Moto Z Play
Three-day battery champion with Moto Mods.
The Moto Z Play is a mid-range Motorola smartphone released Sep 2016, with a launch price of $449. It pairs the Snapdragon 625 with a 5.5" FHD AMOLED display, a 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF + laser AF main camera and a 3510 mAh, 15W TurboPower battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 68/100 — The endurance Mod. Standout strengths: legendary battery life — easily two to three days and affordable moto mods entry point. Main trade-off: snapdragon 625 modest.
The endurance Mod.
Moto Z Play was the battery king of the Moto Z line — the efficient Snapdragon 625 and 3510 mAh cell delivered two to three days of real use, while keeping Moto Mods compatibility at an affordable $449.
Read the full review- Legendary battery life — easily two to three days
- Affordable Moto Mods entry point
- AMOLED + 3.5 mm jack
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Moto Z Play released?
The Moto Z Play was released in Sep 2016.
How much does the Moto Z Play cost?
The Moto Z Play launched at $449 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Moto Z Play screen size and type?
The Moto Z Play has a 5.5" FHD AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Moto Z Play use?
The Moto Z Play is powered by the Snapdragon 625 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Moto Z Play have?
The Moto Z Play ships with 3 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Moto Z Play battery capacity?
The Moto Z Play has a 3510 mAh, 15W TurboPower battery.
What is the Moto Z Play main camera?
The Moto Z Play has a 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF + laser AF main camera.
Does the Moto Z Play have a headphone jack?
The Moto Z Play has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the Moto Z Play weigh?
The Moto Z Play weighs 165 g.
What colours does the Moto Z Play come in?
The Moto Z Play is available in 2 colours: Black, White/Gold.
Is the Moto Z Play worth buying?
Moto Z Play was the battery king of the Moto Z line — the efficient Snapdragon 625 and 3510 mAh cell delivered two to three days of real use, while keeping Moto Mods compatibility at an affordable $449. SpecEagle gives the Moto Z Play an editorial score of 68/100.
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