still worth it in 2021?

In short: it's a disaster. 2MP they simply are not suitable for this type of photography. None of the images are of decent quality, no matter what lighting or environment you are shooting in. All photos come out with a lot of noise and it's hard to identify what's being photographed because of the low resolution. In my opinion, this lens should be replaced by a depth sensor, which with 2MP, would be much better used.

Alternative modes and features

The smartphone also has several alternative modes for filming and photographing, such as timelapse, that shoots long durations of time, slow motion, which can be switched between 120 and 240 frames per second, panorama, that shoots a 360° image etc. You can also use helper and utility functions such as level (incline indicator), Google Lens, Gesture Photography, HDR, between others.

O night mode is available, but it should be warned that the result is not up to snuff. Photos take a significant drop in quality, and the extra lighting doesn't miraculously save any dark shots. Despite everything, the mode works well in situations that your eye sees, but a common camera would not capture the image.

videos

The smartphone also records videos in up to 4K, with 30 FPS. It is also possible to shoot in Full HD (1080p) with up to 120 FPS.

The quality of the videos is really exceptional. The camera has an optical stabilization system that makes the entire footage very smooth and fluid, without looking artificial or causing distortion.

Photos and videos at night

One detail we noticed during camera testing is that they all perform poorly when under low light. Photos and videos that are darker or with artificial lighting tend to have a lower result than other photos. This is a recurring problem that we've noticed on several other devices in the same price range.

How does the Moto G 5G perform?

How is data measured in games? This content is offering of GameBench. It is through Gamebench that we measure the frames that the smartphone supports. To use Gamebench on your smartphone, access the link.

If you want to see a detailed analysis of how the Moto G 5G if you did well in the games and performance tests, go to our gaming channel, the Flat Wheel.

There we did several tests on this smartphone to see what it was capable of in everyday situations and also extreme stress.

In this article, however, we will be more direct and less detailed with the answers.

Is the Moto G 5G good for gaming?

In our test of Flat Wheel we played several games with heavy graphics in order to find out how much the device can handle. We check your average FPS, battery life and temperature.

All the games we tested ran with at least 30 FPS, with the exception of the occasional drop.

We had good results in the benchmark tests. The device also did not heat up more than expected after 30 minutes playing, reaching a maximum temperature of 42°C

Comparisons

One of the strengths of the Moto G 5G is its overall performance in apps, but is it still all that when compared to other devices in the same price range?

Xiaomi Poco X3

• O Poco X3 it's a smartphone Xiaomi with qualities similar to the Moto G 5G. The Poco, in addition to having a greater number of cameras (64MP+13MP+2MP+2MP), also has a version with 2 GB more RAM memory, totaling 8GB.
• Its finish and construction are also superior, having a aluminum frame, with the front glass being the Gorilla Glass 5.

Poco can currently be found for the average value of R$ 1,500.00, R$ 200 less than the Moto G 5G.

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  Motorola Moto G 5G 128GB 6GB RAM Triple Sel Rear Camera
  
  
  
  
  
  R$ 1,628.10
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  Motorola Moto G 5G 128GB 6GB RAM Triple Selfie Rear Camera 16MP 6.7” Black Prism
  
  
  
  
  
  R$ 1,632.60
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  Motorola Moto G 5G 128GB Screen 6.7 Dual Chip 6GB RAM Triple Camera + Selfie 16MP – Prism Silver
  
  
  
  
  
  R$ 1,676.65
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See its complete technical sheet by clicking here.

Samsung Galaxy M21s

• O Galaxy M21s it has less memory (maximum 6GB), a smaller screen and is generally a simpler device, but its gaming performance is very similar to that of the Moto G 5G, losing only a few points.

• It has cameras with higher resolution (64MP+8MP+5MP and 32MP front) and a long-lasting battery.

It can be found by the current average of R$ 1,300.00🇧🇷 Including the Galaxy M21s reached the historic low of only R$ 1,000.00.

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  Samsung Galaxy M21s 64GB, 4GB RAM, 6.4” Infinity Display, Triple Rear Camera, Android 10 and Octa-Core Processor – Blue
  
  
  
  
  
  R$ 1,376.55
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  Galaxy M21s Screen 6.4 64gb 4gb Ram Black Samsung
  
  
  
  
  
  R$ 1,399.00
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  Samsung Galaxy M21s 64GB, 4GB RAM, 6.4” Infinity Display, Triple Rear Camera, Android 10 and Octa-Core Processor – Blue
  
  
  
  
  
  R$ 1,449.00
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See its complete technical sheet by clicking here.

Conclusion

The Moto G 5G is a good smartphone, but its biggest problem comes when comparing it to other devices. O your cousin, O Moto G 5G Plus is simply better than him in many aspects, whether in camera, at the performance or other basic functions. When we compare the value of these devices, the difference is not very big: the Plus it came to cost an average of R$ 1,700.00 in its biggest price drop.

O Moto G 5G it has good cameras, but the lack of a depth sensor, a better quality ultrawide and a frontal with a higher resolution hurts a lot.

The macro camera basically makes no difference on the device, since most of the time you won't be able to enjoy your close-up photos due to the very low resolution and quality of the lens.

Its performance is really good, but the device has many disadvantages compared to its cousin, the Moto G 5G Plus🇧🇷 The two devices having a minimal difference in price, I don't see why giving up a great cell phone that is the Plus, by the weakened version of it, the Moto G 5G pattern.

And it is worth comparing again the Moto G 5G as Poco X3 it's the Galaxy M21s, two older, cheaper devices that offer very similar performance, if not superior in some points.

Its biggest advantage would be compatibility with the 5G service. But remember that if this isn't a priority for you, it doesn't matter much.

Summary: if you want to buy a device with performance similar to Moto G 5G, there are better and cheaper smartphones available in the market, also from 2020. If you want to buy a device with similar performance, with 5G compatibility (and you can pay more) take the Moto G 5G Plus.

The only situation where we see an advantage in acquiring a Moto G 5G it is during a historic price drop, with a very large discount. Only under these price conditions would it be worth purchasing this device.