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Motorola Moto Z Play - 4.0 / 5
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Moto Z Play review: Design
- Flat glass and metal design 156.4 x 76.4 x 7mm; 165g Water-resistant nano coating
Moto Z Play review: Moto Mods
- Modules snap on via built-in magnets Gold contacts tell phone which device is attached
Moto Z Play review: Display
- 5.5-inch AMOLED panel 1080 x 1920 Full HD resolution Corning Gorilla Glass 3 covering
Moto Z Play review: Software
- Android Nougat Functional gestures
Moto Z Play review: Performance
- Snapdragon 625 processor 3GB RAM + 32GB storage
Moto Z Play review: Battery life
- 3,510mAh battery Up to 50 hours real-world use TurboPower fast-charging
Moto Z Play review: Camera
- 16MP rear camera Laser autofocus and phase detection autofocus No shutter lag Up to 4K video resolution
To recap
It’s big, fast, and lasts a full day without breaking a sweat.