Motorola released a lot of smartphones from the G series this year. However, there are still several valid phones launched last year from the same lineup. The advantage of the older devices is their street prices: given that they came to the market in 2020, they are more affordable and often they offer a higher value for money. Is it happening with the Motorola Moto G 5G? Does it offer a higher value for money than the new Moto G50 5G? Let’s discover it together through this comparison between their specifications.
Motorola Moto G 5G vs Motorola Moto G50 5G
| Motorola Moto G 5G | Motorola Moto G50 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 166.1 x 76.1 x 9.9 mm, 212 grams | 164.9 x 74.9 x 9 mm, 192 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 393 ppi, 20:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, octa-core 2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.2 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Triple 48 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 13 MP f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 5000 mAh, Fast charging 20W | 5000 mAh, fast charging 15W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, water repellent |
Design
The Moto G 5G has a more beautiful design than the Moto G50 5G. Despite it is actually an older handset, it looks more modern thanks to its punch-hole display. Further, I like its square-shaped camera module. On the other hand, the Moto G50 5G has a more compact body, and, unlike the Moto G 5G, it has a water repellent design. Both the phones feature a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, they are made of polycarbonate and they are pretty thick and heavy due to their bigger batteries.
Display
The display of the Motorola Moto G 5G is actually superior to the Moto G50 5G. It has a higher Full HD+ resolution, so it is able to provide a higher level of definition. Further, the HDR10 certification should give you a better image quality on streaming platforms. With the Motorola Moto G50 5G you get a 90 Hz refresh rate, but unfortunately, the display has a lower HD+ resolution. The Moto G 5G also comes with a wider panel: the diagonal is 6.7 inches with a 20:9 aspect ratio. Both the phones have IPS panels, so do not expect an OLED-like quality.
Specs & Software
If you need the most powerful device, go for the Motorola Moto G 5G without thinking twice. It is powered by the Snapdragon 750G mobile platform that is an upper-midrange 5G processor. The SoC is paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage. With the Moto G50, you get an entry-level Snapdragon 480 5G mobile platform paired with 4 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. Motorola Moto G 5G ships with Android 10 out of the box, while Moto G50 5G ships with Android 11: this means you will most likely get longer software support with the Moto G50 5G.
Camera
The Motorola Moto G 5G and the Moto G50 5G pack the same 48 MP main camera with an f/1.7 focal aperture. But the Motorola Moto G 5G is a better camera phone because it has an 8 MP ultrawide lens besides its 2 MP macro camera. The secondary sensors of the Motorola Moto G50 5G are a 5 MP macro camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. The Moto G 5G is also equipped with a better 16 MP front camera which can record 1080p HDR videos.
Battery
Motorola Moto G 5G and Motorola Moto G50 5G have exactly the same battery capacity: 5000 mAh. They are pretty good battery phones and the best is the Moto G50 5G because it has more efficient components: thanks to the HD+ resolution and a smaller panel, it should last more on a single charge. With the Moto G 5G, you get a faster charging technology thanks to a power of 20W.
Price
The Motorola Moto G 5G is actually available in the global market with street prices of about €200/$242. Actually, you have to spend more than €200 to grab a unit of the Moto G50 5G as it has been launched recently with a listing price of €279/$338. The Moto G 5G has better specifications, including a Full HD+ HDR10 display, an ultrawide camera, and a better chipset paired with more RAM in the most expensive configuration. That is why Moto G 5G wins the value for money comparison. The only real disadvantage of the Moto G 5G is the fact that it ships with Android 10 out of the box as it is a phone released in 2020.
Motorola Moto G 5G vs Motorola Moto G50 5G: PRO and CONS
Motorola Moto G 5G
PRO
- Better hardware
- HDR10 certification
- Full HD+ resolution
- Ultrawide camera
- Faster charging
CONS
- Android 10 out of the box
Motorola Moto G50 5G
PRO
- Android 11
- Water repellent
- 90 Hz display
CONS
- HD+ resolution
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