Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) vs Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G7 Play vs Motorola Moto G23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/14/2023 8:02 AM, updated: 3/14/2023 6:25 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G23 X Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1512

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB) Compare Motorola Moto G7 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1600

50
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)

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!

6 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	vs	15 Advantages Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+8.09 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+294 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)11% 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 (21GB available)	vs	+128GB (100GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
720x1512 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels6% Higher resolution screen
5.7"	vs	+6.5"14% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+30W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

27 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
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Model	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G7 Play Single-sim XT1952-4, Motorola Channel	Lenovo Moto G23 (NFC, Dual-SIM) XT2333-3-DS MC3FD
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), France, Norway, Sweden
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	2/7/2019	1/24/2023
Depth	8.09 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 148.71 millimeters (2.81 x 5.85 in)	74.66 x 162.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.41 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1512 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Panda King Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	400nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 213096 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available)	128GB (100GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.75µm 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Deep indigo, Fine Gold, Starry Black • 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision)	• Colors: Matte Charcoal, Pearl White, Steel Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
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