Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
#1448
Samsung Galaxy M06
#1564Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
Samsung Galaxy M06
Performance
78.781.2
Camera
28.419.1
Display
75.577.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.884.9
Connectivity
53.376.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
58.357.1
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 Samsung Galaxy M06 offers a slightly larger 6.74-inch PLS LCD display with the same resolution but higher brightness at 800 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G Play is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, whereas the Galaxy M06 utilizes the Mediatek Dimensity 6300, which may provide a performance edge.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy M06 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the M06 supports faster 25W charging compared to the Moto G Play's 15W.
- The Moto G Play runs Android 13, while the Galaxy M06 comes with Android 15 and promises up to four major Android upgrades, enhancing its software longevity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
Samsung Galaxy M06
General
Release Date
2024, January 16
2025, February 27
Announced
2024, January 16
2025, February 27
Description
Also known as Motorola Moto G Play Gen 3
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.74"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (typ)
PLS LCD, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
25W 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)
167.4 x 77.4 x 8 mm (6.59 x 3.05 x 0.31 in)
Weight
185 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Sapphire Blue
Blazing Black, Sage Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.05 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13
Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 7.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass