{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/motorola-moto-g23-vs-oneplus-9e/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T14:23:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Motorola Moto G23 vs OnePlus 9E",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 9E is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Motorola Moto G23",
            "slug": "motorola-moto-g23",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-moto-g23/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-8-2026-11_50_25-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-08T06:53:20+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 81,
                "battery": 65.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 85.5,
                "overall": 67.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 2023 (Available in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "162.7 × 74.7 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "184.3 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Splash resistant (No official IP rating)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.5 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~270 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 5 MP (ultra-wide) + 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "30W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Splash resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "\"5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "OnePlus 9E",
            "slug": "oneplus-9e",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-9e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-2-2025-11_19_00-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-17T07:33:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 72,
                "camera": 81,
                "battery": 68.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2021 (China)",
                    "Dimensions": "159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "no official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.55 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~402 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585 + 3×2.42 GHz + 4×1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 650",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, OxygenOS (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 48 MP wide (IMX586, f/1.8) • 16 MP ultra-wide • 2 MP monochrome",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired fast charging (Warp Charge)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oneplus-9e",
        "margin": 11.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g23": 54,
                    "oneplus-9e": 72
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g23": 81,
                    "oneplus-9e": 81
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g23": 65.8,
                    "oneplus-9e": 68.8
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g23": 87,
                    "oneplus-9e": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g23": 37.5,
                    "oneplus-9e": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g23": 85.5,
                    "oneplus-9e": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Motorola Moto G23 packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 9E charges 35W faster.",
        "OnePlus 9E offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "OnePlus 9E ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Motorola Moto G23 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "OnePlus 9E uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Motorola Moto G23 or OnePlus 9E?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.5 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Motorola Moto G23 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Motorola Moto G23 and OnePlus 9E in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Motorola Moto G23 is listed at PKR 29,999 and OnePlus 9E at PKR 29,999. That makes OnePlus 9E cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Moto G23 or OnePlus 9E?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E leads on battery. Motorola Moto G23 carries a 5000 mAh cell and OnePlus 9E a 4500 mAh cell, with 30W and 65W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Motorola Moto G23 or OnePlus 9E?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Moto G23 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) while OnePlus 9E runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}