Motorola Moto G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) vs Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G13 vs Google Pixel 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
50
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
OLED
OLED
1080x2340
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4080
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ)
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8 Advantages 
23 Advantages | 24 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (100GB available) / 128GB (109GB available) |
| 90Hz |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| +17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Moto G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) | Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ) | |
| Model | Moto G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) | Pixel 5 (GD1YQ) |
| Other model names | Lenovo Moto G13 (Dual-SIM) XT2331-1-DS MC3F9 | Google Pixel 5 5G UW (Ultra Wideband) GD1YQ |
| Country or region available |  (Latin America) |  USA |
| Brand | Motorola | |
| Release date | 1/24/2023 | 10/15/2020, Announced: 9/30/2020 |
| Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.66 x 162.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.41 in) | 70.4 x 144.7 millimeters (2.77 x 5.7 in) |
| Weight | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) | 151 grams (5.29 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
| 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 G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) | Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | OLED |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 270 PPI | 430 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Panda King Glass | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | 400nits[peak] | HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Moto G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) | Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ) | |
| System version | Android 13 | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
| User Interface | My UX | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Moto G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) | Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 213066 (v9) | AnTuTu: 288970 (v8) Geekbench: 1635 (v5.3) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Moto G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) | Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (100GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Moto G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) | Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | CDMA 800/1700/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (260, 261) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Moto G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) | Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm 2MP depth f/2.41.75µm | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2107°1.0µm |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.64µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Moto G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) | Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/4" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Moto G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) | Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
| 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 G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) | Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Moto G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) | Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Moto G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) | Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4080 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 10W Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 12W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Moto G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) | Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ) | |
| 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: Matte Charcoal, Blue Lavender, Rose Gold | • Colors: Just Black, Sorta Sage • Google Pay • Google Cast |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Moto G13 (XT2331-1 128GB) | Google Pixel 5 (GD1YQ) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |