Motorola Moto G Play (2023) vs Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2023) vs Motorola Moto G Power (2021) Specs Comparison

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Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
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Motorola Moto G Power (2021)
Motorola Moto G Play (2023) Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2023) Motorola Moto G Power (2021)
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
6.6-inch · 1600 x 720 px
16 MP Main · 5 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 16 MP Selfie
48 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie
3GB · 32GB
6GB · 256GB
4GB · 64GB
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
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Display

Size
6.5-inch 6.5-inch 6.6-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, 266 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD
Refresh rate
90Hz 120Hz
Screen-to-body
79.83 % 83.77 % 83.75 %
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 662 SM6115 (11 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 2300 MHz Octa-core, 2x 2.2GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 260, 64-bit
GPU
PowerVR GE8320 IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 610
RAM
3GB 6GB 4GB
Internal storage
32GB 256GB 64GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC microSDXC microSDXC up to 512 GB
OS
Android (12) Android (13) Android (10)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

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

Camera

Rear
Triple camera Triple camera Triple 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 		48 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7
Sensor size: 1/2"
Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4 		2 MP (Depth information) 2 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Pixel size: 1.75 μm
Third camera
2 MP (Depth information) 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Pixel size: 1.75 μm
Flash
LED LED LED
Video recording
Yes Yes 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video, EIS
Front
5 MP 16 MP 8 MP (EIS, 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) 		6.51 x 2.99 x 0.37 inches
(165.28 x 75.9 x 9.49 mm)
Weight
7.16 oz(203.0 g) 6.53 oz(185.0 g) 7.28 oz(206.5 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 Flash gray, Polar silver (retail only), Glowing blue (retail only)

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), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 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
Radio
FM
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, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Oct 29, 2020
FCC ID value: IHDT56ZH1
Measured SAR
Head: 0.69 W/kg
Body: 1.44 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.44 W/kg
Phablet: 2.59 W/kg

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 250
In The Box
Charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool

Availability

Officially announced
Jan 08, 2021

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