Entry-level · 2017

Motorola Moto Z2 Play

From ₦60,300 to ₦61,000 · 2 sellers·Last checked just now

Our Take CPU benches near recent entry-level phones like the Tecno Pop 6 Pro

A basic entry-level phone with an AMOLED screen — but a smaller battery and slow 15W charging show its age.

Best for Streaming · reading · social
Strength AMOLED screen
Watch out Smaller battery (3000mAh), 15W charging (slow)
Skip if Heavy gaming or multitasking

In the Real World

See how the Motorola Moto Z2 Play looks and feels in everyday use.

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Full specifications

What stands out

AMOLED display — rare at this price

Display

5.5″ · Super AMOLED · 1080 × 1920 · 60 Hz
OLED display

A clean OLED panel — colours pop and sunlight visibility is solid.

Screen size
5.5"
Panel type
Super AMOLED
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 1920 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
HDR
Not listed
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Adreno 506
Basic CPU

Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
Launch class
Lower mid-range
AnTuTu
66,427
CPU
8-core, 2.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 506
Process
14 nm
CPU layout
4x Cortex A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex A53 2.0 GHz

Camera

12 MP f/1.7 main · 5 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video

A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.

Main camera
12 MP f/1.7
Front camera
5 MP f/2.2
Main sensor
Sony IMX362 Exmor RS, 1/2.55", 1.4µm
Slow motion
No, 30 fps
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video

Battery

3000 mAh · 15 W wired
Plan to charge daily

Small by today's standards. Plan on charging once a day, twice if you're heavy.

Capacity
3000 mAh
Lab endurance
76:00h
Wired charging
15 W
Slow for 2026
Removable
No

Memory

3 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
RAM
3 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
32 GB
Fills fast
Storage type
eMMC 5.1
Expandable
Yes

Connectivity

4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
5G
No
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
Yes
Contactless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
4.2
GPS systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
USB
USB-C
USB OTG
Supported
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Build & Design

145 g · 6.0 mm
Height
156.2 mm
Width
76.2 mm
Thickness
6.0 mm
Weight
145 g

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Specifications sourced from GSMArena · Read full review

How it stacks up against the rest.

Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.

vs

Apple iPhone X

Loses on most 4 losses
Lower benchmark score
66k vs 598k AnTuTu · Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP67 protection
Starts with less storage
32 GB vs 64 GB baseline
vs

Samsung Galaxy S8

Loses on most 5 losses
Lower-resolution screen
1080 × 1920 vs 1440 × 2960 resolution
Lower benchmark score
66k vs 202k AnTuTu
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
Starts with less storage
32 GB vs 64 GB baseline

Where to buy

2 sellers·Used from ₦60,300

Prices were last checked in April 2026. Always verify on the seller's site before purchasing.

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