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Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (4GB + 64GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:6.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:32 MP

Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (4GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of smartphones
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

25%

5.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

4.5

Camera

15%

5.2

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

8.6

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

7.1

Audio

3%

5.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 74% of smartphones
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 1,859 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 82% of smartphones
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    N/A~ £130

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

25%

5.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

4.5

Camera

15%

5.2

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

8.6

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

7.1

Audio

3%

5.9

Design

6.0
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 1,859 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Popularity:
Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (4GB + 64GB) has a popularity of 9.1 points, which is higher than 86.6% of smartphones.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.3
Brand name
Motorola
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor model which is slower than processors in 59.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 4.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
RAM capacity
4 GB
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
Internal storage
64 GB
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 16
Android version
Android 16
Android version
Android 16
★ Better than 96% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 16 which is newer than that found in 95.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 4.4% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
â–² Better than 79% of models
This smartphone receives direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
no
Multi-lens main camera
no
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This smartphone does not include a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
32 MP
Main camera megapixels
32 MP
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 32 MP which is lower than that of 83.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 96.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
13.1 mm²
Main camera sensor area
13.1 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 13.1 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 98.2% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
1 Nano-SIM, 1 eSIM
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.7 inches
Screen size
6.7 inches
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.7 inches which is larger than the screens of 52.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 10.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1604 px
Screen resolution
720x 1604 px
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1604 px which is lower than that of 85.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Pixel density
262 ppi
Pixel density
262 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 262 ppi which is lower than that of 91.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,200 mAh
Battery capacity
5,200 mAh
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,200 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 64.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 2.3% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Charging speed
18 W
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
18W wired
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
167.15 mm
Height
167.15 mm
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 167.15 mm which is taller than 79.7% of smartphones.
Width
76.4 mm
Width
76.4 mm
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.4 mm which is wider than 60.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.5 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.5 mm which is thicker than 60.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Weight
202 g
Weight
202 g
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 202 g which is heavier than 61.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
101,536 cm³
Device volume
101,536 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 101,536 cm³ which is larger than 70.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
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Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (4GB + 64GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Circle to Search, Magic Editor, AI-powered 50MP camera system, Night Vision
    productivity vs fundamental
  • 4% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,200 mAh
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5200 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 43.5% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    947 nits
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (947 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    947 nits vs 660 nits
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Supports motion tracking
    Motion tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone supports motion tracking, the average smartphone does not. 22% of smartphones offer motion tracking capabilities.
  • 12.8% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,072 MHz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1072 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,072 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 7.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
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    Motorola Moto G Play 2026
    the average smartphone
    Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (4GB + 64GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.60 vs 8.000).
    8.6 vs 8
  • 2x cheaper
    Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (4GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • 66.7% more popular
    Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (4GB + 64GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (9.07 vs 5.4).
    9.07 vs 5.44
  • 12.8% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,072 MHz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1072 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,072 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 2.0 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x2.0 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Circle to Search, Magic Editor, AI-powered 50MP camera system, Night Vision
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Newer Android version
    Android version
    Android 16
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 16 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 16 vs Android 14
  • Supports fast boot
    Fast boot
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • Supports motion tracking
    Motion tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone supports motion tracking, the average smartphone does not. 22% of smartphones offer motion tracking capabilities.
  • Has a barometer
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.3
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • 43.5% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    947 nits
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (947 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    947 nits vs 660 nits
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.7 inches
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 4% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,200 mAh
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5200 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    November 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 6300
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6,300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    64 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 59.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    13.1 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (13.1 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    13.1 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 33.7% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    262 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (262 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    262 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 6300
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6,300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    64 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 51.2% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2000 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2000 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,000 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 68.7% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    384
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (384 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    384 vs 1,226
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 75% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    64
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (64 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    64 vs 256
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    12 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 15.4% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    797
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (797 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    797 vs 942
  • 17.3% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    2095
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2095 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    2,095 vs 2,533
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 59.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    13.1 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (13.1 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    13.1 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Single-lens main camera
    Multi-lens main camera
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone has a single-lens main camera, while the average smartphone has a multi-lens setup. 93.7% of smartphones use multiple lenses.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    32 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    32 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This smartphone lacks an HDR mode, the average smartphone has one. 97.1% of smartphones support HDR photography.
    display does not support HDR for video content playback, but the camera has an HDR feature for photos
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.64 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 1 fewer external displays supported
    External display support
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This smartphone supports fewer external displays than the average smartphone (0 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    0 vs 1
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 33.7% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    262 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (262 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    262 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    720 x 1604 px
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1604 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1604 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Worse display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    18 W
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP52
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP52 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP52 vs IP67
  • 3.55 mm taller
    Height
    167.15 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (167.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    167.15 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Poor brand origin
    Brand origin
    United States
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    United States vs China
  • 3% heavier
    Weight
    202 g
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (202 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    202 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.2 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 0.4 mm wider
    Width
    76.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.4 mm vs 76 mm

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What we like about Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (4GB + 64GB)

  • Incredibly long battery life, often lasting up to two days on a single charge.
  • Very affordable price for a 5G-enabled smartphone.
  • Stylish design with a premium-feeling vegan leather back that resists fingerprints.
  • Fast and responsive side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
  • A clean, near-stock Android software experience with useful gesture shortcuts (e.g., chop for flashlight).
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
  • Decent performance for basic, everyday tasks like web browsing and messaging.
  • Screen has a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, which is good for the price point.

What we don't like about Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (4GB + 64GB)

  • Extremely slow charging speed, taking over two hours to reach full battery.
  • Low-resolution 720p display results in jagged text and grainy images, a major drawback for many reviewers.
  • Performance can be sluggish or laggy, especially with heavy multitasking or demanding games due to the entry-level chipset and 4GB RAM.
  • Mediocre camera performance, particularly in low-light situations, with muted colors and a mostly unusable 2MP macro lens.
  • Limited onboard storage (64GB), which necessitates purchasing a microSD card for most users.
  • Motorola offers a shorter software support window (two OS updates and three years of security updates) compared to some competitors like Samsung.
  • Audio quality from the speakers is described as hollow and lacking bass depth.
  • Comes with some pre-installed bloatware that needs to be opted out of during setup.

Verdict

The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is a budget-friendly 5G smartphone featuring a 6.7-inch HD+ LCD with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits peak brightness, all powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and Android 16. This specific model comes with 4GB of physical RAM (expandable via RAM Boost) and 64GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which can be supplemented by up to 1TB through a dedicated microSD slot. Its primary strengths include an exceptional 5,200 mAh battery capable of up to two days of use, a stylish vegan leather design, and the inclusion of NFC, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, its notable drawbacks are the limited 64GB onboard storage, a relatively low 720p display resolution, and slow 18W wired charging compared to its competitors.Would you like to compare these specs against the Moto G Power 2026 or see the current best pricing available for the Play model?

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