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Device summary
Motorola
moto g play
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $1,199 | — |
| Display size | 6.9-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.6 mm × 163.0 mm × 8.3 mm | 76.4 mm × 167.2 mm × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 202 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield | — |
| Back material | Textured matte glass | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 2868 × 1320 | 1604 × 720 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | — |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 64 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | Yes |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS | Wide · 50 MP |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm | — |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 120 mm · 5× optical zoom · OIS | — |
| Macro camera | — | Macro · 2 MP |
| Front cameras | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | — |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Charging standard | MagSafe, Qi2 | — |
| Battery type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion | — |
| Typical capacity | — | 5200 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | — |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3) | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Titanium | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | — |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $1,199 | — |
| Display size | 6.9-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.6 mm × 163.0 mm × 8.3 mm | 76.4 mm × 167.2 mm × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 202 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield | — |
| Back material | Textured matte glass | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 2868 × 1320 | 1604 × 720 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | — |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 64 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | Yes |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS | Wide · 50 MP |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm | — |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 120 mm · 5× optical zoom · OIS | — |
| Macro camera | — | Macro · 2 MP |
| Front cameras | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | — |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Charging standard | MagSafe, Qi2 | — |
| Battery type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion | — |
| Typical capacity | — | 5200 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | — |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3) | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Titanium | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | — |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
moto g play
25 g lighter
Height
moto g play
4.2 mm taller
Width
iPhone 16 Pro Max
1.2 mm wider · minor difference
Thickness
Very similar thickness
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max is 1.2 mm (1.6% relative to moto g play) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- moto g play is 4.2 mm (2.6% relative to iPhone 16 Pro Max) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- moto g play is 0.1 mm (1.2% relative to iPhone 16 Pro Max) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- moto g play is 25 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists
iPhone 16 Pro Max
moto g play
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs moto g play Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Strengths
- Best-in-lineup battery endurance for real travel and heavy days
- 6.9-inch ProMotion display transforms media, gaming, and mobile editing
- Full Pro camera system including 5x telephoto and 48MP ultrawide
Compromises
- Wide, heavy body limits one-handed and pocket-first use
- 227 g long-session fatigue for some owners
- No camera advantage over the smaller iPhone 16 Pro
moto g play
Strengths
- 5200mAh two-day battery — best-in-class Play endurance
- Stereo Dolby and 120Hz under $200 with NFC and jack
- Premium-look vegan-leather design on entry pricing
Compromises
- 64GB storage fills fast — microSD nearly mandatory
- 4GB RAM and 18W charging — lowest 2026 Moto G floor
- HD+ 6.7-inch panel trails Galaxy A16 sharpness