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Motorola Moto G8 Play#3234

Released: 2019

Motorola Moto G8 Play

Overall Score

42.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3234)42.8
Performance(#3190)70.3
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#553)82.9
Connectivity(#4512)48.1
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Motorola Moto G8 Play features a glass front with a plastic back and frame, measuring 157.6 x 75.4 x 9 mm and weighing 183.6g.
  • Its 6.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels at a 60Hz refresh rate, providing decent visuals but lacking HDR support.
  • Performance is driven by the Mediatek MT6771 Helio P70M chipset, with an octa-core CPU and 2GB of RAM, suitable for everyday tasks.
  • The camera system includes a 13 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p.
  • The front-facing camera is 8 MP, allowing for adequate selfies.
  • A 4000mAh battery powers the device, supporting standard charging but lacking wireless capabilities.
  • The software runs Android 9.0 (Pie) and is upgradable to Android 10, offering a clean user experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2, while a USB Type-C port is available for charging and data transfer.
  • The phone does not support 5G or NFC, and it retains a headphone jack for audio.
  • Available colors include Black Onyx and Magenta Red.

Specifications

General

Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6771 Helio P70M (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G72 MP3
Memory32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.25µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions157.6 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.20 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight183.6 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack onyx, Magenta red
Foldable✗
SAR0.62 W/kg (head)     1.68 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity