Motorola Moto G 5G Plus vs OnePlus Nord
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus and the OnePlus Nord, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Price | $108 | $300 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,115 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 30W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.44 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 207 g | 184 g |
| Released | Jul 2020 | Aug 2020 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G 5G Plus is ahead on battery, screen size. OnePlus Nord is ahead on our rating, wired charging, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus Nord is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Motorola Moto G 5G Plus is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Type | LTPS IPS LCD, 90Hz, HDR10 | Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.44 inches, 100.6 cm² (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~408 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | — | sRGB, DCI-P3 support, Reading mode, Night mode, Video enhancer |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.3 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Adreno 620 |
| OS | — | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, OxygenOS 12 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot, up to 1TB) | No |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM (India only), 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, UFS 2.1 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Quad | 48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.2, (macro), AF; 2 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS (Sony IMX586); 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4 (depth); 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, CINE aspect ratio video recording, UltraShot HDR, Nightscape, Super macro, Portrait, Pro mode, AI scene detection, RAW image, Filters |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Dual | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.0µm; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm (Sony IMX616); 8 MP, f/2.5, 105˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR, Screen flash, Face retouching, Filters, Ultra wide selfie, Face unlock |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4115 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 20W wired (TurboPower, Quick Charge 3.0) | 30W wired (Warp Charge 30T), 70% in 30 min |
Body
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Dimensions | 168 x 74 x 9 mm (6.61 x 2.91 x 0.35 in) | 158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 2.89 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 207 g (7.30 oz) | 184 g (6.5 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame with metallic coat |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | Splash resistant / Water repellent design | — |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX & aptX HD & LDAC & AAC |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a Dual Band), A-GPS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | OnePlus Nord |
|---|
| Announced | July 2020 | 2020, July 21 |
| Status | Available. Released July 8, 2020 | Available. Released 2020, August 04 |
| OS at Launch | Android 10, upgradable to Android 11 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto G 5G Plus or OnePlus Nord?
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus — 5,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus versus 4,115 mAh for the OnePlus Nord.
Which has more RAM, Motorola Moto G 5G Plus or OnePlus Nord?
OnePlus Nord — 8 GB for the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus versus 12 GB for the OnePlus Nord.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G 5G Plus or OnePlus Nord?
OnePlus Nord — 207 g for the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus versus 184 g for the OnePlus Nord.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto G 5G Plus or OnePlus Nord?
OnePlus Nord — Jul 2020 for the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus versus Aug 2020 for the OnePlus Nord.
Is the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus or the OnePlus Nord rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus 7/10 and the OnePlus Nord 8/10.
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