Apple iPhone Air vs Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone Air and Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) is the cheaper of the two at $199 versus $1,199, a difference of about $1,000. The Apple iPhone Air is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone Air stands out for thinnest iphone ever at 5.6mm, while Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) is praised for 5g connectivity at an extremely affordable $199. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone Air if…
- →Thinnest iPhone ever at 5.6mm
- →Only 165g with titanium frame
- →A19 Pro chip in ultra-slim design
Buy the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) if…
- →5G connectivity at an extremely affordable $199
- →120Hz display is smooth for gaming and scrolling
- →5000 mAh battery delivers outstanding two-day endurance
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone Air
Pros
- Thinnest iPhone ever at 5.6mm
- Only 165g with titanium frame
- A19 Pro chip in ultra-slim design
- 3x more scratch-resistant Ceramic Shield 2
Cons
- Smaller 3149 mAh battery limits endurance
- Only 2x telephoto (no periscope)
- No ultrawide camera
- $1199 for fewer cameras than Pro
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)
Pros
- 5G connectivity at an extremely affordable $199
- 120Hz display is smooth for gaming and scrolling
- 5000 mAh battery delivers outstanding two-day endurance
- Near-stock Android 14 is clean and bloat-free
- IP52 splash resistance adds basic protection
Cons
- IPS LCD display has washed-out colors compared to AMOLED
- Only 15W charging takes over two hours for a full charge
- No ultrawide camera — just main and macro
- 4 GB RAM can feel limiting with multiple apps
- Only one OS update promised
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone Air | Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 165 g | 192 g |
| Material | Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 155 x 73 x 5.6 mm | 164.9 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/1.9, Center Stage | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Dual Capture | 1080p@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3149 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 15W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1290 x 2796 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 550 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 6-core | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | 6-core GPU | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
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