Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro 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 $999, a difference of about $800. The Google Pixel 10 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 10 Pro stands out for 48mp triple camera with 5x telephoto, 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 Google Pixel 10 Pro if…
- →48MP triple camera with 5x telephoto
- →16GB RAM for AI workloads
- →42MP front camera
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
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Pros
- 48MP triple camera with 5x telephoto
- 16GB RAM for AI workloads
- 42MP front camera
- Up to 1TB storage
Cons
- Same 6.3-inch size as base Pixel 10
- 37W charging is mid-tier
- Tensor G5 still behind Snapdragon in raw benchmarks
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 | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 152 x 72 x 8.8 mm | 164.9 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | — |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4870 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 15W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 550 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | 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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