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General

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Series

Moto G1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

Moto G1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

PB9D0012US, XT2613-11Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Exact maker model array pairs productName PHN MOTO XT2613-1 US SM 4+128 DS RTL with productCode PB9D0012US and Slipstream, 128 GB, Unlocked classifications. This directly bridges the physical XT2613-1 model to this retail reference. Other carrier suffixes are excluded.2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/phones/motorola-smartphones/motorola-moto-g/moto-g-2026/pb9d0012usRead 8 October 2026Exact Lenovo US retail product part PB9D0012US. Live Motorola selected part resolves the colour as PANTONE Slipstream.

PB9H0004US, XT2615-11Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Exact maker model array pairs productName PHN MOTO XT2615-1 US TY 4+64 DS RTL with productCode PB9H0004US and Tapestry, 64 GB, Unlocked classifications. This directly bridges physical XT2615-1 to this retail part. No other carrier suffix is imported.2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/phones/motorola-smartphones/motorola-moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pb9h0004usRead 8 October 2026Exact US product PB9H0004US, 4 GB/64 GB. Current Motorola selected SKU resolves its Tapestry colour.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Exact selected PB9D0012US maker object states marketingStatus Available. This is current retail lifecycle status, not a stock promise for every carrier.

Available1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Exact selected PB9H0004US maker object states marketingStatus Available. This is current retail lifecycle status, not stock promised for every carrier.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Motorola Moto G (2025)9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Moto-G-2026-Motorola-launches-new-affordable-5G-smartphone-for-199-99-with-three-upgrades-on-2025-edition.1155065.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Moto G (2026) replaces the Moto G (2025).

Motorola Moto G Play (2024)11Press article9to5google.com/2025/11/04/motorola-moto-g-2026-update-specs-priceRead 23 October 20269to5Google says the Moto G Play (2026) replaces the 2024 model.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$199.998Press releasemotorolanews.com/meet-the-new-moto-g-and-moto-g-play-designed-for-streaming-snapping-and-staying-powered-upRead 8 October 2026Original US universally unlocked MSRP $199.99. Current price and carrier discounts are separate.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026US unlocked reference only. Carrier software and foreign Moto G models are not merged.

US1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026US unlocked reference only. Carrier software and foreign Moto G models are not merged.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

PANTONE Slipstream1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Selected PB9D0012US is Slipstream. The separately selectable Cattleya Orchid part is not included in this reference.2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/phones/motorola-smartphones/motorola-moto-g/moto-g-2026/pb9d0012usRead 8 October 2026

PANTONE Tapestry1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Live selected PB9H0004US offers PANTONE Tapestry only.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

Bar1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

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WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

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Thickness

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Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

202g(7.1 oz)1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes 202 g. Its unlabelled dimensions tuple is 167.15 x 76.40 x 8.44 mm. Axes remain unstated. The current specification table says water-repellent. Formal IP52 is separately explicit in the manufacturer launch article.

202g(7.1 oz)1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes 202 g and an unlabelled dimensions tuple 167.15 x 76.40 x 8.44 mm. Dimension axes are not asserted. GSMArena calls the frame plastic while Tom’s Guide calls it metallic, so frame material remains unknown.

Frame

Plastic4Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925.phpRead 8 October 2026Review body summary explicitly identifies plastic frame.

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Front

Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Vegan leather1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

Vegan leather1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Dust and water rating

IP528Press releasemotorolanews.com/meet-the-new-moto-g-and-moto-g-play-designed-for-streaming-snapping-and-staying-powered-upRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer explicitly states both Moto G (2026) and Moto G Play (2026) tested to IP52 under controlled laboratory conditions. Footnote describes fresh dripping water at up to 15 degrees of tilt, with no immersion or pressurized-water claim. Resistance declines with wear. GSMArena says no formal rating, but the explicit primary claim takes precedence.

IP521Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Exact current Play maker paragraph names IP52. Footnote limits protection to moderate splashes and light rain, with no immersion or pressurized liquids. Launch release independently says tested to IP52. GSMArena no-formal-rating narrative is lower-priority.8Press releasemotorolanews.com/meet-the-new-moto-g-and-moto-g-play-designed-for-streaming-snapping-and-staying-powered-upRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly says both models tested to IP52, fresh dripping water with tilt up to 15 degrees in controlled lab conditions. No immersion or pressurized-water claim.

