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Motorola Moto G15 vs Motorola Moto G05 vs Motorola Moto G56

Comparison between Motorola Moto G15, Motorola Moto G05 and Motorola Moto G56: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola.

NeoTeo's verdict

Which of the two is the better buy

The Motorola Moto G56 is the pick for higher performance, connectivity, and camera capability: its AnTuTu score is 475,000 versus 262,000 for the Moto G15 and Moto G05. The Moto G15 leads in endurance per charge cycle, while the Moto G05 makes sense only if it costs less.

The G56 pairs 12GB of RAM with UFS 3.1 storage, compared with 8GB and eMMC 5.1 in the G15 and G05. It also adds 5G and Wi-Fi 6, and its display reaches 120Hz; the G15 reaches 60Hz and the G05 90Hz. For cameras, the G56 has a 1/1.95-inch main sensor, optical stabilization, and 4K video, while the G15 and G05 use 1/2.76-inch sensors and top out at 2K.

The G15 offers 57h per cycle versus 49h for the G56, although the G56 charges at 30W and the other two at 18W. The G15 and G56 share 1080 × 2400px and 392ppi, while the G05 drops to 720 × 1604px and 264ppi. The G56 offsets its shorter endurance with IP68, IP69, and drop resistance up to 2m; the G15 and G05 have IP54.

Motorola Moto G15

The Motorola Moto G56 is the better buy for performance and cameras, with 475,000 in AnTuTu, 5G, and optical stabilization.

Motorola Moto G56

The Motorola Moto G05 is the better buy only if it costs less: its performance and display trail the Moto G15 and Moto G56.

The verdict

Your pick: Motorola Moto G56, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.

Category
Category Moto G15 Moto G05 Moto G56
Design & display 5.7 5.5 7.1
Performance & hardware 3.1 3.1 5.9
Camera 4.6 3.7 6.6
Connectivity 5.8 5.8 7.5
Battery & charging 6.2 6.2 5.9

Which one is for you?

Motorola Moto G05, if you care about…

Battery Endurance
60 h 22 min
against 57 h · 49 h

Motorola Moto G56, if you care about…

AnTuTu Score
475,000
against 262,000 · 262,000
RAM Capacity
12 GB
against 8 GB · 8 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)
against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g · Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
against eMMC 5.1 · eMMC 5.1

Specification comparison

Performance

Specification Moto G15 Moto G05 Moto G56
Processor Model MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme MediaTek Dimensity 7060
Processor Process Size 12 nm 12 nm 6 nm Best value
Graphics GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2 IMG BXM-8-256
Storage Type eMMC 5.1 eMMC 5.1 UFS 3.1 Best value
Maximum CPU Clock 2 GHz 2 GHz 2.6 GHz Best value
Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB Best value 256 GB 512 GB Best value
AnTuTu Score 262,000 262,000 475,000 Best value
Geekbench 6 Single-Core 420 420 936 Best value
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core 1,391 1,391 2,257 Best value
CPU Description Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A75 at 2.0 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at up to 1.8 GHz. Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A75 and 6x Cortex-A55 cores Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.
Processor Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor Yes Yes Yes
RAM Capacity 8 GB 8 GB 12 GB Best value
RAM Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage Yes Yes Yes
AnTuTu version v10 v10 v10

Design

Specification Moto G15 Moto G05 Moto G56
Body Colors Grey, Green, Orange, Blue, Black Red, Lavender, Green, Blue Black, Grey, Blue, Green
Body Thickness 8.2 mm Best value 8.2 mm Best value 8.4 mm
Body Width 76 mm 76 mm 76.3 mm
Body Height 165.7 mm 165.7 mm 165.8 mm
Weight 190 g 188.8 g Best value 200 g
Usable Surface 84 % 85.2 % 86.2 % Best value
Body Materials Glass, Plastic, Leather Glass, Plastic, Leather Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate, Leather
Resistance Features IP54 IP54 IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m Best value
Waterproof Depth — — 1.5 m
Drop Resistance Class B B A Best value
Repairability Class B B A Best value
Drop Test Count 180 180 270 Best value

Battery

Specification Moto G15 Moto G05 Moto G56
Battery Efficiency Rating A Best value A Best value B
Battery Capacity 5,200 mAh 5,200 mAh 5,200 mAh
Battery Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power 18 W 18 W 30 W Best value
Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Battery Endurance 57 h 60 h 22 min Best value 49 h
Charge cycles 1,000 1,000 1,000

Display

Specification Moto G15 Moto G05 Moto G56
Display Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9 20:9
Display Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness 1,000 nits 1,000 nits 1,000 nits
Display Diagonal 6.72″ Best value 6.67″ 6.72″ Best value
Display Horizontal Resolution 1,080 px Best value 720 px 1,080 px Best value
Display Vertical Resolution 2,400 px Best value 1,604 px 2,400 px Best value
Display Pixel Density 392 ppi Best value 264 ppi 392 ppi Best value
Display Refresh Rate 60 Hz 90 Hz 120 Hz Best value
Display Features Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 4, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 6, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 6, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless

Sensors

Specification Moto G15 Moto G05 Moto G56
Fingerprint Sensor Placement Side Side Side

Sensor

Specification Moto G15 Moto G05 Moto G56
Sensor Features Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Specification Moto G15 Moto G05 Moto G56
Operating System Android 15 Android 15 Android 15
OS Family Android Android Android
OS Version 15 15 15
OS Update Support 2 years Best value 2 years Best value 1 year
Google Services Yes Yes Yes

Connectivity

Specification Moto G15 Moto G05 Moto G56
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Single Nano-SIM, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B7, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28A, 3G UMTS B28B, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B7, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28A, 3G UMTS B28B, 3G UMTS B38, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 3G UMTS B66, 3G UMTS B77, 3G UMTS B78, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE GSM, HSPA, LTE GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value
Wi-Fi Features Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Best value
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, LE A2DP, LE A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, Galileo, BeiDou GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, FM Radio, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB 2.0, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Mass Storage 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Smart Connect Support, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG
USB Version USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Max. download speed 300 Mbps 300 Mbps 2,770 Mbps Best value
Max. upload speed 100 Mbps 100 Mbps 1,250 Mbps Best value

Audio

Specification Moto G15 Moto G05 Moto G56
Audio Features Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, EDR Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos

Technical

Specification Moto G15 Moto G05 Moto G56
Model numbers XT2521-3 XT2523-2, XT2523-3, XT2523-11 XT2529-2, XT2529-1
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