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Motorola Moto G05 (All Variants)

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Motorola Moto G05
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Product Price
R 1,899.00
Pricing Note
*Guide price only - based on an available model from retailers

Product Info

Brand
Motorola
Model
Moto
Series
G05
Display Size
6.67"
Display Type
IPS LCD
RAM
CPU Cores
Octa-Core
OS
Android
Storage / RAM
64GB 4GB RAM,128GB 4GB RAM,128GB 8GB RAM,256GB 4GB RAM,256GB 8GB RAM
Network Technology
Battery Capacity
5200 mAh
Sim type
Nano-SIM
Cameras (Main)
Single
Colours
INCLUDED WITH THIS DEVICE

AVAILABILITY

Released
Yes
Available
13 January 2025

MEMORY

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

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

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

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

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

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

SOUND

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
Yes

BATTERY

Type
5200 mAh
Charging
18W wired

FEATURES

Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATION

Colours
Plum Red, Fresh Lavender, Forest Green, Misty Blue
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Speed
HSPA, LTE
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
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Motorola Moto G05: Budget Phone With Surprising Specs

The Motorola Moto G05 enters South Africa's competitive budget segment at R 15,999. Running Android 15, it features a 6.67-inch 90Hz IPS LCD (720x1604 resolution) protected by Gorilla Glass 3. The MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme chipset pairs with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage (expandable via microSDXC).

Camera-wise, you get a 50MP main shooter with PDAF and an 8MP selfie camera - both capable of 1080p video. The 5200mAh battery (18W charging) promises multi-day use, while stereo speakers and NFC (region-dependent) add value. Eco-leather back options (Plum Red, Forest Green, etc.) create premium aesthetics.

Rivals like Samsung Galaxy A15 (R 16,499) offer AMOLED displays but weaker 5000mAh batteries. Xiaomi's Redmi 13C (R 14,999) provides similar guts minus NFC or Gorilla Glass. The G05 stands out with certified drop resistance (180 falls rated) and repairability credentials.

Best suited for budget buyers prioritizing battery life and durability over high-res screens.

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