Motorola Moto G 5G Plus
#1498
Motorola Moto G51 5G
#1576Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus
Motorola Moto G51 5G
Performance
78.777.5
Camera
63.954.1
Display
81.280.3
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
82.183.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
57.756.9
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G 5G Plus features a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support, while the Moto G51 5G has a slightly larger 6.8-inch IPS LCD with a higher 120Hz refresh rate but lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the G 5G Plus is powered by the Snapdragon 765 5G chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 480+ in the G51.
- The camera on the G 5G Plus includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the G51 has a 50 MP main sensor, both lacking optical image stabilization.
- Both models have a 5000 mAh battery with 20W charging, and they run on different software versions, with the G 5G Plus on Android 10 and the G51 on Android 11, which is upgradable to Android 12.
- Build quality is similar, with both having glass fronts and plastic backs, but the G51 is slightly larger and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus
Motorola Moto G51 5G
General
Release Date
2020, July 07
2021, November 03
Announced
2020, July 07
2021, November 03
Description
N/A
Certain markets will have both 4G and 5G versions
Display
Size
6.7"
6.8"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, HDR10
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.3 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 619
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm5 MP, (macro), AF2 MP, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm - Globalor16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm - China only
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30/60/240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
20W wired
20W wired (India)10W wired (Global)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168.3 x 74 x 9.7 mm (6.63 x 2.91 x 0.38 in)
170.5 x 76.5 x 9.1 mm (6.71 x 3.01 x 0.36 in)
Weight
207 g
208 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Surfing Blue, Mystic Lilac
Indigo Blue, Bright Silver, Aqua Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD/Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass