Motorola just announced Moto G 5G at a price point similar to the OnePlus Nord. These both smartphones launched as 5G-ready smartphones. However, 5G as a feature is commonly available on phones in the high-end and premium segment until the launch of Moto G 5G. Let us see how Moto G 5G vs OnePlus Nord compare in terms of specs and more:
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Moto G 5G vs OnePlus Nord
We find out in this specification based comparison of the Moto G 5G and OnePlus Nord.
Design and Display
OnePlus Nord with its glass back and front gives us a premium outlook compared to Moto G 5G plastic-like build. However, when it comes to displays, Moto G 5G has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ LCD with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels. Whereas, Nord has a 6.44-inch Fluid AMOLED and a 20:9 aspect ratio.
In this case, there really is no competition here. The OnePlus Nord does not only use the superior OLED technology but also has a higher refresh rate.
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Moto G 5G vs OnePlus Nord Performance
Nord has a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 765G SoC. However, the Snapdragon 750G on the Moto G 5G is not far behind in terms of performance. Additionally, it is the first phone with the Snapdragon 750G to arrive in India.
In terms of RAM, Nord offers a higher variant with 12GB RAM whereas Moto G 5G only offers up to 6GB RAM.
With the Moto G 5G, users also have an option to expand the storage further by adding a microSD card of upto 1TB. The Nord does not offer such support.
Both of them run on Android 10 OS.
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Cameras
The OnePlus Nord features six cameras in total. Whereas the Moto G 5G four cameras on the front and back. However, as of now, Nord has the upper hand in terms of its camera.
OnePlus Nord features a 48MP camera and OIS support, a secondary 8MP camera, a 5MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. Whereas, Moto G 5G has a primary 48MP camera, a secondary 8MP camera, and a 2MP macro camera.
However, on the front, Moto G 5G has a 16MP selfie camera housed within the punch hole cutout in the center. Whereas, OnePlus Nord has two selfie cameras on the front, a primary 32MP camera and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 105-degree field-of-view.
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Moto G 5G vs OnePlus Nord Battery
Moto G 5G is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging. The Nord, on the other hand, offers a 4,115mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging.
Price
In terms of pricing, the Moto G 5G is Rs 4,000 less than the OnePlus Nord. But more importantly, the base model of the OnePlus Nord, which starts from Rs 24,999 only has 64GB of storage. Additionally, there is also a Rs 27,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant and Rs 29,999 for the 8GB+256GB storage option. The phone can be purchased from Amazon India and the OnePlus India store.
Moto G 5G is priced at Rs 20,999 in India for the sole 6GB+128GB option and will sell online on Flipkart.
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Sushmita Choubey
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