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Series

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

Galaxy A1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026

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

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.

SM-A185F, SM-A185F/DS, SM-A185FZKDEUB, SM-A185FLBDEUB, SM-A185FZSDEUB2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026The spec feed names SM-A185F/DS. The UK store lists SKUs SM-A185FZKDEUB, SM-A185FLBDEUB and SM-A185FZSDEUB.3Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/card/detail/newhybrisRead 13 October 2026Samsung UK product card lists three SKUs for model SM-A185F/DS: Black SM-A185FZKDEUB, Light Blue SM-A185FLBDEUB and Silver SM-A185FZSDEUB, all 128 GB. The Latin American SM-A185M models are left out.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Item 2: model identifier SM-A185F/DS.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Models row lists SM-A185F, SM-A185F/DS, SM-A185M, SM-A185M/DS and SM-A185F/DSB. Only the F models sold in Europe are stored.

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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15 September 20268Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Announced 2026, September 15.

Status

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.

Available8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Available. Released 2026, September 18.

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 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.

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004.phpRead 13 October 2026Review compares the phone with last year's Galaxy A17 4G.

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.

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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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From €27911Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 202614Press articlesammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-a18-budget-phone-debuts-in-europe-for-eur-279Read 13 October 202615Press articlenewmobile.com/news/phones/recently-announced-samsung-galaxy-a18-4g-is-primarily-intended-for-samsung-not-for-youRead 13 October 2026

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-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026US unlocked reference only. Carrier software and foreign Moto G models are not merged.

FR, GB, NL3Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/card/detail/newhybrisRead 13 October 2026Samsung UK lists the three SKUs as in stock. France is the first market per SamMobile and the Netherlands per NewMobile. A store listing is not proof of every other market.14Press articlesammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-a18-budget-phone-debuts-in-europe-for-eur-279Read 13 October 2026France is named as the first market.15Press articlenewmobile.com/news/phones/recently-announced-samsung-galaxy-a18-4g-is-primarily-intended-for-samsung-not-for-youRead 13 October 2026Article states the phone is available to order in the Netherlands.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Black, Silver, Light Blue1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026Black, Silver and Light Blue as named in the Samsung UK page text.3Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/card/detail/newhybrisRead 13 October 2026Colour options Silver, Light Blue and Black.

Form factor

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

Bar2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 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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6years1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026Page footnote: up to six years of security updates from the first global launch date.

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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31 October 20322Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Security Update Period (Valid until): 31 October 2032.

Body

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

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164.4mm2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

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77.9mm2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

Thickness

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7.7mm2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

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-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.

196g(6.9 oz)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

Frame

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Plastic8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Build row: glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame.

Front

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

Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026Page text: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front of the device.

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-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Plastic8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026

Dust and water rating

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.

IP641Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026Page text and footnote: IP64, tested with 10 litres of fresh water per minute from all angles for 5 minutes.

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-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026One physical nano-SIM plus eSIM and separate microSD. Maximum simultaneous eSIM profiles is unstated.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Dual-SIM with nano-SIM (4FF). Active eSIM count 0 comes from the GSMArena review.11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026Two physical nano-SIM slots with two simultaneous LTE connections, no eSIM, and the second slot is a hybrid slot shared with microSD.

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-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

6.7in(17 cm)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

Resolution

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

1080 × 2340px2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

Pixel density

262.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

384.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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.

19.5:98Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026

Display type

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

OLED2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Technology (Main Display): Super AMOLED.

Display type (as published)

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

Super AMOLED2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 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-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Up to 120 Hz. Actual frequency depends on content, apps and device mode.

90Hz8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Display row: Super AMOLED, 90Hz. The review says the phone only switches between fixed 60 Hz and 90 Hz.

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

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.

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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-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Maker sunlight High Brightness Mode claims up to 1000 nits. Window, duration and firmware are unstated.

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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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8bits2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Colour depth 16M colours, which is 8 bits per RGB channel.

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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Notch8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Review calls it the old teardrop notch. SamMobile calls it an Infinity-U notch.14Press articlesammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-a18-budget-phone-debuts-in-europe-for-eur-279Read 13 October 2026Report describes an Infinity-U notch.

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-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Android 175Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Manual file name UG_EU_17 and cover text identify Android 17.12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Review: Android 17 with One UI 9.

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 explicitly named models ship with Android 16 and Hello UX.

One UI 91Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026Page text: One UI 9.

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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Android 177Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-A185F/040233261001/eng.htmlRead 13 October 2026Samsung update log for SM-A185F EUX: build A185FXXS1AZI4, Android 17, released 1 October 2026, security patch 5 September 2026.

Chipset

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

Exynos 16108Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 202612Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Review identifies the Exynos 1610 with a 4 GB and 128 GB review unit.

