Nokia G50 vs Motorola Moto G50

55 out of 100

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.82-inch Nokia G50 (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 480) that was released on September 22, 2021, against the Motorola Moto G50, which is powered by the same chip and came out 6 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

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Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone

Reasons to consider the Nokia G50

Delivers 62% higher peak brightness (529 against 327 nits)
Has a 0.32 inch larger screen size
17% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (372K versus 318K)
Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
Has an ultra-wide angle camera lens
10% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 703 and 642 points
The phone is 6-months newer

Reasons to consider the Motorola Moto G50

Water-resistant body (IP53 classification)
Higher display refresh rate – 90 Hz
Weighs 28 grams less

Review

Evaluation of Nokia G50 and Motorola Moto G50 crucial features

Display

Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness

Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Size	6.82 inches	6.5 inches
Resolution	720 x 1560 pixels	720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect ratio	19.5:9	20:9
PPI	252 ppi	269 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate	No	No
Max rated brightness	450 nits	450 nits
HDR support	No	No
Screen protection	Tempered glass	Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio	84.5%	83.2%

RGB color space	91.2%	93.2%
PWM	2358000 Hz	2336000 Hz
Response time	42.5 ms	44 ms
Contrast	2367:1	1889:1

Height	173.83 mm (6.84 inches)	164.9 mm (6.49 inches)
Width	77.7 mm (3.06 inches)	74.9 mm (2.95 inches)
Thickness	8.85 mm (0.35 inches)	9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight	220 g (7.76 oz)	192 g (6.77 oz)
Waterproof	No	IP53
Rear material	Plastic	Plastic
Frame material	Plastic	Plastic
Colors	Blue, Yellow	Gray, Green
Fingerprint scanner	Yes, in-button	Yes, rear

Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 480	Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
Max clock	2000 MHz	2000 MHz
CPU cores	8 (2 + 6)	8 (2 + 6)
Architecture	- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 460 Silver - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Kryo 460 Gold	- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 460 Silver - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Kryo 460 Gold
Lithography process	8 nanometers	8 nanometers
Graphics	Adreno 619	Adreno 619
GPU shading units	256	256
GPU clock	825 MHz	825 MHz
FLOPS	~422.4 GFLOPS	~422.4 GFLOPS

CPU	117850	102842
GPU	74872	56472
Memory	81162	72584
UX	94598	83624
Total score	372001	318550

Max surface temperature	39.1 °C	44.3 °C
Stability	99%	99%
Graphics test	5 FPS	5 FPS
Graphics score	986	983

Web score	5626	7519
Video editing	4133	4232
Photo editing	13837	17367
Data manipulation	6433	7364
Writing score	9132	10070

RAM size	4, 6 GB	4 GB
Memory type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Memory clock	1833 MHz	1866 MHz
Channels	2	2

Storage size	64, 128 GB	64, 128 GB
Storage type	UFS 2.1	UFS 2.1
Memory card	MicroSD	MicroSD
Memory card max size	Up to 512 GB	Up to 512 GB

Operating system	Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 12)	Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 12)
ROM	Stock Android	-
OS size	18 GB	12 GB

Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Max charge power	18 W	15 W
Battery type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Wireless charging	No	No
Reverse charging	No	No
Fast charging	Yes (50% in 60 min)	Yes (23% in 30 min)
Full charging time	2:54 hr	2:35 hr

Battery life tests
Web browsing	-	15:36 hr
Watching video	-	15:58 hr
Gaming	-	06:49 hr
Standby	-	153 hr

Main camera
Matrix	48 megapixels	48 megapixels
Image resolution	8000 x 6000	8000 x 6000
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Flash	LED	LED
Stabilization	Digital	Digital
8K video recording	No	No
4K video recording	No	No
1080p video recording	Up to 60FPS	Up to 60FPS
Slow motion	-	120 FPS (720p)
Lenses	3 (48 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP)	3 (48 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP)
Wide (main) lens	- 48 MP - Aperture: f/1.8 - Pixel size: 0.8 micron - Phase autofocus	- 48 MP - Aperture: f/1.7 - Focal length: 26 mm - Pixel size: 0.8 micron - Sensor: 1/2" (CMOS) - Phase autofocus
Ultra-wide lens	- 5 MP - Phase autofocus	-
Macro lens	-	- 5 MP - Aperture: f/2.4 - Pixel size: 1.12 micron - Sensor: 1/5.0" (CMOS)
Depth lens	- 2 MP	- 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4
Camera features	- Bokeh mode - Pro mode	- Bokeh mode - Pro mode

Selfie camera
Megapixels	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Image resolution	3264 x 2448	4128 x 3096
Aperture	-	f/2.2
Pixel size	1.12 microns	1.12 microns
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor size	-	1/3.1"
Video resolution	1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS	1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features	- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display	- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version	5	5
Bluetooth features	LE, A2DP	LE
USB type	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
USB version	2	2
USB features	- Charging - USB-Storage mode	- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC *	Depends on the region	Yes
Infrared port	No	No

Number of SIM *	2	2
Type of SIM card	Nano	Nano
Multi SIM mode	Standby	Standby
eSIM support *	No	No
Hybrid slot	Yes	Yes
LTE Cat *	15	12
5G support	Yes	Yes

Speakers	Mono	Mono
Headphone audio jack	Yes	Yes
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Dolby Atmos	No	No

Category	Mid-range	Mid-range
Announced	September 2021	March 2021
Release date	October 2021	April 2021
Sensors	- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint	- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint
Bundled charger	Yes, 10 W	-

Nokia G50 vs Motorola Moto G50

Nokia G50 vs Motorola Moto G50

Key differences

Review

Value for money

Tests and specifications

Display

Design and build

Performance

Benchmarks

Memory

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Battery

Camera

Connectivity

Sound

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