Motorola Moto G (3rd generation) vs Motorola Moto G (2026)

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Moto G (3rd generation) compared with Moto G (2026)

	MotorolaMoto G (3rd generation)	MotorolaMoto G (2026)
Overview
Released
Released	July 2015	December 2025
Display
Screen size
Screen size	5″	6.7″
Resolution
Resolution	1280 × 720	1604 × 720 (better)
Sharpness
Sharpness	294 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	IPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck	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, reported by Notebookcheck	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chip
Chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 410	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Memory
Memory	1 GB – 2 GB	4 GB (better)
Storage
Storage	8 GB, 16 GB	128 GB (better)
CPU
CPU	Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53; MSM8916 identified by Notebookcheck	MediaTek Dimensity 6300, octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz
GPU
GPU	Adreno 306, 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	eMMC; microSD expansion up to 32 GB, reported by Notebookcheck	–
Cameras
Main camera
Main camera	13 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	5 MP	32 MP (better)
Main camera
Main camera	13 MP f/2.0 camera with dual-tone LED flash, reported by Notebookcheck	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	5 MP f/2.2 fixed-focus camera, reported by Notebookcheck	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	1080p 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	2,470 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	2,470 mAh non-removable battery	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	155 g (better)	202 g
Thickness
Thickness	11.6 mm	8.44 mm (better)
Height × width
Height × width	142.1 × 72.4 mm	167.15 × 76.4 mm
Water and dust resistance
Water and dust resistance	–	IP52
Materials
Materials	–	Vegan leather back
Colours
Colours	–	PANTONE Slipstream and PANTONE Cattleya Orchid
Water resistance detail
Water resistance detail	IPX7; fresh water up to 1 metre for 30 minutes with the rear cover firmly closed; not dustproof	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	Front mono media speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck; stereo speakers from the 2014 model were removed	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 5.1.1 Lollipop, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor	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	4G LTE, confirmed by Tech Advisor	US retail 5G sub-6, 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; carrier compatibility varies
SIM
SIM	Micro-SIM; European XT1541 reviewed by Notebookcheck is single-SIM; dual-SIM available in some markets according to Qualcomm	One physical nano-SIM and eSIM, plus separate microSD; US retail configuration
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz, reported by Notebookcheck	802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0, reported by Notebookcheck	–
NFC
NFC	None, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor	Supported on the US retail model
USB
USB	Micro-USB 2.0, reported by Notebookcheck	USB Type-C, USB 2.0
Positioning
Positioning	–	GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, Glonass and Galileo