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Motorola Moto G Max 5G vs Motorola Moto G Max
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NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Motorola Moto G Max is the more complete choice for display, camera, and connectivity, while the Moto G Max 5G fits buyers who put performance and a large battery first. The decisive difference is the screen: the G Max has a 5000-nit AMOLED panel at 449 ppi, versus the G Max 5G’s 1050-nit IPS LCD at 391 ppi.
The G Max also leads for photography with a 200MP main camera, 4K video at 30 fps, and 120 fps slow motion; the G Max 5G offers 50MP, 1440p at 30 fps, and 60 fps. The performance choice goes to the G Max 5G with UFS 3.1 and the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, against UFS 2.2 and the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; the G Max counters with 8GB of RAM versus 6GB.
For carrying comfort and protection, the G Max weighs 183 g and is 7.4 mm thick, compared with 213 g and 8.6 mm, while adding IP69 to IP64 and MIL-STD-810H. The G Max 5G answers with a 7,000mAh battery versus 5,200mAh; the G Max charges at 33W versus 30W. Bluetooth 5.4 and eSIM further distinguish the G Max, while the 5G model keeps a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Motorola Moto G Max 5G
The Motorola Moto G Max 5G is the better buy for performance-focused buyers, with UFS 3.1 and a 7,000mAh battery.
Motorola Moto G Max
The Motorola Moto G Max is the better buy for a 5000-nit AMOLED display and a 200MP main camera.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Moto G Max, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Moto G Max 5G | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.8 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 5.9 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto G Max 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- against Li-Polymer
Motorola Moto G Max, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Peak Display Brightness
- 5,000 nits
- against 1,050 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto G Max 5G | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 449,588 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz | 2× Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Moto G Max 5G | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Burgundy, Grey | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Body Height | 166.2 mm | 164.6 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 183 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.2 % | 88 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic, Faux Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP64, MIL-STD-810H | IP64, MIL-STD-810H, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.6 mm | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Moto G Max 5G | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 5,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Moto G Max 5G | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,050 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,272 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi | 449 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, IPS LCD, 120Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
| 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 Max 5G | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto G Max 5G | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Moto G Max 5G | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto G Max 5G | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 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 n8, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | 4G, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C | Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Moto G Max 5G | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Moto G Max 5G | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Moto G Max 5G | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
