Moto G Play News, Specs & Update: Model Added to Amazon 'Prime Exclusive' Smartphones List; What You Need to Know
Moto G Play Added to Amazon "Prime Exclusive" Smartphones
Motorola's Moto G Play is now part of Amazon's line of "Prime Exclusive" smartphones.
Amazon announced that they will be offering Amazon Prime members exclusive discounts on selected Android smartphones. The latest "Prime Exclusive" smartphone to join the list is the Moto G Play, which members can get with $50 off its original retail price.
Moto G Play Specs, Price, Details
According to Moto G Play's Amazon listing, with $50 discount for Prime members, the smartphone now only costs $99.99. It is fully compatible with various carriers in the US including Verizon Wireless, Sprint, AT&T and Sprint. The Moto G Play will run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
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As for the specs, The Verge points out that the Moto G Play is the lowest-priced model in Lenovo's Moto G series. The Moto G Play houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, which can be expanded via a microSD. It also has a 2800 mAh battery and a 5-inch 720p display. The Play has two cameras: the front is a 5MP selfie shooter while the rear camera is 8MP.
Lenovo's Moto G is also included in Amazon's "Prime Exclusive" offerings. Its specs are a bit higher than the Moto G Play so it's reasonable to be priced at $149.99. The Moto G and another Prime exclusive phone called the Blu R1 HD are two of the best-selling phones in Amazon. The Blu R1 HD is priced at $49.99.
Moto G Play Preorder Details
Amazon Prime members may preorder the Moto G Play starting today. The smartphones will start shipping by September 15, next week.
Moto G Play Pricing, Discount Catch
Amazon made sure that the Moto G Play is unlocked. This means that customers won't have to be stuck with one carrier. The pricing at $100 is pretty good too, considering the Moto G Play is new. However, PC Mag noted that Amazon's $50 discount on the smartphone comes with a price.
For $50 off the pricing of Moto G Play, buyers grant Amazon the power to put ads and offers on the device's lockscreen. This is the same strategy they use on their Kindles. Buyers can unlock their Moto G Play to dismiss the ads. However, a Moto G Play version without the ads is also available on Amazon at the full price for both members and non-members.
