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Moto X Play: all the new features of the enduring midranger

By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Jul 28, 2015, 10:23 AM

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Moto X Play: all the new features of the enduring midranger

Motorola took the stage and announced the expected Moto G 2015 and Moto X Style handsets, but the real hostage-taker is the Moto X Play - a midranger that nobody saw coming, or, rather, thought it as a version of the Moto X. Granted, there were rumors that Motorola will announce a phone with 3600 mAh battery, but it was assumed at the time that this will be the Moto X 2015.

Thankfully, the Moto x Play is a totally different handset that has the specs to match last year's flagships, yet will be sold for about $300. With a 5.5" 1080p display, 64-bit Snapdragon chipset, 20 MP camera, and a 3600 mAh battery, there's hardly anything more you'd desire from a midranger, so let's take a look at what's new in Motorola's newly-minted middle-of-the-road "Play" line. Which one piques your fancy most in the Moto X Play?

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.