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Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) vs Motorola Edge (2026)
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Edge (2026), ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Moto G (3rd Gen.) | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 3.4 | 7.9 |
| Battery & charging | 1.4 | 7.6 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.), if you care about…
- Weight
- 155 g
- against 160.5 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Motorola Edge (2026), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 2,470 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 2 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto G (3rd Gen.) | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | MediaTek Dimensity 7450 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 306 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,020,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Moto G (3rd Gen.) | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Olive, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 11.6 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 142.1 mm | 152.3 mm |
| Weight | 155 g Best value | 160.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 67 % | 89.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic, Leather |
| Resistance Features | IPX7 | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Moto G (3rd Gen.) | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 2,470 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 68 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Moto G (3rd Gen.) | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 5,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,216 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 2,640 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 7i, HDR10+, LTPO, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, One Billion Colors |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Moto G (3rd Gen.) | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto G (3rd Gen.) | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Moto G (3rd Gen.) | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 3 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto G (3rd Gen.) | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | Smart Connect Support, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.91 W/kg Best value | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.07 W/kg Best value | 1.22 W/kg |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Moto G (3rd Gen.) | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Moto G (3rd Gen.) | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Moto G (3rd Gen.) | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
