Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Motorola

Motorola Moto G Play (2026)

42,000DA

1category wins

Motorola

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)

38,000DACheaper

7category wins

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)

Faster chip

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)

Bigger battery

Motorola Moto G Play (2026)

Faster charging

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)

Higher-resolution camera

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)

Better display

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)

Lighter body

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)

Best value for money

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Motorola Moto G Play (2026)	Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Size (inches)	6.7	6.7
Panel Type	IPS LCD	P-OLED
Resolution Height	1604	2400
Resolution Width	720	1080
Refresh Rate	120	120
Peak Brightness	1000	1200
PPI	262	395
Glass Type	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	—
Screen-to-body	84.7	88.2

Platform

Spec	Motorola Moto G Play (2026)	Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Adreno 710
Chipset Name	Dimensity 6300	Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Process (nm)	6	4
OS Name	Android	Android
OS Version	16	14

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) +21%

Motorola Moto G Play (2026)771

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)930

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) +36%

Motorola Moto G Play (2026)1,980

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)2,700

AnTuTu

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) +39%

Motorola Moto G Play (2026)528,398

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)737,054

Spec	Motorola Moto G Play (2026)	Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Geekbench (Single-Core)	771	930
Geekbench (Multi-Core)	1,980	2,700
AnTuTu	528,398	737,054

Memory

Spec	Motorola Moto G Play (2026)	Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Card Slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Other	UFS 2.2	—
Variants	64GB 4GB RAM	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Motorola Moto G Play (2026)	Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Count	1	2
ultrawide	—	13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide)
Wide	32 MP, f/2.2, (wide)	50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

Spec	Motorola Moto G Play (2026)	Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Features	—	HDR
Count	1	1
Lens	8 MP, f/2, (wide)	32 MP, f/2.4, 25mm, (wide)

Battery

Spec	Motorola Moto G Play (2026)	Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Capacity (mAh)	5200	5000
Wired Charging (W)	18	30
Wireless Charging (W)	—	15

Body

Spec	Motorola Moto G Play (2026)	Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), silicone polymer (eco leather) back, plastic frame	Glass front, silicone polymer (eco leather) back, plastic frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM
Height (mm)	167.2	162.6
Thickness (mm)	8.5	8.3
Other	Water-repellent design	—
Weight (g)	202	190
Width (mm)	76.4	74.8

Launch

Spec	Motorola Moto G Play (2026)	Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Announced	2025, November 05	2024, May 10
Status	Available. Released 2025, November 13	Available. Released 2024, May 30

Network

Spec	Motorola Moto G Play (2026)	Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71
5G Bands	2, 5, 7, 12, 14, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Spec	Motorola Moto G Play (2026)	Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Bluetooth	—	5.1
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Radio	FM radio	FM radio (market/region dependent)
USB Type	Type-C	Type-C
USB Version	2.0	2.0
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5

Sound

Spec	Motorola Moto G Play (2026)	Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
3.5mm Jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)	Yes, with stereo speakers
Other	24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio	—

Features

Spec	Motorola Moto G Play (2026)	Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is 10% cheaper at 38,000 DZD versus 42,000 DZD for the Motorola Moto G Play (2026), leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Motorola Moto G Play (2026) packs a 5200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.

In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.