New Release Updated: Mar 2026

Motorola Moto G05

$131 (Expected Price)

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 6.67" AMOLED

Processor Helio G81 Extreme

Battery 5200mAh

RAM & Storage 64GB/128GB/256GB storage, microSDXC

Full Specs

Should you buy the Motorola Moto G05?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $131

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch Announced: 2024, December 17 Status: Available. Released 2025, January 13

Body Dimensions: 165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.32 in) Weight: 188.8 g (6.67 oz) Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather) SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - : IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Display Type: IPS LCD, 90Hz Size: 6.67 inches, 107.2 cm² (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density) Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 6

Platform OS: Android 15 Chipset: Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) CPU: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU: Mali-G52 MC2

Memory Card slot - microSDXC (dedicated slot) Internal: 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera Single: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Features: LED flash, HDR Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera Single: 8 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1.12µm Features: HDR Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound Loudspeaker : Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack : Yes

Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS NFC: Yes (market/region dependent) Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 2.0

Features Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Battery Type: 5200 mAh Charging: 18W wired

Misc Colors: Plum Red, Fresh Lavender, Forest Green, Misty Blue Models: XT2523-2, XT2523-3, XT2523-11 Price: € 99.99 / $ 99.55 / ₹ 7,899

EU LABEL Energy: Class A Battery: 60:22h endurance, 1000 cycles Free fall: Class B (180 falls) Repairability: Class B

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.