Motorola Moto G (2023) vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
The Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads — 47/100 vs 41/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is faster in AnTuTu (737,054 vs 477,542); the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G (2023)
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
What makes Motorola Moto G (2023) better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 202g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 737054 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 930 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2700 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 20W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2023) vs the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023), the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) scores 6 points higher (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (61/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G (2023) | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm | 162.8×73.8×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G (2023) and Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads Motorola Moto G (2023) by 35.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (35/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (61/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) edges out the Motorola Moto G (2023) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?
The Motorola Moto G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads on performance (52/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G (2023) over the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Moto G (2023) (61/100 vs 45/100).