Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Motorola Moto G Power (2026)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and the Motorola Moto G Power (2026), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto G Play (2026) | Motorola Moto G Power (2026) |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 30W |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 202 g | 208 g |
| Released | Nov 2025 | Feb 2026 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Motorola Moto G Power (2026) is ahead on our rating, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
Display
| Motorola Moto G Play (2026) | Motorola Moto G Power (2026) |
|---|
| Type | LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak) | LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1604 pixels, HD+ (263 ppi) | 1080 x 2388 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G Play (2026) | Motorola Moto G Power (2026) |
|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (Octa-core) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | — |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 (estimated) |
| OS | — | Android 16 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G Play (2026) | Motorola Moto G Power (2026) |
|---|
| Internal | 64GB | — |
| RAM | 4GB (expandable up to 12GB with RAM Boost) | 8GB |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB) |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G Play (2026) | Motorola Moto G Power (2026) |
|---|
| Modules | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF, Quad Pixel technology | — |
| Features | LED flash, Night Vision, Portrait, Pro Mode, Auto Smile Capture, Shot Optimization | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Dual | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS
8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), AF |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G Play (2026) | Motorola Moto G Power (2026) |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Portrait, Pro Mode, Night Vision, Auto Smile Capture, Gesture Selfie | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), Quad Pixel |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G Play (2026) | Motorola Moto G Power (2026) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5200 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5200 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired (TurboPower) | 30W wired (50% in 30 min, 90% in <1 hr) |
Body
| Motorola Moto G Play (2026) | Motorola Moto G Power (2026) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 167.1 x 76.5 x 8.4 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.33 in) | 166.62 x 77.10 x 8.72 mm |
| Weight | 202 g (7.13 oz) | 208 g (estimated) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, eco-leather back |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (eSIM + Nano-SIM) |
| Protection | IP52 water-repellent design | — |
| Durability | — | IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant, MIL-STD-810H compliant |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G Play (2026) | Motorola Moto G Power (2026) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G Play (2026) | Motorola Moto G Power (2026) |
|---|
| Announced | 2025, November 13 | December 2025 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, November 13 | Available. Released February 6, 2026 |
| OS | Android 16 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Motorola Moto G Power (2026)?
Motorola Moto G Play (2026) — 202 g for the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) versus 208 g for the Motorola Moto G Power (2026).
Which is newer, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Motorola Moto G Power (2026)?
Motorola Moto G Power (2026) — Nov 2025 for the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) versus Feb 2026 for the Motorola Moto G Power (2026).
Is the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Motorola Moto G Power (2026) rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) 7/10 and the Motorola Moto G Power (2026) 8/10.
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