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Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) vs Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Google Pixel 6 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 6 Pro X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) 05Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
30Points Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB) Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

50
MP

11.1mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5003
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) vs Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)} 30 Advantages Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)35%
Lighter
vs210 grams (7.35 ounces)
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x3120 pixels117%
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+513 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"vs+6.7"29%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 12MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.5" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches91%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 11.1MP120%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps16 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+5003 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+30W100%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
ModelMoto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5 Plus (32GB +2GB RAM) XT1687, Motorola PotterPixel 6 Pro GF5KQ (5G UW-Ultra Wideband)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Japan
Japan
BrandMotorolaGoogle
Release date3/1/201710/28/2021, Announced: 10/19/2021
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)75.9 x 163.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.45 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)210 grams (7.35 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI513 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 12
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzARM Mali-G78 MP20
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 585485 (v8), 719815 (v9)
Geekbench: 2831 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 39 fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR312GB LPDDR5
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26,66)
TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)
LTE Cat24 (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 networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (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
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

📷 Camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP telephoto f/3.5104mm1/2"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens25mm lens
Sensor size1/2.5" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels11.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4064x2724 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered20mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh5003 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
• TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
• Colors: Stormy Black, Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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