IP67
  • 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
  • 5% lower French repairability index
    French repairability index
    7.6
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <6.2 – >9.5
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (7.6 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    7.6 vs 8
  • 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.
    January 2023
    2023 vs 2024

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29/03/2023
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07/09/2023
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04/12/2023
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23/12/2023
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14/11/2023
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12/12/2023
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28/01/2024
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21/03/2023
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25/05/2023
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What we like about Motorola Moto G13 (4GB + 128GB)

  • Impressive battery life, often lasting up to two days with light use
  • Smooth 90Hz refresh rate display that enhances scrolling and navigation for the price
  • Clean, near-stock Android user interface with minimal bloatware
  • Loud stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, rare for budget smartphones
  • Highly reliable and fast side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock
  • Lightweight and comfortable design that feels more premium than its plastic build suggests
  • Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and a dedicated microSD card slot

What we don't like about Motorola Moto G13 (4GB + 128GB)

  • Extremely slow charging speeds (10W), taking up to three hours for a full charge
  • Poor camera performance in low-light conditions and lack of detail in secondary lenses
  • Low screen resolution (720p HD+), which can appear pixelated to some users
  • Occasional performance lag and stuttering when multitasking or using heavy apps
  • Limited software support, with only one major Android OS update promised
  • Sluggish and 'mushy' haptic feedback that feels unresponsive during typing
  • Weak video recording quality limited to 1080p at 30fps without detailed stabilization

Verdict

The Motorola Moto G13 offers essential smartphone functionality featuring a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and a capable MediaTek Helio G85 processor. This specific configuration includes a generous 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, making it suitable for everyday use. Its main pro is a versatile 50MP main camera system for sharp photos, complemented by a large 5000mAh battery providing extended usage on a single charge. However, potential cons include the absence of 5G connectivity, average low-light camera performance, and the screen resolution being only HD+.

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