Updated
Updated · PCMag · Aug 3
Amazon Cuts Motorola Moto G Play to $99.99, Undercutting Its $149.99 List Price by 33%
Updated
Updated · PCMag · Aug 3

Amazon Cuts Motorola Moto G Play to $99.99, Undercutting Its $149.99 List Price by 33%

3 articles · Updated · PCMag · Aug 3

Summary

  • $99.99 gets buyers a factory-unlocked Motorola Moto G Play, marking a $50 drop from its regular $149.99 price on Amazon.
  • The sub-$100 Android phone pairs a 6.5-inch 90Hz HD+ display with a Snapdragon 680 chip, a 50MP main camera and a 5,000mAh battery.
  • Amazon is pitching the deal as a low-cost option for backup use, kids and budget buyers, with Dolby Atmos speakers, splash resistance and microSD expansion up to 1TB adding value.
  • The sale lands amid broader back-to-school promotions and sits at the low end of Amazon's current Android discounts, which also include pricier Samsung, Google and Nothing models.

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