Motorola Moto G 2026 vs Motorola Moto G04
The Motorola Moto G 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Motorola Moto G04 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads — 44/100 vs 30/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Motorola Moto G 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 333,647); the Motorola Moto G04 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 202g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G 2026
Motorola Moto G04
What makes Motorola Moto G 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G04 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 202g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G 2026 vs the Motorola Moto G04, the Motorola Moto G 2026 scores 14 points higher (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G04 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (72/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G 2026 | Motorola Moto G04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, no major Android upgrades planned | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm | 163.5×74.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G04
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G04
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G04
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G 2026 and Motorola Moto G04, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G 2026 leads Motorola Moto G04 by 58.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G04
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (43/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G04 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G04 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (72/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Motorola Moto G04?
The Motorola Moto G 2026 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G04 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G 2026 and the Motorola Moto G04?
The Motorola Moto G 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Motorola Moto G04 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Motorola Moto G04?
The Motorola Moto G 2026 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Motorola Moto G04?
The Motorola Moto G 2026 leads on performance (43/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G 2026 over the Motorola Moto G04?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Motorola Moto G 2026 (37/100 vs 12/100).