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Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Motorola Moto G23

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 May 2026.

The short answer

The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and the Motorola Moto G23 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) leads on performance. The Motorola Moto G23 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 47,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Motorola Moto G Play (2026) leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Motorola Moto G23 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Motorola Moto G Play (2026) leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Motorola Moto G23 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Motorola Moto G23 costs PKR 18,000 less.
  • Motorola Moto G Play (2026) packs a 200 mAh larger battery.
  • Motorola Moto G23 charges 12W faster.
  • Motorola Moto G Play (2026) offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Motorola Moto G23 ships with 64 GB more storage.
  • Motorola Moto G23 has a 18 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) if…

you care most about performance and memory & storage.

Buy the Motorola Moto G23 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G Play (2026) Motorola Moto G23
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 47,999 PKR 29,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date November 2025 January 2023 (Available in Pakistan)
Dimensions 167.15 × 76.4 × 8.44 mm 162.7 × 74.7 × 8.2 mm
Weight 202g 184.3 g Better
Water resistance IP52 Splash resistant (No official IP rating)
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches Better 6.5 inches
Resolution 720 x 1604 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1600 pixels (~270 ppi)
Panel type LCD 120Hz IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Gorilla Glass 3 Panda Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 16 Android 13
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB ( Up to 12GB RAM Boost ) Better 8 GB
Internal storage 64GB 128 GB Better
Card slot microSD card support up to 1TB microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 32MP PDAF autofocus HDR Portrait mode LED flash 50 MP (wide) + 5 MP (ultra-wide) + 2 MP (macro) Better
Selfie camera 8MP HDR Face Beauty 16 MP Better
Video recording 1080p 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh Better Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W TurboPower fast charging 30W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Splash resistant)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 "5.1
NFC Yes Yes (market dependent)
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Gyroscope Compass (Magnetometer) Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C 2.0

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Motorola Moto G23?

Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and Motorola Moto G23 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and Motorola Moto G23 in Pakistan?

Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is listed at PKR 47,999 and Motorola Moto G23 at PKR 29,999. That makes Motorola Moto G23 cheaper by PKR 18,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Motorola Moto G23?

Motorola Moto G23 scores higher in our camera assessment. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) uses a 32 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Motorola Moto G23, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Motorola Moto G23?

Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Motorola Moto G23 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.