Overall Score
51.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#2130)51.5
Performance(#3548)66.9
Camera(#1657)53.8
Display(#1312)82.8
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#237)91.6
Connectivity(#2056)65.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto Z3 Play
Short Review
- The Motorola Moto Z3 Play features a sleek design with a glass front and back, supported by an aluminum frame, measuring 156.5 x 76.5 x 6.8 mm and weighing 156g.
- Its 6.01-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at approximately 402 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, it delivers reliable performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- The camera setup includes a 12 MP main sensor with dual pixel PDAF and a 5 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The 8 MP front camera is adequate for selfies, though lacking advanced features like OIS.
- Battery life is supported by a 3000 mAh capacity, with 15W fast charging but no wireless charging option.
- Running Android 8.1 Oreo, it is upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie, offering a smooth user experience.
- Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1, but it lacks 5G support.
- Notably, it does not have a headphone jack or stereo speakers.
- The Moto Z3 Play is available in Deep Indigo and Onyx Black for the higher RAM variant.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.01"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 509
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions156.5 x 76.5 x 6.8 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 in)
Weight156 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame (6000 series)
ColorsDeep Indigo, Onyx Black (128/6GB only)
Foldable✗
SAR1.18 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass