1. Home
  2. Store
  3. MOTOROLA
  4. Motorola Moto G23

Motorola Moto G23

Motorola Moto G23

Brand: MOTOROLA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.5" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 4/8GB RAM
  • Processor: Helio G85
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2023, January 24
  • Storage: 64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14
  • Body: 184.3g, 8.2mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Europe, AP/MEA
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - LATAM
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Europe
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 26, 28, 38, 40, 66 - LATAM
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41 - AP/MEA
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2023, January 24
Status Available. Released 2023, January 24

Body

Dimensions 162.7 x 74.7 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 2.94 x 0.32 in)
Weight 184.3 g (6.49 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Water-resistant design

Display

Type IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (peak)
Size 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~83.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
Protection Panda glass

Platform

OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14
Chipset Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF
Second Camera 5 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide)
Third Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1.0µm
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 5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity

Battery

Type 5000 mAh
Charging 30W wired

Misc

Colors Matte Charcoal, Pearl White, Steel Blue
Models XT2333-1
Price About 80 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.3
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 5 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 6 / 10
  • Image Quality 5 / 10
  • Performance 5 / 10
  • Features 6 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 6 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 4 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Excellent battery life with a 5000mAh capacity that can last up to two days.
  2. Fast 30W charging support, which is better than many competitors in its price range.
  3. Clean, stock Android 13 experience with minimal pre-installed apps.
  4. Large 128GB internal storage capacity for storing apps and media.
  5. Stylish, modern, and lightweight design with a decent build quality.
  6. Capable 50MP main camera that performs well in good lighting conditions.
  7. Functional 90Hz refresh rate providing smooth scrolling.
  8. Loud and clear stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
  9. Reliable side-mounted fingerprint sensor and fast face unlock feature.
  10. Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and NFC for contactless payments.

CONS

  1. Lacks 5G connectivity, supporting only 4G networks.
  2. The display is limited to 720p HD+ resolution, lacking Full HD sharpness.
  3. The MediaTek Helio G85 chipset is older and mediocre for heavy gaming.
  4. Lower screen brightness (around 400 nits) makes it hard to see in direct sunlight.
  5. The ultra-wide and macro cameras provide disappointing low-quality images.
  6. Poor photo quality in low-light environments, with significant digital noise.
  7. The 4GB RAM variant can experience slow performance or multitasking lags.
  8. Limited software support, with only one guaranteed OS update.
  9. Video recording is limited to 1080p 30fps with shaky quality.
  10. The haptic motor feels weak and produces an annoying, buzzy sound

Reviews

  • Be the first to add a Review

    Please post a user review only if you have / had this product.

  • Rate this Product

  • 5
  • 6
  • 5
  • 8
  • 7
  • 5
  • 5
  • 6
  • 5
  • 6
  • 6
  • 6
  • 6
  • 6 / 10 based on your selection

Disclaimer Note

All specifications are provided as-is and may contain errors; we do our best to keep the information accurate but recommend re-verifying before purchase.

Search

Filter Products

BrandsView All

Show More Brands