Motorola’s brought back the Moto G Play lineup after skipping 2025 entirely. The Moto G Play (2026) is the more affordable option in this year’s budget lineup (launched alongside the slightly expensive Moto G (2026). Now, let’s jump in this article, where I will discuss everything about the latest Moto G Play (2026), including its price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.
Moto G Play (2026) Overview
Display and Design
The Moto G Play (2026) shares the same 6.7-inch HD+ LCD screen as its pricier sibling. You’re getting the same 120Hz refresh rate and 1604 × 720 pixel resolution, and the screen can also hit 1000 nits of peak brightness and has been provided by a Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
Design-wise, it’s identical to the regular Moto G. Same vegan leather back, same 167.15 × 76.40 × 8.44mm dimensions, same 202g weight. It’s IP52 rated for basic dust and splash resistance. The only visual difference is that it comes in just one color—Tapestry, which is a teal shade.
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Performance and Software
Under the hood, it’s running the same MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip as the regular Moto G. You get 4GB of RAM and your choice of 128GB or 256GB storage, with microSD expansion up to 1TB available. The phone ships with Android 16 and Motorola’s My UX interface. So what exactly is changed? Well, that comes tothe Camera (and also the price).
Camera Setup
So the most cost-cutting becomes obvious here. The Moto G Play (2026) has a single 32MP rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture. No secondary lens, no macro camera, just one sensor doing all the work. The front camera is an 8MP shooter with an f/2.0 aperture.
Compare that to the regular Moto G (2026), which has a 50MP main camera, a 2MP macro lens, and a 32MP selfie camera. If you care about photo “quality” at all, the extra money could perhaps be worth it.
Battery and Charging
The battery capacity is the same 5,200mAh as the regular Moto G, which should get you through a full day easily. But the catch is that, the charging is capped at 18W instead of 30W. Similarly, the audio features are identical to the regular model: stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connectivity
The connectivity options are the same across both models. You get 5G support (SA and NSA), dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and USB-C. There’s dual SIM support with one physical nano SIM slot, eSIM capability, and a dedicated microSD card slot. The side-mounted fingerprint scanner is also present for quick unlocking.
Moto G Play (2026) Specifications
- Design, build: 167.15 × 76.40 × 8.44mm, 202g, soft vegan leather finish, IP52 dust and splash resistant, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Tapestry (teal) color
- Display: 6.7-inch HD+ (1604 × 720 pixels) LCD, 120Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, up to 1000 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm), Octa-core, Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
- Memory: 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB / 256GB internal storage
- Software & UI: Android 16 with My UX
- Rear Camera: 32MP (f/2.2) single camera
- Front Camera: 8MP (f/2.0)
- Security: Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC
- Battery: 5,200mAh with 18W fast charging
- Audio: Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, 3.5mm headphone jack
Moto G Play (2026) Price in Nepal and Availability
The Moto G Play (2026) is priced at USD 169.99 in the US. When it arrives in Nepal, you’re looking at a starting price of no less than NPR 21,000 for the base model.
| Moto G Play (2026) | Price in US (Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| 6/128GB | USD 169.99 | NPR 21,000 |
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