Overall Score
53.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#6920)53.9
Performance(#10026)54.3
Camera(#6061)42.1
Display(#6967)67.3
Battery(#9790)43.5
Build(#8042)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto E5 Play Go
Short Review
- The Motorola Moto E5 Play Go features a compact design with a thickness of 7.6 mm and a weight of 150.3g, available in colors like Black and Dark Lake.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 206 ppi, suitable for basic tasks but lacking HDR support.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset and a quad-core 1.4 GHz CPU, it delivers adequate performance for everyday use, complemented by 1GB of RAM.
- The device includes 16GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP unit capable of 1080p video recording, while the 5 MP front camera serves basic selfie needs.
- The 2800 mAh battery offers standard longevity without fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition), it is optimized for lower resource consumption.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
- The phone does not feature stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Overall, the Moto E5 Play Go is designed for essential smartphone functions without advanced features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionAlso known as Motorola Moto E5 Play Android Go Edition
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~206 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12 µm, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2800 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions7.6 mm thickness
Weight150.3 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Dark lake, Flash gray
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes