LG G5 vs Motorola Moto Z
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG G5 and the Motorola Moto Z, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG G5 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,800 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 159 g | 136 g |
| Released | Apr 2016 | Sep 2016 |
Summary: LG G5 is ahead on battery, wired charging, main camera. Motorola Moto Z is ahead on our rating, storage (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto Z is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| LG G5 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Size | 5.3 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels (QHD), 554 ppi density | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~535 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Features | Always-on display | — |
Platform
| LG G5 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 530 |
Memory
| LG G5 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 2TB | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 2TB) |
| Internal | 32GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG G5 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Dual | 16 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (standard), OIS, laser AF; 8 MP, f/2.4, 9mm (ultrawide), no AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Color Spectrum Sensor | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Laser AF |
Selfie Camera
| LG G5 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 1.12µm | 5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| LG G5 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, QC3 | 15W wired (Motorola TurboPower) |
Body
| LG G5 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Dimensions | 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm (5.88 x 2.91 x 0.30 in) | 153.3 x 75.3 x 5.19 mm |
| Weight | 159 g (5.61 oz) | 136 g |
| Build | Aluminum body | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM |
| Features | Modular design with removable bottom 'chin' | Water-repellent coating |
Comms
| LG G5 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 (supports 3.0 via adapter), USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, magnetic connector |
Launch
| LG G5 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Announced | February 2016 | June 2016 |
| Status | Released April 2016 | Released September 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG G5 or Motorola Moto Z?
LG G5 — 2,800 mAh for the LG G5 versus 2,600 mAh for the Motorola Moto Z.
Which is lighter, LG G5 or Motorola Moto Z?
Motorola Moto Z — 159 g for the LG G5 versus 136 g for the Motorola Moto Z.
Which is newer, LG G5 or Motorola Moto Z?
Motorola Moto Z — Apr 2016 for the LG G5 versus Sep 2016 for the Motorola Moto Z.
Is the LG G5 or the Motorola Moto Z rated higher?
We rate the LG G5 7/10 and the Motorola Moto Z 8/10.
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