Process

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.

5nm12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Review text: a 5 nm Samsung 5LPE node. Samsung does not publish the node.

CPU cores

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

82Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 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 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.

BSamsung Galaxy A18 4G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	ARM Cortex-A78	2.4
6	ARM Cortex-A55	2

Source12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Two 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 and six 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. Samsung publishes only the 2.4 and 2 GHz speeds.

Max CPU clock

2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

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

Mali-G688Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 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-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

4GB2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Tested UK SKU is 4 GB. Every Samsung and GSMArena source lists 4 GB only.

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.

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

64, 128, 256GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026FAQ lists 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB built-in storage options. Availability differs by market.12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Samsung confirmed a 64 GB model for some markets. A 128 GB review unit and a 256 GB version exist.

Storage type

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.

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Memory card

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.

microSD (shares the SIM slot)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026SIM slot type: SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD). The Samsung UK FAQ text calls it a dedicated slot. The spec table and GSMArena say shared, so shared is stored.

Max card size

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.

2TB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026FAQ: microSD expansion up to 2 TB.

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 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.

BSamsung Galaxy A18 4G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	50	1.8	26	1/2.76 inch	0.64	PDAF	No
Ultrawide	5	2.2	17	1/5.0 inch	1.12	Not available	Not available
Macro	2	2.4	Not available	Not available	Not available	Fixed	Not available

Source2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Resolutions 50, 5 and 2 MP, f-numbers F1.8, F2.2 and F2.4 in that order, rear autofocus yes, rear OIS no. Sensor size, pixel size and focal lengths come from GSMArena. The macro f-number is the third listed value.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Main 1/2.76 inch, 0.64 um, 26 mm, PDAF. Ultrawide 1/5.0 inch, 1.12 um, 17 mm. Macro 2 MP. Selfie 13 MP, f/2.0, 27 mm, 1/3.1 inch, 1.12 um.13Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p5.phpRead 13 October 2026Review calls the 2 MP macro a fixed-focus module and the 5 MP ultrawide a 17 mm equivalent lens. The review summary line mentions OIS for the main camera. Samsung says no OIS and Samsung is stored.

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

32MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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

Not available

Not available

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-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

10×2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Rear camera zoom: digital zoom up to 10x.

Flash

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

LED2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Rear Camera - Flash: Yes. The GSMArena spec page says LED flash.

Camera features

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.

HDR, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, Food, Night, Macro, Slow motion, Hyperlapse, Fun5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Printed pages 31 and 32 list the shooting modes Portrait, Fun, Pro, Panorama, Food, Night, Macro, Slow motion and Hyperlapse. HDR comes from the GSMArena spec page.

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 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.

BSamsung Galaxy A18 4G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30
1280	720	120

Source2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Video recording resolution FHD 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps. Slow motion 120 fps at HD, taken as 1280 x 720.13Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p5.phpRead 13 October 2026Recording tops out at 1080p30 with all cameras, and 720p is the other resolution with no 60 fps mode.

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.

Not available

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Log recording

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

H.264, HEVC13Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p5.phpRead 13 October 2026Default codec H.264, switchable to H.265 (HEVC) in settings.

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.

Not available

120fps2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Slow Motion: 120fps at HD.

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 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.

BSamsung Galaxy A18 4G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	13	2	27	1/3.1 inch	1.12	Fixed	No

Source2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Front camera 13 MP, F2.0, no autofocus, no OIS.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Single 13 MP, f/2.0, 27 mm, 1/3.1 inch, 1.12 um. Samsung states no autofocus.13Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p5.phpRead 13 October 2026Selfie camera focus is fixed.

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

AMotorola 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

BSamsung Galaxy A18 4G

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

Source8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Selfie camera video: 1080p at 30 fps.

Front autofocus

Not available

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

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

No2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Stereo Support: No.11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026A single bottom-firing speaker.

3.5 mm jack

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

No8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Sound row: 3.5mm jack No.

Audio features

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.

Dolby Atmos (headphones only), UHQ upscaler (headphones only), Equaliser, Loudness normalisation, Adapt sound11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026Equaliser works on speaker and headphones. Loudness normalisation and Adapt sound are present. Dolby Atmos and the UHQ upscaler work with headphones only.

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-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

25Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Device layout drawing on printed pages 4 and 5 labels one microphone at the top and one at the bottom, so two. GSMArena names the same two holes.10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p2.phpRead 13 October 2026Design page: a secondary microphone hole on the top frame and the main microphone on the bottom frame.

Network

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Network

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.

GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

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-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.

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19002Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

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-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Selected SKU lists WCDMA 1/2/4/5/8. HSPA enhancement is not inferred.