Water resistance depth

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Water resistance time

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MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs11Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026One physical nano-SIM plus eSIM and separate microSD. Maximum simultaneous eSIM profiles is unstated.

Nano-SIMs11Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026One physical nano-SIM plus eSIM and separate microSD. Maximum simultaneous eSIM profiles is unstated.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.7in(17 cm)1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

6.7in(17 cm)1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Resolution

720 × 1604px1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

720 × 1604px1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Pixel density

262.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

262.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

20:91Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes 20:09, normalized to 20:9. The support page numerical rendering error and a ratio calculated from pixels are not substituted.

20:91Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes 20:09, normalized to 20:9. The support page numerical rendering error and a ratio calculated from pixels are not substituted.

Display type

LCD (IPS)4Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact device is IPS LCD. Maker LCD row does not alone establish IPS.

LCD (IPS)4Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925.phpRead 8 October 2026Both named devices explicitly use IPS LCD.

Display type (as published)

LCD1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

LCD1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Up to 120 Hz. Actual frequency depends on content, apps and device mode.

120Hz1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Up to 120 Hz. Actual frequency depends on content, apps and device mode.

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

60Hz5Measurementgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p3.phpRead 8 October 2026Observed minimum 60 Hz. Efficiency first locks 60. Smart and balanced and Hyper smooth drop to 60 when idle.

60Hz1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Maker footnote states minimum 60 Hz and maximum 120 Hz. Actual frequency depends on content, apps and device mode.

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

1,000nits1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Maker sunlight High Brightness Mode claims up to 1000 nits. Window, duration and firmware are unstated.

1,000nits1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Maker sunlight High Brightness Mode claims up to 1000 nits. Window, duration and firmware are unstated.

Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

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PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

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Front camera cutout

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Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 161Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

Android 161Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Software

Hello UX8Press releasemotorolanews.com/meet-the-new-moto-g-and-moto-g-play-designed-for-streaming-snapping-and-staying-powered-upRead 8 October 2026Both named new models ship with Android 16 and Hello UX.

Hello UX8Press releasemotorolanews.com/meet-the-new-moto-g-and-moto-g-play-designed-for-streaming-snapping-and-staying-powered-upRead 8 October 2026Both explicitly named models ship with Android 16 and Hello UX.

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Chipset

MediaTek Dimensity 63001Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

MediaTek Dimensity 63001Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Process

6nm4Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925.phpRead 8 October 2026

6nm1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Exact Play current maker performance section explicitly names Dimensity 6300 at 6 nm.

CPU cores

81Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

81Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

AMotorola Moto G (2026)

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A76	2.4
6	Cortex-A55	2

Source4Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact US/Canada Moto G (2026) review publishes two Cortex-A76 at 2.4 GHz and six Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz, Dimensity 6300 at 6 nm. Its separate Play camera, storage and charging specifications are not transferred.

BMotorola Moto G Play (2026)

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A76	2.4
6	Cortex-A55	2

Source4Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925.phpRead 8 October 2026Combined review explicitly covers both physical Moto G and Play test phones. Common Dimensity 6300 configuration is two Cortex-A76 at 2.4 GHz and six Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. Moto G’s 128 GB, cameras and 30 W limit are excluded.

Max CPU clock

2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

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GPU

Arm Mali-G57 MC21Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

Arm Mali-G57 MC21Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

4GB1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Installed physical memory is 4 GB. RAM Boost uses storage as virtual memory to reach an advertised 12 GB and is excluded.2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/phones/motorola-smartphones/motorola-moto-g/moto-g-2026/pb9d0012usRead 8 October 2026

4GB1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Installed physical memory is 4 GB. RAM Boost uses storage as virtual memory to reach an advertised 12 GB and is excluded.2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/phones/motorola-smartphones/motorola-moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pb9h0004usRead 8 October 2026

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128GB1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/phones/motorola-smartphones/motorola-moto-g/moto-g-2026/pb9d0012usRead 8 October 2026

64GB1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/phones/motorola-smartphones/motorola-moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pb9h0004usRead 8 October 2026

Storage type

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UFS 2.21Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Exact current maker Additional features explicitly identifies built-in 64 GB UFS 2.2. Review test inference alone would not prove the storage standard.

Memory card

microSD (own slot)4Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925.phpRead 8 October 2026Introduction explicitly identifies dedicated microSD slots, separate from nano-SIM.

microSD (own slot)4Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925.phpRead 8 October 2026Both reviewed models expressly have dedicated microSD slots.

