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Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy A03s

What Moto G Play (2021) does better (4) and where Galaxy A03s wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Motorola · 2021Moto G Play (2021)
4.0Score
4 advantages≈ $65
vs
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Samsung · 2021Galaxy A03s
4.1Score
8 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
3.4Display2.4
2.4Performance2.1
2.7Camera2.7
3.5Battery4.0
3.5Features4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Moto G Play (2021)Galaxy A03s
76 × 166.69.475.9 × 164.29.1
Moto G Play (2021)Galaxy A03sDifference
Height166.6 mm164.2 mm+2.4 mm
Width76 mm75.9 mm+0.1 mm
Thickness9.4 mm9.1 mm+0.3 mm
Weight204 g196 g+8 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Moto G Play (2021) better than Galaxy A03s?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,534 vs 889+73%
  2. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 4+25%
  3. Main camera aperturef/2 vs f/2.2+10%
  4. Process11 nm vs 12 nm+9%

Why is Galaxy A03s better than Moto G Play (2021)?

  1. Wired charging10 W vs 15 W+50%
  2. Storage (max)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  3. NFCNo · Moto G Play (2021): Yes
  4. RAM3 GB vs 4 GB+33%
  5. CPU frequency1.8 GHz vs 2.35 GHz+31%
  6. Dual SIMNo · Moto G Play (2021): Yes
  7. Weight204 g vs 196 g+4%
  8. Thickness9.4 mm vs 9.1 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight204 g196 g
Thickness9.4 mm9.1 mm
Height166.6 mm164.2 mm
Width76 mm75.9 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
ColoursMisty BlueBlack, Blue, White
Display
Screen size6.5″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDPLS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,600 px
Pixel density270 ppi270 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness—400 nits
Measured brightness—488 nits
Screen-to-body ratio80.6%81.8%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process11 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency1.8 GHz2.35 GHz
GPUAdreno 610PowerVR GE8320
AnTuTu score—103,465
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,534889
Memory
RAM3 GB4 GB
Storage (max)32 GB64 GB
Storage (base)32 GB32 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/2f/2.2
Main sensor size1/3.1"—
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera5 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging10 W15 W
Charged in 30 min—15%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth55
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEOGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness—-27.4 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorRearSide
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
SAR (head)—0.36 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—One UI 5.1 Core
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