Motorola Moto G 2026 vs Redmi A5

The Motorola Moto G 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $200 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads — 44/100 vs 25/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G 2026 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (524,785 vs 195,539).

The Motorola Moto G 2026 is noticeably better than the Redmi A5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G 2026
Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 37
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 50
Redmi A5
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 34
What makes Motorola Moto G 2026 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 524785 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 202g
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $200

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G 2026 vs the Redmi A5, the Motorola Moto G 2026 scores 19 points higher (44/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads (43/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G 2026 — 50/100, Redmi A5 — 34/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (43/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Moto G 2026: The Motorola Moto G 2026 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A5: The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G 2026 Redmi A5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 524785 195539
Geekbench Single 771 189
Geekbench Multi 1980 781
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1600x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm
Weight 202 g 196 g
Launch price $200 $90
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Redmi A5
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Redmi A5
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G 2026
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Redmi A5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G 2026 and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G 2026 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
44/100
524785 AnTuTu
Redmi A5 MediaTek Helio G36
25/100 -168.4%
195539 AnTuTu

Motorola Moto G 2026 leads Redmi A5 by 168.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G 2026
$200
Redmi A5
$90

Launch price difference: $110. Redmi A5 was $110 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (43/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G 2026 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G 2026 (66/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Redmi A5?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 is noticeably better than the Redmi A5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G 2026 and the Redmi A5?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Redmi A5?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G 2026 or the Redmi A5?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 leads on performance (43/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G 2026 over the Redmi A5?

The Motorola Moto G 2026 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.