Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) vs Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
The Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) scores 4.3 in our rating, and the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) scores 4.0. The Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) leads in display and performance, while the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) is ahead in value for money. At launch in the US, the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) cost $50 less ($149.99 vs $199.99). The Motorola Moto G 5G (2024) is the newer phone, announced Mar 12, 2024.
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Key differences
Why choose the Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)
- Faster wired charging 18 W vs 15 W
- Bigger screen 6.6 inches vs 6.5 inches
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Newer model Mar 12, 2024 vs Jan 16, 2024
- More storage 128 GB vs 64 GB
- Thinner 8.23 mm vs 8.3 mm
Why choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
- Better water resistance IP52 vs None
- Lower launch price $149.99 vs $199.99
- Lighter 185 g vs 194 g
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
Overall
4.3
4.0
Display
6.3
5.4
Performance
3.1
2.2
Camera
3.8
3.8
Battery
4.2
4.1
Design
6.1
6.2
Software support
3.5
3.5
Value for money
3.8
4.1
Display
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
Size
6.6 inches
6.5 inches
Type
LCD
LCD
Resolution
720 × 1612 px
720 × 1600 px
Pixel density
269 ppi
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Refresh rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
Protection
—
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
Process
6 nm
6 nm
Max CPU clock
2 GHz
2.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 610
RAM
4 GB
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
64 GB
microSD slot
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
50 MP, f/1.8
Rear cameras
2
1
Rear video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Front camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
18 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
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Design and build
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
Dimensions
164.39 × 74.96 × 8.23 mm
163.8 × 74.9 × 8.3 mm
Thickness
8.23 mm
8.3 mm
Weight
194 g
185 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Back
Vegan leather
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Water resistance
None
IP52
Fingerprint
—
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
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SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
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Colors
Sage Green
Sapphire Blue
Connectivity and features
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
5G
✓ Yes
✕ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
—
5.1
USB
USB-C 2.0
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NFC
✓ Yes
✕ No
3.5 mm jack
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
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IR blaster
✕ No
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Software
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 13
Interface
My UX
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OS updates
1 years
1 years
Security updates
3 years
3 years
Launch and price
Spec
Motorola Moto G 5G (2024)Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
Announced
Mar 12, 2024
Jan 16, 2024
Released
—
Jan 26, 2024
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$199.99
$149.99
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