Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs OnePlus 13T

The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 24/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 251,428); the OnePlus 13T has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) doesn't; the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).

The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 51 points (75/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Performance 18
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 42
Value for money
OnePlus 13T
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 53
Battery 65
Portability 66
Value for money 62
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2021) better?

  • Overall rating 24/100
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 251428
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 272
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 992
  • Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs the OnePlus 13T, the OnePlus 13T scores 51 points higher (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (53/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (66/100 vs 42/100).

Motorola Moto G Play (2021): The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is a better fit for everyday use.
OnePlus 13T: The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Play (2021) OnePlus 13T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 251428 3173674
Geekbench Single 272 3041
Geekbench Multi 992 9494
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6260 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China)
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 166.6×76.0×9.4 mm 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm
Weight 204 g 185 g
Launch price $650
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
OnePlus 13T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
OnePlus 13T
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
OnePlus 13T
  • 6260 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and OnePlus 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Play (2021) Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
24/100
251428 AnTuTu
OnePlus 13T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +92.1%
3173674 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13T leads Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Price unknown
OnePlus 13T
$650
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (92/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (85/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (53/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (65/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (66/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the OnePlus 13T?

The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 51 points (75/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the OnePlus 13T?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the OnePlus 13T — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the OnePlus 13T?

The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the OnePlus 13T?

The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) over the OnePlus 13T?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.