Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
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Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
#2968Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
Performance
68.167.5
Camera
44.844.8
Display
56.573.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.10.1
Connectivity
56.554.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.844.8
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and Moto G Play (2023) share a similar build quality with plastic frames and backs, but the 2023 model is slightly larger and lighter.
- Both feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, but the 2023 version offers a smoother 90Hz refresh rate compared to the 60Hz of the 2021 model.
- In terms of performance, the 2023 model is powered by a Mediatek Helio G37 chipset, while the 2021 model uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, with both having 3GB of RAM.
- The camera system has improved in the 2023 version, featuring a 16 MP main sensor compared to the 13 MP in the 2021 model, although both support 1080p video recording.
- Both phones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and 10W charging, but the 2023 model runs on Android 12, offering a more updated software experience compared to Android 10 on the 2021 model.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
General
Release Date
2021, January 08
2022, December 08
Announced
2021, January 08
2022, December 08
Description
N/A
Also known as Motorola Moto G Play Gen 2
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 240 & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 240)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 610
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
166.6 x 76 x 9.4 mm (6.56 x 2.99 x 0.37 in)
167.2 x 76.5 x 9.4 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)
Weight
204 g
203 g
Materials
Plastic frame, plastic back
Plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Misty Blue
Deep Indigo
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, barometer