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Overview
Overview
Release Date
Release Date May 7, 2019 April 15, 2019 June 6, 2018
Regions Available
Regions Available USA, Canada, United Kingdom United Kingdom USA, Canada
Operating System
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie (Update Available: 12) Android 9.0 Pie Android 8.1 Oreo (Update Available: 9.0 Pie)
Processor
Processor Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm) Octa-core 2 GHz Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm) Octa-core 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa core 1.8 GHz
Internal Storage
Internal Storage 64 GB 64/128 GB 32/64 GB
RAM
RAM 4 GB 6 GB 4 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes Unknown No
TTY/TDD
TTY/TDD Yes Unknown No
Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancellation Yes Yes Yes
SAR
SAR Head: 1.18 W/kg
Body: 1.17 W/kg
Head: 1.19 W/kg
Body: 1.17 W/kg
Head: 1.18 W/kg
Body: 1.18 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year
Accessories Included
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable USB Power Adapter, Manual, Carrying case, Data Cable USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Cellular
Networks
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, 1xRTT, EV-DO, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO Rev. A, HSPA+, LTE
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
4G/LTE
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Push-to-talk (PTT) No No No
Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling Yes Unknown Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes Yes Yes
SIM card size
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM No Yes Yes
Connectivity
Connectivity
USB
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB OTG Support
USB OTG Support Yes Yes Yes
GPS Type
GPS Type A-GPS A-GPS A-GPS
Infrared
Infrared No Yes No
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 5.0 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, aptX, aptX HD AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, aptX
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot Yes Yes Yes
Memory Expansion Slot
Memory Expansion Slot No No Yes
NFC
NFC Yes Yes Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes Yes Yes
Camera
Camera
Main Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Resolution / Aperture
12+ Megapixels, f/1.8 48+ Megapixels, f/1.75 12+ Megapixels, f/1.7
Zoom
Zoom
Yes Yes Yes
Flash
Flash
Yes (Dual LED) Yes (Dual LED) Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Brightness control, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, HDR Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-portrait, Self-timer, Smile detection, White balance, HDR, 2nd camera feature (13 MP, f/2.4, Ultra Wide Angle), 3rd camera feature (8 MP, f/2.4, telephoto), AI Beautify, Rear camera video Beautify, Video stabilizing, Quick motion Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, Dual camera feature (5 MP 2nd camera, f/2.4), Zero Shutter Lag, Slow motion recording, Time lapse mode, HDR
Video Recording Formats
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4 MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Video Recording Parameters
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 30 fps Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 30 fps Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels 20+ Megapixels 8+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Additional Front Camera Info
Aperture F2.0 Face detection, Self-timer, HDR, f/2.0, Screen flash, AI Beautify for front camera video recording, AI Beautify, Eye light, AI portrait mode Aperture F2.0
Video Recording Parameters
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Display / Screen
Display / Screen
Type
Type Color Color Color
Technology
Technology OLED AMOLED Super AMOLED
Colors
Colors 16.7 million 16.7 million 16.7 million
Resolution
Resolution 1080 x 2220 pixels 1080 x 2340 pixels 1080 x 2160 pixels
Pixel Density
Pixel Density 441 pixels 432 pixels 402 pixels
Size
Size 5.6 inches 5.97 inches 6.01 inches
Secondary Display
Secondary Display No No No
Sensors
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch
Multi-Touch Yes Yes Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No Yes No
Additional Display Features
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, Asahi Dragontrail Glass Capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, All new multi-color Always-On Display, Supports HDR display, Fingerprint (under display) Capacitive touch screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Power & Battery
Power & Battery
Battery Type
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity 3000 mAh 3070 mAh 3000 mAh
Removable Battery
Removable Battery No No No
Wireless Charging
Wireless Charging No No No
Fast Charging
Fast Charging Yes Yes Yes
Video Playback Time
Video Playback Time Up to 360 minutes Up to 877 minutes Up to 648 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi)
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown Up to 619 minutes Up to 595 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular)
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown Unknown Up to 603 minutes
Talk Time
Talk Time Up to 840 minutes Up to 1500 minutes Unknown
Standby Time
Standby Time Up to 13 days Unknown Unknown
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics
Design Type
Design Type Bar Bar Bar
Material
Material Plastic Glass Aluminium
Colors
Colors Clearly White, Just Black, Purple-ish Piano Black, Ocean Blue, Lavender Violet Deep Indigo
Dimensions [H x W x D]
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.2 x 7.1 x 0.8 cm (6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in) 14.75 x 7.05 x 0.75 cm (5.8 x 2.8 x 0.3 in) 15.65 x 7.65 x 0.675 cm (6.2 x 3 x 0.3 in)
Weight
Weight 147 grams 155 grams 156 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof
Water Resistant / Waterproof No No Water Resistant
Rugged design
Rugged design No No No
IP Rating
IP Rating No No No
Headset Jack
Headset Jack 3.5mm No No
External Speakers
External Speakers Stereo Yes Yes
Input / Navigation
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Sleep / Wake Key Yes Yes Yes
Home Key
Home Key No No No
Input / Keyboard Type
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen Touchscreen Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Navigation Type Touchscreen Touchscreen Touchscreen
External Volume Control
External Volume Control Yes Yes Yes
Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor Yes Yes Yes
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Additional Information
Additional Information Other Names (AKA): Other Names (AKA): Other Names (AKA): Motorola Moto Z Play (3rd Gen)
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