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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 1439 reviews

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  • Display Quality

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Camera

    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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85%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the Moto G Play 2023's excellent camera quality, impressive battery life, and ease of use as significant strengths. Many also appreciate its affordable price and convenient screen size. However, some users point to limited storage as a key drawback, along with occasional software performance issues. The phone's performance is considered adequate by some, but others find it lacking.

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Useful

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good for calls and messages. Has a large screen to help watch movies

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Motorola Customer Care
      Posted .

      Thanks for sharing, Chethan! It's great to hear that your phone excels in calls and messages, and the large screen is a bonus for watching movies. A good viewing experience can really enhance entertainment on a phone. You can join our online community if you would like to know more about the exciting features of our devices: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-g-play-2023/bd-p/moto_g_play_2023_en. -Mitch MotorolaMobility

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable phone

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice device and for the price is a powerful phone fast and reliable

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Motorola Customer Care
      Posted .

      Hi DiegoC, We're glad to hear you're enjoying the phone. It’s great to know you’re finding it fast, powerful, and reliable, especially for the price. You can join our online community if you would like to know more about the exciting features of our devices: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-g-play-2023/bd-p/moto_g_play_2023_en. -Mitch MotorolaMobility

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent cheap phone

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works pretty well for the price, should do if you need a phone without too many bells and whistles.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good phone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good item.. not the fastest but for the price it’s well worth it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Motorola Customer Care
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      Thank you for purchasing this phone, ChristopherH. Glad that you gave us 4 stars and we appreciate your feedback on our products, we'll relay the message to the team. If you ever need help, give us a holler or reach out to our official Moto G Play community page: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-g-play-2023/bd-p/moto_g_play_2023_en. -Mitch MotorolaMobility

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good value, nice features and great price.It was replacement phone.The phone well with no problems

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this phone as a replacement for my previous phone. It works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Motorola Customer Care
      Posted .

      That's fantastic to hear, Chasemo. We're delighted that your new phone is serving you well as a replacement, and we appreciate you sharing your positive experience. If you're available, you can share your story with our G Stylus community. Please go to this link: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-g-play-2023/bd-p/moto_g_play_2023_en. -Mitch MotorolaMobility

  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a nice phone. Good size, calling and texting qualities is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Motorola Customer Care
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      Thank you for choosing us, Abayneh. We are pleased to have you as a part of the Motorola family and we're glad that you're satisfied with the phone's features. If you are interested, you can be a part of our official Motorola G Play 2023 community page here: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-g-play-2023/bd-p/moto_g_play_2023_en. -Elle MotorolaMobility

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone for the price. Great for traveling

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great cheap phone, whenever I travel outside the country I buy the newest version of this phone to use it wherever I go and use a local chip on it. If it’s get stolen, no biggie. I usually gift them after my trip :-D

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Motorola Customer Care
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      Thank you for your awesome feedback, MiguelO. We're glad to hear our phones have been your go-to travel companion. It's great to know you value their reliability and affordability while on the go. We appreciate your loyalty and the fact that you even give them as gifts after your trips. To be up to date with our devices, please follow our official community page: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-g-play-2023/bd-p/moto_g_play_2023_en. -Mitch MotorolaMobility

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Honestly it is probably the best quality low priced phone on the market! The Moto is a very good emergency phone!!!! Definitely worth the purchase!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Motorola Customer Care
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      We're thrilled to hear that your new Motorola device CJMcD44 is exceeding your expectations! Thank you for choosing Motorola Mobility as your device provider. Be sure to join our official community page at https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-g-play-2023/bd-p/moto_g_play_2023_en for more updates and support. -Ythan MotorolaMobility

  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Like the camera and ease of use

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The camera takes great pictures! The phone is a nice size and easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My little Buddy!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it!! It is so easy to operate and you can do so many fun things with it. It will do many things that real expensive phones do!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    title

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i dont write reviews let me out of here what do you want from me

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Motorola Customer Care
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      Hi LindaW, we appreciate you selecting Motorola Mobility as your device provider. Remember, we are here to assist you whenever you need help. Stay connected with us by following our official community page to stay informed about our newest devices: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-g-play-2023/bd-p/moto_g_play_2023_en. -Ythan MotorolaMobility

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I buy Motorola's and love this phone. Bought online and was ready to pick up on store in 30 minutes

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Motorola Customer Care
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      Thank you for loving our Moto G Play 2023. We appreciate your feedback. You may visit the official community page of Moto G Play 2023 by clicking on this link:https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-g-play-2023/bd-p/moto_g_play_2023_en. - Aria MotorolaMobility

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Moto g play 2023

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The phone is good quality i love it and it doesn't freeze up and i love the camera quality on this phone this is the best phone i have ever had and im grateful for this phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Motorola Customer Care
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      We're delighted to hear that you're loving the phone, VeldaFinney. It's wonderful that you're experiencing good quality, smooth performance, and impressive camera quality. Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and we're grateful to have played a part in providing you with the best phone you've ever had. You can join our online community if you would like to know more about the exciting features of our devices: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-g-play-2023/bd-p/moto_g_play_2023_en. -Mitch MotorolaMobility

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great and affordable phone

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great phone for my kid and very affordable as well, my son enjoys playing and watching videos, and of course I can call or text him when nedded.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This phone was a gift for my mom and she found it easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Moto G Play Phone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great...bought as a replacement phone for my mother in law...She likes it...easy to make the swap over and it has great photo and screen quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Don't spend a grand, get this instead

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A great alternative to a $1000 phone. Perfect for the young teen. Does everything you want it to do, long battery life. Get it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Motorola Customer Care
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      Hello, MsAmy! Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m glad the phone is meeting your needs and even offering some extra features. It’s also great to know you’re happy with the price. Your satisfaction is very important to us. If you're interested, you may want to check our official Motorola community page of Moto owners here: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-g-play-2023/bd-p/moto_g_play_2023_en. -Iza MotorolaMobility

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bang For Your Buck

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This little power house has all the power you need to do your day to day business. It's not a $1K phone so don't expect it to be but for this price point you will not find a better "Unlocked" phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Motorola Customer Care
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      We're happy to see that this phone meets your expectations, ErnestJ. You make us want to work harder and better. You can join our official community page if you would like to know more about the exciting features of our devices: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-g-play-2023/bd-p/moto_g_play_2023_en. -Mitch MotorolaMobility

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been using this device daily since I bought it 3 weeks ago, and find it very easy to navigate. Still getting used to some of the features, but I am happy with my purchase so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Motorola Customer Care
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      Thank you so much for the positive review, SusanF. We're delighted to hear that you're happy with your purchase. If you're interested, you may want to check our official Motorola community page of Moto owners here: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-g-play-2023/bd-p/moto_g_play_2023_en. -Mitch MotorolaMobility