Motorola Moto G Power (2021) vs Motorola Moto G Pure
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G Power (2021) and the Motorola Moto G Pure, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto G Power (2021) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Price | $39 | $26 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 188 g |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Oct 2021 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G Power (2021) is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, ram (max).
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto G Power (2021) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Motorola Moto G Pure is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Motorola Moto G Power (2021) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 105.2 cm² (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Not specified |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G Power (2021) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| OS | Android 10 (upgradable to Android 11) | Android 11, upgradable to Android 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) | MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G Power (2021) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 512GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G Power (2021) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Modules | 48 MP, f/1.7 (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Dual | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G Power (2021) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 5 MP, f/2.4, 1.12µm |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G Power (2021) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired (Motorola TurboPower) | 10W wired |
Body
| Motorola Moto G Power (2021) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Dimensions | 165.3 x 75.9 x 9.5 mm (6.51 x 2.99 x 0.37 in) | 167.4 x 75.6 x 8.8 mm (6.59 x 2.98 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 206.5 g (7.30 oz) | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Protection | Water-repellent coating | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IP52 water-repellent design |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G Power (2021) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| 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, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G Power (2021) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Announced | January 2021 | 2021, October 07 |
| Released | January 14, 2021 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2021, October 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto G Power (2021) or Motorola Moto G Pure?
Motorola Moto G Power (2021) — 5,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto G Power (2021) versus 4,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto G Pure.
Which has more RAM, Motorola Moto G Power (2021) or Motorola Moto G Pure?
Motorola Moto G Power (2021) — 4 GB for the Motorola Moto G Power (2021) versus 3 GB for the Motorola Moto G Pure.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto G Power (2021) or Motorola Moto G Pure?
Motorola Moto G Pure — Jan 2021 for the Motorola Moto G Power (2021) versus Oct 2021 for the Motorola Moto G Pure.
Is the Motorola Moto G Power (2021) or the Motorola Moto G Pure rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G Power (2021) 7/10 and the Motorola Moto G Pure 6/10.
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