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Lenovo Moto Z Play

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • Colours look sharp and closer to source than most AMOLED displays
  • Color reproduction is accurate
  • and fine details are captured with an impressive

Cons

  • absence of optical image stabilization (OIS)
  • end up feeling a bit too small to be comfortable
  • the graphics processor is a bit weak

Key specs

  • 16 Mpx
  • 5.5 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • Super AMOLED
  • 403 ppi
  • 3510 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 5 Mpx

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Lenovo Moto Z Play - Pros & Cons

Lenovo Moto Z Play

Pros

  • Colours look sharp and closer to source than most AMOLED displays
  • Color reproduction is accurate
  • and fine details are captured with an impressive
  • attachments snap on easily and are automatically recognized by the Play
  • balances price and performance
  • extra girth gives you the ability to listen to music and charge at the same time
  • is very good battery life for a smartphone today
  • The touch performance is also great
  • The camera is also quite good
  • Moto Z Play is a solidly built smartphone
  • Colours are pretty well represented as well

Cons

  • absence of optical image stabilization (OIS)
  • end up feeling a bit too small to be comfortable
  • the graphics processor is a bit weak
  • chip is nowhere near as powerful as Qualcomm s flagship offering
  • FM radio is missing
  • It s also a bit on the bulkier side
  • extreme image noise is sometimes noticed in zoomed photos
  • frequency is too low
  • users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
  • unreliable auto-focus
  • it does not feature NFC or modular expandability

Lenovo Moto Z Play - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3510 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
403 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Lenovo Moto Z Play - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 6.0
CPU clock speed2.0 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelIntel Atom X5 Z8300
GPU modelIntel HD Graphics
RAM memory3 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution16.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px
LED Flashyes
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Storage
Internal storage32 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage2TB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height6.16 in
Width3.01 in
Depth0.28 in
Weight5.82 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-C
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity3510.0 mAh
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Display
Screen size5.5 in
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
TechnologySuper AMOLED
Pixel density403.0 ppi
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
MaterialMetal
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
Altimeteryes
Magnetometeryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
CDMA frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

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Lenovo Moto Z Play Lenovo - Editorial Reviews (9)

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Lenovo Moto Z Play Moto Z Play Droid review
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Android Authority
Published: 31.08.2016
Moto Z Play Droid review

Lenovo has just officially taken the wraps off its new Moto Z Play Droid. Find out what's special about this device in our full Moto Z Play Droid review!

Lenovo Moto Z Play A battery beast
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CNET
Published: 24.09.2016
A battery beast

Look at the Motorola Moto Z Play for its extra-long-lasting battery as much as its swappable snap-on accessories and affordable price.

Lenovo Moto Z Play Motorola Moto Z Play Droid Review
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PCMAG
Published: 31.08.2016
Motorola Moto Z Play Droid Review
4.0

The Motorola Moto Z Play Droid for Verizon is a relatively affordable midrange Android phone with the same modular functionality as its higher-end siblings.

Lenovo Moto Z Play Moto Z Play review
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TechRadar
Published: 20.09.2017
Moto Z Play review
4.0

The longer-lasting modular phone with a headphone jack

Lenovo Moto Z Play Motorola Moto Z Play Review: Good, but could be better
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 21.11.2016
Motorola Moto Z Play Review: Good, but could be better
3.7

Read the in depth Review of Motorola Moto Z Play Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Motorola Moto Z Play configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Lenovo Moto Z Play Lenovo Moto Z Play Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 01.11.2016
Lenovo Moto Z Play Smartphone Review
4.4

In-depth review of the Lenovo Moto Z Play (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, Qualcomm Adreno 506, 5.5" AMOLED-Display) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

Lenovo Moto Z Play Moto Z Play review: The best phone you'll probably overlook
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Android Central
Published: 17.10.2016
Moto Z Play review: The best phone you'll probably overlook

The Moto Z Play is a great phone with incredible battery life. It's just unfortunate that it may be overlooked in a sea of other $400 phones with better spec sheets.

Lenovo Moto Z Play Motorola Moto Z Play review | Stuff
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Motorola Moto Z Play review | Stuff

Tired of your phone dying at 7pm?

Lenovo Moto Z Play Moto Z Play review: the best battery life of any smartphone today
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The Verge
Published: 01.10.2016
Moto Z Play review: the best battery life of any smartphone today

This Android phone lasts for two days (and sometimes more) on a charge