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Motorola Moto G15 vs Motorola Moto G35 vs Motorola Moto G05

Comparison between Motorola Moto G15, Motorola Moto G35 and Motorola Moto G05: 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 G35 is the most complete choice for anyone seeking a smoother display, stronger performance and 5G: it combines 120Hz, an AnTuTu score of 641,019 and GSM, HSPA, LTE and 5G connectivity. The Moto G15 pulls ahead when storage matters, with 512GB versus 256GB on both the G35 and G05.

The Moto G15 and Moto G35 share 1080px × 2,400px and 392 ppi; the G35 adds 120Hz, versus 60Hz on the G15 and 90Hz on the G05. Its Unisoc T760 also beats the G15's MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra and the G05's MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme in AnTuTu: 641,019 versus 262,000 for each. The G35 is thinner too, at 7.8mm versus 8.2mm.

The G35 records 4K at 30fps and has a 16MP front camera, versus 1080p at 30fps and 8MP on the G15 and G05; it also has an ultrawide camera that the G05 lacks. For battery, the G15 and G05 share 5,200mAh, 18W charging, reverse charging and 57 hours per cycle; the G35 drops to 5,000mAh and lacks reverse charging. The G05 is the better buy only if it costs less.

Motorola Moto G15

The Motorola Moto G15 is better for buyers who need more storage: it offers 512GB, versus 256GB on the G35 and G05.

Motorola Moto G05

The Motorola Moto G05 is the better buy only if it costs less: it shares 5,200mAh and 57 hours per cycle with the G15, but trails on display and camera.

The verdict

Your pick: Motorola Moto G35, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.

Category
Category Moto G15 Moto G35 Moto G05
Design & display 5.7 6.5 5.5
Performance & hardware 3.1 4.4 3.1
Camera 4.6 5.0 3.7
Connectivity 5.8 6.6 5.8
Battery & charging 6.2 5.3 6.2

Which one is for you?

Motorola Moto G15, if you care about…

Maximum Storage Capacity
512 GB
against 256 GB · 256 GB

Motorola Moto G35, if you care about…

AnTuTu Score
641,019
against 262,000 · 262,000
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
against 60 Hz · 90 Hz
Body Thickness
7.8 mm
against 8.2 mm · 8.2 mm
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
against GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE · GSM, HSPA, LTE

Motorola Moto G05, if you care about…

Battery Endurance
60 h 22 min
against 57 h · 48 h 27 min

Specification comparison

Performance

Specification Moto G15 Moto G35 Moto G05
Processor Model MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Unisoc T760 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
Processor Process Size 12 nm 6 nm Best value 12 nm
Graphics GPU Mali-G52 MC2 ARM Mali-G57 MP4 Mali-G52 MC2
Storage Type eMMC 5.1 — eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock 2 GHz 2.2 GHz Best value 2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB Best value 256 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu Score 262,000 641,019 Best value 262,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core 420 — 420
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core 1,391 — 1,391
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
Processor Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor Yes Yes Yes
RAM Capacity 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage Yes Yes Yes
AnTuTu version v10 v11 v10

Design

Specification Moto G15 Moto G35 Moto G05
Body Colors Grey, Green, Orange, Blue, Black Green, Red, Black Red, Lavender, Green, Blue
Body Thickness 8.2 mm 7.8 mm Best value 8.2 mm
Body Width 76 mm 76 mm 76 mm
Body Height 165.7 mm 166.3 mm 165.7 mm
Weight 190 g 191 g 188.8 g Best value
Usable Surface 84 % 86.3 % Best value 85.2 %
Body Materials Glass, Plastic, Leather Glass, Plastic, Leather, Polyurethane Glass, Plastic, Leather
Resistance Features IP54 IP54 IP54
Drop Resistance Class B B B
Repairability Class B B B
Drop Test Count 180 180 180

Battery

Specification Moto G15 Moto G35 Moto G05
Battery Efficiency Rating A Best value B A Best value
Battery Capacity 5,200 mAh Best value 5,000 mAh 5,200 mAh Best value
Battery Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power 18 W 18 W 18 W
Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value Fast Charging, Non-Removable Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value
Battery Endurance 57 h 48 h 27 min 60 h 22 min Best value
Charge cycles 1,000 1,000 1,000

Display

Specification Moto G15 Moto G35 Moto G05
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 6.72″ Best value 6.67″
Display Horizontal Resolution 1,080 px Best value 1,080 px Best value 720 px
Display Vertical Resolution 2,400 px Best value 2,400 px Best value 1,604 px
Display Pixel Density 392 ppi Best value 392 ppi Best value 264 ppi
Display Refresh Rate 60 Hz 120 Hz Best value 90 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate — 240 Hz —
Display Features Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 4, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, 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

Sensors

Specification Moto G15 Moto G35 Moto G05
Fingerprint Sensor Placement Side Side Side

Sensor

Specification Moto G15 Moto G35 Moto G05
Sensor Features Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor

Software

Specification Moto G15 Moto G35 Moto G05
Operating System Android 15 Android 14 Android 15
OS Family Android Android Android
OS Version 15 Best value 14 15 Best value
OS Update Support 2 years 2 years 2 years
Google Services Yes Yes Yes

Connectivity

Specification Moto G15 Moto G35 Moto G05
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, 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 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 B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 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 n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 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
Cellular Technologies GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value GSM, HSPA, LTE
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 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 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, LE A2DP, LE A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, Galileo, BeiDou
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, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM 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
USB Version USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Max. download speed 300 Mbps — 300 Mbps
Max. upload speed 100 Mbps — 100 Mbps

Audio

Specification Moto G15 Moto G35 Moto G05
Audio Features Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, EDR Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE

Technical

Specification Moto G15 Moto G35 Moto G05
Model numbers XT2521-3 XT2433-5 XT2523-2, XT2523-3, XT2523-11
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