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Motorola Moto G (2026) vs Motorola Moto G4

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MotorolaMoto G (2026)MotorolaMoto G4
Overview
ReleasedDecember 20252016
Display
Screen size6.7″5.5″
Resolution1604 × 7201920 × 1080
Sharpness262 pixels per inch401 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Peak brightness1,000 nits–
Display typeHD+ LCD, 263 ppi; maker lists 60–120 Hz depending on application and settingsIPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Brightness detailUp to 1,000 nits in High Brightness mode (Motorola)–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
Memory4 GB2 GB
Storage128 GB16 GB, 32 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 6300, octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHzOcta-core; four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz and four at 1.2 GHz, reported by Notebookcheck
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2Adreno 405
Storage type–eMMC; microSD up to 128 GB, reported by Notebookcheck
Memory4 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–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP5 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, phase-detection autofocus; 0.61 µm pixels, 1.22 µm with Quad Pixel combination for 12.5 MP images–
Front camera32 MP, F2.2, 0.64 µm pixels; Quad Pixel combination produces 8 MP images–
ZoomDigital zoom up to 8x; no optical telephoto camera–
Video recordingMain camera up to 1080p at 30 fps; macro camera up to 720p at 30 fps; dual capture, timelapse and slow motion1080p at 30 fps
Front videoUp to 1080p at 30 fps–
Camera featuresSeparate 2 MP F2.5 Macro Vision camera with 1.75 µm pixels; ambient light sensor is not another imaging camera–
Battery and charging
Battery5,200 mAh3,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated; up to two days claimed under Motorola's mixed-use and standby test conditions3,000 mAh non-removable battery; TurboPower charger sold separately
Wired chargingMaximum 30 W TurboPower device charging; maker specifies compatible TurboPower charger, sold separately in the US retail box–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight202 g155 g
Thickness8.44 mm9.8 mm
Height × width167.15 × 76.4 mm153 × 76.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP52–
MaterialsVegan leather back–
ColoursPANTONE Slipstream and PANTONE Cattleya Orchid–
Water resistance detailIP52, tested for dripping fresh water with up to 15-degree tilt; not for immersion or pressurised waterWater-repellent P2i coating; not suitable for immersion
BiometricsFingerprint reader and face unlock–
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socketFront mono loudspeaker, reported by Notebookcheck; 3.5 mm headphone socket and FM radio
MicrophonesTwo microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16 with Hello UXAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Software updatesMotorola 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 featuresGoogle Gemini and Circle to Search–
In the boxUS retail USB-C to USB-C cable, guides and SIM tool; charger not listed–
Connectivity
Mobile networkUS retail 5G sub-6, 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; carrier compatibility varies4G LTE; bands differ by region
SIMOne physical nano-SIM and eSIM, plus separate microSD; US retail configurationMicro-SIM; dual-SIM European version reviewed by Notebookcheck
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspot802.11 a/b/g/n, reported by Notebookcheck
NFCSupported on the US retail modelNone
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0Micro-USB and USB OTG, confirmed by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, Glonass and Galileo–

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