Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 24/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 251,428); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.4mm).
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Overall rating 24/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 62 points higher (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2021) | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×76.0×9.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (94/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 62 points (86/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.