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Motorola Moto Z3 Play
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Motorola Moto Z3 Play

Released: 2018, JunePrice: About 400 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, June

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 509
NFCYes
SAR1.18 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic connector
Dual12 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Size6.01 inches, 93.2 cm, 2, (~77.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame (6000 series)
ModelMotorola Moto Z3 Play
PriceAbout 400 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsDeep Indigo, Onyx Black (128/6GB only)
ModelsXT1929
SAR EU0.56 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, June
Weight156 g (5.50 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, 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, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71
Charging15W wired
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Internal32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, June
Announced2018, June
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions156.5 x 76.5 x 6.8 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Motorola Moto Z3 Play Overview

About Motorola Moto Z3 Play Motorola Moto Z3 Play is another flagship from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Motorola Moto Z3 Play has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 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 Z3 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 Z3 Play?

The Motorola Moto Z3 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 Z3 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 Z3 Play void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto Z3 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 Z3 Play run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto Z3 Play.