B1 (2100), B5 (850), B8 (900)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Samsung notation B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900) for model SM-A185FLBDEUB.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026GSMArena lists HSDPA 850, 900 and 2100 for the 3G bands.

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-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, B38, B40, B412Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026FDD B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28 and TDD B38, B40, B41 for model SM-A185FLBDEUB.

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-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

Not available

5G modes

Not available

Not available

5G mmWave

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Satellite

Not available

Not available

Wi-Fi calling

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.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 52Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80. No 6 GHz.

Wi-Fi bands

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

Bluetooth

Not available

5.32Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

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

Not available

Not available

NFC

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

Yes2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Not available

Positioning

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.

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

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

Not available

Not available

Connector

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

USB-C2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 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-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

USB 2.02Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026USB Version: USB 2.0.11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026USB 2.0 data connection at up to 480 Mbps.

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

Not available

No11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026Review: USB 2.0 with OTG and nothing like video output.

IR blaster

Not available

No10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p2.phpRead 13 October 2026Design page: no IR blaster.

FM radio

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

No10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p2.phpRead 13 October 2026Page 3 connectivity section says there is no FM radio.11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026No FM radio.

Features and sensors

1 of 5 differ

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/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.

Side button5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Device layout labels the side button as the fingerprint recognition sensor.

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

Not available

Not available

Sensors

Not available

Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 202611Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026Proximity sensing is virtual, done through the Ear Hover Proximity Sensor. There is no barometer.

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

Not available

Not available

Haptic motor

Not available

Not available

Battery and charging

8 of 17 differ

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-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026Footnote defines 5100 mAh rated minimum and 5200 mAh typical batch average.

4,860mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Item 10: rated capacity 4860 mAh for SM-A185F/DS. The typical capacity is 5000 mAh.

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-play-2026/pmipmja42mqRead 8 October 2026

5,000mAh2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical): 5000.

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.

Not available

Not available

Battery type

Not available

Li-ion11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026Review: a basic Li-ion cell.

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 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.

BSamsung Galaxy A18 4G

Not available

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.

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.

25W8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Battery row: 25W wired. Samsung lists a charger requirement of 10 to 25 W on its spec feed, which is not used as the value.

Wired charging standards

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.

USB Power Delivery, USB PD PPS11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 202625 W charging is standard USB Power Delivery with PPS and needs no special profile.

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.

Not available

30min8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Battery row: 25W wired, 50% in 30 min. The review says Samsung claims about 30 minutes from empty to 50 percent. No Samsung page states it.11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026Test matched the claim: 1 percent to 29 percent in 15 minutes and 48 percent in 30 minutes.

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/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.

No8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Battery row lists wired charging only and the review and the manual mention no 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.

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

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Reverse wired

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Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Printed page 7, Charging other devices: use the USB cable to charge another mobile device from the phone battery.

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-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.

No9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004.phpRead 13 October 2026The accessory bundle is only the cable and the SIM ejector, so no charger.

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

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Measured

7 of 9 differ

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

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.

953points12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core 953 on the 128 GB and 4 GB review unit. The chart heading labels the current version, the run build is not stated.

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

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.

2,144points12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core 2144 on the same unit.

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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384points12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Wild Life Extreme highest run 384 on the same unit. The lowest-run score 379 is separate.

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.

Not available

483,061points12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026AnTuTu v10 total 483061 on the 128 GB and 4 GB unit. The v11 score 609489 is not stored.

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.

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.

775nits11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026GSMArena max brightness test, white pattern at 75 percent fill in auto mode: 775 nits. The 10 percent window reached 1099 nits. The minimum was 1.8 nits. Manual mode is lower.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

-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.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

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A4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Item 6: class A.

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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51h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Item 8: 51 h. The sheet gives no minutes.

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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1,200cycles4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Item 9: 1200 cycles at default settings.

Drop resistance class

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B4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Items 12 and 14: 180 falls without defect, class B.

Repairability class

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C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Item 20: class C, index 2.99.

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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0.544W/kg6Regulatory filingsamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 13 October 2026Samsung SAR page for SM-A185F/DS, ICNIRP 10 g method, UK and English: head 0.544 W/kg.

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

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1.366W/kg6Regulatory filingsamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 13 October 2026Same page: body 1.366 W/kg, body-worn separation 0 cm.

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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Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

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.

USB Type-C to Type-C cable (3 A), SIM ejector tool9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004.phpRead 13 October 2026Unboxing: a white USB Type-C to Type-C cable rated for 3 A without an e-marker chip, and a SIM ejector tool.

Links

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Product page

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

www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

Manual

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.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026English user manual for SM-A185F/DS, Android 17, revision 1.0, 1 October 2026.

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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2years4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Item 25: minimum guarantee 24 months as stated for the EU market.

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