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Motorola Moto Z3 Play

Motorola Moto Z3 Play

Brand: MOTOROLA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.01" Inch
  • Camera: 12MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 4/6GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 636
  • Battery: 3000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2018, June
  • Storage: 32GB/64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 8.1, up to Android 9.0
  • Body: 156g, 6.8mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800 / 1900 - USA
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - USA
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2018, June. Released 2018, June
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 156.5 x 76.5 x 6.8 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 in)
Weight 156 g (5.50 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame (6000 series)
SIM · Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Splash and dust resistant

Display

Type Super AMOLED
Size 6.01 inches, 93.2 cm2 (~77.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OS Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU Adreno 509

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Primary Camera 12 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Second Camera 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic connector

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Moto Mods snap-on accessories

Battery

Type Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging 15W wired

Misc

Colors Deep Indigo, Onyx Black (128/6GB only)
Models XT1929
SAR 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.56 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)
Price About 400 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.3
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 6 / 10
  • Image Quality 6 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 9 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 7 / 10

PROS

  1. Unique Moto Mod compatibility enables massive versatility, including battery, speaker, and projector upgrades.
  2. Includes a Moto Power Pack mod in the box with many variants, offering excellent battery life.
  3. Beautiful 6-inch Super AMOLED display with 18:9 aspect ratio and vibrant colors.
  4. Very slim and light design, making it comfortable to hold even with some mods attached.
  5. Near-stock Android experience with useful, non-intrusive software enhancements.
  6. Fast, 15W TurboPower charging helps quickly replenish the 3000mAh battery.
  7. Reliable side-mounted fingerprint sensor that is fast and easy to reach.
  8. Expandable storage via a microSD card slot for up to 2TB.
  9. Decent daylight photo performance with fun camera modes like Cinemagraph and Spot Color.
  10. Solid, durable build quality with Gorilla Glass on both sides.

CONS

  1. The 3000mAh base battery is underwhelming on its own and requires a mod for true all-day, heavy use.
  2. No 3.5mm headphone jack, requiring a USB-C adapter.
  3. Snapdragon 636 processor struggles with high-end, graphics-intensive gaming.
  4. Underwhelming, average-at-best camera performance, particularly in low-light conditions.
  5. Side-mounted sensor is prone to accidental touches, and the power button placement is awkward for some users.
  6. Lacks a high-level IP68 rating for water resistance, offering only basic splash resistance.
  7. The screen brightness is low compared to competitors, making it hard to see in direct sunlight.
  8. Often launched at a high price point that makes it hard to recommend over more powerful rivals.
  9. The camera bump is significant, and the phone feels unfinished without a mod or style shell attached.
  10. The future of Moto Mods ecosystem is limited, making long-term investment in accessories uncertain.

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