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Motorola Moto X Play#4874

Released: 2015

Motorola Moto X Play

Overall Score

30.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4874)30.6
Performance(#4528)57.3
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4026)26.9
Build(#2988)16.8
Connectivity(#4134)50.7
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Motorola Moto X Play features a solid build with dimensions of 148 x 75 x 10.9 mm and a weight of 169 grams, available in black and white.
  • Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 403 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 405 GPU, supported by 2GB of RAM.
  • The rear camera boasts a 21 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video, while the 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
  • The device is equipped with a 3630 mAh battery, which supports 15W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running on Android 5.1.1, it is upgradable to 7.1.1, offering a near-stock experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G.
  • The absence of stereo speakers is noted, yet it retains a headphone jack for audio needs.
  • Overall, the Moto X Play combines a robust design with decent performance and camera capabilities.
  • Special features include dual-band Wi-Fi and expandable storage options.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera21 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.4", 1.1µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity3630 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3630 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions148 x 75 x 10.9 mm (5.83 x 2.95 x 0.43 in)
Weight169 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SAR0.56 W/kg (head)     0.80 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity