As expected, the handset sports a near-identical design to its predecessor; there’s still a protruding camera bump on the rear that houses a 12MP (f/1.7) sensor with Dual Autofocus abilities, and a connector for Moto Mods on the bottom.
Noticeably different, though, is the slightly redesigned home button that not only doubles as a fingerprint sensor, but also supports swiping gestures in lieu of on-screen navigation keys.
Enclosed in the handset’s shell, you’ll find a faster Snapdragon 626 processor and a standard configuration of 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage — all incremental upgrades. There are, however, options for 3GB and 32GB of storage.
So far, the Moto Z2 Play is shaping up to be a pretty impressive device. Our only qualm? Motorola’s swapped out the impressive 3,510mAh battery found in the original Moto Z Play for a smaller 3,000mAh cell.
Alongside the Moto Z2 Play, Motorola is launching a handful of new Moto Mods, including a TurboPower Pack charger, a JBL SoundBoost 2 and a GamePad that adds physical controls to any compatible Moto Z.
Availability
Two variants of the Moto Z2 Play will hit the shelves: one destined for Verizon that’ll be available to purchase in July, and an unlocked version that you’ll be able to pick up directly from Motorola later this summer for $499.
Specs
Motorola - Moto Z2 Play
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Display Size | 5.5-inch, 1080 x 1920 pixel display (401 ppi) |
Resolution X | 1080 |
Resolution Y | 1920 |
Display Type | AMOLED |
Operating System | Android 7.1.1 (at launch) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 |
RAM | 3GB or 4GB |
Storage |
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External Storage | Yes |
External Storage Specs |
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Main Camera (Back) | 12MP |
Secondary Camera (Front) | 5MP |
Networks |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 LE + EDR |
Battery | 3000mAh |
NFC | Yes |
Connectivity |
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Sensors |
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GPS |
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Height | 156.2 mm (6.15 inches) |
Width | 76.2 mm (3.00 inches) |
Depth | 5.99 mm (0.24 inches) |
Weight | 145 g (5.11 oz) |
Colors | Gray, Gold |
Supported Audio Formats | N/A |
Supported Video Formats | 480p (30fps) 720p (120fps) 1080p (60fps), 4K (30fps) |
Other Features |
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