Motorola Moto G (1st generation) vs Motorola Moto G (2026)

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Moto G (1st generation) compared with Moto G (2026)

	MotorolaMoto G (1st generation)	MotorolaMoto G (2026)
Overview
Released
Released	November 2013	December 2025
Display
Screen size
Screen size	4.5″	6.7″
Resolution
Resolution	1280 × 720	1604 × 720 (better)
Sharpness
Sharpness	326 pixels per inch (better)	262 pixels per inch
Panel
Panel	LCD	LCD
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	–	120 Hz
Peak brightness
Peak brightness	–	1,000 nits
Display type
Display type	LCD; resolution and panel class confirmed by Notebookcheck and Laptop Mag	HD+ LCD, 263 ppi; maker lists 60–120 Hz depending on application and settings
Brightness detail
Brightness detail	–	Up to 1,000 nits in High Brightness mode (Motorola)
Screen protection
Screen protection	–	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chip
Chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Memory
Memory	1 GB	4 GB (better)
Storage
Storage	8 GB, 16 GB	128 GB (better)
CPU
CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7; Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 identified by Notebookcheck	MediaTek Dimensity 6300, octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz
GPU
GPU	Adreno 305, identified by Notebookcheck	Arm Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
Memory	–	4 GB physical RAM; RAM Boost uses storage as virtual memory, for up to 12 GB combined rather than 12 GB physical RAM; 128 GB storage with microSD expansion up to 1 TB
Storage type
Storage type	1 GB RAM, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Laptop Mag; no memory-card slot on this original 3G model	–
Cameras
Main camera
Main camera	5 MP	50 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera
Ultra wide camera	None	None
Telephoto camera
Telephoto camera	None	None
Optical zoom
Optical zoom	None	None
Front camera
Front camera	1.3 MP	32 MP (better)
Main camera
Main camera	–	50 MP, F1.8, phase-detection autofocus; 0.61 µm pixels, 1.22 µm with Quad Pixel combination for 12.5 MP images
Front camera
Front camera	–	32 MP, F2.2, 0.64 µm pixels; Quad Pixel combination produces 8 MP images
Zoom
Zoom	–	Digital zoom up to 8x; no optical telephoto camera
Video recording
Video recording	720p at 30 fps, reported by Notebookcheck	Main camera up to 1080p at 30 fps; macro camera up to 720p at 30 fps; dual capture, timelapse and slow motion
Front video
Front video	–	Up to 1080p at 30 fps
Camera features
Camera features	–	Separate 2 MP F2.5 Macro Vision camera with 1.75 µm pixels; ambient light sensor is not another imaging camera
Battery and charging
Battery
Battery	2,070 mAh	5,200 mAh (better)
Wired charging
Wired charging	–	Up to 30 W
Wireless charging
Wireless charging	None	None
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	2,070 mAh non-removable battery, reported by Notebookcheck and Laptop Mag	5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated; up to two days claimed under Motorola's mixed-use and standby test conditions
Wired charging
Wired charging	–	Maximum 30 W TurboPower device charging; maker specifies compatible TurboPower charger, sold separately in the US retail box
Design
Type
Type	Standard	Standard
Weight
Weight	143 g (better)	202 g
Thickness
Thickness	11.6 mm	8.44 mm (better)
Height × width
Height × width	129.9 × 65.9 mm	167.15 × 76.4 mm
Water and dust resistance
Water and dust resistance	–	IP52
Materials
Materials	Polycarbonate body with removable rear cover, reported by Notebookcheck	Vegan leather back
Colours
Colours	–	PANTONE Slipstream and PANTONE Cattleya Orchid
Water resistance detail
Water resistance detail	–	IP52, tested for dripping fresh water with up to 15-degree tilt; not for immersion or pressurised water
Biometrics
Biometrics	–	Fingerprint reader and face unlock
Speakers
Speakers	Rear mono loudspeaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck; FM radio confirmed by Qualcomm	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Microphones
Microphones	–	Two microphones
Software
Operating system
Operating system	Android	Android
Software at launch
Software at launch	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 16 with Hello UX
Software updates
Software updates	–	Motorola US currently lists Android 17 as the next OS and security updates through December 2028, at least every two months; plans vary by channel and region
AI features
AI features	–	Google Gemini and Circle to Search
In the box
In the box	–	US retail USB-C to USB-C cable, guides and SIM tool; charger not listed
Connectivity
Mobile network
Mobile network	Original 2013 3G/HSPA+ model; the later Moto G LTE is a distinct revision	US retail 5G sub-6, 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; carrier compatibility varies
SIM
SIM	Micro-SIM, confirmed by Notebookcheck	One physical nano-SIM and eSIM, plus separate microSD; US retail configuration
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	802.11 b/g/n, confirmed by Notebookcheck	802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspot
NFC
NFC	–	Supported on the US retail model
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Laptop Mag	–
USB
USB	Micro-USB 2.0, confirmed by Notebookcheck	USB Type-C, USB 2.0
Positioning
Positioning	GPS and GLONASS, confirmed by Notebookcheck	GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, Glonass and Galileo