Motorola Moto G05 vs Motorola Moto G55

The Motorola Moto G05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Motorola Moto G55 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G55 leads — 34/100 vs 24/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G05 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000).

The Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G05 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G05
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
Motorola Moto G55
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 92
What makes Motorola Moto G05 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G55 better?
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 179g vs 188g

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G05 vs the Motorola Moto G55, the Motorola Moto G55 scores 10 points higher (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G05 and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (92/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G05: The Motorola Moto G05 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G55: The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G05 Motorola Moto G55
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme MediaTek Dimensity 7025
AnTuTu 358383
Geekbench Single 432
Geekbench Multi 1416
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1604 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 14
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm 161.6×73.8×8.1 mm
Weight 188 g 179 g
Price $261
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G05
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Motorola Moto G55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G05
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Motorola Moto G55
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G05
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Motorola Moto G55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G05
Price unknown
Motorola Moto G55
$261
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G05 and the Motorola Moto G55 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G55 is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G55 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (92/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Motorola Moto G55 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G05 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G05 and the Motorola Moto G55?

The Motorola Moto G05 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Motorola Moto G55 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Motorola Moto G55?

The Motorola Moto G55 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G05 over the Motorola Moto G55?

The Motorola Moto G05 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.