[ MOTOROLA ]
Smartphones
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
Overall Score
36/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
87672
Graphics (GPU)
10327
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Motorola Moto G Play (2023) is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 36/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
12/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Poor
36/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
18/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Fast charging | No |
| Full charging time | 3:00 hr |
| Max charge power | 10 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 87672 |
| Data manipulation | 3342 |
| GPU | 10327 |
| Memory | 45095 |
| Multi-core score | 1524 |
| Photo editing | 9313 |
| Single-core score | 474 |
| Total score | 211638 |
| UX | 68544 |
| Video editing | 4340 |
| Web score | 5019 |
| Writing score | 5175 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM band 2/3/5/8 |
| 3G network | UMTS band 1/2/4/5/8 |
| 4G network | LTE band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/29/30/38/39/40/41/66/71 |
| 5G support | No |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| Bluetooth version | 5 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| LTE Cat* | 7 |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, rear |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Height | 167.24 mm (6.58 inches) |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Thickness | 9.36 mm (0.37 inches) |
| Waterproof | IP52 |
| Weight | 203 g (7.16 oz) |
| Width | 76.54 mm (3.01 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| HDR support | No |
| Max rated brightness | 450 nits |
| PPI | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 79.8% |
| Size | 6.5 inches |
| Type | TFT LCD |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 4K video recording | No |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode |
| Flash | LED |
| Image resolution | 16 MP |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 16 MP2) Macro: 2 MP3) Depth: 2 MP |
| Matrix | 16 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 1 micron |
| Slow motion | No |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 512 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM size | 3 GB |
| Storage size | 32 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | December 2022 |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 10 W |
| Category | Budget |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $170 |
| Release date | December 2022 |
| Sensors | - Barometer- Proximity sensor- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
| Successor | -Motorola Moto G Play (2026) |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53- 4 cores at 2.3 GHz: Cortex-A53 |
| CPU cores | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G37 |
| FLOPS | ~43.5 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 680 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 32 |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | TSMC |
| Max clock | 2300 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | No |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).