| Hardware and OS | Moto Z Play 32GB | |
| Operating system | Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 | |
| Processor | Octa core, 2 GHz, Cortex A53 | |
| Graphics | Adreno 506 | |
| RAM | 3 GB | |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB | |
| Expandable memory | Yes Up to 2 TB | |
| Display | Moto Z Play 32GB | other phones |
| Type | Super AMOLED | |
| Size | 5.5 inches | |
| Resolution | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi | |
| Touchscreen | Yes Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Screen to body ratio calculated | 69.63 % | |
| Connectivity | Moto Z Play 32GB | other phones |
| Network support | 4G , 3G, 2G | |
| WI-FI | Yes Wi-Fi 802.11, a/b/g/n/n 5GHz | |
| Gps | Yes with A-GPS | |
| Bluetooth | Yes v4.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Dual SIM | Dual SIM, GSM GSM | |
| SIM size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | |
| USB TYPE-C | Yes | |
| USB connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| Camera | Moto Z Play 32GB | other phones |
| Main camera | 16 MP | |
| Image | 4608 x 3456 Pixels | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | |
| Camera features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | |
| Flash | Yes LED Flash | |
| Autofocus | Yes Phase Detection autofocus, Laser autofocus | |
| Aperture | F2.2 | |
| Optical image stabilisation | No | |
| Video recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 120 fps | |
| Design | Moto Z Play 32GB | other phones |
| Height | 156.4 mm | |
| Width | 76.4 mm | |
| Thickness | 6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 165 grams | |
| Colours | Black, White | |
| Waterproof | Yes Splash proof | |
| Build material | Case: MetalBack: Metal | |
| Battery | Moto Z Play 32GB | other phones |
| Capacity | 3510 mAh | |
| Type | Li-ion | |
| User replaceable | No | |
| Quick charging | Yes Turbo Power | |
| Other | Moto Z Play 32GB | other phones |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes | |
| Fingerprint sensor position | Front | |
| Other sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | |