Display
Size:
6.4 inches
6.5 inches
Resolution:
3040 x 1440 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 522 PPI
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
Technology:
Dynamic AMOLED
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:
88.63 %
81.63 %
Features:
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 (11 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 2800 MHz, Kryo 485, 64-bit
Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 260, 64-bit
GPU:
Adreno 640
Adreno 610
RAM:
8GB LPDDR4
4GB
Internal storage:
128GB, available to use: 109 GB
64GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 512 GB
microSDXC up to 512 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (11, 10, 9.0 Pie), Samsung One UI
Android (10)
Battery
Capacity:
4100 mAh
5000 mAh
Type:
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging:
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Motorola TurboPower
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Triple camera
Dual camera
Main camera:
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
48 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.7; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera:
12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 2.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.6"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.75 μm
Third camera:
16 MP (Ultra-wide)
2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 12 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.1"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.75 μm
Flash:
LED
LED
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features:
HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse
Front:
10 MP (Dual-Camera, Autofocus, HDR)
8 MP (HDR)
Video capture:
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.20 x 2.92 x 0.31 inches (157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm)
6.50 x 2.98 x 0.36 inches (165.21 x 75.73 x 9.18 mm)
Weight:
6.17 oz (175.0 g)
7.05 oz (200.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Splash
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Keys:
Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Prism blue, Prism black, Prism white, Prism green, Flamingo pink
Forest green, Sapphire 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), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46
3G:
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:
Charging, OTG, Video out
Charging
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Heart rate, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Other:
NFC, ANT+
NFC
Hearing aid compatible:
M4, T3
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Feb 01, 2019
FCC ID value:
A3LSMG975U
Measured SAR:
Head:
0.41 W/kg
Body:
1.04 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.29 W/kg
Phablet:
3.99 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
$ 1000
€ 170
User Manual:
This is the official Motorola Moto G9 Play User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
Data cable, Travel adapter, Ejection pin, USB Connector (OTG), Earphones sound by AKG, Quick start guide, Protective film
Headset (for selected countries), protective cover, charger, USB cable, guides, SIM tool
Availability
Officially announced:
Feb 20, 2019
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