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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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3120
50
MP
MP
11.1mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5003
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB)
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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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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB) | |
Model | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB) |
Other model names | Lenovo Moto G5 Plus (32GB +2GB RAM) XT1687, Motorola Potter | Pixel 6 Pro GF5KQ (5G UW-Ultra Wideband) |
Country or region available | USA | Japan |
Brand | Motorola | |
Release date | 3/1/2017 | 10/28/2021, Announced: 10/19/2021 |
Depth | 9.7 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) |
Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) | 210 grams (7.35 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus |
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 G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 513 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 12 |
Firmware update | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor (5nm) |
CPU | Octa-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 controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 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 memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 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 network | Not supported | SA/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 network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | 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 |
Secondary data network | Not supported | 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 |
📷 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 resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" inches | 1/1.31" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.2µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
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 | feature not registered | 4K@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 megapixels | 11.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4064x2724 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 | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 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 | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer 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 alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 5003 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | 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 G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | Google Pixel 6 Pro (GF5KQ 256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: 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 registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |