Motorola Moto G (2026) vs Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Motorola Moto G (2026) and Motorola Moto G Play (2026) are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need
Best for
- GamingEither - too close to call
- Keeping it for yearsEither - too close to call
Head to head
- Performance
- Gaming
- Durability
- Longevity
- Connectivity
- Extras
All specifications
Motorola Moto G (2026)
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
General
Condition
Available. Released 2025, December 11
Available. Released 2025, November 13
Model
XT2613-1
XT2615-1
Performance
CPU
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Display
Display Type
1851:1 contrast ratio, 948 nits max brightness (measured)
1797:1 contrast ratio, 920 nits max brightness (measured)
Resolution
720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
Video Resolution
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Battery and power
Charging Port
30W wired
18W wired
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71
5G Bands
2, 5, 7, 12, 14, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
2, 5, 7, 12, 14, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Sound
Loudspeaker
-21.1 LUFS (Excellent)
-21.0 LUFS (Excellent)
Ports
Headphone Jack
Yes
Yes
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
Build and size
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), silicone polymer (eco leather) back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), silicone polymer (eco leather) back, plastic frame
Dimensions
6.7 inches, 108.2 cm 2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio)
6.7 inches, 108.2 cm 2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
FM radio
FM radio
Questions people ask
Which is better, Motorola Moto G (2026) or Motorola Moto G Play (2026)?
Motorola Moto G (2026) and Motorola Moto G Play (2026) are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Neither is clearly ahead on any one thing.
Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.