Overview
The Motorola Moto G Play 2021 is Motorola's take on a value-focused smartphone, built around processor of Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, ram of 3 GB, storage of 32 GB.. For daily driving, calls, social apps and photos it should hold up well. On the other side, power users should weigh the chipset and battery against heavier alternatives. Below you'll find the full specifications, live prices across stores, our editor's verdict, and a quality-checked refurbished alternative that can get you the same specs for noticeably less. If you value getting more for your money, the refurbished route is worth a serious look before buying new.
Full Specifications
| Price | ₹ 11,990 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Display | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Operating System | Android v10 |
| Graphics | Adreno 610 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Model | Moto G Play 2021 |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM |
| Dual Sim | No |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 08, 2021 |
| Dimensions | 76 x 166.6 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 204 g |
| Type | Color IPS TFT LCD (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Ppi | ~ 270 PPI |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 80.6% |
| Features | Max Vision Display |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Gprs | Yes |
| Edge | Yes |
| 3g | Yes |
| 4g | Yes |
| Volte | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Usb | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| Usb Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Gps | Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, LTEEP, SUPL |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, SAR Sensor |
| 3 5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No |
| Camera Features | Shot optimization, Auto smile capture, Smart composition, High-res zoom, HDR, Timer, Active photos, Manual mode, Portrait mode, Cutout, Spot color, Panorama, Live filter, RAW photo output, Watermark, Burst shot |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Core Details | 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 240 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 240 |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Music | Yes |
| Video | Yes |
| Fm Radio | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Splash Resistant | Yes |
Editor Verdict
“A strong all-rounder that covers the essentials well; the refurbished option makes it even better value.”
Priyanka Singh has spent 8+ years reviewing consumer electronics in India, hands-on testing laptops, phones and TVs for real-world value. She focuses on what a device actually delivers for the price — and whether a refurbished unit is the smarter buy.
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How this model stacks up against nearby options
Motorola Moto G Play 2021
This model |
Huawei Honor 8A Pro
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Infinix Note 5 Stylus
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|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | MediaTek Helio P35 | Mediatek Helio P23 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Display | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.09 inches, 720 x 1560 pixels | 5.93 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels |
| Graphics | Adreno 610 | Mali G51 | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
| OS | Android v10 | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
Our take: In this price band, this model leads on paper — a sensible pick, and better value refurbished.
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