Samsung
Device summary
Motorola
moto g play
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 6.5-inch | 6.5-inch |
| Dimensions | 76.5 mm × 161.0 mm × 8.3 mm | 75.0 mm × 163.8 mm × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 185 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | — |
| Resolution | — | 1600 × 720 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 | Snapdragon 680 4G |
| RAM | 6 GB, 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · OIS | — |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 8 MP | — |
| Macro camera | Macro · 2 MP | — |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 13 MP | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | — |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging | — |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | LTE, 3G |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| NFC | — | No |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 6.5-inch | 6.5-inch |
| Dimensions | 76.5 mm × 161.0 mm × 8.3 mm | 75.0 mm × 163.8 mm × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 185 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | — |
| Resolution | — | 1600 × 720 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 | Snapdragon 680 4G |
| RAM | 6 GB, 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | — |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · OIS | — |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 8 MP | — |
| Macro camera | Macro · 2 MP | — |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 13 MP | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | — |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging | — |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | LTE, 3G |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| NFC | — | No |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
moto g play
12 g lighter
Height
moto g play
2.8 mm taller · minor difference
Width
Galaxy A25
1.5 mm wider · minor difference
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Galaxy A25 vs moto g play Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
moto g play
Strengths
- Surprisingly capable single 50MP main camera for this price tier
- Excellent battery life stretching close to two days on typical use
- Most accessible price point in Motorola's current lineup
Compromises
- No 5G connectivity, which may limit long-term viability
- Only one major Android OS update commitment
- Snapdragon 680 4G is positioned at the entry level, suitable only for light tasks