Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
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Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
#3701Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
Performance
68.161.4
Camera
44.819.1
Display
56.542.1
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.180.6
Connectivity
56.548.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.839.2
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and Samsung Galaxy A03 Core both feature a 6.5-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, but the Moto G Play uses an IPS LCD while the A03 Core employs a PLS LCD.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G Play is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 chipset with a higher clock speed and GPU capability compared to the Unisoc SC9863A in the A03 Core, which may result in better overall performance.
- The Moto G Play has a dual-camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor, while the A03 Core has an 8 MP rear camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Moto G Play supports 10W charging, whereas the A03 Core does not support charging.
- Build quality is similar, with both having plastic frames and backs, but the Moto G Play is slightly heavier.
- The Moto G Play runs on Android 10, while the A03 Core operates on Android 11 (Go edition), which is optimized for lower-end hardware.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
General
Release Date
2021, January 08
2021, November 15
Announced
2021, January 08
2021, November 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS LCD
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
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 240 & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 240)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB 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)
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
166.6 x 76 x 9.4 mm (6.56 x 2.99 x 0.37 in)
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
Weight
204 g
211 g
Materials
Plastic frame, plastic back
Plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Misty Blue
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.30 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity