Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) review: At a glance
- What is it? The Moto G 5G (2023) is Motorola’s most affordable 5G-enabled device. It carries a Snapdragon 480 Plus chipset, a 6.5-inch HD Plus display, and a 48MP primary camera. The Moto G 5G (2023) has a 5,000mAh battery and 15W wired charging. It replaces the previous Motorola Moto G 5G (2022) and has a lower price tag.
- What is the price? The Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) is priced at $249 in the US and will also be available in Canada later in 2023.
- Where can you buy it? The Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) is available unlocked through Amazon, Best Buy, and Motorola or select carriers, including T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, AT&T, Cricket Wireless, and Google Fi Wireless.
- How did we test it? I tested the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) for seven days. The review unit was supplied by Motorola.
- Is it worth it? If you’re after Motorola’s simplest, most affordable 5G experience, you’ll find it in the Moto G 5G (2023). It covers the basics nicely and holds onto creature comforts like a headphone jack and expandable storage, though Motorola’s update promise is still lacking and there’s still no NFC for contactless payments. An upgraded 120Hz refresh rate, decent primary camera, and battery-sipping processor help to make the Moto G 5G (2023)’s price cut even more valuable.
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)
Should you buy the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023)?
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Motorola built its budget Android lineup on the idea of having a model for everyone. The Moto G Power went after those who wanted big batteries, the Moto G Stylus covered those who wanted a stylus, and the Moto G Play was the most affordable entertainment-focused option for everyone else. Then, the Moto G 5G brought top-end speeds to the company’s budget portfolio for the first time. Now, with the exception of the super-cheap Play line, 5G has trickled out to other Moto G devices while remaining the Moto G 5G’s only real defining feature. However, to compensate for the lack of new tricks, the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) packs a serious price cut compared to its predecessor — down to $249 from $399.