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Motorola Moto G13

Starting at

£115.00
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Motorola Moto G34

Starting at

£167.00
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What's the difference between the Motorola Moto G13 and Motorola Moto G34?

Motorola Moto G13 vs G34 comes down to the chipset, refresh rate and front camera. Refurbished, the Motorola Moto G13 starts at £115, £52 less than the Motorola Moto G34.

Refurbished from

£115£167

Chipset

Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)

Refresh rate

90 Hz120 Hz

Front camera

8 megapixels16 megapixels

Mobile network

4G5G

Weight

183 g179 g
  • Chipset: Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm) on the Motorola Moto G13, Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) on the Motorola Moto G34.
  • The Motorola Moto G34 has a smoother screen: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
  • The Motorola Moto G34 has a higher-resolution front camera: 16 megapixels vs 8 megapixels.

Motorola Moto G13 vs Motorola Moto G34 specs

The Motorola Moto G13 and Moto G34 both have a 6.5 inch IPS LCD screen and a 5000 mAh battery, making them similar in size and endurance. The Moto G34 offers a faster 120 Hz refresh rate and a Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, making it a better fit if you want smoother visuals and 5G connectivity. The Moto G13 has a 90 Hz screen and uses the Helio G85 chipset, which suits everyday use well. Both have 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The Moto G34 has a sharper 16 megapixel front camera, while they share the same 50 megapixel main camera.

Motorola Moto G13 vs Motorola Moto G34 price

Colour

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Storage

  • 128GBSold out
  • 128GBSold out

Motorola Moto G13 vs Motorola Moto G34 battery life and software updates

Durability covers battery capacity, software updates, and build features that affect how long the phone stays useful. Both devices share the same battery size but differ in update support.

Battery Capacity

Both the Motorola Moto G13 and Moto G34 have a 5000 mAh battery. This capacity suits users who want a full day of typical use without frequent charging.

Battery

5000 mAh5000 mAh

Foldable

NoNo

Year of release

20232023

Motorola Moto G13 vs Motorola Moto G34 performance

Performance depends on the chipset, RAM, and storage. Both phones have the same RAM and storage size, but their chipsets differ in architecture and network capability.

Chipset and Network

The Motorola Moto G34 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset built on a 6 nm process, which supports 5G networks. This chipset suits users who want faster connectivity and potentially smoother multitasking. The Moto G13 uses the Mediatek Helio G85 with a 12 nm process and supports 4G networks, fitting everyday tasks and standard mobile internet.

RAM and Storage

Both devices come with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. This amount is suitable for managing multiple apps and storing a good amount of photos, apps, and media.

Chipset

Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)

RAM

4 GB4 GB

Motorola Moto G13 vs Motorola Moto G34 screen

Screen quality affects how smooth and clear visuals appear. Both phones share size and resolution but differ in refresh rate.

Refresh Rate

The Moto G34 has a 120 Hz refresh rate, which makes animations and scrolling appear smoother. This is ideal if you spend time gaming, browsing social media, or watching video. The Moto G13 offers a 90 Hz refresh rate, which still provides a fluid experience but with fewer frames per second.

Size and Resolution

Both the Moto G13 and Moto G34 have a 6.5 inch IPS LCD screen with a 720 x 1600 resolution. This size gives a comfortable view for videos and apps, while the resolution provides clear visuals for everyday use.

Refresh rate

90 Hz120 Hz

Resolution

720 x 1600720 x 1600

Screen size

6.5 inch6.5 inch

Screen type

IPS LCDIPS LCD

Motorola Moto G13 vs Motorola Moto G34 camera

Camera quality influences how detailed your photos and video calls look. Both phones share the main camera specs but differ in front camera resolution.

Front Camera

The Motorola Moto G34 has a 16 megapixel front camera, which suits users who take frequent selfies or use video calls and want sharper images. The Moto G13 has an 8 megapixel front camera, which performs well for standard video calls and selfies.

Main Camera

Both devices feature a 50 megapixel main camera. This resolution supports capturing detailed photos and is adequate for everyday photography needs.

Camera type

N/ADouble (2x)

Front camera

8 megapixels16 megapixels

Main camera

50 megapixels50 megapixels

Motorola Moto G13 vs Motorola Moto G34 size and design

Other practical aspects include network technology, physical size, and card compatibility, which affect daily use and convenience.

Mobile Network

The Moto G34 supports 5G networks, making it suitable for users who want faster mobile internet where 5G is available. The Moto G13 supports 4G networks, fitting users who use standard mobile data speeds.

Dimensions and Weight

The Moto G34 is slightly lighter at 179 g and a bit thinner at 8 mm depth, compared to the Moto G13's 183 g weight and 8.2 mm depth. Both have the same height and very close width, so they feel similar in the hand with a minor difference in weight.

SIM and Storage Expansion

Both phones are unlocked and support dual physical SIM cards plus microSDXC cards for storage expansion. This suits users who want flexibility with carriers and extra storage.

Carrier compatibility

UnlockedUnlocked

Connector

N/AUSB-C + Jack 3.5mm

Depth

8.2 mm8 mm

Height

162.7 mm162.7 mm

Mobile network

4G5G

SD card slot

microSDXCmicroSDXC

SIM card

Dual Physical SIMDual Physical SIM

Weight

183 g179 g

Width

74.7 mm74.6 mm

Motorola Moto G13 or Motorola Moto G34: which should you buy?

Buy the Motorola Moto G13 if

  • you want to spend less: it starts at £115, £52 less than the Motorola Moto G34

Buy the Motorola Moto G34 if

  • you want a smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz)
  • you want a higher-resolution front camera (16 megapixels vs 8 megapixels)
  • you want 5G

Motorola Moto G13 vs Motorola Moto G34 FAQs

Motorola Moto G13 vs G34 comes down to the chipset, refresh rate and front camera. Chipset: Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm) on the Motorola Moto G13, Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) on the Motorola Moto G34. The Motorola Moto G34 has a smoother screen: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.

The Motorola Moto G13 is cheaper refurbished, from £115 compared with £167 for the Motorola Moto G34.

Both have the same battery: 5000 mAh.

Both have the same main camera: 50 megapixels.

Both come in 128GB refurbished.

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