Motorola
moto g vs moto g play
Device summary
Motorola
moto g play
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Starting price | $200 | — |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 76.3 mm × 167.1 mm × 8.2 mm | 76.4 mm × 167.2 mm × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 202 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 1604 × 720 | 1604 × 720 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | Yes |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP | Wide · 50 MP |
| Macro camera | Macro · 2 MP | Macro · 2 MP |
| Front cameras | Front · 16 MP | Front · 8 MP |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| NFC | Yes | — |
Basic information
Release year
- moto g
- 2025
- moto g play
- 2026
Starting price
- moto g
- $200
- moto g play
- —
Display size
- moto g
- 6.7-inch
- moto g play
- 6.7-inch
Dimensions
- moto g
- 76.3 mm × 167.1 mm × 8.2 mm
- moto g play
- 76.4 mm × 167.2 mm × 8.4 mm
Weight
- moto g
- 193 g
- moto g play
- 202 g
Front material
- moto g
- —
- moto g play
- —
Back material
- moto g
- —
- moto g play
- —
Display
Display technology
- moto g
- LCD
- moto g play
- LCD
Resolution
- moto g
- 1604 × 720
- moto g play
- 1604 × 720
Refresh rate
- moto g
- 120 Hz
- moto g play
- 120 Hz
Performance
Chipset
- moto g
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- moto g play
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM
- moto g
- 4 GB
- moto g play
- 4 GB
Storage
- moto g
- 128 GB
- moto g play
- 64 GB
Expandable storage
- moto g
- Yes
- moto g play
- Yes
Cameras
Main camera
- moto g
- Wide · 50 MP
- moto g play
- Wide · 50 MP
Macro camera
- moto g
- Macro · 2 MP
- moto g play
- Macro · 2 MP
Front cameras
- moto g
- Front · 16 MP
- moto g play
- Front · 8 MP
Battery & charging
Typical capacity
- moto g
- 5000 mAh
- moto g play
- 5200 mAh
Wired charging
- moto g
- 30 W
- moto g play
- —
Connectivity
Cellular
- moto g
- 5G, LTE
- moto g play
- 5G, LTE
NFC
- moto g
- Yes
- moto g play
- —
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
moto g
9 g lighter · minor difference
Thickness
moto g
0.3 mm thinner · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
User Experience Summary
moto g
Strengths
- 5000mAh battery and 30W charging — class-leading endurance per dollar
- Hello UI with Moto gestures on near-stock Android 15
- Stereo speakers, NFC, microSD, and 3.5mm jack under $200
Compromises
- 4GB RAM limits multitasking and gaming headroom
- HD+ 6.7-inch display trails 1080p budget rivals
- Two major OS updates only — shorter than Samsung promises
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