Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
The Verdict
The Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 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 $1,100, a difference of about $901. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) stands out for 5g connectivity at an extremely affordable $199, while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is praised for compact flip form factor. 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 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
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 if…
- →Compact flip form factor
- →Large 3.9-inch cover display
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Pros
- Compact flip form factor
- Large 3.9-inch cover display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 25W charging is slow
- Still visible crease on inner display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 192 g | 187 g |
| Material | Plastic frame and back | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP52 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 164.9 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm | 85 x 72 x 14.6 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired (TurboPower) | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches (inner), 3.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2640 x 1080 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 550 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
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