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

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Motorola Moto G Power (2021)	Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
Released · Jan 14, 2021	Released · Dec 12, 2022
6.6-inch · 1600 x 720 px	6.5-inch · 1600 x 720 px
48 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie	16 MP Main · 5 MP Selfie
4GB · 64GB	3GB · 32GB
5000 mAh	5000 mAh

Display

Size
6.6-inch	6.5-inch
Resolution
1600 x 720 px, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI	1600 x 720 px, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Refresh rate
	90Hz
Screen-to-body
83.75 %	79.83 %
Features
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 (11 nm)	Mediatek Helio G37 MT6765 (12 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 260, 64-bit	Octa-core, 2300 MHz
GPU
Adreno 610	PowerVR GE8320
RAM
4GB	3GB
Internal storage
64GB	32GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 512 GB	microSDXC
OS
Android (10)	Android (12)
Device type
Smartphone	Smartphone

Battery

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

Camera

Rear
Triple camera	Triple camera
Main camera
48 MP (PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.7 Sensor size: 1/2" Pixel size: 0.8 μm	16 MP (PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Second camera
2 MP (Macro) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4 Pixel size: 1.75 μm	2 MP (Macro) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4
Third camera
2 MP (Depth information) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4 Pixel size: 1.75 μm	2 MP (Depth information)
Flash
LED	LED
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps) Features: Time-lapse video, EIS	Yes
Front
8 MP (EIS, HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)	5 MP

Design

Dimensions
6.51 x 2.99 x 0.37 inches (165.28 x 75.9 x 9.49 mm)	6.58 x 3.01 x 0.37 inches (167.2 x 76.5 x 9.4 mm)
Weight
7.28 oz(206.5 g)	7.16 oz(203.0 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic Frame: Plastic	Back: Plastic Frame: Plastic
Resistance
Splash
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)	Fingerprint (touch)
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key	Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Flash gray, Polar silver (retail only), Glowing blue (retail only)	Deep Indigo

Cellular

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), 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), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+)	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 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), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A Cat 13/5 (400/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s	LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
SIM type
Nano SIM	Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
VoLTE
Yes

Multimedia

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

Connectivity & Features

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

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

Availability

Officially announced
Jan 08, 2021

Alternative variants

for Best Buy


RAM	3GB
Internal storage	32GB

Links

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