LG G Flex (D950) vs Motorola Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)

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Side by side comparison between LG G Flex vs Motorola Moto G9 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/19/2020 11:59 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 5:39 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G9 Play X LG G Flex (D950) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
POLED

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Motorola Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3) Compare LG G Flex X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages LG G Flex (D950)	vs	18 Advantages Motorola Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)6% Thinner	vs	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)96% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+270 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.5"8% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 3.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

150 Mbps

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G Flex (D950)	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
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Model	LG G Flex (D950)	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
Other model names	AT&T LG G Flex D950 4G LTE, LG Flex, LG D950	Lenovo Moto G9 Play XT2083-3 (NFC)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	LG	Motorola
Release date	12/1/2013	8/28/2020
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	81.6 x 160.5 millimeters (3.21 x 6.32 in)	75.73 x 165.21 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	LG G Flex (D950)	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG G Flex (D950)	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G Flex (D950)	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974A	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G Flex (D950)	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G Flex (D950)	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG G Flex (D950)	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.483°1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.483°1.75µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G Flex (D950)	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G Flex (D950)	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G Flex (D950)	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
USB	MicroUSB 3.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G Flex (D950)	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G Flex (D950)	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	feature not registered
Standby	700 hours (29.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G Flex (D950)	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titan silver • Curved body and display • Self-healing back panel coating • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Dolby mobile sound enhancement • Java framework	• Colors: Forest Green, Sapphire Blue, Spring Pink • Silicone case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G Flex (D950)	Moto G9 Play (XT2083-3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered