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Ultimate Guide to Motorola Moto X Play Specs Pricing Pros & Cons

Release Date
2015, August
Camera
21MP
Battery
3630mAh
Battery Type
15W
Processor
Snapdragon 615
Screen
5.5"
Storage
16GB/32GB , microSDXC
Ram
2GB RAM
Operating System
Android 5.1.1, up to 7.1.1

Disadvantages of Motorola Moto X Play

  • Device is discontinued, limiting availability and support.
  • Snapdragon 615 chipset may not handle heavy multitasking or recent apps smoothly.
  • Only 2GB of RAM, which may not be sufficient for modern application requirements.
  • Uses microUSB 2.0, instead of the more modern and faster USB-C.
  • No fast charging support beyond 15W, which could lead to slower charging times.
  • No 4K video recording option; limited to 1080p@30fps.
  • Limited internal storage options with maximum of 32GB, although expandable via microSD.
  • Simple design with limited color options (Black, White).
  • Lacks advanced sensors found in newer smartphones, such as fingerprint or gyroscope.
  • Relatively thicker body at 10.9 mm, which might not appeal to users preferring sleek designs.
Network
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1562
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 38, 41 - XT1562
Speed HSPA, LTE
Launch
Announced 2015, July. Released 2015, August
Status Discontinued
Body
Dimensions 148 x 75 x 10.9 mm (5.83 x 2.95 x 0.43 in)
Weight 169 g (5.96 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM
Display
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.5 inches, 82.6 cm2 (~74.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Platform
OS Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Adreno 405
Memory
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Main Camera
Single 21 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.4", 1.1µm, PDAF
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera
Single 5 MP, f/2.2
Video
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Positioning GPS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Features
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Battery
Type Li-Ion 3630 mAh, non-removable
Charging 15W wired
Misc
Colors Black, White
Models XT1562, XT1563, XT1564
SAR 0.56 W/kg (head)     0.80 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.49 W/kg (head)     0.68 W/kg (body)
Price About 240 EUR
Tests
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 809Basemark X: 5032
Display Contrast ratio: 1520:1 (nominal), 3.222 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 69dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
Audio quality Noise -93.8dB / Crosstalk -95.2dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 83h

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