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Motorola Moto X Play#3812

Released: 2015

Motorola Moto X Play

Overall Score

57.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3812)57.6
Performance(#4728)60.3
Camera(#3168)42.8
Display(#5395)70.5
Battery(#3425)51.0
Build(#8116)70.8

Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto X Play

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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details21 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.4", 1.1µm, PDAF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

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

Build & Design

Dimensions148 x 75 x 10.9 mm (5.83 x 2.95 x 0.43 in)
Weight169 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable

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

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes