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Manufacturer codeSM4486AC3W6
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About the Motorola moto z2 play
Motorola SM4486AC3W6 is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 14 cm (5.5"); internal storage capacity: 64 GB; mobile network generation: 4G; operating system installed: Android 7.1.1. This entry covers manufacturer code SM4486AC3W6. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 14 cm (5.5") display is specified at 1920 x 1080 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 14 cm (5.5")
- Screen resolution
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Processor family
- Snapdragon
- Processor model
- 626
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB
- Storage capacity
- 64 GB
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5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
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5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
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Motorola moto z2 play specifications
Manufacturer code: SM4486AC3W6 · Icecat product 41696796 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 14 cm (5.5") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Processor family | Snapdragon |
| Processor model | 626 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Storage capacity | 64 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| Rear camera resolution | 12 MP |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 7.1.1 |
| NFC | Yes |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Speakerphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone mute | Yes |
Display7 details
| Screen shape | Flat |
|---|---|
| Display technology marketing name | Super AMOLED |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Display number of colours | 16 million colours |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Second display | No |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage6 details
| Processor architecture | ARM Cortex-A53 |
|---|---|
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Maximum frame rate | 120 fps |
| Graphics card | Adreno 506 |
Camera, image & video13 details
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 5 MP |
| Front camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Resolution at capture speed | 640x480@30fps, 1280x720@120fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps |
| Video recording modes | 720p, 1080p |
| Rear camera type | Single camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| White balance | Auto |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video call | Yes |
Connections & wireless14 details
| USB mass storage | Yes |
|---|---|
| SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 |
| 2G bands (primary SIM) | 850,900,1800,1900 MHz |
| 2G bands (secondary SIM) | 850,900,1800,1900 MHz |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| Wi-Fi positioning | Yes |
Power & battery2 details
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | Yes |
|---|---|
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features3 details
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions6 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Grey |
| Width | 76.2 mm |
| Depth | 5.99 mm |
| Height | 156.2 mm |
| Weight | 145 g |
Software & compatibility1 detail
| 3G bands supported | 850,900,1900,2100 MHz |
|---|
Further product details40 details
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
|---|---|
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi |
| 64-bit computing | Yes |
| Maximum memory card size | 2 TB |
| Flash type | LED |
| Geotagging | Yes |
| Night mode | Yes |
| 2G standards | Edge, GPRS, GSM |
| 3G standards | HSPA+, UMTS |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| Tethering (modem-mode) | Yes |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Instant messaging (IM) | Yes |
| Chat | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Flight mode | Yes |
| Personalization | Icons, Themes, Wallpaper, Widgets |
| Support for contact groups | Yes |
| Themes | Wallpapers |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Call waiting | Yes |
| Call divert | Yes |
| Call hold | Yes |
| Caller ID | Yes |
| Conference call | Yes |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Call timer | Yes |
| Platform | Android |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Google applications | Google Maps, Google Play, YouTube |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Cables included | USB |
|---|
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