Motorola Moto G Play (2023) vs Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2023) vs Motorola Moto G Play Specs Comparison

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Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2023)
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Motorola Moto G Play
Motorola Moto G Play (2023) Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2023) Motorola Moto G Play
Released · Dec 12, 2022
Released · Apr 13, 2023
Released · Jan 14, 2021
6.5-inch · 1600 x 720 px
6.5-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
6.5-inch · 1600 x 720 px
16 MP Main · 5 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 16 MP Selfie
13 MP Main · 5 MP Selfie
3GB · 32GB
6GB · 256GB
3GB · 32GB
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
5000 mAh

Display

Size
6.5-inch 6.5-inch 6.5-inch
Resolution
1600 x 720 px, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI 1600 x 720 px, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD
Refresh rate
90Hz 120Hz 60Hz
Screen-to-body
79.83 % 83.77 % 80.61 %
Features
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Mediatek Helio G37 MT6765 (12 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 930 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SM4250-AA (11 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 2300 MHz Octa-core, 2x 2.2GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core, 1800 MHz, Kryo 240, 64-bit
GPU
PowerVR GE8320 IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 610
RAM
3GB 6GB 3GB
Internal storage
32GB 256GB 32GB (eMMC 5.1)
Storage expansion
microSDXC microSDXC microSDXC up to 512 GB
OS
Android (12) Android (13) Android (11, 10)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
5000 mAh 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 10.0W Wired: 15.0W Wired: 10.0W

Camera

Rear
Triple camera Triple camera Dual camera
Main camera
16 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Pixel size: 1.12 μm 		50 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Pixel size: 0.64 μm 		13 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0
Sensor size: 1/3.1"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Second camera
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4 		2 MP (Depth information) 2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Pixel size: 1.75 μm
Third camera
2 MP (Depth information) 2 MP (Macro)
Flash
LED LED LED
Video recording
Yes Yes 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse
Front
5 MP 16 MP 5 MP (HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions
6.58 x 3.01 x 0.37 inches
(167.2 x 76.5 x 9.4 mm) 		6.42 x 2.94 x 0.33 inches
(163.1 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm) 		6.56 x 2.99 x 0.37 inches
(166.59 x 75.99 x 9.36 mm)
Weight
7.16 oz(203.0 g) 6.53 oz(185.0 g) 7.20 oz(204.0 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Frame: Plastic 		Back: Plastic
Frame: Plastic 		Back: Plastic
Frame: Plastic
Resistance
Splash
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch) Fingerprint (touch) 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Deep Indigo Dark Blue Misty blue

Cellular

5G
Bands n2, n5, n7, n12, n25, n30, n41, n66, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 48(3600) Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A Cat 13/5 (400/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type
Nano SIM Nano SIM Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
VoLTE
Yes

Multimedia

Headphones
3.5mm jack 3.5mm jack 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker Earpiece, Loudspeaker Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0 5.3 5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 		802.11 a,b,g,n,ac
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 		802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0, Features: Charging Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0, Features: Charging
Hearing aid compatible
M3/T3
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass Accelerometer
Other
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Mar 28, 2021
FCC ID value: IHDT56ZD4
Measured SAR
Head: 0.65 W/kg
Body: 1.43 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.43 W/kg

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 170
In The Box
Charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool

Availability

Officially announced
Jan 08, 2021

Alternative variants

for AT&T and Cricket
4G (FDD) Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
Hearing aid compatible M4/T3
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless