Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) vs TCL 40 XE 5G

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) and the TCL 40 XE 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) smartphone

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)

From $149
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VS
TCL 40 XE 5G smartphone

TCL 40 XE 5G

From $59
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Head to head

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
Price$149$59
Our rating7/107/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging—18W
RAM (max)—4 GB
Storage (max)128 GB64 GB
Screen size6.5 in6.56 in
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Main camera48 MP13 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)189 g195 g
ReleasedMay 2023Jun 2023
Summary: Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) is ahead on storage (max), refresh rate, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). TCL 40 XE 5G is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, TCL 40 XE 5G is the cheaper option.

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Display

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
TypeIPS LCD, 120HzIPS LCD, 90Hz
Size6.5 inches6.56 inches
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
Aspect Ratio20:9 ratio—
PPI Density~270 ppi—
Features—NXTVISION technology, 180Hz touch sampling rate

Platform

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
ChipsetQualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm)MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 619Mali-G57 MC2
OS—Android 13, TCL UI

Memory

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
Internal Storage128GB—
RAM4GB—
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)—
Card slot—microSDXC (up to 1TB)
Internal—64GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
Modules48 MP, f/1.7 (wide), 0.8µm, PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF; 2 MP (macro); 2 MP (depth)
FeaturesQuad Pixel technology, Macro VisionLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
Modules8 MP8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Features—LCD Flash

Battery

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
ChargingFast Charging18W wired
Usage Time—Up to 32 hours
Standby Time—Up to 13.5 days

Body

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
Dimensions164 x 75 x 8.4 mm (6.46 x 2.95 x 0.33 in)164.5 x 75.4 x 8.99 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight189 g (6.67 oz)195 g (6.88 oz)
Build—Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM—Nano-SIM
Colors—Starlight Black

Comms

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE5.1, A2DP, LE
GPSYes—
NFCNoNo
USBUSB-CUSB Type-C 2.0
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Launch

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)TCL 40 XE 5G
Announced2023, May 022023, February 26
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, May 25Available. Released 2023, June
OSAndroid 13, planned upgrade to Android 14—

Frequently asked questions

Which has the smoother screen, Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) or TCL 40 XE 5G?

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) — 120 Hz for the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) versus 90 Hz for the TCL 40 XE 5G.

Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) or TCL 40 XE 5G?

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) — 189 g for the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) versus 195 g for the TCL 40 XE 5G.

Which is newer, Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) or TCL 40 XE 5G?

TCL 40 XE 5G — May 2023 for the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) versus Jun 2023 for the TCL 40 XE 5G.

Is the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) or the TCL 40 XE 5G rated higher?

We rate the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) 7/10 and the TCL 40 XE 5G 7/10.

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