Motorola Moto G Play (2024) vs Redmi 13C

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) and the Redmi 13C, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Head to head

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Redmi 13C
Price$2,988$75
Our rating7/107/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging15W18W
RAM (max)—8 GB
Storage (max)64 GB256 GB
Screen size6.5 in6.74 in
Refresh rate—90 Hz
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)185 g192 g
ReleasedJan 2024Nov 2023
Summary: Motorola Moto G Play (2024) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Redmi 13C is ahead on wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Redmi 13C is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

Display

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Redmi 13C
TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits HBM
Size6.5 inches6.74 inches
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels (HD+)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
Aspect Ratio20:9—
Refresh Rate90Hz—
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning® Gorilla® Glass

Platform

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Redmi 13C
OSAndroid 13 (upgradable to Android 14)Android 13, MIUI 14 (initial)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 680 4GMediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 610Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Redmi 13C
Internal Storage64GB UFS 2.2—
RAM4GB—
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot, expandable up to 1TB)—
Card slot—microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal—128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X + eMMC 5.1)

Main Camera

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Redmi 13C
ModulesSingle—
Resolution50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF—
FeaturesQuad Pixel TechnologyLED flash, HDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Triple—50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) + 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)

Selfie Camera

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Redmi 13C
Resolution8 MP, f/2.0 (wide)—
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Single—8 MP, f/2.0

Battery

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Redmi 13C
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging15W wired (TurboPower)18W wired, PD

Body

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Redmi 13C
Dimensions163.8 x 74.96 x 8.3 mm168 x 78 x 8.1 mm (6.61 x 3.07 x 0.32 in)
Weight185 g192 g (6.77 oz)
BuildPlastic frame and back, water-repellent design—
SIM—Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Colors—Midnight Black, Navy Blue, Clover Green, Glacier White

Comms

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Redmi 13C
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band (Wi-Fi 5)Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.15.3, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, GLONASS, GALILEO—
NFCNoYes (market dependent)
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Launch

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Redmi 13C
AnnouncedJanuary 20242023, November 10
ReleasedJanuary 26, 2024—
Status—Available. Released 2023, November 10

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G Play (2024) or Redmi 13C?

Motorola Moto G Play (2024) — 185 g for the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) versus 192 g for the Redmi 13C.

Which is newer, Motorola Moto G Play (2024) or Redmi 13C?

Motorola Moto G Play (2024) — Jan 2024 for the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) versus Nov 2023 for the Redmi 13C.

Is the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) or the Redmi 13C rated higher?

We rate the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) 7/10 and the Redmi 13C 7/10.

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