Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
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Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
#3701Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
Performance
67.561.4
Camera
44.819.1
Display
73.042.1
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.180.6
Connectivity
54.548.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.839.2
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G Play (2023) features a slightly larger and smoother 6.5" IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate compared to the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core's 60Hz PLS LCD.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G Play is powered by a Mediatek Helio G37 chipset with a higher clock speed and better GPU, while the A03 Core uses the Unisoc SC9863A, which is less powerful.
- The Moto G Play has a superior camera setup with a 16 MP main sensor and additional macro and depth lenses, compared to the A03 Core's single 8 MP rear camera.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Moto G Play supports 10W charging, whereas the A03 Core does not support any charging speed.
- Build quality is similar with both using plastic materials, but the Moto G Play is slightly heavier.
- Finally, the Moto G Play runs on Android 12, providing a more updated software experience compared to the A03 Core's Android 11 (Go edition).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
General
Release Date
2022, December 08
2021, November 15
Announced
2022, December 08
2021, November 15
Description
Also known as Motorola Moto G Play Gen 2
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
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
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 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/2.4, (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
167.2 x 76.5 x 9.4 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
Weight
203 g
211 g
Materials
Plastic frame, plastic back
Plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Deep Indigo
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 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
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12
Android 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, barometer
Accelerometer, proximity