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Motorola Moto G 5G review

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The Motorola Moto G 5G currently has an Informr score of 7.8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 11 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.2 GHz
6.7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.7"
48+ MP, f/1.7
Camera
Camera
48+ MP, f/1.7
5000 mAh
Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

The Moto G 5G from Motorola is an interesting mid-range phone with one flaw - the display. The latter is by no means bad, but the LTPS panel of the Moto G 5G doesn't quite live up to what prospective buyers might expect from a 300-Euro (~$365) smartphone nowadays. The LC display is a bit low in cont...

- Marcus Herbrich, Notebookcheck
XDA Developers
XDA Developers

Motorola's Moto G 5G is one of the cheapest 5G phones you can buy in the U.S., and it's the cheapest Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G-powered mid-range phone in India, making it a good value.

- Idrees Patel, XDA Developers
GSMArena
GSMArena

The Motorola Moto G 5G seems like a pretty good, well-rounded midranger with the only caveat that the competition offers twice the storage and brighter displays. Aside from that, the Moto G 5G has clean software, stellar battery life, excellent performance thanks to the Snapdragon 750G and a camera...

- GSMArena
Fone Arena
Fone Arena

At a price of Rs. 20,999, the moto g 5G is value-for-money budget 5G smartphone from Motorola offering stock Android experience. The main camera is good in most conditions, the phone offers smooth performance and the battery life is good as well. AMOLED screen or high refresh rate LCD screen would h...

- Srivatsan Sridhar, Fone Arena
Gizbot
Gizbot

The company has tried to live up to the expectation of the masses looking for a mid-range device which goes easy on the pockets. The smartphone performs well in every aspect which is why the company has raised the bar in the mid-range 5G smartphone segment. 

- Sandeep Sarkar, Gizbot
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Motorola backs up the Moto G 5G with a 2 Years parts & labour warranty.

If your Moto G 5G has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Motorola support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Motorola's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.

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Screen Size
6.7"

The Motorola Moto G 5G's screen size is 6.7 inches with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution.
Processor
2.2 GHz

There is a Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) Octa-core 2.2 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The phone runs on the Android 10 operating system (OS).
Camera
48+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 48+ MP, f/1.7 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 16+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
64/128 GB

Internal memory is 64/128 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
5000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 5000 mAh battery.

Moto G 5G Specs

Overview
Release Date November 30, 2020
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 10

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Processor Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) Octa-core 2.2 GHz
Internal Storage 64/128 GB
RAM 4/6 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Noise Cancellation
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Details
Mobile / Cellular Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Wi-Fi Calling
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Mobile Hotspot
Memory Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB)
NFC
Data Tethering Compatibility
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 48+ Megapixels, f/1.7
Zoom
Flash
 Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, 2nd camera feature (8 MP, F2.2, Ultra-wide), 3rd camera feature (2 MP, F2.4, Macro), HDR, Time lapse mode, Slow motion recording
Video Recording Formats
 MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
 Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 16+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
 Aperture F2.2
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density 394 pixels
Size 6.7 inches
Secondary Display
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Frosted Silver, Volcanic Gray
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.6 x 7.6 x 1 cm (6.5 x 3 x 0.4 in)
Weight 212 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Water Resistant
Rugged design
IP Rating IP 52
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
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