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Motorola Moto Z2 Play

Name: Motorola Moto Z2 Play
Brand: Motorola

The Motorola Moto Z2 Play is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).

2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)

Overall

Performance

B+

Display

Battery

C+

Camera

B+

Charging

C+

Software

C+

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⚡ Quick Specs

Size5.5" · 156.2 x 76.2 x 6 mm (6.15 x 3.00 x 0.24 in)

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)

RAM3GB | 4GB

Storage32GB | 64GB

Main Camera12 MP · Laser AF

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Sharp 401 PPI screen

✓5.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours

✓Lightweight at 145g — easy to carry

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging

✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps

✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently

✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts

⚠️ Not ideal for

Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Discontinued

Announced

2017, June. Released 2017, June

Also Known As

Versions: XT1710-01/10-02 (USA); XT1710-07 (Brazil); XT1710-10 (India); XT1710-08/10-11 (China, Hong Kong); XT1710-09 (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan)Also known as Motorola Z Play (2nd Gen)

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)

Mid-range — handles daily tasks well

CPU

Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 506

Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)

RAM

3GB | 4GB

Apps may reload frequently

Storage

32GB | 64GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

5.5"

Resolution

1080×1920

Sharpness

401 ppi

Sharp and comfortable to read

Panel

Super AMOLED

OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

📷 Camera

Main Camera

12 MP

Capable for everyday photos

Main Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps

Main Camera Features

Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama

Selfie

5 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash

🔋 Battery

Capacity

3,000 mAh

May need midday charging with heavy use

Type

Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable

Charging

15W wired, 50% in 30 min

📱 Design & Build

Weight

145g

Very light — comfortable for long use

Dimensions

156.2 x 76.2 x 6 mm (6.15 x 3.00 x 0.24 in)

Build

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame

SIM

· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Speed

HSPA, LTE

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS

USB

USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic connector

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the Motorola Moto Z2 Play does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

Yes, the Motorola Moto Z2 Play has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.

No, the Motorola Moto Z2 Play charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 15W (15W wired, 50% in 30 min).

Yes, the Motorola Moto Z2 Play supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The Motorola Moto Z2 Play SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the Motorola Moto Z2 Play has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The Motorola Moto Z2 Play ships with Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie).

The Motorola Moto Z2 Play uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic connector.

The Motorola Moto Z2 Play supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.

The Motorola Moto Z2 Play has 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX.

Motorola Moto Z2 Play

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