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Moto E5 Play deals and reviews

Moto E5 Play

72/100
9 Critic Reviews

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Release Date (UK): April 2018

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What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

80

Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow, Christopher Minasians

Motorola's E5 Play has its flaws, but its price and capable camera save the day.

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80

TechRadar | Mark Knapp

The Moto E5 Play is a true budget phone that won't wow you, but does offer a compelling value thanks to its low price and a strong delivery on all of the smartphone basics.

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73

NotebookCheck | Stefan Schomberg

Motorola's Moto E5 Play is aimed at minimalists looking for a smartphone to last one or maybe two years.

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72

phoneArena | Corey Gaskin

...the flawed audio recording in videos has us pretty upset, especially when the Play runs well and gets the job done well enough in other categories.

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70

PC Mag | Ajay Kumar

Moto E5 Play offers solid value if you're looking for a no-frills smartphone that can handle your basic app, browsing, and telephony needs.

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70

Digital Trends | Brenda Stolyar

For such a cheap price, the Moto E5 Play packs in all the basics you need for a solid smartphone experience.

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70

Tom's Guide | Adam Ismail

...the E5 Play is a great entry-level option - so long as you temper your expectations.

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70

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

It provides phone buyers who may be on a budget with the latest software and a basic toolset at a price anyone can afford. If you're in the market for a low-cost phone that doesn't feel too outdated, the Moto E5 Play is a fine option.

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65

Android Authority | Bailey Stein

The Moto E5 Play is basically just a Moto E4 with updated software.

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Form factor and dimensions
Dimensions & Form

Form factor: Touchscreen bar
Dimensions 147.88 x 71.2 x 9.19 mm (5.82 x 2.8 x 0.36 in)
Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz)

Screen
Screen

Size: 5.3 inches diagonal
Resolution: 960 x 480 pixels
Screen Density: 203 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 68.8 %

Display Type: IPS LCD

Operating System
Runs

Android

Performance
Performance

Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) (28 nm)/ Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 nm)
CPU: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Adreno 308
RAM: 2GB

Camera
Camera

Main Camera: 8 megapixels with LED flash
Secondary Camera: 5 megapixels

Storage
Storage

Built-in Storage: 16GB
Expandable Storage: Micro SD

Battery
Battery & Charging

Capacity: 2800 mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: No
Quick Charge: None

SIM Standard
SIM standard

Nano SIM
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Water and Dust Resistance
Water & Dust Resistance

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Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader

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