Motorola Moto G (2026) vs OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G
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| MotorolaMoto G (2026) | OnePlusNord N30 SE 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | December 2025 | 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7″ | 6.72″ |
| Resolution | 1604 × 720 | 2400 × 1080 (better) |
| Sharpness | 262 pixels per inch | 392 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | – |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | – |
| Display type | HD+ LCD, 263 ppi; maker lists 60–120 Hz depending on application and settings | LTPS LCD, 20:9 aspect ratio |
| Pixel density | – | 391 ppi |
| Display features | – | Sunshine, eye-comfort and dark modes; DC dimming. Refresh rate is not published on the exact UAE maker specifications |
| Brightness detail | Up to 1,000 nits in High Brightness mode (Motorola) | – |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | – |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU | MediaTek Dimensity 6300, octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz | – |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 at 950 MHz |
| 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 | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | None | None |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 32 MP (better) | 8 MP |
| 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 | 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.76-inch sensor format, 0.64 μm pixels, 77° field of view, five-element lens, physical focal length 4.05 mm, PDAF + CDAF; additional 2 MP depth camera with 1/5-inch sensor format and 1.75 μm pixels |
| Front camera | 32 MP, F2.2, 0.64 µm pixels; Quad Pixel combination produces 8 MP images | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4-inch sensor format, 1.12 μm pixels, 80° field of view, four-element lens |
| Zoom | Digital zoom up to 8x; no optical telephoto camera | Up to 10× digital zoom; no telephoto lens |
| Video recording | Main camera up to 1080p at 30 fps; macro camera up to 720p at 30 fps; dual capture, timelapse and slow motion | 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 720p 120 fps; time-lapse at 1080p 30 fps |
| Front video | Up to 1080p at 30 fps | 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; default 720p with beauty mode |
| 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 | 5,200 mAh (better) | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 30 W | Up to 33 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated; up to two days claimed under Motorola's mixed-use and standby test conditions | 5,000 mAh typical (19.55 Wh); 4,880 mAh rated (19.09 Wh) |
| Wired charging | Maximum 30 W TurboPower device charging; maker specifies compatible TurboPower charger, sold separately in the US retail box | 33 W SUPERVOOC; maker claims up to 51% in half an hour under laboratory conditions, and says actual charging performance varies |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 202 g | 193 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.44 mm | 7.99 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 167.15 × 76.4 mm | 165.6 × 76 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP52 | – |
| Materials | Vegan leather back | – |
| Colours | PANTONE Slipstream and PANTONE Cattleya Orchid | Cyan Sparkle and Black Satin |
| Water resistance detail | IP52, tested for dripping fresh water with up to 15-degree tilt; not for immersion or pressurised water | – |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader and face unlock | Fingerprint and face unlock |
| Sensors | – | Ambient light, proximity, geomagnetic, gyroscope, gravity and step counter; rotor vibration motor |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket | Stereo speakers; maker’s 300% Ultra Volume mode is a relative volume-mode claim |
| Microphones | Two microphones | – |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 16 with Hello UX | OxygenOS 13.1 based on Android 13; exact UAE specifications |
| 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 | Two generations of Android updates and three years of security updates from launch, according to maker overview footnote 7 |
| AI features | Google Gemini and Circle to Search | – |
| In the box | US retail USB-C to USB-C cable, guides and SIM tool; charger not listed | Phone, USB 2.0 data cable, protective case, SIM ejector, quick-start guide and safety guide; maker does not list a charger |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | US retail 5G sub-6, 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; carrier compatibility varies | 5G NR bands n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78 in UAE specifications; carrier support varies |
| SIM | One physical nano-SIM and eSIM, plus separate microSD; US retail configuration | Dual nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspot | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | – | Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy |
| NFC | Supported on the US retail model | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C; maker specifies Type-C earphones |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, Glonass and Galileo | – |
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