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Motorola Moto X Play
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Motorola Moto X Play

Released: 2015, July. Released 2015, AugustPrice: About 240 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
NFCYes
SAR0.56 W/kg (head) 0.80 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.5 inches, 82.6 cm, 2, (~74.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
BrandMotorola
ModelMotorola Moto X Play
PriceAbout 240 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsXT1562, XT1563, XT1564
SAR EU0.49 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight169 g (5.96 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1520:1 (nominal), 3.222 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1562
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 38, 41 - XT1562
Charging15W wired
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Released2015, July. Released 2015, August
Announced2015, July. Released 2015, August
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions148 x 75 x 10.9 mm (5.83 x 2.95 x 0.43 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 69dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 809Basemark X: 5032
PositioningGPS
Audio qualityNoise -93.8dB / Crosstalk -95.2dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 83h

Motorola Moto X Play Overview

About Motorola Moto X Play Motorola Moto X Play is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Motorola Moto X Play has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (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 X 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 X Play?

The Motorola Moto X 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 X 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 X Play void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto X 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 X Play run?

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