Detailed comparison and review of Motorola Moto G4 Play and Motorola Moto G23. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Motorola Moto G4 Play | Motorola Moto G23 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 144.4 mm | 162.7 mm | Motorola Moto G23 has greater height than Motorola Moto G4 Play. |
| Width | 72 mm | 74.66 mm | Motorola Moto G23 has greater width than Motorola Moto G4 Play. |
| Depth | 9.9 mm | 8.19 mm | Motorola Moto G23 is narrower than Motorola Moto G4 Play. |
| Weight | 137 g | 184.25 g | Motorola Moto G4 Play is lighter than Motorola Moto G4 Play. |
| Body Colour | Black | Matte charcoal | |
| Body Material | - | Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) | |
| Protection | Splashproof | Splashproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | Motorola Moto G23 is waterproof. |
| SAR Value | - | 1.79 W/kg (body), 0.45 W/kg (head), 3.45 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Motorola Moto G4 Play | Motorola Moto G23 |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.5" | Motorola Moto G23 has larger screen size than Motorola Moto G4 Play. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | Motorola Moto G23 has better screen resolution than Motorola Moto G4 Play. |
| Display Format | HD | HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 294 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
| Max Brightness | - | 400 cd/m² | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 90 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 576 Hz | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Panda Glass |
| PROCESSOR | Motorola Moto G4 Play | Motorola Moto G23 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz | 2 GHz | Motorola Moto G23 has higher clock speed than Motorola Moto G4 Play. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Motorola Moto G23 has higher processor core quantity than Motorola Moto G4 Play. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 306 | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 |
| MEMORY | Motorola Moto G4 Play | Motorola Moto G23 |
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| RAM | 1 GB | 8 GB | Motorola Moto G23 has more RAM than Motorola Moto G4 Play. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 128 GB | Motorola Moto G23 has more internal memory than Motorola Moto G4 Play. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
| CAMERA | Motorola Moto G4 Play | Motorola Moto G23 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Motorola Moto G23 has better camera resolution than Motorola Moto G4 Play. |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.8 | Motorola Moto G23 has better lens aperture than Motorola Moto G4 Play. |
| Pixel Size | - | 0.64 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 4x | - | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama | Slow motion video, Panorama, Pro mode, BurstShot, Watermark mode, Timelapse video, Portrait, Night Vision, Macro video, Live filter, Dual Record | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Auto smile capture | Motorola Moto G23 has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Drag to focus & exposure | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), video stabilisation, snapshot in video recording, Barcode Scanner, Quad Pixel technology, levelling, RAW photo output, Google Lens, Assistive Grid |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 125 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Macro Vision |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Motorola Moto G23 has better front camera resolution than Motorola Moto G4 Play. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.45 | Motorola Moto G4 Play has better front lens aperture than Motorola Moto G4 Play. |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1 μm | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Pro mode, Timer mode, Watermark mode, Face Beauty, Portrait, Live filter, Dual Record | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Auto smile capture | Motorola Moto G23 has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Video stabilisation, RAW photo, levelling, Selfie animation, Snap in video recording, Assistive grid |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Motorola Moto G4 Play | Motorola Moto G23 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2800 mAh | 5000 mAh | Motorola Moto G23 has larger battery capacity than Motorola Moto G4 Play. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | TurboPower technology | Motorola Moto G23 has fast charging technology. |
| CELLULAR | Motorola Moto G4 Play | Motorola Moto G23 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 13 | |
| User Interface | - | My UX | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
| Navigation | A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, LTEPP, SUPL |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Motorola Moto G4 Play | Motorola Moto G23 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | - | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Motorola Moto G4 Play | Motorola Moto G23 |
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| Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Atmos sound technology |
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| FEATURES | Motorola Moto G4 Play | Motorola Moto G23 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope | |
| Security Devices | - | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Security Technology | - | Face Unlock | |
| Additional Phone Features | Dual microphones | Dual microphones, Gesture Controls, dual stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos |
| OTHERS | Motorola Moto G4 Play | Motorola Moto G23 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, back cover |
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