SafeRooting
Motorola Moto G9 Play
Motorola

Motorola Moto G9 Play

Released: 2020, August 24Price: About 430 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, August 28

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Size6.5 inches, 102.8 cm, 2, (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelMotorola Moto G9 Play
PriceAbout 430 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsForest Green, Sapphire Blue, Spring Pink
ModelsXT2083, XT2083-1
Single8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, August 28
Triple48 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
Display1944:1 contrast ratio, 465 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41
Charging20W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Released2020, August 24
Announced2020, August 24
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions165.2 x 75.7 x 9.2 mm (6.50 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
Loudspeaker-27.6 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 170064 (v8), GeekBench: 1402 (v5.1), GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

Motorola Moto G9 Play Overview

About Motorola Moto G9 Play Motorola Moto G9 Play is another flagship from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Motorola Moto G9 Play has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Motorola Moto G9 Play can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Motorola Moto G9 Play?

The Motorola Moto G9 Play supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Motorola Moto G9 Play support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Motorola devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Motorola Moto G9 Play void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto G9 Play will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Moto G9 Play run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto G9 Play.