Motorola Moto Z Play Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5.5", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
5 Megapixel
Main Camera
16 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Storage
32 GB
RAM
3 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Battery
3510 mAh

Complete technical specifications, details, expert ratings and review of Motorola Moto Z Play. Find out how your chosen phone stacks up against the competition and whether it's the one that best meets your expectations with the phone comparison feature.

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Motorola Moto Z Play
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 156.4 mm Better than 80 % of phones rated.
Width 76.4 mm Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Depth 6.99 mm Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Weight 161 g Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Body Colour White | Black | Black/silver | White/fine gold
Protection Splashproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.396 W/kg
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Moto Mods
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

The Motorola Moto Z Play has a height of 156.4 mm, a width of 76.4 mm and a thickness of 6.99 mm. The weight of the phone is 161 g.

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DISPLAY Motorola Moto Z Play
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.5" Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
Pixel Density 403 ppi Better than 58 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 5.5" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Motorola Moto Z Play is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Display´s pixel density is 403 ppi and represents another significant factor affecting image sharpness besides resolution. The higher the value, the sharper the image. Average value is currently about 350-400 ppi, which guarantees a fine and sufficiently sharp image. Finest modern phone displays reach 450 ppi and above.

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PROCESSOR Motorola Moto Z Play
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Clock Speed 2 GHz Better than 70 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 506

Motorola Moto Z Play is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Motorola Moto Z Play reaches the frequency of 2 GHz.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 506.

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MEMORY Motorola Moto Z Play
RAM 3 GB Better than 67 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 32 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

RAM memory of the Motorola Moto Z Play is 3 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA Motorola Moto Z Play
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel Better than 83 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.0 Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Laser Auto Focus Yes
Digital Zoom 4x Better than 57 % of phones rated.
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Panorama
Light Source Dual LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p), 1280 x 720 (720p), 3840 x 2160 (4K)
Camera Features (Functions) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Lens Type (Front) Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Special Effects (Front) Beauty effect
Camera Modes (Front) Night mode, Professional mode
Light Source (Front) LED flash

The rear camera of the Motorola Moto Z Play has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of the main lens is 16 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. The aperture of main lens reaches F/2.0 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 4x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Motorola Moto Z Play has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The main front lens is designed as a Wide-angle lens. The resolution of front lens reaches 5 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo. The main lens is also equipped with aperture of F/2.2.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Motorola Moto Z Play
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3510 mAh Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Mixed usage: up to 50 hrs

The battery size of Motorola Moto Z Play is 3510 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

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CELLULAR Motorola Moto Z Play
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Navigation A-GPS

Motorola Moto Z Play supports 4G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow).

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COMMUNICATIONS Motorola Moto Z Play
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X
4G LTE Band Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 13
4G LTE Frequency FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 700c
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11ac/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Fans of modern technology will appreciate NFC function, which allows, among other things, contactless mobile phone payments, but also finds other uses in connectivity, such as unlocking the door or loading the menu in restaurant using the NFC tag. Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 4.1, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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FEATURES Motorola Moto Z Play
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features TurboPower technology
OTHERS Motorola Moto Z Play
Included Accessories Power adapter

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