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Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy M02

What Moto G Play (2021) does better (4) and where Galaxy M02 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Motorola · 2021Moto G Play (2021)
4.0Score
4 advantages≈ $65
vs
Samsung Galaxy M02
Samsung · 2021Galaxy M02
4.1Score
3 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
3.4Display3.4
2.7Camera2.7
3.5Features2.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Moto G Play (2021)Galaxy M02
76 × 166.69.475.9 × 1649.1
Moto G Play (2021)Galaxy M02Difference
Height166.6 mm164 mm+2.6 mm
Width76 mm75.9 mm+0.1 mm
Thickness9.4 mm9.1 mm+0.3 mm
Weight204 g206 g−2 g

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

Why is Moto G Play (2021) better than Galaxy M02?

  1. Process11 nm vs 28 nm2.5×
  2. CPU cores8 vs 42×
  3. CPU frequency1.8 GHz vs 1.5 GHz+20%
  4. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 4+25%

Why is Galaxy M02 better than Moto G Play (2021)?

  1. Dual SIMNo · Moto G Play (2021): Yes
  2. Main camera aperturef/2 vs f/1.9+5%
  3. Thickness9.4 mm vs 9.1 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight204 g206 g
Thickness9.4 mm9.1 mm
Height166.6 mm164 mm
Width76 mm75.9 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
ColoursMisty BlueBlack, Gray, Blue, Red
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
Screen-to-body ratio80.6%81.9%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460Mediatek MT6739W
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process11 nm28 nm
CPU cores84
CPU frequency1.8 GHz1.5 GHz
GPUAdreno 610PowerVR GE8100
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,534—
Memory
RAM3 GB3 GB
Storage (max)32 GB32 GB
Storage (base)32 GB32 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/2f/1.9
Main sensor size1/3.1"—
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera5 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNo—
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging10 W—
Wireless chargingNo—
Connectivity
5GNo—
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth55
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0microUSB 2.0
USB version2—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEOGLONASS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRear—
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximityAccelerometer
SAR (head)—0.65 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—One UI 2.0
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