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Killer deal? Moto X Play selling on Flipkart for Rs 18,499
Motorola's Moto X Play smartphone has been launched in India for a price of Rs 18,499, which makes it one of the cheapest phones with a 21 megapixel camera
Moto X Play has been launched in India for a price of Rs 18,499 and Rs 19,999 for 16 and 32GB versions.
Motorola’s Moto X Play smartphone has been launched in India for a price of Rs 18,499, which makes it one of the cheapest phones with a 21 megapixel camera and a 30 hour battery life promise. The Moto X goes on sale on Flipkart at midnight tonight. The 32 GB version of the Moto X Play will launch at Rs 19,999. Motorola will sell the Turbo charger for the Moto X Play separately.
Asked about the new Android M update, Motorola’s director product management Carl Steen said they are still waiting for the code from Google. “However, we will be first to roll out Android M whenever next version comes, possibly by Q1 2016,” Steen said.
The company indicated that the older Moto X will be phased out gradually from the market.
Watch Video: Moto X Play First Impressions
The Moto X Play is the cheaper and smaller screen version of the Moto X Style. It comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD screen at 403 ppi with Gorilla Glass 3, Snapdragon 615 Octa-core CPU clocked at 1.7 GHz with Adreno 405 @ 550 MHz GPU.
The Moto X Style, on the other hand, has a 5.7-inch Quad HD display at a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.
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The Moto X Play also has a Natural Language Processor, Contextual Computing Processor like the Moto X Style. The Moto X Play comes with 2GB RAM and 16 or 32GB storage space options (upto 128GB microSD card supported).
The battery in the Moto X Play is at 3630 mAh with 30 hours usage. The rear camera is 21 megapixel with a f /2.0 aperture and the front camera is 5 megapixel.
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The original Moto X was launched at a price of Rs 23,999, while the second Moto X launched in India for Rs 31,999 for the 16GB version and later a 32GB version was also launched at Rs 32,999.
Motorola is also clubbing some special offers with the Moto X Play for buyers from September 15 to September 20. Offers include
1) 100% cashback for 100 lucky customers using Flipkart Ping
2) Flipkart E-gift voucher worth Rs 1000
3) Free movie vouchers worth Rs 500 from BookmyShow
4) MakemyTrip Offers which include travel Vouchers worth Rs 5000, 55% Off (Upto INR 1,500) on Domestic Hotels booking on mobile app, Rs 1000 cashback on domestic flights booking on mobile app.
Additionally there is Holiday package to Bangkok, Thailand for two Lucky Customers and a Holiday package to Goa for two Lucky Customers.
Moto X Play Specs
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Display: 5.5-inch 1080p Full HD, 403 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Processor, GPU: 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-core CPU plus| Natural Language Processor, Contextual Computing Processor| Adreno 405 @ 550 MHz GPU
RAM/Storage: 2GB RAM/ 16 or 32GB storage
Battery: 3630 mAh Mixed usage up to 48 hours
Camera: 21 MP, f /2.0 aperture with 1080 HD video recording, 5 MP front camera
Networks: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, 4G LTE, 4G LTE bands supported 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 38, 41
Connectivity, Etc: Bluetooth version 4.0 LE, WiFi: 802.11a/g/b/n, NFC, Micro USB, 3.5mm headset jack
Dimensions: 5.8 inches Height, 2.9 inches Width, Curve: 0.35- 0.43 inche
Weight: 169 grams
SIM: Dual Nano-SIM
Colours: Black with Black Back, White with Winter White Back
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