Motorola Moto G 5G (128GB) vs Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G 5G vs Google Pixel 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
OLED
OLED
1344x2992
50
MP
MP
11mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Nona-core
5050
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
6.7" |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
f/1.7 (aperture) |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Moto G 5G (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) | |
Model | Moto G 5G (128GB) | Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) |
Other model names | Lenovo Moto G 5G XT2113-3 (6GB RAM) | Google Pixel 8 Pro G1MNW (Ultra Wideband) |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) | ![]() USA |
Brand | Motorola | |
Release date | 12/7/2020, Announced: 11/5/2020 | 10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023 |
Depth | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.1 x 166.1 millimeters (3 x 6.54 in) | 76.5 x 162.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.4 in) |
Weight | 212 grams (7.42 ounces) | 213 grams (7.46 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Moto G 5G (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) | |
Display type | LTPS IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (20:9) | 1344x2992 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 385 PPI | 490 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | HDR10 | 2400nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Moto G 5G (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 14 |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 15 |
User Interface | My UX | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Moto G 5G (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) | Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 312461 (v8) Geekbench: 1980 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 924912 (v9), 1151301 (v10) Geekbench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6) GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Moto G 5G (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5X |
Internal storage | 128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Moto G 5G (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/150 Mbps | 5000/1920 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
📷 Camera | ||
Moto G 5G (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4AF | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.0126°1/2"0.8µmPDAF |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 25mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/1.31" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.2µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@60fps | 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion |
📸 Front camera | ||
Moto G 5G (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 11 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4064x2648 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 20mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto G 5G (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 3 microphones |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Moto G 5G (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Moto G 5G (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Moto G 5G (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh |
Charger, watts | 20W Wired fast charging | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Moto G 5G (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Frosted Silver, Volcanic Gray • TurboPower charger | • Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Moto G 5G (128GB) | Google Pixel 8 Pro (G1MNW 256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.12W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.84W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) |