Motorola Moto G Play (2023)

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
  • Display: 6.5" TFT LCD - 720x1600 pixels
  • Chip: MediaTek Helio G37
  • Camera: 1 (16MP)
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • OS: Android 12
  • Weight: 203 g

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options 3/32 GB

Review

Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview

Tech Specs

Full specs and component tests Motorola Moto G Play (2023)

Display

Display quality comparison
Type TFT LCD
Size 6.5 in
Resolution 720x1600 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9
Pixel density 269 ppi
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No
Max brightness 450 nits
HDR support No
Screen-to-body ratio 79.8 %

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 167.24 mm (6.58 in)
Width 76.54 mm (3.01 in)
Thickness 9.36 mm (0.37 in)
Weight 203 g (7.16 oz)
Water resistance IP52
Back panel Plastic
Frame Plastic
Colors Blue
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
79.8 %

Performance

Testing Motorola Moto G Play (2023) In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37
Max Frequency 2300 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
- 4/2.3 (Cortex-A53)
Process TSMC
Transistor Size 12 nm
Neural Processor No
Graphics PowerVR GE8320
GPU Cores 32
GPU Frequency 680 MHz
FLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
474
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
1524
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)474
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)1524
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
160324
CPU57356
GPU11840
Memory44313
UX46815
NanoReview Score160324

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 3 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X
Channels 2
Storage
Storage Capacity32 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSD

Software

OS Android 12

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh
Max Charging Power 10 W
Battery Type Li-ion
Removable No
Wireless Charging No
Reverse Charging No
Fast Charging No
Full Charge Time 3:00 h

Main camera

Matrix 16 MP
Zoom Digital
Flash LED
Stabilization Digital
8K Recording No
4K Recording No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion No
Lenses count Standard: 16 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Depth: 2 MP
Features Bokeh effect
Main lens
Matrix16 MP
Aperturef/2.2
Pixel size1 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigital

Front camera

Matrix 5 MP
Photo resolution 2560x1960 pixels
Aperture f/2.4
Sensor CMOS
Pixel size 1.12 μm
Autofocus No
Stabilization Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5
Bluetooth features LE
USB type USB Type-C
USB version 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
NFC* No
Infrared Port No
Connectivity
SIM Count*2
SIM TypeNano
SIM ModeDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *No
Hybrid SlotNo
2G BandsGSM band 2/3/5/8
3G BandsUMTS band 1/2/4/5/8
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B29/B30/B38/B39/B40/B41/B66/B71)
LTE category7
5G SupportNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo
3.5 mm Jack Yes
FM Radio No
Dolby Atmos No

Other

Class Budget
Announced December, 2022 yr
Release Date December, 2022 yr
Launch Price ($) 170
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 10 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

User Rating

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Comments (2)

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Htos1avApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
This device is great for the price. I love mine. RF performance is excellent.
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Joshua BrownApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
For this price, the Mediatek chipset and features are good. The design feels premium too.
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