Motorola Moto Z3 Play

Name: Motorola Moto Z3 Play
Brand: Motorola
SKU: 14033
Availability: OutOfStock

7.9 Expert Score

Moto Z3 Play runs Android 8.0 Oreo. The smartphone has a 6-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display. It has dual 12+5MP rear cameras with a dual-tone LED flash and an 8MP front-facing camera with dual LED flash. The device is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 636 processor and 4GB RAM. It has 64GB internal storage which can further be expanded via a microSD card up to 256GB. Connectivity options include 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. The device is powered by a Li-Ion 3,300mAh battery. Some of the other popular Motorola mobiles include the Moto Z3, Moto E6, and the Moto E6 Plus.

Motorola Moto Z3 Play

Status	Not releasing in India
Updated On	24th September 2021

Motorola Moto Z3 Play: Pros & Cons

7.9

out of 10

MSP SCORE

Good Stuff
Good display
Fast performance and stock Android UI
Dual camera performs very well
Excellent connectivity with Bluetooth v5.0, USB 3.1 Type-C port

Bad Stuff
The processor isn't as powerful as what its competitors have
Below average battery backup
Overpriced

Motorola Moto Z3 Play Details

Introduction and Display

The latest Z-series smartphone from the stables of Motorola is the Moto Z3 Play. The device features an aluminum body which makes it light and is easy to carry around. Also, the smartphone evokes a classy look. Taking a leaf out of Sony, the fingerprint reader is placed on the side rather than at the back or front. One has the option of recording multiple fingerprints. Moreover, the Moto Z3 Play is splash and dust resistant.
On top, the device flaunts a 6-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display which is bright and reproduces vivid colours. The device offers excellent outdoor legibility even under bright sunlight. Also, there is Corning Gorilla Glass protection which ensures that your screen remains scratch free.

Platform and Battery

On the software front, the Moto Z3 Play runs Android 8.0 Oreo and packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3,300mAh battery. The battery on the smartphone is good enough to last for an entire day. Heavy users need not worry as there is fast charging support too.

Camera and Performance

The Moto Z3 Play is equipped with dual 12+5-megapixel rear shooters which are capable of shooting great images and videos in both dark and bright conditions. To aid photos in dark conditions, there is a dual-tone LED flash. Also, to enhance selfies and video calls, the Moto Z3 Play comes with an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter which is also assisted with a dual-tone LED flash.
Under the hood, the device draws power from an octa-core Snapdragon chipset which is coupled with 4GB of RAM to ensure a smooth and seamless smartphone experience. You can also enjoy a lag-free gaming experience on the Moto Z3 Play.

Storage and Connectivity

The Moto Z3 Play ships with an onboard storage space of 64GB which can be expanded further based on user requirement up to 256GB via a microSD card. Thus, you have enough space to install apps as well as fit in all your data.
Connectivity options that tag along with the Moto Z3 Play include 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, VoLTE support and a USB Type-C port. You can also use two networks at the same time as there is dual SIM support too.

Motorola Moto Z3 Play Specifications

Summary

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Display	6.01 inches (15.27 cms)
Storage	32 GB
Front Camera	Single (8 MP, f/2.0 Camera)
Rear Camera	Dual (12 MP, f/1.7 Camera + 5 MP, f/2.2 Camera)
Battery	3000 mAh
RAM	4 GB

General

Launch Date	January 23, 2020
Dimensions	6.16 x 3.01 x 0.26 inch (156.5 x 76.5 x 6.7 mm)
Weight	156 grams
Face unlock	Yes
Water Resistant	Yes, Splash proof
Colors	Deep Indigo

Processor

Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
No of Cores	8 (Octa Core)
CPU	1.8GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.6GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260
Architecture	64-bit
Graphics	Adreno 509

Software

Operating System	Android v8.1 (Oreo)
Custom UI	Stock

Storage

Internal Memory	32 GB
RAM	4 GB
Expandable Memory	Yes, microSD, Up to 2 TB (Dedicated)

Display

Resolution	1080 x 2160 pixels
Size	6.01 inches (15.27 cms)
Display Type	Super AMOLED, 2.5D Curved Glass
Aspect ratio	18:9
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass v3
TouchScreen	Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction	16M Colors
Screen to body percentage	77.86 %
Pixel Density	402 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Flash	Rear (Dual-color LED Flash), Front (Screen flash)
Rear	Dual (12 MP, f/1.7 Camera + 5 MP, f/2.2 Camera)
Front	Single (8 MP, f/2.0 Camera)
Camera Features	Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Face detection, Touch to focus
Shooting Modes	Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Zoom	Digital 8 x
Video	Rear: 3840x2160 @ 30 fps, Front: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Type	Li-ion
Capacity	3000 mAh
Removable	No
Fast Charging	Yes, Turbo Power
Wireless Charging	No

Connectivity

SIM Configuration	Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v5.0
Wi-Fi	Yes with a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
Network	4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Voice over LTE(VoLTE)	Yes
Wi-fi features	Mobile Hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared	Yes
USB	USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging
NFC Chipset	Yes

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor	Yes, Side
Other Sensor	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Sound

Speaker	Yes
Audio Jack	Yes, USB Type-C

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