Motorola Moto G Play (2023) vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 24/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 215,798); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) doesn't; the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2023) better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 226g
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 64 points higher (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2023) | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 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 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.5×9.4 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2023) and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Motorola Moto G Play (2023) by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (94/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (96/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) by 64 points (88/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.