Overall Score
60.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#2604)60.4
Performance(#3425)62.5
Camera(#2945)44.1
Display(#5347)70.5
Battery(#2324)58.5
Build(#1416)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto G9 Play
Short Review
- The Motorola Moto G9 Play features a plastic build with a glass front, measuring 165.2 x 75.7 x 9.2 mm and weighing 200g.
- It sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 269 ppi and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU, providing decent performance for everyday tasks.
- The camera setup consists of a 48 MP main sensor, complemented by 2 MP macro and depth sensors, capable of recording video at 1080p.
- A front-facing 8 MP camera is available for selfies.
- The device is equipped with a robust 5000 mAh battery, supporting 20W fast charging.
- It runs on Android 10, with the option to upgrade to Android 11, ensuring a modern software experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- The phone is available in Forest Green, Sapphire Blue, and Spring Pink.
- Notably, it lacks 5G support and wireless charging capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, August 24
Announced2020, August 24
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm
Video Recording1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details20W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions165.2 x 75.7 x 9.2 mm (6.50 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
Weight200 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsForest Green, Sapphire Blue, Spring Pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11
OS VersionAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes