Back in 2020, Motorola released the Moto G 5G as its cheapest 5G phone, then in 2022 came the sequel, now that phone a new model. Alongside the unveiling of the Moto G 5G (2023), the brand also announced the latest Moto G Stylus. Both phones have undergone cost cuttings, which has reduced their price but also limited their features.
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Moto G 5G (2023) Unveiled
The Moto G 5G (2023) features sub-6GHz 5G connectivity, courtesy of a Snapdragon 480+ chipset. If you’re thinking that this isn’t particularly impressive compared against the Snapdragon 750G of the 2020 model or even the Dimensity 700 of the 2022 model, you’d be right.
The Moto G 5G (2023) pairs the SD 480+ chipset with 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage, plus a microSD slot that can hold cards up to 1TB. This hardware will be running mostly stock Android 13 at launch.
Like the 2022 model, this phone has a 6.5” LCD with 1,600 x 720px resolution (20:9). This year, however, the display will run at 120Hz, up from 90Hz. The original 2020 phone had a 6.7” FHD+ display, but that was never available in North America.
The phone has a water-repellent design and measures 8.4mm thick and weighs 189g. There is a 3.5mm headphone jack on the bottom, next to the USB-C port. This port is used for charging the 5,000mAh battery at 15W as well as for data transfer (USB 2.0). Also on board are stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
On the rear, there is a 48MP camera (f/1.7 aperture, 0.8µm native pixels, 1.6µm after binning), plus a pair of 2MP modules – one for depth and one for macro shots. The main camera can record 1080p video at 30fps.
There is also an 8MP selfie camera (f/2.0, 1.12µm) that can also do 1080p @ 30fps video. This front camera can also be used for face unlocking, alternatively, you can use the fingerprint reader.
Moto G 5G (2023) Specifications
Display: 6.5-inch (1600 x720 Pixels) HD+ 20:9 aspect ratio IPS display, 120Hz refresh rate
Processor: Octa Core Snapdragon 480+ 8nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 619 GPU
RAM/Storage: 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD
OS: Android 13 with My UX
Main Camera: Dual
- 48MP main with f/1.7 aperture, Quad Pixel technology, PDAF
- 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture
Selfie Camera: 8MP with f/2.0 aperture
Multimedia: 3.5mm audio jack, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos
Fingerprint scanner: Yes, Side-mounted
Dimensions: 163.94 x 74.98 x 8.39mm
Weight: 189g
IP Ratings: Water-repellent (P2i coating)
Network/Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB Type-C
Battery: 5000mAh with 15W fast charging
Moto G 5G (2023) Price and Availability
The moto g 5G (2023) comes in Ink Blue and Harbor Mist colors and is priced at an MSRP of $249.99.
It will be available in the U.S. universally unlocked at Best Buy, Amazon.com and Motorola.com starting May 25 with subsequent availability at T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, AT&T, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, Cricket, Google Fi Wireless, UScellular, and Consumer Cellular.
