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Motorola Moto E5 Play SD425 (2018) review

Android OS v8.0 (Oreo)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917
Adreno 308
2 GB / 16 GB
5.2 inches (720 x 1280 px)
8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus

Motorola announced the launch of the Moto E5 Play SD425 smartphone in 2018. The manufacturer is offering the Motorola Moto E5 Play SD425 phone with 5.2 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The Motorola Moto E5 Play SD425 comes with Android OS v8.0 (Oreo) out of the box, and a Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.2 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).

Motorola Moto E5 Play SD425 specifications

BrandMotorola
NameMoto E5 Play SD425
ModelMOTOE5PLAY
Release date2018

Body

The weight of Motorola Moto E5 Play SD425 is about 5.29 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Motorola phone are average (5.94 x 2.91 x 0.35 inches).

Weight5.29 oz
Dimensions5.94 x 2.91 x 0.35 inches
Colorsblack, blue, gray
SIM typeNano SIM

System

The Motorola Moto E5 Play SD425 comes with Android OS v8.0 (Oreo) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v8.0 (Oreo)
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308

Display

The size of Moto E5 Play SD425 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.2 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5.2 inches IPS display of Motorola Moto E5 Play SD425 with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5.2 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Motorola Moto E5 Play SD425 (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM2 GB
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Moto E5 Play SD425 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera5 MP
Main camera8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Motorola Moto E5 Play SD425 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Moto E5 Play SD425 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.2, A2DP
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Moto E5 Play SD425 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The Moto E5 Play SD425 phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This Motorola phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Moto E5 Play SD425 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. This smartphone supports fast charging technology, which comes in handy when you need quick juice on your device.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, fingerprint, light, proximity
SpecialsFast charging

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Motorola Moto E5 Play SD425, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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