Motorola moto g 5G vs OnePlus Nord 5G: We compare the two ‘affordable’ 5G phones
Motorola Moto G 5G Released In India: What You Need To Know
Motorola has launched the cheapest 5G mid-range phone in India, Moto G 5G. Previously, the phone would have been more affordable to support the 5G connection compared with OnePlus Nord, which has yet to come to India, but then these phones are ready for the future. Motorola Moto G 5G’s specifications, price, features, and design in India are compared with OnePlus Nord.
Motorola moto g 5g vs OnePlus Nord 5g: Price
Motorola Moto g 5g
The Motorola Moto G 5G in India starts at Rs 20,999, for a 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model.
OnePlus Nord
Sold in three variants. The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at Rs 27,999, while the 12GB + 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs 29,999. There is also a 6GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration, which is only available through Amazon. Its price is Rs 24,999.
Motorola moto g 5g vs OnePlus Nord 5g: Display
The newly launched Motorola Moto G 5G features a single punch-hole display design and a plastic rear panel. The device has a fingerprint sensor attached to the rear. It features a 6.7-inch full HD + LCD display with a 20: 9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and a 60Hz refresh rate. It comes with support for HDR 10 content, which provides a better viewing experience.
OnePlus Nord
OnePlus Nord, on the other hand, has a 90Hz FHD + AMOLED display with HDR10 + support. The front and rear of the device are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Unlike the Moto G, there are cutouts for two selfie cameras. The smartphone is shipped with the company’s Signature Alert Slider, but no headphone jack. Motorola has offered an audio jack, but OnePlus wants mid-range buyers to start using wireless earphones. You also get an in-display fingerprint sensor, which is much more convenient than in the rear panel. The device offers a glass back with a plastic frame and a metallic finish. Both phones have the same speaker.
Motorola moto g 5g vs OnePlus Nord 5g: RAM, Storage, Chipset
The Moto G phone is offered with 6GB RAM and a 128GB storage option. The latter can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card. Under the hood is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC, which supports 5G connectivity. It is currently augmenting the new Redmi Note 9 5G series released in China.
OnePlus Nord
OnePlus Nord is available with 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage options. Here, you do not have the opportunity to expand the internal storage. It draws power from the Snapdragon 765G octa-core SoC, which is also a 5G chip.
Motorola moto g 5g vs OnePlus Nord 5g: Battery And Charger
The Moto G 5G has a 5,000mAh battery with support for 20W turbo power fast charging tech. The brand says the new 5G device will offer two days of battery life. The OnePlus phone has a 4,115mAh battery under the hood and also supports 30W fast charging tech.
Motorola moto g 5g vs OnePlus Nord 5g: Android
The Moto G 5G goes out with Android 10. The company hopes to release the latest Android 11 OS update soon. OnePlus Nord is currently running on Android 10 and it has not yet received an Android 11 OS update. The company is expected to roll out the latest Android OS in the coming months.
Motorola moto g 5g vs OnePlus Nord 5g: Camera
The new Motorola Moto G 5G phone packs a triple rear camera setup, including a 48-megapixel primary camera with f / 1.7 aperture. It has an 8-megapixel f / 2.2 secondary wide-angle sensor with a 118-degree field. There is also a 2-megapixel macro sensor with an f / 2.4 aperture. For selfies, you get a 16-megapixel front camera with f / 2.2 aperture.
OnePlus Nord
OnePlus Nord has a total of four cameras in the back. It features a 48-megapixel Sony IMX 586 sensor similar to the OnePlus 8. There is also support for Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). The setup is paired with an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 5-megapixel depth camera. On the front is a 32-megapixel Sony IMX 616 sensor, also found on the Realme X3 SuperJoom smartphone. There is also an 8-megapixel secondary wide-angle selfie camera.
