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Motorola Moto E5 Play
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Motorola Moto E5 Play

Released: 2018, AprilPrice: About 80 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, July

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308
NFCNo
SAR1.42 W/kg (head) 1.45 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~66.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandMotorola
ModelMotorola Moto E5 Play
PriceAbout 80 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Dark lake, Flash gray
SAR EU0.57 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, July
Weight150 g (5.29 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm), Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 38, 41, 66, 71
Charging10W wired
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2018, April
Announced2018, April
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions151 x 74 x 9 mm (5.94 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Motorola Moto E5 Play Overview

About Motorola Moto E5 Play Motorola Moto E5 Play is another flagship from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Motorola Moto E5 Play has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm), Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 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 E5 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 E5 Play?

The Motorola Moto E5 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 E5 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 E5 Play void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto E5 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 E5 Play run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto E5 Play.