Motorola Moto G Pure vs Motorola Moto G Play (2023) Specs Comparison

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Motorola Moto G Pure Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
Released · Oct 14, 2021
Released · Dec 12, 2022
6.5-inch · 1600 x 720 px
6.5-inch · 1600 x 720 px
13 MP Main · 5 MP Selfie
16 MP Main · 5 MP Selfie
3GB · 32GB
3GB · 32GB
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
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Display

Size
6.5-inch 6.5-inch
Resolution
1600 x 720 px, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI 1600 x 720 px, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD IPS LCD
Refresh rate
60Hz 90Hz
Screen-to-body
80.51 % 79.83 %
Features
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
MediaTek Helio G25 MT6762G (12 nm) Mediatek Helio G37 MT6765 (12 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Cortex-A53, 64-bit Octa-core, 2300 MHz
GPU
PowerVR GE8320 PowerVR GE8320
RAM
3GB 3GB
Internal storage
32GB 32GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 512 GB microSDXC
OS
Android (11) Android (12)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 10.0W Wired: 10.0W

Camera

Rear
Dual camera Triple camera
Main camera
13 MP (Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
16 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Second camera
2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Pixel size: 1.75 μm
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Third camera
2 MP (Depth information)
Flash
LED LED
Video recording
Yes Yes
Front
5 MP 5 MP

Design

Dimensions
6.59 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches
(167.36 x 75.63 x 8.75 mm)
6.58 x 3.01 x 0.37 inches
(167.2 x 76.5 x 9.4 mm)
Weight
6.63 oz(188.0 g) 7.16 oz(203.0 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic Back: Plastic
Frame: Plastic
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP52
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch) Fingerprint (touch)
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Deep Indigo 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), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 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), 40(2300), 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, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
SIM type
Nano SIM Nano SIM

Multimedia

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

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
Yes 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 Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0, Features: Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Compass, Barometer

Buyers information

In The Box
Headset, protective cover, charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool

Availability

Officially announced
Oct 06, 2021

Alternative variants

For AT&T/Verizon/Cricket
4G (FDD) Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
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