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Motorola Moto G4 Play#5397

Released: 2016

Motorola Moto G4 Play

Overall Score

28.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5397)28.0
Performance(#5672)48.0
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5121)23.0
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3062)57.2
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Motorola Moto G4 Play features a compact design with dimensions of 144.4 x 72 x 9.9 mm and a weight of 137g, making it comfortable to hold.
  • Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and Adreno 306 GPU, supported by options of 1GB or 2GB RAM.
  • The rear camera is an 8 MP unit capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves for basic selfies.
  • The battery capacity stands at 2800mAh, but it lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running on Android 6.0.1, it is upgradable to 7.1.1, offering a straightforward user experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
  • The device has a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
  • It is available in black and white colors, with no water resistance features.
  • Overall, the Moto G4 Play provides essential smartphone functionalities without advanced features.

Specifications

General

Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionVersions: XT1604 (Europe); XT1602 (Europe, India, Australia); XT1607 (USA, Canada); XT1609 (USA); XT1601 (LATAM, Mexico); XT1603 (Brazil)

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
Memory8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2800 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions144.4 x 72 x 9.9 mm (5.69 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
Weight137 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity