Honor Play 40 vs Motorola Moto G (2023)
The Honor Play 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G (2023) leads — 41/100 vs 35/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP.
Honor Play 40
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 61/100)
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (29/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 40 vs the Motorola Moto G (2023), the Motorola Moto G (2023) scores 6 points higher (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) leads (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 40 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 40 | Motorola Moto G (2023) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 189 g | |
| Price | — | $150 |
Honor Play 40
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 40
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 40 and Motorola Moto G (2023), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor Play 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G (2023) notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 (29/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 40 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 and the Motorola Moto G (2023) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?
The Motorola Moto G (2023) edges out the Honor Play 40 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 and the Motorola Moto G (2023)?
The Honor Play 40 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Motorola Moto G (2023) — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 or the Motorola Moto G (2023)?
The Motorola Moto G (2023) leads on camera score (29/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 over the Motorola Moto G (2023)?
The Honor Play 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.