Google Pixel or Motorola?
Which smartphone brand is right for you?
Google Pixelwins 5 of 7 categories
WINNER
Google Pixel
The Most Helpful Phone
4.5/5
|89,000 reviews5
Wins
1998
Founded
premium
Price
Head-to-Head Comparison
96
Camera Quality
Google Pixel wins
78
85
Performance
Google Pixel wins
82
80
Battery Life
Motorola wins
88
88
Display Quality
Google Pixel wins
80
99
Software & Updates
Google Pixel wins
90
85
Build Quality
Google Pixel wins
82
82
Value for Money
Motorola wins
88
Google Pixel excels at
Camera QualityPerformanceDisplay QualitySoftware & UpdatesBuild Quality
Motorola excels at
Battery LifeValue for Money
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel
Best-in-class computational photography
First to get Android updates
7 years of updates (Pixel 8+)
Unique AI features
Tensor chip less powerful than competitors
Limited global availability
Motorola
Near-stock Android
Excellent value
Good battery life
Water resistance on budget models
Camera quality lags
Slower updates
The Bottom Line
Choose Google Pixel if you want...
- Pure Android enthusiasts
- Computational photography fans
- Early Android feature adopters
- AI feature enthusiasts
Choose Motorola if you want...
- Stock Android lovers
- Value seekers
- US/Americas buyers
- Simple phone needs
Our pick: Google Pixel — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Motorola is the better choice if you prioritize battery life or value for money.
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
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