Motorola Moto G Play (2024) vs Motorola Moto G 2025 5G

The Moto G 2025 5G is the stronger phone: a 6.7-inch 120 Hz screen, a Dimensity 6300 chip, 5G, a 16 MP front camera and 30W charging. The Moto G Play (2024) is a basic 4G phone with a 6.5-inch 90 Hz LCD, a single 50 MP rear camera and no 5G. Buy the G Play only if you want the simplest, cheapest-feeling phone for calls, texts and light apps. Otherwise step up to the G 2025 5G, which reviewers rate around 3.9 out of 5 and which holds up better over several years.

• Choose the Moto G Play (2024) if you want a plain 4G phone for calls, messaging and light apps and do not need 5G or a fast screen.
• Choose the Moto G 2025 5G if you want 5G, a bigger 120 Hz screen, a sharper front camera and faster charging for a few years of use.