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Motorola Moto X Play

Motorola Moto X Play

Brand: MOTOROLA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 5.5" Inch
  • Camera: 21MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 2GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 615
  • Battery: 3630mAh
  • Launch Date: 2015, August
  • Storage: 16GB/32GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 5.1.1, up to 7.1.1
  • Body: 169g, 10.9mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1562
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - XT1563 (SS)
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 38, 41 - XT1562
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28 - XT1563 (SS)
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - India
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2015, July. Released 2015, August
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 148 x 75 x 10.9 mm (5.83 x 2.95 x 0.43 in)
Weight 169 g (5.96 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM
Splash and dust resistant

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 5.5 inches, 82.6 cm2 (~74.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OS Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Adreno 405

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Primary Camera 21 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.4", 1.1µm, PDAF
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Positioning GPS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type Li-Ion 3630 mAh, non-removable
Charging 15W wired

Misc

Colors Black, White
Models XT1562, XT1563, XT1564
SAR 0.56 W/kg (head) 0.80 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.49 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
Price About 240 EUR

Test Results

Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 809
Basemark X: 5032
Display Contrast ratio: 1520:1 (nominal), 3.222 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 69dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
Audio quality Noise -93.8dB / Crosstalk -95.2dB
Battery(old) Endurance rating 83h

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.1
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 6 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 6 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 6 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Excellent 3630mAh battery that can comfortably last for a full day of heavy use.
  2. High-resolution 21-megapixel rear camera takes detailed photos in good lighting conditions.
  3. Stock Android experience provides a smooth, bloatware-free, and user-friendly interface.
  4. Sharp 5.5-inch 1080p display offers good, vibrant color reproduction.
  5. Supports fast charging (TurboPower), allowing for quick battery top-ups.
  6. The rear back panel is customizable and interchangeable, allowing for a personalized look.
  7. Comes with a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 128GB.
  8. Solid build quality with a rubberized back that provides a comfortable, non-slip grip.
  9. Front-facing speaker provides clear, loud audio for media consumption.
  10. Water-repellent nano-coating protects the device from splashes and light rain.

CONS

  1. The Snapdragon 615 processor can occasionally feel sluggish during heavy multitasking.
  2. Low-light photo performance is underwhelming, often producing grainy images.
  3. The camera lacks Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), causing blurry shots if hands aren't steady.
  4. Lacks a fingerprint sensor, which was becoming standard at its price point.
  5. The phone is quite thick and heavy, making it feel somewhat bulky in hand.
  6. The device can experience overheating issues during intense gaming sessions.
  7. No support for 4K video recording, limiting the camera to 1080p.
  8. Lacks wireless charging capability.
  9. The front-facing 5MP camera is only average for selfies.
  10. It uses an outdated microUSB port rather than the newer USB Type-C.

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