Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs Motorola Moto G10
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Motorola Moto G10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G10 leads — 30/100 vs 24/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Moto G10 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Motorola Moto G10
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2021) better?
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Motorola Moto G10 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 204g
- Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs the Motorola Moto G10, the Motorola Moto G10 scores 6 points higher (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G10 leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G10 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G10 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2021) | Motorola Moto G10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 251428 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 272 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 992 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×76.0×9.4 mm | 165.2×75.7×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Moto G10
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Moto G10
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G10
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and Motorola Moto G10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G10 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (32/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G10 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Motorola Moto G10?
The Motorola Moto G10 edges out the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Motorola Moto G10?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Motorola Moto G10 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Motorola Moto G10?
The Motorola Moto G10 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) over the Motorola Moto G10?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Motorola Moto G10 (32/100 vs 10/100).