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Moto Z2 Play vs Moto Z Play: battery life comparison and all other differences

By Victor Hristov

Updated: Jun 01, 2017, 9:21 AM

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Moto Z2 Play vs Moto Z Play: battery life comparison and all other differences

The new Moto Z2 Play is out, and it's an impressive $500 phone: cheaper than a flagship, yet touting some unique Moto Mods, a clean design and the promise of great battery life.

But how does it compare to last year's Moto Z Play, a phone that ranked as 'the best battery phone' by many.

15% smaller battery than the original in exchange for thinness

Well, the Moto Z2 Play also has a super power efficient battery chip: the new Snaprdagon 626 built on a 14nm architecture, a key component to delivering excellent battery longevity. However, it also has a 15% smaller battery than the original.

The official battery figures on the Z2 Play quote 30 hours of battery use, while on the Moto Z Play the same measurement stood at 50 hours. So no, don't expect quite the same solid 2-day battery life, but do expect a still great one to one and a half day battery here. What are the rest of the differences between the new Moto Z2 Play and the Moto Z Play? Find out in our specs comparison right below.

	Moto Z2 Play	Moto Z Play
Platform	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat *after update from 6.0
Dimensions	5.5" AMOLED 16:9 display 1080 x 1920 pixel Full HD	5.5" AMOLED 16:9 display 1080 x 1920 pixel Full HD
Display	76.2 x 156.2 x 5.99mm 145 grams	76.4 x 156.4 x 6.99 mm 165 grams
Processor, RAM	Snapdragon 626 (14nm) @ 2.2GHz 3GB / 4GB LPDDR3 RAM	Snapdragon 625 (14nm) @ 2.0GHz 3GB RAM
Camera	12MP Dual Pixel AF rear camera *f/1.7, 1.4 um pixel size; 4K video 5MP f/2.2 front cam, dual LED flash	16MP rear camera *f/2.0, 1.3 um pixel size; 4K video 5MP front cam, single LED flash
Storage	32GB / 64GB + with microSD card slot	32GB + with microSD card slot
Battery	3,000 mAh with USB-C 3.1 and fast charging	3,510 mAh with USB-C 2.0 and fast charging
Special features	Supports all Moto Mods Water-repellent nano coating	Supports all Moto Mods Water-repellent nano coating

source: Motorola

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Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.