Motorola Moto G05 Deals - August 2026
3 refurbished deals available - SIM-free from £79.00.
Motorola Moto G05 Red deals
The Motorola Moto G05 is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Spec scores
Under £200 Phones · 137 phones
Performance
1.3
/5
Display
2.1
/5
Rear Camera
1.6
/5
Front Camera
1.8
/5
Battery
2.5
/5
Color
All
Green
Red
Storage
All
128GB
64GB
First-time smartphone owners, older users and anyone wanting a low-cost spare phone that lasts two days and runs clean Android without clutter.
Motorola Moto G05 SIM Free (1 deals)
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Moto G05 128GB (Red)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£79.00
About the Motorola Moto G05
The Moto G05 sits right at the bottom of Motorola's range and makes its case through stamina rather than spec-sheet drama. The 5,200mAh battery is unusually large for an entry-level handset and, paired with a 720p screen and the modest Helio G81 Extreme chip, it routinely delivers two days between charges. Motorola also does the small things well here: near-stock Android 15 without a heavy skin, a vegan leather back that resists fingerprints far better than glossy plastic, a headphone jack and microSD expansion up to 1TB. The compromises are equally clear. The 6.67-inch display runs at 90Hz but only HD+, so text never looks crisp, and it dims in bright sunlight. There is no NFC, which rules out contactless payments, and no 5G. The single 50MP camera is fine in daylight and unremarkable elsewhere. As a first smartphone, a spare, or a phone for someone who mostly calls, messages and scrolls, it does the job without fuss.
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Motorola Moto G05 vs Motorola Moto G06 - Key Differences
| Feature | Motorola Moto G05 | Motorola Moto G06 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67-inch LCD, HD+ 1604×720, 90Hz | 6.88-inch LCD, HD+ 1640×720, 120Hz |
| Battery | 5,200mAh, 18W charging | 5,200mAh, 10W charging |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP64 |
| Weight | 188.8 g | 194 g |
| Dimensions | 165.7 × 76.0 × 8.2 mm | 171.4 × 77.5 × 8.3 mm |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £89.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Motorola Moto G05 worth buying?
Yes, if your needs are basic and battery life matters more than speed. The 5,200mAh cell, clean Android 15 software and microSD expansion make it a sensible entry-level choice, but the 720p screen, lack of NFC and modest performance mean heavier users should step up a tier.
Does the Motorola Moto G05 have NFC for contactless payments?
No. Motorola's official specifications list the Moto G05 without NFC, so it cannot be used for Google Pay or contactless payments at a card terminal. If tap-to-pay is important, the newer Moto G06 does include NFC.
Does the Motorola Moto G05 support 5G?
No. The Moto G05 is a 4G LTE handset, so it will connect to any UK network but will not pick up 5G speeds. For most light users on a budget SIM this makes little practical difference to everyday browsing and messaging.
How long does the Motorola Moto G05 battery last?
Motorola quotes up to 48 hours from the 5,200mAh battery, and that is realistic given the low-resolution screen and efficient Helio G81 Extreme chip. Charging is 18W, which is quicker than most phones at this level, though a full charge still takes well over an hour.
Is the Motorola Moto G05 camera good?
It is competent rather than impressive. The single 50MP main camera with Quad Pixel binning takes usable, naturally coloured photos in daylight, but low light is soft and there is no ultrawide or telephoto lens to fall back on. Video tops out at Full HD 30fps.
How does the Motorola Moto G05 compare to the Moto G06?
The Moto G06 moves to a much larger 6.88-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, adds NFC and a tougher IP64 rating, but drops charging from 18W to 10W while keeping the same 5,200mAh battery and Helio G81 Extreme chip. The G05 is the better pick if you want a more manageable size and faster charging.
Motorola Moto G05 Specifications
Spec Scores
Under £200 Phones · 137 phones
- Helio G81 Extreme
- Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
This phone
25%
Avg
28%
Best
48%
This phone
25%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.67 inches
- 720 x 1604 pixels
- IPS, 90Hz
This phone
41%
Avg
44%
Best
79%
This phone
41%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
This phone
32%
Avg
30%
Best
49%
This phone
32%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 8 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
35%
Avg
38%
Best
92%
This phone
35%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 5,200 mAh
- 18W wired
This phone
50%
Avg
49%
Best
72%
This phone
50%
Avg
52%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera
50 , f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
Primary Camera Video
1080@30fs
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
8 , f/2.1, (wide), 1.12µm
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
Display
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Display Size
6.67
Display Resolution
720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 6
CPU & Memory
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS
Battery
Battery
5200
Charging
18W wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity