Motorola Moto G 06 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

Our Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus supports 5G while the Motorola Moto G 06 tops out at 4G, and the Moto G 06 has the bigger battery of the two, 5200mAh against 4700mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The Moto G 06 has the bigger screen at 6.9" against 6.6", while the S23+ 5G has the sharper one at 390 PPI, and storage goes higher on the S23+ 5G, up to 512GB against 64GB. The S23+ 5G is the one to have if you want what it adds, but the Moto G 06 is the smarter buy if you'd rather keep the money.

Over a full contract, the Moto G 06 works out around £202 all-in, about £526 less than the S23+ 5G.

Expert Rating
3.4
5 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen
6.88" 6.6"
Display
IPS LCD Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
720 x 1640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
260 390
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Battery
5,200 mAh 4,700 mAh
Storage
64GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android 15 Android 13
SIM Type
Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
171.4 x 77.5 x 8.3 mm 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm
Weight
194 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£8.00/mo (£0.00 upfront) £57.33/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£79.00 £274.99
Motorola Moto G 06 Motorola Moto G 06 Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Expert Rating 3.4
5 reviews
4.2
10 reviews
Screen 6.88" 6.6"
Display IPS LCD Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720 x 1640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 260 390
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Battery 5,200 mAh 4,700 mAh
Storage 64GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 13
SIM Type Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 171.4 x 77.5 x 8.3 mm 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm
Weight 194 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £8.00/mo
£0.00 upfront
£57.33/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £79.00 £274.99
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Motorola Moto G 06
Motorola Moto G 06

24 Months

64GB

Tapestry

0.5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£8 per month, with FREE phone.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

12 Months

256GB

Phantom Black

Refurbished

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£57.33 per month, £30 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Moto G 06 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Moto G 06 is cheaper on contract at £201.68 over the life of the deal from £8.00 per month with £0.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto G 06 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G 06 has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus's 6.6", the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus has the sharper display at 390 pixels per inch versus 260, and the Motorola Moto G 06 uses a IPS LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto G 06 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G 06 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Motorola Moto G 06 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G 06 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £79.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Moto G 06 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G 06 is available in 64GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Moto G 06 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus use?

The Motorola Moto G 06 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus uses the Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto G 06 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is the more portable of the two: they weigh about the same (194 grams vs 195 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm, and is slimmer at 7.6mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Moto G 06 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G 06 is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Motorola Moto G 06 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus run?

The Motorola Moto G 06 runs Android 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus runs Android 13. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.