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Motorola Moto G Play (2023)

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)

Brand: MOTOROLA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.5" Inch
  • Camera: 16MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 3GB RAM
  • Processor: Helio G37
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2022, December 12
  • Storage: 32GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 12
  • Body: 203g, 9.4mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2022, December 08
Status Available. Released 2022, December 12

Body

Dimensions 167.2 x 76.5 x 9.4 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)
Weight 203 g (7.20 oz)
Build Plastic frame, plastic back
SIM Nano-SIM
Water-repellent coating

Display

Type IPS LCD, 90Hz
Size 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~79.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 12
Chipset Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU PowerVR GE8320

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM
eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Primary Camera 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF
Second Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Third Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30/60fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 5 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1.12µm
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC No
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, barometer

Battery

Type Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging 10W wired

Misc

Colors Deep Indigo
Models XT2271-1, XT2271-3, XT2271-5, XT2271-4
Price $ 51.99

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.1
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 5 / 10
  • Camera 4 / 10
  • Auto Focus 4 / 10
  • Image Quality 4 / 10
  • Performance 3 / 10
  • Features 5 / 10
  • Connectivity 5 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 4 / 10
  • Usability 4 / 10
  • Video Quality 4 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Extremely affordable price point makes it accessible to tight budgets.
  2. Massive 5000 mAh battery provides exceptional, multi-day battery life.
  3. Large 6.5-inch display offers ample screen real estate for media consumption.
  4. Smooth 90Hz refresh rate provides a fluid UI experience unexpected at this price.
  5. Reliable rear-mounted fingerprint sensor is fast and accurate.
  6. Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio convenience.
  7. Features expandable storage via a microSD card slot to supplement internal space.
  8. Clean, near-stock Android 12 experience with minimal bloatware.
  9. Durable plastic build is water-repellent (IP52 rating) for light, daily protection.
  10. Solid call quality ensures clear conversations.

CONS

  1. Extremely slow MediaTek Helio G37 processor causes consistent lag.
  2. Minimal 3GB of RAM makes multitasking frustrating and leads to app crashes.
  3. Meager 32GB internal storage is mostly consumed by the system, limiting app installations.
  4. Very slow 10W wired charging speed takes over two hours for a full charge.
  5. Only supports 4G LTE, lacking future-proof 5G connectivity.
  6. Low 720p HD+ screen resolution lacks sharpness compared to competitors.
  7. Meager software support promises only one major OS update (to Android 13).
  8. Unimpressive 16MP camera struggles to capture detail, especially in low light.
  9. No NFC chip means no contactless payments (mobile wallet) support.
  10. Lacks the signature "twist to open camera" gesture found on other Motorola phones.

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