Motorola · Phones
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.
Editorial score
7 / 10
High source confidence
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.
These links open manufacturer or retailer pages so you can check live availability. Prices on this page are editorial references, not offers. Rankings and scores are not influenced by commercial relationships.
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
These are editorial estimates, not laboratory measurements. High source confidence; 92% of listed specification fields currently have field-level citations.
Camera
6.2
Battery
7.8
Display
6.4
Performance
6
Software Support
6.8
Value
9.1
Compare
Compare with similar products
Choose any phones alternative. Curated pairs open an editorial decision; every other pair opens a specs-only comparison.
Alternatives
OnePlus
OnePlus Nord N30
OnePlus Nord N30 is best suited to clearance budget phone and basic 5G. Compare alternatives if this documented drawback would undermine that fit: Carrier promos can erase the unlocked value story overnight.
Motorola
Moto G Power 2025
Choose Moto G Power 2025 for a rugged large-screen phone with wireless charging at a lower price. Skip it if you need a telephoto camera, faster-than-FHD video capture, or a published long-term update commitment.
Featured in rankings
Best Motorola Phones
Best Motorola Phones: ranked by camera reliability, battery life, and software support, price, availability, and buyer fit for shoppers in the US and Canada.
Best Phones for Kids and Teens
Best Phones for Kids and Teens ranked for North America shoppers by camera reliability, battery life, software support, carrier compatibility, display.
Best Phones Under $300
Best Phones Under $300 ranked for North America shoppers by camera reliability, battery life, software support, carrier compatibility, display quality,.
Popular comparisons
Moto G 5G 2025 vs Moto G Power 2025: Which Should You Buy?
Compare Moto G 5G 2025 and Moto G Power 2025 by camera reliability, battery life, software support, carrier compatibility, display quality, and resale.
Moto G 5G 2025 vs OnePlus Nord N30: Which Should You Buy?
Compare Moto G 5G 2025 and OnePlus Nord N30 by camera reliability, battery life, software support, carrier compatibility, display quality, and resale.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Moto G 5G 2025: Which Should You Buy?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Moto G 5G (2025): compare camera, battery, software support, carrier fit, price, and US/Canada availability.
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 |
|---|