Moto G (2021) Explained

Moto G (2021) is a series of Android smartphones that belongs to the Moto G family developed by Motorola Mobility, a subsidiary of Lenovo

Moto G (2021)
Manufacturer:Motorola Mobility
Series:Moto G Family
Status:Discontinued
Predecessor:Moto G (2020)
Successor:Moto G (2022)
Type:Phablet
Form:Slate

Specifications

Some specifications such as wireless technologies and storage differ between regions.

Comparison of specifications between the models!!Motorola Moto G Play[1] [2] !Motorola Moto G Power[3] [4] !Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021)[5] [6] !Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G[7] [8] !Motorola Moto G Pure[9] [10]
Release DateJanuary 14, 2021January 14, 2021January 14, 2021June 9, 2021 October 7, 2021
Operating SystemAndroid 10Android 10Android 10Android 11
Display Size6.5 inches6.6 inches6.8 inches6.8 inches6.5 inches
Display ResolutionHD+ 720 x 1600 pixels (20:9 at 266 PPI)HD+ 720 x 1600 pixels (20:9 at 270 PPI)FHD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels (20:9 at 386 PPI)FHD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels (20:9 at 387 PPI)HD+ 720 x 1600 pixels (20:9 at 270 PPI)
Display TechnologyIPS LCDIPS LCDIPS LCDLTPS IPS LCDIPS LCD
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz60Hz60Hz60Hz
Screen-body ratio80.6%83.8%84.8%85.0%80.6%
Display CutoutNotchPinholePinholePinholeNotch
Fingerprint ScannerYes, rear-mountedYes, side-mountedYes, side-mountedYes, side-mountedYes, rear-mounted
Battery5000 mAh non-removable Li-Po5000 mAh non-removable Li-Po4000 mAh non-removable Li-Po5000 mAh non-removable Li-Po4000 mAh non-removable Li-Po
ChargingUSB-C, 10WUSB-C, 15 W TurboPowerUSB-C, 10WUSB-C, 10WUSB-C, 10W
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 460 (11nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (11nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 (11nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 (8nm)MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm)
CPU4x1.8 GHz Kryo 240 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 240 Silver4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 Silver4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GraphicsAdreno 610Adreno 610Adreno 612Adreno 619PowerVR GE8320
Storage32 GB32/64 GB128 GB128/256 GB32 GB
Expandable StorageMicroSDXC up to 512 GBMicroSDXC up to 512 GBMicroSDXC up to 512 GBMicroSDXC up to 1 TBMicroSDXC up to 512 GB
RAM3 GB3/4 GB4 GB4/6 GB3 GB
Front Camera(Image)5 MP(Video)1080p@30fps(Image)8 MP(Video)1080p@30fps(Image)16 MP(Video)1080p@30fps gryo-EIS(Image)16 MP(Video)

1080p@30fps

(Image)5MP(Video)

1080p@30fps

Rear Camera(Image)13 MP (wide) with 2 MP (depth)(Video)1080p@30/60fps(Image)48 MP (wide) with 2 MP (macro) and 2 MP (depth)(Video) 1080p@30/60fps gyro-EIS(Image)48 MP (wide) with 8 MP (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) and 2 MP (depth)(Video)4K@30fps or 1080p@30/60fps gyro-EIS(Image)48 MP (wide) with 8 MP (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro) and 2 MP (depth)

(Video) 1080p@30/60fps

(Image)13 MP (wide) with 2 MP (depth)(Video)1080p@30fps
Camera Features(Rear Image) PDAF, LED flash, auto scene detection, portrait mode, HDR, panorama, pro (manual) mode, Active Photos, and Google Lens(Rear Video) Slow-motion and time-lapsePDAF, LED flash, auto scene detection, portrait mode, HDR, panorama, pro (manual) mode, Active Photos, Google Lens(Rear Image) QPB, PDAF, LED flash, auto scene detection, portrait mode, Night Vision, panorama, pro (manual) mode, macro mode, HDR, RAW support, smile trigger, gesture trigger, and Google Lens(Rear Video) Slow-motion and time-lapse(Rear Image) QPB, PDAF, LED flash, Active photos, Night Vision, portrait mode, HDR, panorama, Google Lens, pro (manual) mode, and RAW format(Rear Video) Slow-motion and time-lapse(Rear Image) PDAF, LED Flash, pro (manual, with long exposure up to 32 sec), portrait mode, night, panorama, group selfie, spot color, cutout, cinemagraph, liver filter modes, auto HDR, RAW format, smile trigger, Google Lens(Rear Video) Slow-motion, time-lapse, spot color, dual capture (front and rear cameras simultaneously)(Rear Image) PDAF, LED flash, Auto smile capture, Smart composition, HDR, Timer, Active photos, Burst shot, Pro mode, Portrait mode, Cutout, Spot color, Google Lens(Rear Video) Time-lapse
AudioLoudspeaker and 3.5mm audio jackLoudspeaker and 3.5mm audio jackLoudspeaker and 3.5mm audio jackLoudspeaker and 3.5mm audio jackLoudspeaker and 3.5mm audio jack
Technology (Mobile data)GSM, CMDA, WCMDA, LTEGSM, CMDA, WCMDA, LTEGSM, CMDA, HSPA, LTEGSM, WCDMA, LTE, 5GGSM, WCDMA, LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and dual band supportWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and dual band supportWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and dual band supportWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and dual band supportWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and dual band support
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
NFCNoNoNoNoNo
RadioYes, FM RadioYes, FM RadioYes, FM RadioYes, FM RadioNo
USB Data RateUSB 2.0USB 2.0USB 2.0USB 2.0USB 2.0
Weight204 g207 g213 g217 g188 g
Dimensions166.6 x 76 x 9.4 mm165.3 x 75.9 x 9.5 mm169.8 x 77.9 x 9 mm169.5 x 77.5 x 9.4 mm167.4 x 75.6 x 8.8 mm
Colours (alias)Misty BlueFlash Gray, Polar SilverAurora Black, Aurora WhiteCosmic EmeraldDeep Indigo
Model NumberXT2093-3, XT2093-7, XT2093-DL, XT2093DLXT2117XT2115, XT2115-1XT2131, XT2131DL, XT2131-1, XT2131-3, XT2131-4XT-2163-4, XT2163-4

Notes and References

  1. Web site: moto g play - android smartphone. motorola.com. 2021-01-09.
  2. Web site: Motorola Moto G Play (2021) - Full phone specifications. www.gsmarena.com. 2021-01-09.
  3. Web site: moto g power - android smartphone. motorola.com. 2021-01-09.
  4. Web site: Motorola Moto G Power (2021) - Full phone specifications. www.gsmarena.com. 2021-01-09.
  5. Web site: moto g stylus - android smartphone. motorola.com. 2021-01-09.
  6. Web site: Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021) - Full phone specifications. www.gsmarena.com. 2021-01-09.
  7. Web site: moto g stylus 5g - android smartphone. motorola.com. 2021-06-09.
  8. Web site: Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G - Full phone specifications. www.gsmarena.com. 2021-06-09.
  9. Web site: moto g pure - android smartphone. motorola.com. 2021-10-07.
  10. Web site: Motorola Moto G Pure - Full phone specifications. www.gsmarena.com. 2021-10-07.