Motorola Moto G Play Specs

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Released

Jan 14, 2021

Display

6.5-inch
1600 x 720 px

Camera

13 MP Main
5 MP Selfie

Battery

5000 mAh

Storage

32GB

Hardware

Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
3GB RAM

OS

Android 11

Description

Motorola Moto G Play is an entry-level smartphone with a price starting at $170. For its money, the phone offers Snapdragon 460 processor, 3GB RAM accompanied with 32GB expandable storage, and a 5000mAh battery. The display is 6.5-inch IPS with 720p resolution. Android 10 is available out of the box.

Cons

• Thick body (0.37 inches)

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Display
Size:	6.5-inch
Resolution:	1600 x 720 px, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
Technology:	IPS LCD
Refresh rate:	60Hz
Screen-to-body:	80.61 %
Features:	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SM4250-AA (11 nm)
Processor:	Octa-core, 1800 MHz, Kryo 240, 64-bit
GPU:	Adreno 610
RAM:	3GB
Internal storage:	32GB (eMMC 5.1)
Storage expansion:	microSDXC up to 512 GB
OS:	Android (11, 10) Screenshots
Device type:	Smartphone

Battery
Capacity:	5000 mAh
Type:	Not user replaceable
Charging:	Fast charging
Max charge speed:	Wired: 10.0W

Camera
Rear:	Dual camera Camera samples
Main camera:	13 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.0 Sensor size: 1/3.1" Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Second camera:	2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.4 Pixel size: 1.75 μm
Flash:	LED
Video recording:	1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features:	Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse
Front:	5 MP (HDR)
Video capture:	1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	6.56 x 2.99 x 0.37 inches (166.59 x 75.99 x 9.36 mm)
Weight:	7.20 oz (204.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Plastic Frame: Plastic
Resistance:	Splash
Biometrics:	2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Keys:	Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:	Misty blue

Cellular
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+)
3G:	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:	LTE-A Cat 13/5 (400/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type:	Nano SIM
HD Voice:	Yes
VoLTE:	Yes

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Screen mirroring:	Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s):	Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	5.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:	Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:	Charging
Hearing aid compatible:	M3, T3
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer
Other:	UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Mar 28, 2021
FCC ID value:	IHDT56ZD4
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.65 W/kg
Body:	1.43 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.58 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.43 W/kg

Buyers information
Price:	$ 170
In The Box:	Charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool

Availability
Officially announced:	Jan 08, 2021

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Alternative variants

Motorola Moto G Play

for AT&T and Cricket

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
Hearing aid compatible:	M4, T3

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