Overall Score
32.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#4561)32.6
Performance(#5024)53.3
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5121)23.0
Build(#4312)14.2
Connectivity(#3737)52.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto E5 Play
Short Review
- The Motorola Moto E5 Play features a compact design with dimensions of 151 x 74 x 9 mm and a weight of 150g, making it easy to handle.
- It sports a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 282 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset paired with a quad-core CPU and 2GB of RAM, which is suitable for basic tasks.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP unit capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The device is powered by a 2800 mAh battery, supporting 10W charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 8.0 Oreo, the software experience is straightforward without significant bloatware.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone has a microUSB 2.0 port and retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Available colors include Black, Dark lake, and Flash gray, adding a touch of personalization.
- Overall, the Moto E5 Play offers basic functionality with essential features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionAlso known as Motorola Moto E Play (5th Gen.)For USA
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12 µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions151 x 74 x 9 mm (5.94 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Dark lake, Flash gray
Foldable✗
SAR1.42 W/kg (head) 1.45 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass