Motorola Moto G (2026) vs OnePlus Nord CE5

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Verdict

The Motorola Moto G (2026) scores higher in 1 of 6 sections (connectivity & features), while the OnePlus Nord CE5 leads in camera, design & durability, performance, display and battery.

The biggest difference is camera: 14 vs 54 points.

The Motorola Moto G (2026) is the newer model, announced 4 months after the OnePlus Nord CE5.

Choose the Motorola Moto G (2026) for connectivity & features; choose the OnePlus Nord CE5 for camera and design & durability.

Moto G (2026) leads in 5 fields
Nord CE5 leads in 16 fields
14 ties

35 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	Moto G (2026)	Nord CE5
Overall
Performance	32	70
Camera	14	54
Battery	51	74
Display	51	78
Design & durability	37	77
Connectivity & features	68	56

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: Moto G (2026): 30/100; Nord CE5: 62/100(Better)
Chipset: Moto G (2026): Dimensity 6300; Nord CE5: Dimensity 8350 Apex
RAM (max): Moto G (2026): 4 GB; Nord CE5: 12 GB(Better)
Storage (max): Moto G (2026): 128 GB; Nord CE5: 256 GB(Better)
Process node: Moto G (2026): 6 nm; Nord CE5: 4 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: Moto G (2026): 50 MP; Nord CE5: 50 MP
Main sensor size: Moto G (2026): Unknown; Nord CE5: 1/1.95″
Optical stabilization (OIS): Moto G (2026): No; Nord CE5: Yes(Better)
Ultra-wide camera: Moto G (2026): No; Nord CE5: Yes(Better)
Telephoto camera: Moto G (2026): No; Nord CE5: No
Periscope lens: Moto G (2026): No; Nord CE5: No
Optical zoom: Moto G (2026): No; Nord CE5: No
Video recording: Moto G (2026): 1080p; Nord CE5: 4K 60 fps(Better)
Front camera: Moto G (2026): 32 MP(Better); Nord CE5: 16 MP
Front camera 4K video: Moto G (2026): No; Nord CE5: No

Battery

Battery capacity: Moto G (2026): 5200 mAh; Nord CE5: 5200 mAh
Battery endurance (EU label): Moto G (2026): Unknown; Nord CE5: 61:48 h
EU label cycles: Moto G (2026): Unknown; Nord CE5: 1200
Wired charging: Moto G (2026): 30 W; Nord CE5: 80 W(Better)
Wireless charging: Moto G (2026): No; Nord CE5: No
Reverse charging: Moto G (2026): No; Nord CE5: No
Reverse charging type: Moto G (2026): No; Nord CE5: No

Display

Screen size: Moto G (2026): 6.7″; Nord CE5: 6.77″
Panel type: Moto G (2026): LCD; Nord CE5: OLED(Better)
Refresh rate: Moto G (2026): 120 Hz; Nord CE5: 120 Hz
Pixel density: Moto G (2026): 262 ppi; Nord CE5: 387 ppi(Better)
Peak brightness: Moto G (2026): 1000 nits; Nord CE5: 1430 nits(Better)
Resolution: Moto G (2026): 720x1604; Nord CE5: 1080x2392
Screen protection: Moto G (2026): Corning Gorilla Glass 3; Nord CE5: Unknown

Design & durability

Weight: Moto G (2026): 202 g; Nord CE5: 199 g(Better)
Thickness: Moto G (2026): 8.5 mm; Nord CE5: 8.2 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance: Moto G (2026): None; Nord CE5: IP65–IP67(Better)
Back material: Moto G (2026): Leather; Nord CE5: Unknown
Frame material: Moto G (2026): Plastic; Nord CE5: Unknown
EU repairability class: Moto G (2026): Unknown; Nord CE5: B
EU drop resistance class: Moto G (2026): Unknown; Nord CE5: A
EU energy class: Moto G (2026): Unknown; Nord CE5: A

Connectivity & features

5G: Moto G (2026): Yes; Nord CE5: Yes
Wi-Fi: Moto G (2026): Wi-Fi 5; Nord CE5: Wi-Fi 6(Better)
Bluetooth: Moto G (2026): Unknown; Nord CE5: 5.4
USB speed: Moto G (2026): USB 2.0; Nord CE5: USB 2.0
USB port: Moto G (2026): USB-C 2.0; Nord CE5: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: Moto G (2026): No; Nord CE5: No
NFC: Moto G (2026): Yes; Nord CE5: Yes
eSIM: Moto G (2026): Yes(Better); Nord CE5: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): Moto G (2026): No; Nord CE5: No
Satellite connectivity: Moto G (2026): No; Nord CE5: No
Stereo speakers: Moto G (2026): Yes(Better); Nord CE5: No
3.5 mm headphone jack: Moto G (2026): Yes(Better); Nord CE5: No
Fingerprint reader: Moto G (2026): Side-mounted; Nord CE5: Under display (optical)(Better)
3D face unlock: Moto G (2026): No; Nord CE5: No
Infrared blaster: Moto G (2026): No; Nord CE5: Yes(Better)
FM radio: Moto G (2026): Yes(Better); Nord CE5: No
microSD slot: Moto G (2026): Yes; Nord CE5: Yes
Card slot: Moto G (2026): microSD; Nord CE5: microSD (shared SIM slot)

General

Operating system: Moto G (2026): Android 16; Nord CE5: Android 15
Launch price: Moto G (2026): $ 219.99; Nord CE5: € 299.00
Year: Moto G (2026): 2025; Nord CE5: 2025

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	Moto G (2026)	Nord CE5
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 - India
5G bands	2, 5, 7, 12, 14, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced	2025, November 05	2025, July 08
Status	Available. Released 2025, December 11	Available. Released 2025, July 08
Body
Dimensions	167.2 x 76.4 x 8.5 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)	163.6 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)
Weight	202 g (7.13 oz)	199 g (7.02 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), silicone polymer (eco leather) back, plastic frame	–
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM Water-repellent design	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)
Display
Type	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak)	Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 1430 nits (peak)
Size	6.7 inches, 108.2 cm2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio)	6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)	1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) Ultra HDR image support
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	–
Platform
OS	Android 16	Android 15, ColorOS 15
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)	Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali G615-MC6
Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	128GB 4GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM UFS 3.1
Main Camera
Dual	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 0.61µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro)	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, Ultra HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30/60fps (HDR), 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie camera
Single	32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.64µm	16 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Features	–	Panorama
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio	No
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth	Yes	5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	FM radio	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
Infrared port	–	Yes
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Type	5200 mAh	Market-dependent versions: · 5200 mAh (Global) · Si/C Li-Ion 7100 mAh (India)
Charging	30W wired	80W wired Bypass charging
Misc
Colors	Pantone: Slipstream, Cattleya Orchid	Marble Mist, Black Infinity, Nexus Blue
Models	XT2613-1	CPH2719
Price	$ 219.99	€ 299.00 / £ 259.99
SAR	–	1.20 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)
EU LABEL
Energy	–	Class A
Battery	–	61:48h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall	–	Class A (300 falls)
Repairability	–	Class B