Moto g 5G (2026) and Moto g Play 5G (2026) launched Globally with 6.7-inch 120Hz LCD screen, Dimensity 6300 SoC, 50MP Camera
Motorola has launched its latest mid-range smartphones in the G series lineup, the moto g 5G (2026) and moto g Power 5G (2026) in the US, succeeding last year’s models. Both smartphones feature a 6.7-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC.
They come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual SIM support with eSIM, Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, and run Android 16 with My UX. Each device is equipped with a 5200mAh battery supporting 30W fast charging and sports a soft, vegan leather finish.
The moto g 5G (2026) houses a 50MP main camera paired with a 2MP macro sensor, along with a 32MP front camera. Meanwhile, the moto g Power 5G (2026) features a 32MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera.
Moto g (2026) and Moto g Play 5G (2026) Specifications -
| Display | 6.7-inch (1604 × 720 pixels) HD+ LCD screen with 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1000 nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection |
| Processor | Octa-Core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 6nm processor (2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2GHz) with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU |
| Memory | 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB / 256GB storage, expandable up to 1TB via microSD card |
| Operating System | Android 16 with My UX |
| SIM | Dual SIM (1 physical Nano SIM + eSIM + 1 microSD) |
| Rear Camera |
moto g (2026): 50MP (f/1.8, Quad Pixel) + 2MP macro (f/2.5) moto g Play 5G (2026): 32MP (f/2.2) |
| Front Camera |
moto g (2026): 32MP (f/2.2) moto g Play 5G (2026): 8MP (f/2.0) |
| Audio | 3.5mm audio jack, Dolby Atmos, Stereo speakers |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner |
| Build | Dust and splash resistant (IP52), soft vegan leather finish |
| Dimensions & Weight | 167.15 × 76.40 × 8.44 mm; 202g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC |
| Battery | 5,200mAh battery with 30W fast charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The Moto G 5G (2026) will be available in PANTONE Slipstream and PANTONE Cattleya Orchid color options, priced at USD 199.99 (approx. Rs. 17,740). It will go on sale unlocked via motorola.com starting December 11, followed by availability at Best Buy and Amazon.com from January 15.
The Moto G Play 5G (2026) comes in a PANTONE Slipstream finish, priced at USD 169.99 (approx. Rs. 15,080). It will be available unlocked via motorola.com starting November 13, with wider availability through Best Buy in the coming months.
