Motorola Moto Z Play specification and prices
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625
Processor
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor
Adreno 506
The Moto Z Play by Motorola was announced on August 2016 and on sale it appeared on September 2016. This phone belongs to the middle price range: the lowest Motorola Moto Z Play price in USA for today is $369.00
. The phone is on sale from carriers including AT&T Wireless, Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile USA, Sprint as well as retail stores like Target, Wal-Mart.
The phone runs on the most popular platform on the market for now - Android OS. Moto Z Play has the new Android version: 6.0.1 (Marshmallow). It means that the phone will run all the latest games and apps easily. The model has Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 processor that provides an outstanding performance. It runs 3 GB RAM that is a perfect amount of memory.
The Moto Z Play has great 16 megapixel primary camera. With such camera owner of this phone will be able to make cool photos and videos. The camera has aperture size 2. It is a rather large aperture for a smartphone and it will allow the Motorola Moto Z Play to let in more light to make nice photos in dark rooms. 5 megapixel front camera makes Motorola Moto Z Play a typical choice for having selfies. Moto Z Play can shoot 4K high quality video with its rear camera. 4K is the highest resolution that phones support for now.
The cell phone has a big 5.5 inch display size. It means that most part of users will have some difficulties using the mobile phone with one hand. Such screen size has amazing benefits in compare to the smaller screen: it's more comfortable to use the screen as a viewfinder, better for watching movies and amazing for reading books.
This cell phone has non-removable Li-Ion 3510 mAh battery.
The model's weight is 165 grams (5.82 oz), it is 156.4 mm (6.16 in) high, 76.4 mm (3.01 in) wide and has a 7 mm (0.28 in) depth what means that this model is thin.
You can purchase Moto Z Play in Black or White colors.
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2016, August
Available. Released 2016, September
Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow), planned upgrade to v7.0 (Nougat)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Adreno 506
16 MP, f/2.0, phase detection and laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4 µm pixel size, LED flash, 1080p
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
1.3 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR
5.5 inches
1080 x 1920 pixels (~403 ppi pixel density)
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Yes
Non-removable Li-Ion 3510 mAh battery
156.4 x 76.4 x 7 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.28 in)
165 g (5.82 oz, 0.36 lb)
Single SIM
Black, White
32 GB, 3 GB RAM
microSD, up to 256 GB
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
v4.0, A2DP, LE
Yes, with A-GPS
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To be confirmed
Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, magnetic connector
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
HTML5
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Yes
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) CDMA 800 / 1900 - USA
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
LTE band 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 13(700) - USA
HSPA, LTE
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Yes
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Rear: 16 MP, f/2.0, phase detection and laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
General: Non-removable Li-Ion 3510 mAh battery
Dimensions: 156.4 x 76.4 x 7 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.28 in)
Card slot: microSD, up to 256 GB
Card slot: microSD, up to 256 GB
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821
CPU: Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Front: 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, 1080p
Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 ppi pixel density)
Internal Storage & RAM: 32/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
Rear: 16 MP, f/2.0, phase detection and laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
General: Non-removable Li-Ion 3510 mAh battery
Dimensions: 156.4 x 76.4 x 7 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.28 in)
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CPU: Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Front: 5 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, OIS, autofocus, 1.34 µm pixel size, 1080p, HDR
Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels (~565 ppi pixel density)
Internal Storage & RAM: 32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM
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Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820
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Internal Storage & RAM: 32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM
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GPU: Adreno 530
Mali-T880 MP12
Rear: 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash
Front: 5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm, dual video call, Auto HDR
Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels (~577 ppi pixel density)
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Internal Storage & RAM: 32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM
Rear: 16 MP, f/2.0, phase detection and laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
General: Non-removable Li-Ion 3510 mAh battery
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820
CPU: Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels (~535 ppi pixel density)
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Internal Storage & RAM: 32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM
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GPU: Adreno 540 - US model
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Front: 8 MP, f/1.7, autofocus, 1440p@30fps, dual video call, Auto HDR
Resolution: 1440 x 2960 pixels (~529 ppi pixel density)
Internal Storage & RAM: 64 GB, 4 GB RAM
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GPU: Adreno 540 - US model
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Front: 8 MP, f/1.7, autofocus, 1440p@30fps, dual video call, Auto HDR
Resolution: 1440 x 2960 pixels (~570 ppi pixel density)
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Internal Storage & RAM: 64 GB, 4 GB RAM
General: Non-removable Li-Ion 3510 mAh battery
Dimensions: 156.4 x 76.4 x 7 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.28 in)
Card slot: microSD, up to 256 GB
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Card slot: microSD, up to 256 GB
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General: Non-removable Li-Ion 3510 mAh battery
Card slot: microSD, up to 256 GB
Card slot: microSD, up to 256 GB
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Internal Storage & RAM: 32/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
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