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Motorola moto g05
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Motorola moto g05

Smartphone

Display diagonal
6.67 in
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
Battery capacity
5,200 mAh

Display

Display diagonal
6.67 in
Display pixel density
264 ppi*
Resolution
720x1604
Panel
IPS LCD
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Horizontal pixels
720 px
Vertical pixels
1,604 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    6.67 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    720 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,604 px*
    Technology
    IPS LCD, 90Hz*
    Maximum refresh rate
    90 Hz*

Processing & platform

Chipset
MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
Processor
Cortex-A75 & Cortex-A55
CPU cores
8
Clock configuration
2 x 2.0 GHz + 6 x 1.7 GHz

CPU core groups

  • Cortex-A75*
    Cores
    2*
    Listed frequency
    2 GHz*
  • Cortex-A55*
    Cores
    6*
    Listed frequency
    1.7 GHz*

Memory & storage

Memory configurations

  • 4 GB RAM / 64 GB storage*
    Memory
    4 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*
  • 4 GB RAM / 128 GB storage*
    Memory
    4 GB*
    Capacity
    128 GB*
  • 8 GB RAM / 128 GB storage*
    Memory
    8 GB*
    Capacity
    128 GB*
  • 8 GB RAM / 256 GB storage*
    Memory
    8 GB*
    Capacity
    256 GB*
  • 4 GB RAM / 256 GB*
    Memory
    4 GB*
    Capacity
    256 GB*

Memory options

  • 4 GB LPDDR4X
    Capacity
    4 GB
    Technology
    LPDDR4X
  • 8 GB LPDDR4X
    Capacity
    8 GB
    Technology
    LPDDR4X
  • 4 GB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*
  • 8 GB*
    Capacity
    8 GB*

Storage options

  • 64 GB
    Capacity
    64 GB
  • 128 GB
    Capacity
    128 GB
  • 256 GB
    Capacity
    256 GB

Cameras

  • 50 MP (wide)
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Flash
    LED
    Resolution
    50 MP
  • 8 MP (front)
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    front
    Flash
    None
    Resolution
    8 MP

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
5,200 mAh
Removable battery
No
Battery technology
Li-Po

Charging

  • Wired*
    Rated charging power
    18 W*
    Technology
    wired*
    Variant / details
    Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 15*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Light sensor
  • Proximity sensor
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)*
  • proximity*

Connectivity & features

  • 3.5mm jack
  • A-GPS
  • Dual SIM
  • FM radio
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • USB OTG

Cellular networks

  • 2G GSM
  • 3G UMTS
  • 4G LTE

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)*
Height
165.67 mm
Width
75.98 mm
Thickness
8.17 mm
Weight
188.80 g*

Colors

  • Forest Green*
  • Fresh Lavender*
  • Misty Blue*
  • Plum Red*

Variants & identifiers

Model identifiers

  • XT2523-2
  • XT2523-3
  • XT2523-4
  • XT2523-5
  • XT2523-9
  • XT2523-10
  • XT2523-11

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 34 fields
Body Weight
188.8 g (6.67 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    188.8*
    unit
    g*
    original
    188.8 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
6.67 inches, 107.2 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6.67*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    6.67 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    107.2*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    107.2 cm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    720*
    y
    1,604*
    unit
    px*
    original
    720 x 1604*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 15*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    12*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    12 nm*
    span
    • 28*
    • 33*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
Mali-G52 MC2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Motorola Moto G05*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    128*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    128GB*
    span
    • 14*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4GB*
    span
    • 20*
    • 23*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    128*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    128GB*
    span
    • 29*
    • 34*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8GB*
    span
    • 35*
    • 38*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    256*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    256GB*
    span
    • 44*
    • 49*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8GB*
    span
    • 50*
    • 53*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    50*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    50 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    1.8*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.8*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Features
LED flash, HDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1.12µm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.12*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.12µm*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.1*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.1*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Features
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Prices
[{'64GB 4GB RAM': '€\u2009112.33'}, {'128GB 4GB RAM': '€\u2009121.74'}]*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64GB*
    span
    • 3*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4GB*
    span
    • 8*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    128*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    128GB*
    span
    • 38*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4GB*
    span
    • 44*
    • 47*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
USB Type-C 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
5200 mAh*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5,200*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    5200 mAh*
    span
    • 0*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Charging
18W wired*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    18*
    unit
    W*
    original
    18W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 3*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Plum Red, Fresh Lavender, Forest Green, Misty Blue*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 4gbands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.2*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.2 mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.32*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.32 in*
    span
    • 35*
    • 42*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
Moto G05*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 54 fields
Battery · Charging
18W wired*
Battery · Type
5200 mAh*
Body · Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather)*
Body · Dimensions
165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)*
Body · Features
IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)*
Body · SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Body · Weight
188.8 g (6.67 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
Comms · NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
USB Type-C 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band*
Display · Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 6*
Display · Resolution
720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)*
Display · Size
6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz*
EU LABEL · Battery
60:22h endurance, 1000 cycles*
EU LABEL · Energy
Class A*
EU LABEL · Free fall
Class B (180 falls)*
EU LABEL · Repairability
Class B*
Features · Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity*
Launch · Announced
2024, December 17*
Launch · Status
Available. Released 2025, January 13*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, HDR*
Main Camera · Single
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Plum Red, Fresh Lavender, Forest Green, Misty Blue*
Misc · Models
XT2523-2, XT2523-3, XT2523-11*
Historical price
€ 112.60*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41*
Network · Speed
HSPA, LTE*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Platform · Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)*
Platform · GPU
Mali-G52 MC2*
Platform · OS
Android 15*
Selfie camera · Features
HDR*
Selfie camera · Single
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1.12µm*
Selfie camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Charging
Wired
Rated charging power
18.0* W
Technology
wired*
Variant / details
Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
Colors
Plum Red
Plum Red*
Fresh Lavender
Fresh Lavender*
Forest Green
Forest Green*
Misty Blue
Misty Blue*
Display
Display
Diagonal
6.67* in
Horizontal pixels
720* px
Vertical pixels
1,604* px
Technology
IPS LCD, 90Hz*
Maximum refresh rate
90.0* Hz
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.1* f-number
Memory options
4 GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
8 GB
Capacity
8.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
128 GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
256 GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 128 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
8 GB RAM / 128 GB
Memory
8.0* GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 256 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
8 GB RAM / 256 GB
Memory
8.0* GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A75
Cores
2*
Listed frequency
2.0* GHz
Cortex-A55
Cores
6*
Listed frequency
1.7* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear wide
Resolution
50.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
wide*
Aperture
1.8* f-number
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Fingerprint (side-mounted)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*
proximity
proximity*
Specifications 4 · 38 fields
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
3.5mm jack
Yes*
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100*
4G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41*
Announced
2024, December 17*
Battery
60:22h endurance, 1000 cycles*
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE*
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather)*
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Charging
18W wired*
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)*
Colors
Plum Red, Fresh Lavender, Forest Green, Misty Blue*
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)*
Dimensions
165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)*
Energy
Class A*
Free fall
Class B (180 falls)*
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2*
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM*
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Models
XT2523-3, XT2523-11*
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)*
OS
Android 15*
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS*
Historical price
$ 325.00 / £ 125.40 / € 79.00 / ₹ 7,300*
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 6*
Radio
No*
Repairability
Class B*
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity*
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Size
6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio)*
Speed
HSPA, LTE*
Status
Available. Released 2025, January 13*
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
USB
USB Type-C 2.0*
Weight
188.8 g (6.67 oz)*
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band*
Memory options
4 GB
Capacity
4.0* GB
8 GB
Capacity
8.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
128 GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
256 GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 128 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
8 GB RAM / 128 GB
Memory
8.0* GB
Capacity
128.0* GB
4 GB RAM / 256 GB
Memory
4.0* GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
8 GB RAM / 256 GB
Memory
8.0* GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A75
Cores
2*
Listed frequency
2.0* GHz
Cortex-A55
Cores
6*
Listed frequency
1.7* GHz

* Provisional data