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Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto X5 vs Motorola Moto G Max 5G
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto X5, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 391 ppi
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP64, MIL-STD-810H
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Motorola Moto G Max 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 64 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto X5 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | — | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | — | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Moto X5 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Blue, Burgundy, Grey |
| Body Thickness | — | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | — | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | — | 166.2 mm |
| Weight | — | 213 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 86.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
| 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 X5 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Moto X5 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,050 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.9″ | 6.72″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 391 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 7i, IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| 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 X5 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto X5 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Moto X5 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | — |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto X5 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | — |
| Max. upload speed | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Moto X5 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Moto X5 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Moto X5 | Moto G Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
