It could be worse, of course – I remember when 720p was as good as it got – but the Moto G9 Play’s screen doesn’t hold up quite as well under scrutiny.

This has also moved positions: the Moto G8 instead incorporated a hole-punch camera in the top right corner.It was a particularly windy day when I was testing this feature for my review, and the camera struggled to focus on the quivering flowers in the garden. Water-repellent design creates a barrier to help protect against moderate exposure to water such as accidental spills, splashes, or light rain. With 4 layers of independent dying process, it prevents the case from yellowing, fading and scratching.

The clear mirror flip has the function of viewing the time, date and weather on the cover just like your phone’s screen.The comparisons between both phones don’t stop there either: the Moto G9 Play also has 4GB of RAM, alongside 64GB of expandable storage. is still only a 720p (HD+) affair, and the G9 Play lacks the fancy features usually found in its pricier stablemates, such as IP-rated waterproofing, 4K video recording and 5G connectivity.