Motorola Moto X Play

OS: Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)

CPU: Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)

Display: 5.5" inc

Camera: 21 MP, Single

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Motorola Moto X Play smartphone runs on Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat) operating system. The phone is powered by Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) processor. It has 16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM. Internal storage options which can be extended with the help of microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot). The smartphone has a IPS LCD providing, Screen-to-Body Ratio of 74.4%. The smartphone is fueled with a 3630 mAh, Non-removable. The main camera of the smartphone consists of a 21 MP, Single. The sensors include Accelerometer, proximity. Connectivity features in the smartphone include Bluetooth, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5 mm Jack and more. The Motorola Moto X Play are available in various colors such as Black, White. It measures 148 x 75 x 10.9 mm and weighs 169 g.

Hardware and OS Motorola Moto X Play
Operating system:	Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Processor:	Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Chipset:	Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
GPU:	Adreno 405
Internal memory:	16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM
External memory:	microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Display Motorola Moto X Play
Type:	IPS LCD
Size:	5.5" inc
Resolution:	1080 x 1920 px
Protection:	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Touchscreen:	capacitive touchscreen
Screen-to-Body Ratio:	74.4%
Display area:	82.6 cm²
Display aspect ratio:	16:9 (height:width)
Pixel Density:	403 PPI
Colors:	16M
Connectivity Motorola Moto X Play
2G Network:	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network:	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1562
4G Network:	LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 19(800), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 41(2500) - XT1562
Wi-Fi:	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Network:	GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM card:	Nano-SIM
Bluetooth:	4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Edge:	Yes
GPRS:	Yes
GPS:	Yes, with A-GPS
NFC:	Yes
Speed:	HSPA, LTE
USB:	microUSB 2.0
Camera Motorola Moto X Play
Main camera:	21 MP, Single
Specs:	21 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.4', 1.1µm, PDAF
Features:	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Video:	1080p@30fps
Selfie camera:	5 MP, Single
Specs:	5 MP, f/2.2
Multimedia Motorola Moto X Play
3.5 mm Jack:	Yes
Radio:	FM radio
Design Motorola Moto X Play
Colors:	Black, White
Dimensions:	148 x 75 x 10.9 mm
Weight:	169 g
Battery Motorola Moto X Play
Battery capacity:	3630 mAh, Non-removable
Other Motorola Moto X Play
Release date:	2015, July
Sensors:	Accelerometer, proximity

Motorola Moto X Play Overview

The Motorola Moto X Play is a mid-range smartphone that was released in July 2015. It runs on the Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) operating system, which can be upgraded to Android 7.1.1 (Nougat). The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, coupled with 2GB of RAM. It comes with either 16GB or 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card.

The Moto X Play features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a pixel density of 403 PPI. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and has a screen-to-body ratio of 74.4%. The device supports 4G LTE connectivity and has a variety of sensors including an accelerometer and proximity sensor.

In terms of camera capabilities, the Moto X Play sports a 21MP rear camera with features such as PDAF and dual-LED dual-tone flash. It can record videos at 1080p@30fps. On the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera for capturing self-portraits.

One of the standout features of the Moto X Play is its large 3630mAh battery, which is non-removable. This allows for long hours of usage without needing to constantly recharge the device.

Pros:
- Large battery capacity
- Expandable storage
- Decent camera performance
- Good build quality
- Upgradable to a newer version of Android

Cons:
- Older processor
- Limited RAM
- No fingerprint sensor
- Lack of USB Type-C port
- Thick and heavy design