Nothing Phone 2 (128GB) vs Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670)

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Side by side comparison between Nothing Phone 2 vs Motorola Moto G5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/3/2023 4:50 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 4:18 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G5 X Nothing Phone 2 (128GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1080x2412

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) Compare Nothing Phone 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)

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!

28 Advantages Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)124% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (101GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)11% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+LTPO OLEDAdvantage LTPO OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2412 pixels26% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.7"34% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 50MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4700 mAh68% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+45W4 times 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.	vs	10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
201 grams (7.04 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)39% Lighter
394 PPI	vs	+441 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
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Model	Phone 2 (128GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Other model names	Nothing Phone (2) A065	Lenovo Moto G5 Unlocked (16GB + 2GB RAM), Motorola Cedric
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada
Brand	Nothing	Motorola
Release date	7/17/2023, Announced: 7/11/2023	3/1/2017
Depth	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.35 x 162.13 millimeters (3.01 x 6.38 in)	73 x 144.3 millimeters (2.87 x 5.68 in)
Weight	201 grams (7.04 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5, LED lights	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and others	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Display type	LTPO OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2412 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	394 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
System version	Android 13	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	Nothing OS 2	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 895434 (v9), 972126 (v10) Geekbench: 3957 (v5.5), 4219 (v6.0) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX890 / Samsung JN1 sensor Sony IMX615 sensor (selfie)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.74" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40
Battery capacity	4700 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Dark Gray, White • LED lights on the back for notifications • Glyph	• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)	Moto G5 (XT1670)
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