Moto G 5G (2022)
US Price
$399.99
Processor
Dimensity 700
Main Camera
50MP Main Camera
Display
6.5-inch 90Hz IPS LCD
Battery
5000 mAh Battery (10W Charging)
Key Features & Connectivity
Moto G 5G (2022) Overview
The Moto G 5G (2022) is a Motorola smartphone released in May 2022 with a US reference price of $399.99. It runs on the Dimensity 700, has a 6.5-inch 90Hz IPS LCD display, uses a 50MP Main Camera and packs a 5000 mAh battery. It supports 5G.
General Information
Display
Performance
Rear Camera
Front Selfie Camera
Battery & Charging
Network & Connectivity
Sensors
Software & AI
Pros
- • Finally brought highly requested 5G cellular connectivity to the highly affordable, mass-market budget Moto G lineup.
- • The massive 5000mAh battery easily and reliably provides over two full days of use on a single charge.
- • Features Motorola's signature clean, bloatware-free, near-stock Android software experience.
- • Delightfully retains the classic 3.5mm headphone jack and officially supports expandable MicroSD card storage.
Cons
- • Bizarrely deliberately downgraded the display to a highly pixelated 720p LCD panel, a huge step backwards for the series.
- • The budget MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor is painfully slow, heavily struggling with basic daily multitasking.
- • Cameras are extremely poor, featuring a highly mediocre 50MP main lens and two practically useless 2MP sensors.
- • Ridiculously slow 10W wired charging takes nearly three agonizing hours to fully charge the huge battery from empty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Moto G 5G (2022) have a good screen?
Absolutely not. In a massive, heavily criticized downgrade from previous models, it explicitly uses a very dim, highly pixelated 720p IPS LCD display that looks terrible in bright outdoor sunlight.
How is the battery life?
The battery life is arguably its only true saving grace. Because the low-resolution 720p screen and highly weak processor naturally draw almost no power, the massive 5000mAh battery can easily last over two full days.
Is it good for gaming?
No. The MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor is an entry-level budget chip that will heavily struggle to run anything more demanding than simple, basic 2D puzzle games.
How fast does it charge?
It is painfully slow. It only natively supports basic 10W charging, meaning it will unfortunately take nearly three full hours to officially charge the massive battery from 0 to 100%.
Does it have an ultrawide camera?
No. To aggressively save on manufacturing costs, Motorola completely omitted the highly useful ultrawide camera, frustratingly choosing to include two completely useless 2MP sensors (macro and depth) instead.
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