{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/motorola-moto-g-play-2026-vs-vivo-y31-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T01:29:46+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Vivo Y31 5G",
    "answer": "The Vivo Y31 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on value for money. The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Motorola Moto G Play (2026)",
            "slug": "motorola-moto-g-play-2026",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-moto-g-play-2026/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_29_28-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 47999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-07T05:32:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51.3,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 65.2,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 43.8,
                "value": 97.1,
                "overall": 67.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "167.15 × 76.4 × 8.44 mm",
                    "Weight": "202g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP52"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1604 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LCD 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB ( Up to 12GB RAM Boost )",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card support up to 1TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "32MP PDAF autofocus HDR Portrait mode LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP HDR Face Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W TurboPower fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Gyroscope Compass (Magnetometer)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo Y31 5G",
            "slug": "vivo-y31-5g",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y31-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2025-09_48_19-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 47999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-29T06:08:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "164.0 × 75.8 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "no official water or dust resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.58 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2408 pixels (~401 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 60Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11(Funtouch OS 12)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP (wide, f/2.2) + 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000 mAh (non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-y31-5g",
        "margin": 3.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 51.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 74,
                    "vivo-y31-5g": 74
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 65.2,
                    "vivo-y31-5g": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "motorola-moto-g-play-2026"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 87,
                    "vivo-y31-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 43.8,
                    "vivo-y31-5g": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "motorola-moto-g-play-2026"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 97.1,
                    "vivo-y31-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y31-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) offers 6 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo Y31 5G ships with 64 GB more storage.",
        "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) has a 19 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Vivo Y31 5G?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y31 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.1 points. It wins on value for money. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and Vivo Y31 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is listed at PKR 47,999 and Vivo Y31 5G at PKR 47,999. That makes Vivo Y31 5G cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Vivo Y31 5G?",
            "answer": "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) leads on battery. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) carries a 5200 mAh cell and Vivo Y31 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}