Motorola has unveiled its latest budget smartphone in the G Play series, the Moto G Play 2024, in the United States. Featuring a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, the device is equipped with a Snapdragon 680 SoC, replacing the MediaTek Helio G37 SoC found in the 2023 model. It boasts 4GB of RAM, supplemented by an additional 4GB of virtual RAM, 64GB UFS2.2 storage, and operates on Android 13.
The Moto G Play 2024 sports a single 50MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a robust 5000mAh battery supporting 15W charging. Enhanced security measures include ThinkShield for Mobile, along with features like Moto Unplugged and the latest Moto Secure offerings.
Moto g play (2024) Specifications -
| Display | 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 Pixels) MaxVision 20:9 aspect ratio display, 90Hz refresh rate, up to 500 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 Mobile Platform with Adreno 610 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 4GB RAM (4GB of virtual RAM), 64GB UFS2.2 storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD |
| OS/UI | Android 13 with My UX |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture |
| Features | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 3.5mm audio jack, Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Dust and splash resistant (IP52) |
| Dimensions | 163.82×74.96×8.29mm |
| Weight | 185g |
| Connectivity | 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB Type-C |
| Battery/Charger | 5000mAh battery with 15W charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The Moto G Play (2024) will be offered in the attractive Sapphire Blue color and can be purchased unlocked on Amazon.com, Best Buy, and Motorola.com starting February 8, with a suggested retail price of USD 149.99 (approximately Rs. 12,465) for 4GB RAM with 64GB storage version.
Furthermore, it will be accessible through Consumer Cellular, Verizon, Xfinity Mobile, Visible, Cricket, AT&T, UScellular, and Cox Mobile, as well as on Straight Talk, Walmart Family Mobile, Total by Verizon, and Simple Mobile at a later date. For Canadian customers, the phone is set to debut through select carriers and national retailers on January 26, 2024.
