Motorola Moto G Power (2022) vs Motorola Moto G Pure
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G Power (2022) 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 (2022) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Price | $74 | $26 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 203 g | 188 g |
| Released | Feb 2022 | Oct 2021 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G Power (2022) is ahead on our rating, battery, ram (max), storage (max). Motorola Moto G Pure is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto G Power (2022) 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 (2022) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~269 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Not specified |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G Power (2022) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 12 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G37 | MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G Power (2022) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G Power (2022) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 0.65µm, PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Dual | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G Power (2022) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 5 MP, f/2.4, 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G Power (2022) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 10W wired |
Body
| Motorola Moto G Power (2022) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Dimensions | 167.2 x 76.5 x 9.4 mm | 167.4 x 75.6 x 8.8 mm (6.59 x 2.98 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 203 g | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body, water-repellent design | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) | Nano-SIM |
| Water Resistance | — | IP52 water-repellent design |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G Power (2022) | 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 (2022) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Announced | 2021, November 17 | 2021, October 07 |
| Released | 2022, February 22 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2021, October 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto G Power (2022) or Motorola Moto G Pure?
Motorola Moto G Power (2022) — 5,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto G Power (2022) versus 4,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto G Pure.
Which has more RAM, Motorola Moto G Power (2022) or Motorola Moto G Pure?
Motorola Moto G Power (2022) — 4 GB for the Motorola Moto G Power (2022) versus 3 GB for the Motorola Moto G Pure.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G Power (2022) or Motorola Moto G Pure?
Motorola Moto G Pure — 203 g for the Motorola Moto G Power (2022) versus 188 g for the Motorola Moto G Pure.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto G Power (2022) or Motorola Moto G Pure?
Motorola Moto G Power (2022) — Feb 2022 for the Motorola Moto G Power (2022) versus Oct 2021 for the Motorola Moto G Pure.
Is the Motorola Moto G Power (2022) or the Motorola Moto G Pure rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G Power (2022) 7/10 and the Motorola Moto G Pure 6/10.
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