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Moto G 5G (2025)
This entry covers Motorola's US moto g - 2025 model. It combines a Dimensity 6300 chipset, 4GB RAM, a 6.7-inch 120Hz HD+ LCD and a 5,000mAh battery with 30W charging. It is a pragmatic low-cost 5G phone, with a basic 720p-class panel and a 50MP-plus-2MP rear camera system.
Buying verdict
Choose Moto G 5G (2025) for low-cost US 5G, a large 120Hz screen and microSD expansion. Skip it if you need a sharper FHD display, an ultra-wide camera, faster video capture or a published software-update commitment.
Score
7 / 10
Reference price
$179
Released
Mar 20, 2025
Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Jul 30, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: available.
Source coverage: 1 cited reference covers 22 listed specifications. “Source cited” labels identify those fields; unbadged specifications remain editorial reference data pending field-level review.
Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want budget prepaid and secondary phone.
- Skip it if the cited specification lists a 1604 x 720 hd+ panel rather than fhd+.
- Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Motorola specifies a Dimensity 6300 chipset, 5,000mAh battery and 30W charging
- The 6.7-inch LCD reaches a 120Hz refresh rate and accepts microSD cards up to 1TB
- The US specification lists 5G bands, NFC, Wi-Fi 5 and both fingerprint and face unlock
Cons
- The cited specification lists a 1604 x 720 HD+ panel rather than FHD+
- Rear cameras are a 50MP main sensor plus 2MP Macro Vision camera, with no ultra-wide or telephoto listed
- Motorola's cited US product page does not publish an update-policy duration or a wireless-charging specification
Key specs
- Display
- 6.7-inch HD+ LCD, 20:9 Source cited
- Panel Type
- LCD Source cited
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz Source cited
- Resolution
- 1604 x 720 (HD+), 263ppi Source cited
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with 2.4GHz octa-core CPU and Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU Source cited
- Memory
- 4GB RAM; RAM Boost can use storage to expand virtual memory up to 12GB Source cited
- Storage
- 64GB or 128GB built-in; microSD expandable up to 1TB Varies by configuration
- Expandable Storage
- microSD up to 1TB Source cited
Buying scores
Camera
6.2
Battery
7.8
Display
6.4
Performance
6
Software Support
6.8
Value
9.1
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Availability, sources, and full notes
US availability
Moto G 5G 2025 is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.
Common retailers
Motorola, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target
Sources and verification
- Motorola moto g - 2025 US product specifications · Motorola · accessed Jul 30, 2026 · US Field-level coverage: Display, Chipset, Memory, Storage, Main Camera, Battery, Wired Charging, Weight, Panel Type, Refresh Rate, Resolution, Expandable Storage, Ultra Wide, Telephoto / Zoom, Front Camera, Video Capture, Dimensions, Build, Water Resistance, Operating System, Connectivity, Biometrics
Editorial specification note
Motorola US product specifications for the exact moto g - 2025 model were checked on 2026-07-30. The product page lists 64GB and 128GB storage alternatives; wireless charging and update-policy duration are not published there and remain explicitly unverified.
Editorial price note
USD 199 launch price and USD 179 street-price reference are editorial historical values, not a current Motorola checkout quote.
Specifications
24 tracked specs across 10 groups · 22 specifications have a field-level source citation.
Display
- Display
- 6.7-inch HD+ LCD, 20:9 Source cited
- Panel Type
- LCD Source cited
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz Source cited
- Resolution
- 1604 x 720 (HD+), 263ppi Source cited
| Display | 6.7-inch HD+ LCD, 20:9 Source cited |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | LCD Source cited |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz Source cited |
| Resolution | 1604 x 720 (HD+), 263ppi Source cited |
Performance
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with 2.4GHz octa-core CPU and Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU Source cited
- Memory
- 4GB RAM; RAM Boost can use storage to expand virtual memory up to 12GB Source cited
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with 2.4GHz octa-core CPU and Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU Source cited |
|---|---|
| Memory | 4GB RAM; RAM Boost can use storage to expand virtual memory up to 12GB Source cited |
Storage
- Storage
- 64GB or 128GB built-in; microSD expandable up to 1TB Varies by configuration
- Expandable Storage
- microSD up to 1TB Source cited
| Storage | 64GB or 128GB built-in; microSD expandable up to 1TB Varies by configuration |
|---|---|
| Expandable Storage | microSD up to 1TB Source cited |
Camera
- Main Camera
- 50MP main camera + 2MP Macro Vision camera Source cited
- Ultra Wide
- No ultra-wide camera listed; the secondary rear camera is 2MP Macro Vision Source cited
- Telephoto / Zoom
- No dedicated telephoto listed in Motorola's rear-camera specification Source cited
- Front Camera
- 16MP f/2.4 selfie camera Source cited
- Video Capture
- Rear main and front: FHD (30fps); rear macro: HD (30fps) Source cited
| Main Camera | 50MP main camera + 2MP Macro Vision camera Source cited |
|---|---|
| Ultra Wide | No ultra-wide camera listed; the secondary rear camera is 2MP Macro Vision Source cited |
| Telephoto / Zoom | No dedicated telephoto listed in Motorola's rear-camera specification Source cited |
| Front Camera | 16MP f/2.4 selfie camera Source cited |
| Video Capture | Rear main and front: FHD (30fps); rear macro: HD (30fps) Source cited |
Battery
- Battery
- 5000mAh Source cited
- Wired Charging
- 30W device charging capable Source cited
- Wireless Charging
- Not listed in Motorola's cited US specifications; confirm before purchase Needs confirmation
| Battery | 5000mAh Source cited |
|---|---|
| Wired Charging | 30W device charging capable Source cited |
| Wireless Charging | Not listed in Motorola's cited US specifications; confirm before purchase Needs confirmation |
Design
- Weight
- 193g Source cited
- Dimensions
- 167.05 x 76.30 x 8.16mm Source cited
- Build
- Vegan leather body Source cited
| Weight | 193g Source cited |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 167.05 x 76.30 x 8.16mm Source cited |
| Build | Vegan leather body Source cited |
Durability
- Water Resistance
- Water-repellent design; no IP rating is stated in the cited US specification Source cited
| Water Resistance | Water-repellent design; no IP rating is stated in the cited US specification Source cited |
|---|
Software
- Operating System
- Android 15 Source cited
- Update Policy
- Not specified on Motorola's cited US product page; confirm the current policy before purchase Needs confirmation
| Operating System | Android 15 Source cited |
|---|---|
| Update Policy | Not specified on Motorola's cited US product page; confirm the current policy before purchase Needs confirmation |
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), NFC and GPS Source cited
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), NFC and GPS Source cited |
|---|
Security
- Biometrics
- Fingerprint reader and face unlock Source cited
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader and face unlock Source cited |
|---|