Motorola Moto E5 Play Go The Motorola Moto E5 Play Go is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 5.2" · 7.6 mm thickness
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
RAM 1GB
Storage 16GB
Main Camera 8 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ 5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓ Lightweight at 150.3g — easy to carry
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Smaller 2,800 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗ Basic Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗ Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗ 8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days Gaming Multitasking Multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, July. Released 2018, August
Also Known As
Also known as Motorola Moto E5 Play Android Go Edition
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
206 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
📱 Design & Build
Weight
150.3g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Colors
Black, Dark lake, Flash gray
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go support 5G?› No, the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go have NFC?› No, the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go does not have NFC.
Does the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go have expandable storage?› Yes, the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go support dual SIM?› The Motorola Moto E5 Play Go SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Does the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go ship with?› The Motorola Moto E5 Play Go ships with Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition).
What type of USB port does the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go use?› The Motorola Moto E5 Play Go uses microUSB 2.0.
Does the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go support Wi-Fi 7?› The Motorola Moto E5 Play Go supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
Does the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Motorola Moto E5 Play Go has 4.2, A2DP.
