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Buyers on a very tight budget who need basic 5G connectivity and exceptional battery life, and are willing to accept a lower-resolution screen, slow charging, and ended software support.
Motorola Moto G50
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About the Motorola Moto G50
The Motorola Moto G50, released in early 2021, was one of the first truly affordable phones to bring 5G connectivity to budget buyers. Built around the Snapdragon 480 5G chipset with 4GB of RAM, it proved that you did not need to spend flagship money to get on the 5G network. The 6.5-inch 90Hz display keeps scrolling smooth, though its 720p HD+ resolution looks noticeably softer than the Full HD+ panels found on many rivals even at the time. Where the G50 genuinely excels is endurance: the 5,000mAh battery routinely pushes past a day and a half of moderate use, making it one of the most dependable marathon runners in its generation. The 48MP main camera delivers respectable results in good light, but the macro and depth sensors add little real value. In 2026, the Moto G50 is firmly a legacy device. While it still works perfectly well for calls, messages, and light browsing, its ageing processor, low-resolution screen, and slow 10W charging feel dated compared to modern budget phones. It makes sense only if found at a very steep discount or as a basic secondary device.
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Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
Motorola Moto G50 vs Motorola Moto G64 — Key Differences
| Feature | Motorola Moto G50 | Motorola Moto G64 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 90Hz | 6.5-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 5G |
| Battery | 5,000mAh with 10W charging | 6,000mAh with 33W charging |
| Camera system | 48MP main + 2MP macro + 2MP depth | 50MP main (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide + 8MP macro |
| Software support | Android 12, updates ended | Android 14, still receiving updates |
| RAM | 4GB RAM | Up to 12GB RAM |
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Motorola Moto G50 Specifications
Spec Scores
Under £200 Phones · 143 phones
- Snapdragon 480 5G
- Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)
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.
- 6.5 inches
- 720 x 1600 pixels
- IPS, 90Hz
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
- 48 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
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.
- 13 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 5,000 mAh
- 15W wired
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
Dimensions
164.9 x 74.9 x 9
Weight
192 g
SIM
Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 11, up to Android 12
Colours
Steel Gray, Aqua Green
Radio
FM radio
Body
Steel Gray, Aqua Green
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
48
Primary Camera Video
1080@30/60fs
Third Camera
48 , f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 5 (macro) Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
13 , f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30/60fs
Display
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Display Size
6.5
Display Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Snapdragon 480 5G
GPU
Adreno 619
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal Storage
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 66
5G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
15W wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer (market dependant)