Motorola Moto G Play (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy A15

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) and the Samsung Galaxy A15, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Motorola Moto G Play (2024) smartphone

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)

From $2,988
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Samsung Galaxy A15 smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A15

From $142
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Head to head

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Samsung Galaxy A15
Price$2,988$142
Our rating7/107/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging15W25W
RAM (max)—8 GB
Storage (max)64 GB256 GB
Screen size6.5 in6.5 in
Refresh rate—90 Hz
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)185 g200 g
ReleasedJan 2024Dec 2023
Summary: Motorola Moto G Play (2024) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A15 is ahead on wired charging, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A15 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

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Display

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Samsung Galaxy A15
TypeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Size6.5 inches6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels (HD+)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
Aspect Ratio20:9—
Refresh Rate90Hz—
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Not specified

Platform

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Samsung Galaxy A15
OSAndroid 13 (upgradable to Android 14)Android 14, One UI 6
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 680 4GMediatek Helio G99 (6nm) (for A15); Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) (for A15 5G)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 610Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Samsung Galaxy A15
Internal Storage64GB UFS 2.2—
RAM4GB—
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot, expandable up to 1TB)—
Card slot—microSDXC (dedicated slot or shared with SIM)
Internal—128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage Type—UFS 2.2

Main Camera

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Samsung Galaxy A15
ModulesSingle—
Resolution50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF—
FeaturesQuad Pixel TechnologyLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Triple—50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Selfie Camera

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Samsung Galaxy A15
Resolution8 MP, f/2.0 (wide)—
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Single—13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)

Battery

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Samsung Galaxy A15
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging15W wired (TurboPower)25W wired

Body

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Samsung Galaxy A15
Dimensions163.8 x 74.96 x 8.3 mm160.1 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight185 g200 g (7.05 oz)
BuildPlastic frame and back, water-repellent design—
SIM—Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Samsung Galaxy A15
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.15.3, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, GLONASS, GALILEO—
NFCNoYes (market/region dependent)
RadioFM radioUnspecified
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS

Launch

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)Samsung Galaxy A15
AnnouncedJanuary 20242023, December 11
ReleasedJanuary 26, 2024—
Status—Available. Released 2023, December 16

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G Play (2024) or Samsung Galaxy A15?

Motorola Moto G Play (2024) — 185 g for the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) versus 200 g for the Samsung Galaxy A15.

Which is newer, Motorola Moto G Play (2024) or Samsung Galaxy A15?

Motorola Moto G Play (2024) — Jan 2024 for the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) versus Dec 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A15.

Is the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) or the Samsung Galaxy A15 rated higher?

We rate the Motorola Moto G Play (2024) 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A15 7/10.

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