Motorola Moto G Play (2023) vs Tecno Phantom X2 Pro

The Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 23/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,484,077 vs 194,025); the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) doesn't.

The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) by 42 points (65/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
Performance 12
Display 44
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 42
Value for money
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
Performance 70
Display 79
Camera 63
Battery 51
Portability 47
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2023) better?

  • Overall rating 23/100
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1484077 vs 194025
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 198
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 868
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 201g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) vs the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro scores 42 points higher (65/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (63/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).

Motorola Moto G Play (2023): The Motorola Moto G Play (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro: The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Play (2023) Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G37 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
AnTuTu 194025 1484077
Geekbench Single 198 1693
Geekbench Multi 868 4384
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 10W 45W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB
Storage 32GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12, HIOS 12
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 167.2×76.5×9.4 mm 164.6×72.7×9.0 mm
Weight 203 g 201 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
12
camera
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2023) and Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Play (2023) MediaTek Helio G37
23/100
194025 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9000
65/100 +86.9%
1484077 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads Motorola Moto G Play (2023) by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (70/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (79/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (63/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?

The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) by 42 points (65/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) and the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?

The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?

The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro leads on performance (70/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) over the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2023) is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a better fit for active users.