Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) vs Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) and the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Head to head

Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)
Our rating6/108/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging18W30W
RAM (max)—8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Screen size6.6 in6.7 in
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)194 g201 g
ReleasedMar 2024Mar 2024
Summary: Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) is ahead on our rating, wired charging, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

Display

Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)
TypeIPS LCD, 120HzP-OLED, 120Hz
Size6.6 inches6.7 inches
Resolution720 x 1612 pixels (HD+)1080 x 2400 pixels (~393 ppi density)
Aspect Ratio20:9—
ProtectionCorning Gorilla GlassCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Pixel Density267 ppi—

Platform

Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375)MediaTek Dimensity 7020
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 619IMG BXM-8-256
OS—Android 14

Memory

Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)
RAM4GB—
Internal Storage128GB UFS 2.2—
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB expandable)—
Card slot—microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal—128GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)
ModulesDual—
Primary50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 1.28µm, PDAF, Quad Pixel technology—
Secondary2 MP, f/2.4 (macro/depth), 1.75µm—
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, PanoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Dual—50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF

Selfie Camera

Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)
Single8 MP, f/2.0 (wide), 1.12µm16 MP, f/2.4 (wide), 1.0µm
FeaturesHDR—
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging18W wired (TurboPower)30W wired, 15W wireless (Qi)

Body

Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)
Dimensions164.4 x 75 x 8.2 mm (6.47 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)167.2 x 76.4 x 8.5 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Weight194 g (6.84 oz)201 g (7.09 oz)
BuildGlass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, faux leather back—
Water ResistanceWater-repellent design—
SIM—Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, LTEPP, SUPLGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Radio—No

Launch

Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)
Announced2024, March 122024, March 12
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, March 21Available. Released 2024, March 22
OSAndroid 14—

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) or Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)?

Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) — 194 g for the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) versus 201 g for the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024).

Which is newer, Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) or Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024)?

Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) — Mar 2024 for the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) versus Mar 2024 for the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024).

Is the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) or the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) rated higher?

We rate the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) 6/10 and the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) 8/10.

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