Max card size

1TB1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Published 1 TB capacity uses decimal 1000 GB. Card is separately sold.

1TB1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Published 1 TB capacity uses decimal 1000 GB. Card is separately sold.

Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

AMotorola Moto G (2026)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Sensor
Main	50	1.8	29	1/2.88 inch	0.61	PDAF	OmniVision OV50D
Macro	2	2.5	Not available	1/5.0 inch	1.75	Fixed	OmniVision OV02B

Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Only main and macro are imaging cameras. Ambient light sensor is not a third camera. Native main pitch is 0.61 micrometres. Binned 1.22 pitch is excluded. Physical 50 MP outputs 12.5 MP with Quad Pixel. Primary table does not prove OIS.6Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Camera table identifies OV50D 1/2.88 inch and OV02B 1/5.0 inch, fixed-focus macro. Main 29 mm is explicitly called equivalent in prose. Header OIS is not corroborated by primary or introductory camera summary and remains unknown. Unqualified macro focal label is omitted.

BMotorola Moto G Play (2026)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Sensor
Main	32	2.2	1/3.42 inch	0.64	PDAF	Samsung ISOCELL KD1 (S5KKD1)

Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026One physical 32 MP main imaging camera. Ambient light sensor and decorative circles do not add photographic lenses. Native 0.64 micrometre pitch excludes effective binned 1.28. Quad Pixel produces effective 8 MP photos. Moto G’s 50 MP and macro hardware are not transferred.6Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Specific Moto G Play camera table explicitly identifies Samsung ISOCELL KD1 S5KKD1, optical format 1/3.42 inch and native 0.64 micrometre pitch. Unqualified focal labels are omitted. Front OV08F is described as a likely variation and is not stored.

Number of rear cameras

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Main camera

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Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

8×1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

8×1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Flash

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Single LED1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Camera features

Night Vision, Portrait, Macro Vision, Panorama, Pro Mode, Scan, Auto Smile Capture, Shot Optimization, Google Lens, Dual Capture, Timelapse, Hyperlapse, Slow motion, Audio Zoom1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Named camera capture functions only. Digital zoom up to 8x is not optical magnification.

Night Vision, Portrait, Panorama, Pro Mode, Scan, Auto Smile Capture, Shot Optimization, Google Lens, Dual Capture, Timelapse, Hyperlapse, Slow motion, Audio Zoom1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Named camera capture functions only. Digital zoom up to 8x is not optical magnification.

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

AMotorola Moto G (2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)
1920	1080
1280	720

Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Maker main ordinary FHD 30 fps and macro HD 30 fps. Slow motion is advertised without a rate or resolution. GSMArena introduction says rear 1080p30 but camera prose says 1080p60. Both rear maximum-rate cells remain unknown. Macro HD capability is retained without treating its rate as the overall 720p maximum.

BMotorola Moto G Play (2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)
1920	1080

Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes ordinary FHD 30 fps and advertises Slow motion without capture rate or resolution. Rear absolute maximum remains unknown. No Moto G main/macro or 1080p60 claim is transferred. 720p and slow-motion maxima are unpublished.

Max video resolution

1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

H.264, H.2656Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Video quality expressly offers H.264 and H.265 for recording. No playback-only codec is imported.

Not available

Video stabilisation

Not available

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Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

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Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

AMotorola Moto G (2026)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	32	2.2	1/3.42 inch	0.64	Fixed

Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Native 0.64 micrometre pitch. 32 MP Quad Pixel outputs effective 8 MP. Effective binned pitch is excluded.6Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Explicit 1/3.42 inch optical format and fixed focus. Sensor model is described as a likely variation and is omitted. Unqualified 23 mm focal label is omitted.

BMotorola Moto G Play (2026)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Pixel size (µm)
Main	8	2	1.12

Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes 8 MP f/2.0 and native 1.12 micrometre pitch. GSMArena introduction says 0.64, while its camera page agrees with the maker 1.12. Primary actual front camera row takes precedence. Its 32 MP Quad Pixel footnote describes the rear, not this selfie sensor.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

AMotorola Moto G (2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30

Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 20266Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Both maker and exact review cap selfie recording at 1080p30. No front slow-motion capture is published.

BMotorola Moto G Play (2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30

Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Audio features

Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio certification1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Selected maker explicitly names Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio certification. Codec revisions are unstated.

