Overall Score
59.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#2853)59.9
Performance(#4721)60.3
Camera(#1972)45.5
Display(#1666)79.5
Battery(#9814)43.5
Build(#604)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto Z Play
Short Review
- The Motorola Moto Z Play features a sleek design with dimensions of 156.4 x 76.4 x 7 mm and a weight of 165g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and back with an aluminum frame.
- Its 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing vibrant colors and sharp images at approximately 403 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, an octa-core CPU, and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and app usage.
- The rear camera boasts a 16 MP sensor capable of capturing 4K video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The battery capacity stands at 3510 mAh, supporting 15W charging, which provides decent longevity for daily use.
- The device runs on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to Android 8.0, offering a user-friendly experience with access to various apps.
- Connectivity options include NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, and a USB Type-C port, enhancing versatility.
- Notably, the Moto Z Play supports Moto Mods, allowing for modular attachments to expand functionality.
- While lacking wireless charging and stereo speakers, it retains a headphone jack for traditional audio use.
- Overall, the Moto Z Play combines solid performance, a good display, and unique modular capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionAlso known as Motorola Moto Z Play Droid in USA
Display
Size5.5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, 1.3µm, PDAF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3510 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3510 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions156.4 x 76.4 x 7 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.28 in)
Weight165 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack/Silver/Black Slate, White/Fine Gold/Sugar White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C, magnetic connector
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS VersionAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes