Design:
| water resistance |
Water resistant |
| weight |
183 g |
| thickness |
8 mm |
| width |
74.6 mm |
| height |
162.7 mm |
| volume |
97.09936 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP52 |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Motorola Moto G45 5G has a standard, non-folding form factor with dimensions of 162.7 mm in height, 74.6 mm in width, and a slim 8 mm thickness, resulting in a total volume of approximately 97.1 cm³. It weighs 183 g and carries an IP52 rating, meaning it offers a basic level of protection against dust and water splashes, though it is not built to rugged standards.
Display:
| Display type |
LCD, IPS |
| screen size |
6.5" |
| pixel density |
405 ppi |
| resolution |
720 x 1600 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| touch sampling rate |
240Hz |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✓ |
| Gorilla Glass version |
Gorilla Glass 3 |
| supports HDR10 |
✕ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Moto G45 5G features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 1600 px and a pixel density of 405 ppi. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother on-screen motion, complemented by a 240Hz touch sampling rate for more responsive input. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3, adding a layer of scratch and impact resistance. There is no Always-On Display, and the screen does not support HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision, nor does the device include a secondary screen.
Performance:
| internal storage |
128GB |
| RAM |
4GB |
| AnTuTu benchmark score |
475000 |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| GPU name |
Adreno 619 |
| CPU speed |
2 x 2.3 & 6 x 2 GHz |
| GPU clock speed |
950 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
2133 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
6 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| OpenGL ES version |
3.2 |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| bits executed at a time |
128 |
| Has NX bit |
✓ |
| Uses HMP |
✓ |
| Has TrustZone |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
17 GB/s |
| front-end width |
3 |
| OpenCL version |
2 |
| memory channels |
2 |
| VFP version |
4 |
| eMMC version |
5.1 |
| maximum memory amount |
8GB |
| uses multithreading |
✕ |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
4W |
| DDR memory version |
4 |
| turbo clock speed |
2.3GHz |
The Moto G45 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, built on a 6 nm process with an octa-core CPU configuration running at up to 2.3 GHz across 8 threads, using big.LITTLE technology with Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP) for efficient workload distribution. Graphics are handled by the integrated Adreno 619 GPU clocked at 950 MHz, supporting DirectX 12, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 2. The device comes with 4 GB of DDR4 RAM running at 2133 MHz across two memory channels, offering a maximum memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s and a maximum supported memory amount of 8 GB, with 128 GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage. The chipset includes integrated LTE, NX bit support, and ARM TrustZone for hardware-level security, and carries a thermal design power of 4W. The AnTuTu benchmark score is recorded at 475,000, and the platform does not support simultaneous multithreading.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 2 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
2.4 & 1.8f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
16MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✕ |
| video recording (main camera) |
1080 x 30 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
1 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
0x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✕ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✕ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
2.4f |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Moto G45 5G has a dual-lens rear camera system combining a 50 MP primary sensor at f/1.8 and a 2 MP secondary lens at f/2.4, both using CMOS technology without a back-illuminated sensor. The main camera supports phase-detection autofocus for stills, continuous autofocus during video, and touch autofocus, though it lacks laser autofocus and optical image stabilization. Video recording tops out at 1080p at 30 fps, with support for slow-motion recording, but HDR10 and Dolby Vision recording are not available. Manual controls include exposure, ISO, focus, and white balance, while manual shutter speed and RAW capture are not supported. Additional shooting modes include HDR, burst mode, in-camera panorama, and timelapse. A single LED flash is present on the rear — there is no dual-tone or RGB flash. The 16 MP front camera sits at f/2.4, is a single-lens unit, does not sit under the display, and has no front-facing flash.
Operating system:
| Android version |
Android 14 |
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✕ |
| has theme customization |
✓ |
| can block app tracking |
✓ |
| blocks cross-site tracking |
✕ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✓ |
| has notification permissions |
✓ |
| has media picker |
✓ |
| Can play games while they download |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✕ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✓ |
| has focus modes |
✕ |
| has dynamic theming |
✓ |
| can offload apps |
✕ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✓ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✓ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
| has Quick Start |
✕ |
The Moto G45 5G runs Android 14, an open-source platform that supports multi-user profiles, split-screen multitasking, Picture-in-Picture mode, widgets, and sharing intents. On the privacy side, it offers clipboard warnings, location privacy controls, camera and microphone access management, and the ability to block app tracking, though cross-site tracking blocking and Mail Privacy Protection are not included. Customization options cover dark mode, dynamic theming, theme customization, and customizable notifications, while features like focus modes, Wi-Fi password sharing, and app offloading are absent. The OS also includes an extra dim mode, a battery health check tool, a media picker, full-page screenshots, Live Text, and offline voice recognition with voice command support. Games can be played while downloading, and the device supports phone tracking and a child lock, but it does not receive direct OS updates from the vendor and does not offer a Quick Start setup feature.
Battery:
| battery power |
5000 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
18W |
| comes with a charger |
✓ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Moto G45 5G is equipped with a 5000 mAh rechargeable, non-removable battery that includes a battery level indicator. It supports 18W fast charging, and a charger is included in the box. Wireless charging is not available on this device.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✓ |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has aptX |
✕ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✕ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✓ |
| number of microphones |
2 |
The Moto G45 5G includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack and stereo speakers, along with a built-in radio and a dual-microphone setup. None of the advanced Bluetooth audio codecs — aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, or LDAC — are supported on this device.
Connectivity & Features:
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5.1 |
| has an external memory slot |
✓ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| download speed |
2500 MBits/s |
| upload speed |
1500 MBits/s |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✕ |
| Head SAR (US) |
1.03W/kg |
| Body SAR (US) |
1.08W/kg |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
The Moto G45 5G supports 5G connectivity alongside Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC, with dual SIM card slots and an external memory slot for expandable storage. Wired connectivity is handled via a USB Type-C port running USB 2.0, and there is no HDMI output. The device achieves download speeds of up to 2500 Mbits/s and upload speeds of up to 1500 Mbits/s. For navigation, it includes GPS with Galileo support, a compass, a gyroscope, and an accelerometer, while a barometer, infrared sensor, heart rate monitor, and ANT+ support are all absent. Security options include a fingerprint scanner, though 3D facial recognition and an iris scanner are not present. The US head SAR rating is 1.03 W/kg and the body SAR rating is 1.08 W/kg. Features such as emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, DLNA certification, a built-in projector, motion or optical tracking, and a stylus are not included.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
The Moto G45 5G includes a video light for illumination during video recording. The display is flat rather than curved, uses no sapphire glass, and is not an e-paper panel.