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

21Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

21Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Network

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Network

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes WCDMA bands, so WCDMA is stored as UMTS. HSPA is not inferred.

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes WCDMA bands, so WCDMA is stored as UMTS. HSPA is not inferred.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 19001Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Selected US SKU GSM bands 2/3/5/8 map to PCS 1900, DCS 1800, GSM 850 and GSM 900. These are radio capabilities, not carrier service availability.

GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 19001Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Selected US SKU GSM bands 2/3/5/8 map to PCS 1900, DCS 1800, GSM 850 and GSM 900. These are radio capabilities, not carrier service availability.

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

1, 2, 4, 5, 81Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Selected SKU lists WCDMA 1/2/4/5/8. HSPA enhancement is not inferred.

1, 2, 4, 5, 81Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Selected SKU lists WCDMA 1/2/4/5/8. HSPA enhancement is not inferred.

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 711Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 711Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n2, n5, n7, n12, n14, n25, n26, n29, n30, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

n2, n5, n7, n12, n14, n25, n26, n29, n30, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

5G modes

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5G mmWave

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Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

Not available

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Satellite

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Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Exact unlocked compatibility table explicitly supports Wi-Fi Calling on AT&T, T-Mobile, Google Fi and named MVNOs. Carrier provisioning, plan and market conditions apply. Compatibility is not universal across carriers.

Yes1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Exact unlocked compatibility table explicitly supports Wi-Fi Calling on AT&T, T-Mobile, Google Fi and named MVNOs. Carrier provisioning, plan and market conditions apply. Compatibility is not universal across all carriers.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth

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Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

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NFC

Yes1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Assisted protocols A-GPS, LTEPP and SUPL do not add satellite constellations. GPS, GLONASS and Galileo are explicit.

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Assisted protocols A-GPS, LTEPP and SUPL do not add satellite constellations. GPS, GLONASS and Galileo are explicit.

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

Not available

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2.01Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

USB 2.01Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

No5Measurementgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p3.phpRead 8 October 2026Connectivity explicitly says no USB Alt Mode video output. Wireless casting is separate.

Not available

IR blaster

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FM radio

Yes5Measurementgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p3.phpRead 8 October 2026

Yes4Reviewgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925.phpRead 8 October 2026Common Connectivity summary explicitly identifies FM receiver for both models.

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Side button3Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/3700/16/pdf/help-moto-g-2026-16-na-en-us.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 1 hardware layout labels the power button and fingerprint sensor as the same side control.

Side button3Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/3702/16/pdf/help-moto-g-play-2026-16-na-en-us.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 1 hardware layout labels power button and fingerprint sensor as the same side control.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

Not available

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Sensors

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Barometer5Measurementgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p3.phpRead 8 October 2026Connectivity explicitly identifies accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, hardware proximity, ambient light and barometer.

Not available

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Not available

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Haptic motor

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Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

5,100mAh1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Footnote defines 5100 mAh rated minimum and 5200 mAh typical batch average.

5,100mAh1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Footnote defines 5100 mAh rated minimum and 5200 mAh typical batch average.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

5,200mAh1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

5,200mAh1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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Battery type

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

AMotorola Moto G (2026)

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	48

Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Up to two days, converted to 48 hours. Approximate Motorola median mixed-use profile includes use and standby under optimal network conditions. Signal, settings, temperature, battery condition and usage affect results. It is not 48 hours of active screen time.

BMotorola Moto G Play (2026)

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	48

Source1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Up to two days, converted to 48 hours. Approximate Motorola median mixed-use profile includes use and standby under optimal network conditions. Signal, settings, temperature, battery condition and usage affect results. It is not 48 hours of active screen time.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

30W1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Maximum handset input 30 W TurboPower. Requires Motorola TurboPower 30 W adapter or higher. A higher adapter does not increase this device limit. US selected box excludes the adapter.

18W1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Maximum handset input 18 W TurboPower. Requires Motorola TurboPower 18 W adapter or higher. Higher adapters do not increase the device limit. Selected US box excludes an adapter.

Wired charging standards

Motorola TurboPower1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Maker names TurboPower. Review only says seems based on PD, so USB PD and PPS are not asserted.

Motorola TurboPower1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names TurboPower. No USB PD or PPS version is inferred from the sibling Moto G charging review.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

No3Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/3700/16/pdf/help-moto-g-2026-16-na-en-us.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 247 explicitly says the phone does not support wireless charging.

No3Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/3702/16/pdf/help-moto-g-play-2026-16-na-en-us.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed Battery section explicitly says this phone does not support wireless charging.

Wireless charging power

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Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

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Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

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Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Exact US complete contents and GSMArena unboxing exclude an adapter. Generic manual charger-came-with-phone language does not prove regional box contents.

No1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Exact US complete contents and GSMArena unboxing exclude an adapter. Generic manual charger-came-with-phone language does not prove regional box contents.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

Not available

807points7Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/motorola-phones/motorola-moto-g-play-2026-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact own Play 4 GB/64 GB Tapestry review, Android 16 specifications. Geekbench 6 CPU single 807. Exact minor, firmware and run conditions unpublished. Not an inferred Geekbench 6.x release.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

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2,136points7Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/motorola-phones/motorola-moto-g-play-2026-reviewRead 8 October 2026Same labelled Geekbench 6 CPU multi 2136. Wild Life Unlimited 8.18 fps does not populate a Wild Life Extreme points field. Continuous battery drain 18h50m is not mixed-use endurance.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

948nits5Measurementgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p3.phpRead 8 October 2026948 nits, auto brightness, white pattern at 75% fill. Exact Moto G US/Canada 4 GB/128 GB hardware. Regional suffix and firmware build are unpublished.

920nits5Measurementgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p3.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact Play 4 GB/64 GB review row: 920 nits, auto brightness, white pattern at 75% fill. Firmware and reviewer regional SKU are unpublished.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

16.78h5Measurementgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p3.phpRead 8 October 2026GSMArena Battery Test v2.0 Active Use score 16h47m. viSer automation and default mix: calls 20%, web 30%, video 30%, games 20%. Display mode and firmware are unstated. Play score 17h22m is not used.

17.37h5Measurementgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p3.phpRead 8 October 2026Public review comparison row gives 17h22m Active Use v2.0. Default mix calls 20%, web 30%, video 30%, games 20%, viSer automation. Exact Play 4 GB/64 GB. Separate spec summary reports 17h23m. The cause of the one-minute difference is unstated. Original review row is retained. Display mode and firmware are unstated. Moto G’s 16h47m is excluded.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

74min5Measurementgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p3.phpRead 8 October 202674 minutes from 0% to displayed full in chart. Motorola 68 W adapter and Type-C cable. Paragraph partial test starts at 1%. Exact cable identity and operating state are unstated. No electrical cutoff endpoint inferred.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

-21.1LUFS5Measurementgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p3.phpRead 8 October 2026-21.1 LUFS integrated average in current GSMArena speaker test. Audio preset is unstated. Play result -21.0 is excluded.

-21LUFS5Measurementgsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_2026_g_play_2026-review-2925p3.phpRead 8 October 2026Public current speaker widget explicitly gives Play -21.0 LUFS integrated average. Audio preset is unstated. Moto G -21.1 is excluded.

EU label and regulatory

None of 10 known

EU energy class

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

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In the box

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In the box

Moto G (2026), USB-C to USB-C cable, Guides, SIM tool1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026Complete selected US list. Optional promotional Moto Buds 2 are excluded. No power adapter is listed, and review unboxing confirms none.

Moto G Play (2026), USB-C to USB-C cable, Guides, SIM tool1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Complete selected US box lists handset, C-C cable, guides and SIM tool. No power adapter. Review unboxing agrees.

Links

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Product page

www.motorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mm1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

www.motorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mq1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.motorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mm1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-2026/pmipmhz42mmRead 8 October 2026

www.motorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mq1Maker product pagemotorola.com/us/en/p/phones/moto-g/moto-g-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Manual

help.motorola.com/hc/3700/16/pdf/help-moto-g-2026-16-na-en-us.pdf3Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/3700/16/pdf/help-moto-g-2026-16-na-en-us.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original 363-page North American Android 16 guide for Moto G (2026). Generic model-dependent passages do not establish carrier hardware codes.

help.motorola.com/hc/3702/16/pdf/help-moto-g-play-2026-16-na-en-us.pdf3Owner's manualhelp.motorola.com/hc/3702/16/pdf/help-moto-g-play-2026-16-na-en-us.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact North American Android 16 Moto G Play (2026) guide. Generic optional/model-dependent chapters are not unconditional hardware facts.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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