Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6176)54.5
Performance(#9992)54.3
Camera(#6056)42.1
Display(#5364)70.5
Battery(#9727)43.5
Build(#7981)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto G4 Play
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2800 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions144.4 x 72 x 9.9 mm (5.69 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
Weight137 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes