That means the OnePlus is lighter too.ĭespite earlier rumours of IP53 water resistance, the Nord doesn't have any official IP rating but it is water-resistant to some degree and can survive being rained on or being dropped in a shallow puddle - and Motorola also offers some water repellency. What you will notice about the Moto 5 5G is that it's heavy - 207g is weighty by any measure, but that's because of the huge battery - more on that later. It's a tall phone, most of which comes down to the display size, but it's not hugely wide.
The Moto G 5G Plus is finished in plastic, although based on the feel and look of phones like the Moto G8 Power, we don't think that's a bad thing - if it keeps the price down. Size-wise, it's a little shorter than the Moto G 5G Plus and is also a tiny bit narrower and slimmer. The OnePlus Nord features glass on both the front and the back but has a plastic frame. The 6GB/128GB version is £349.99 which is cheaper than OnePlus but has less RAM. It's also available to order in some regions now and there's are two versions.
The Moto G series is known for affordability, so it's no surprise to find that it starts at £299, which is really aggressive pricing for what you get. However, the Nord will be available for purchase from 4 August with prices set at £379 for the 8GB/128GB version and £469 for the 12GB/256GB model. It has various pop-ups and pre-orders happening through the end of July. OnePlus being OnePlus, the availability is far from straightforward. Moto G 5G Plus: £299/£349, available now.Nord: £379/£469, available from 4 August.Squirrel_widget_305633 Price and availability So which phone should be getting your attention? The two phones are now official, and that means we know all the specs and details of each phone. (Pocket-lint) - The mid-range battleground is heating up, with everyone wanting to offer you an affordable sub-flagship device.īoth the OnePlus Nord and the recently-announced Moto G 5G Plus run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765, offering 5G away from the heady heights of flagship phone prices.