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Motorola Moto G8 Play
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Motorola Moto G8 Play

Released: 2019, OctoberPrice: About 90 EURStatus: Available. Released 2019, October

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
CPUOcta-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G72 MP3
NFCNo
SAR0.62 W/kg (head) 1.68 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Size6.2 inches, 95.9 cm, 2, (~80.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelMotorola Moto G8 Play
PriceAbout 90 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack onyx, Magenta red
ModelsXT2015, XT2015-2
Single8 MP
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, October
Triple13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.25µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, 2 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Weight183.6 g (6.49 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6771 Helio P70M (12 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66 - LATAM
FeaturesHDR
Internal32GB 2GB RAM
Released2019, October
Announced2019, October
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions157.6 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.20 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Resolution720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

Motorola Moto G8 Play Overview

About Motorola Moto G8 Play Motorola Moto G8 Play is another flagship from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. Motorola Moto G8 Play has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 2GB RAM with Mediatek MT6771 Helio P70M (12 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 G8 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 G8 Play?

The Motorola Moto G8 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 G8 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 G8 Play void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto G8 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 G8 Play run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto G8 Play.