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Motorola Moto G4 Play

Motorola Moto G4 Play

Brand: MOTOROLA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 5.0" Inch
  • Camera: 8MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 1/2GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 410
  • Battery: 2800mAh
  • Launch Date: 2016, August
  • Storage: 8GB/16GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 6.0.1, up to 7.1.1
  • Body: 137g, 9.9mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced 2016, May. Released 2016, August
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 144.4 x 72 x 9.9 mm (5.69 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
Weight 137 g (4.83 oz)
SIM Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 306

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Primary Camera 8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 5 MP, f/2.2

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes (optional)
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type Li-Po 2800 mAh, removable

Misc

Colors Black, White
Models XT1609, XT1604, XT1602, XT1607, XT1603
Price About 130 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.7
  • Design 6 / 10
  • Display 5 / 10
  • Camera 5 / 10
  • Auto Focus 5 / 10
  • Image Quality 5 / 10
  • Performance 5 / 10
  • Features 5 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 5 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 4 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. Very affordable price point for an unlocked 4G smartphone.
  2. Excellent battery life that easily lasts for a full day of normal usage.
  3. Features a removable battery, which is rare in modern, budget smartphones.
  4. Runs a clean, stock version of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with no bloatware.
  5. Good, compact 5-inch 720p screen that is easy to handle.
  6. Decent 8MP rear camera takes good photos in daylight.
  7. Supports 4G VoLTE for faster internet and clearer calls.
  8. Includes a dedicated microSD card slot to expand storage up to 128GB.
  9. Features water-repellent nano-coating that protects against light rain and splashes.
  10. Fast charging capabilities via the included 10W charger.

CONS

  1. Lacks a fingerprint sensor, which is common in many competitors of its era.
  2. Performance can lag when running high-end games or heavy multitasking.
  3. The plastic, all-polycarbonate build feels somewhat cheap compared to metal alternatives.
  4. Low internal storage capacity (16GB), with only about 10GB available for users.
  5. Screen can be difficult to read in direct sunlight.
  6. Camera performance is poor in low-light conditions, with high noise.
  7. No NFC capability, meaning no support for tap-to-pay services.
  8. Lacks a gyroscope sensor, which restricts some AR games and VR apps.
  9. The 1.2GHz quad-core processor is underpowered by modern, post-2016 standards.
  10. Occasional reports of the device heating up during intensive tasks.

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