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

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7.4
Motorola Moto G Power (2021)
7.0
Motorola Moto G Play
Motorola Moto G Power (2021) Motorola Moto G Play
Released · Jan 14, 2021
Released · Jan 14, 2021
6.6-inch · 1600 x 720 px
6.5-inch · 1600 x 720 px
48 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie
13 MP Main · 5 MP Selfie
4GB · 64GB
3GB · 32GB
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
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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
60Hz
Screen-to-body
83.75 % 80.61 %
Features
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 (11 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SM4250-AA (11 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 260, 64-bit Octa-core, 1800 MHz, Kryo 240, 64-bit
GPU
Adreno 610 Adreno 610
RAM
4GB 3GB
Internal storage
64GB 32GB (eMMC 5.1)
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 512 GB microSDXC up to 512 GB
OS
Android (10) Android (11, 10)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

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

Camera

Rear
Triple camera Dual camera
Main camera
48 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7
Sensor size: 1/2"
Pixel size: 0.8 μm
13 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0
Sensor size: 1/3.1"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Second camera
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Pixel size: 1.75 μm
2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Pixel size: 1.75 μm
Third camera
2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Pixel size: 1.75 μm
Flash
LED LED
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video, EIS
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse
Front
8 MP (EIS, HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) 5 MP (HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions
6.51 x 2.99 x 0.37 inches
(165.28 x 75.9 x 9.49 mm)
6.56 x 2.99 x 0.37 inches
(166.59 x 75.99 x 9.36 mm)
Weight
7.28 oz(206.5 g) 7.20 oz(204.0 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Frame: Plastic
Back: Plastic
Frame: Plastic
Resistance
Splash Splash
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch) 2D Face unlock, 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) Misty blue

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), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+) Bands 38(2600), 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-A Cat 13/5 (400/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes Yes
VoLTE
Yes 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,dual-band
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 M3/T3
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer Accelerometer
Other
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling) UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Oct 29, 2020
FCC ID value: IHDT56ZH1
Date approved: Mar 28, 2021
FCC ID value: IHDT56ZD4
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
Head: 0.65 W/kg
Body: 1.43 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.43 W/kg

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 250 $ 170
In The Box
Charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool Charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool

Availability

Officially announced
Jan 08, 2021 Jan 08, 2021

Alternative variants

for Best Buy
RAM 3GB
Internal storage 32GB
for AT&T and Cricket
4G (FDD) Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
Hearing aid compatible M4/T3
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless