Motorola Moto Z Play

Added: 10.18.16 | Updated: 06.17.20
  • Model: Moto Z Play
  • Brand: Motorola
  • Rating: 3.75 out of 5 (8 votes)
  • Price: 220 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2016
  • Dimensions: 156.4 x 76.4 x 7 mm
  • Weight: 165 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 32 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 5.5 inches
  • Battery: 3510 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 16MP
  • Front camera: Single, 5MP

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Motorola Moto Z Play specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Motorola Moto Z Play Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Motorola Moto Z Play

Other names

Also known as Motorola Moto Z Play Droid in USA

Launch date

2016, August

Motorola Moto Z Play PricePrice

First price

220 EUR

Motorola Moto Z Play dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.16 in (156.4 mm)

Width

3.01 in ( 76.4 mm)

Depth

0.28 in ( 7 mm)

Weight

5.82 oz (165 grams)

Build materials

Front/back glass, aluminum frame

Water resistant

Splash and dust resistant

Colors

Black/Silver/Black Slate, White/Fine Gold/Sugar White

Case

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Motorola Moto Z Play screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

5.5 in

Screen Area

82.6 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 1920 px

Points per inch

403 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

69.1%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Screen protector

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Motorola Moto Z Play ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)

CPU

- Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

- Adreno 506

Motorola Moto Z Play Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

32 GB, 3 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Motorola Moto Z Play SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)

User Interface

Motorola Moto Z Play main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-16 MP, f/2.0, 1.3µm, PDAF & laser AF

Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama

Video Recording 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps

Motorola Moto Z Play selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4'', 1.4µm

Features

LED flash

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Motorola Moto Z Play Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) 
CDMA 800 / 1900 - USA
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 19(800), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300) - USA 
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) - India 
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 19(800), 20(800), 28(700) - Europe
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA, LTE

Motorola Moto Z Play wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, magnetic connector

Motorola Moto Z Play Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3510 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Charging

-Fast battery charging

Motorola Moto Z Play sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio No
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Motorola Moto Z Play geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core148 (Position 1619 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core597 (Position 1586 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core822 (Position 442 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core3801 (Position 303 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript2832

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Motorola. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Motorola Moto Z Play cost?

The price of the Motorola Moto Z Play varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 220 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Motorola Moto Z Play come out?

Motorola Moto Z Play mobile was launched on in these colors: Black/Silver/Black Slate, White/Fine Gold/Sugar White.

What is the size and weight of Motorola Moto Z Play ?

The Motorola Moto Z Play has dimensions of Height: 156.4 mm Width: 76.4 mm Thickness: 7 mm and weighs approximately 165 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Motorola Moto Z Play?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 403 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Motorola Moto Z Play have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) with processor Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53. Motorola Moto Z Play is available with internal memory of 32 GB, 3 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Motorola Moto Z Play?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/2.0, 1.3µm, PDAF & laser AF and features like Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Motorola Moto Z Play?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4'', 1.4µm and features like LED flash