Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
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Motorola Moto G05
#1415Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
Motorola Moto G05
Performance
78.774.0
Camera
28.428.4
Display
75.573.0
Battery
33.736.7
Build
65.873.6
Connectivity
53.361.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
58.358.7
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G Play (2024) features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Moto G05 has a slightly larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1604 pixels, also at 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G Play is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, whereas the Moto G05 utilizes the Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme.
- Both models have a 50 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, providing similar photographic capabilities.
- The Moto G Play has a 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging, compared to the Moto G05's 5200 mAh battery and 18W charging.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Moto G Play featuring a plastic back and frame, while the Moto G05 includes Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a silicone polymer back.
- Lastly, the Moto G Play runs on Android 13, while the Moto G05 comes with Android 15, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
Motorola Moto G05
General
Release Date
2024, January 16
2024, December 17
Announced
2024, January 16
2024, December 17
Description
Also known as Motorola Moto G Play Gen 3
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5200 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5200 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.8 x 75 x 8.3 mm (6.45 x 2.95 x 0.33 in)
165.7 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)
Weight
185 g
188.8 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Colors
Sapphire Blue
Plum Red, Fresh Lavender, Forest Green, Misty Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, 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, GALILEO, GLONASS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13
Android 15
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity