Because Candy Crush and The Mail Online don't need a high spec handset....

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​True but the smart ultra 6 will never see Marshmallow, never mind Android N. Plus the camera is far better here and so is the build quality, screen is a better quality panel, water repellent nano coating, front facing speaker, customisation in Moto maker, Turbo charging support. Oh and that battery life though! I think it is worth the extra cash for people who care about those things.

This is a mid range phone, you should always look at it chipset before buying a phone. The 615 Snapdragon (SD) doesn't compare to the LG G4 808 SD chipset.
4xx SD chipset (budget), 6xx SD chipset (mid range), 8xx SD chipset (flagship). This phone is over priced and for me, to be a good deal has to be sub £170. This phone would have been a good phone and worth it launch price if it came with an old 801 SD chipset like what Oneplus have done with the OnePlus X

I've always been sceptical about software updates in that they don't make much difference to a phone, but I have to say Marshmallow on the X Play has made a big difference for the better, and with the long battery life it's a supurb phone. I would add that my wife does have a Smart Ultra and that is a very good phone.

Are they likely to kick up a fuss about the code stacking after ordering?

I think it's over priced for 615 cpu phone. Pretty well built but the SU6 is as good spec wise for half the price.

Agree totally with all of that. But having had a 615 I found it slow, not as bad as the moto g 3rd gen I have at mo though lol. Just not sure its worth double with a 615 in it, just my opinion though.

Thanks :smiley:

​I agree with the 615 point, Moto made the wrong decision and I think they should have put in the the older yet more powerful 801 like the Moto X 2014. Still apparantly now the Play has got the Marshmallow update it performs far better than it did under lollipop.

I've always been sceptical about software updates in that they don't make much difference to a phone, but I have to say Marshmallow on the X Play has made a big difference for the better, and with the long battery life it's a supurb phone. I would add that my wife does have a Smart Ultra and that is a very good phone.

This or Nexus 5x....can't decide...any help guys??

​why is that "the wife" always gets the crapper phone?

Battery sometimes last 2 whole days . The camera is great , and i have not noticed any slow downs using apps. Great phone for the price

Because Candy Crush and The Mail Online don't need a high spec handset....

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Because it's the law. In my experience, many (but not all) married women are far too busy looking after dopey husbands, children and possibly a job to be bothered about having the latest expensive tech. Easier to leave all that nonsense to the man, boys toys and all that. As long as their phone is reliable and does what they want it to do, that's all they are really bothered about.

Just bought a Play and was surprised to see that the physical dimensions are quite close to the Nexus 5x although the screen size is 5.5" vs 5.2". I would agree the 615 is probably the worst part about the Play (gets hot, can stutter) but overall it really has the best combination of price/specs: Screen (403 ppi), features (microSD, NFC, no gyro though), camera (21MP) and amazing battery life (3630mAh!) and mostly vanilla OS, versus similar counterparts (Honor 7, OnePlus Two, Asus Zenfone 2 Laser, Moto G3). Nexus really only has better CPU, fingerprint scanner and speedier updates going for it.

She didn't want to spend £200 on a phone: In fact, initially, she didn't want to spend £99 on a phone and she even went as far as trying a Smart First for £19, but it was just too bad. Also, wouldn't describe the Smart Ultra as 'crappy'.

Seriously tempted. This or the LG G4?

I've had mine a week from the same deal. Really good phone. My only gripe is that it's a smidgen too big for me to handle comfortably.

quality phone, 2 days battery with moderate use.

Not sure if I replace my Nexus 5 with this.

Using topcashback you can get a further 6.3% off making it an incredible £195.83
Got me thinking, I want one I want one I want one!!!!!

Bought this for my wife last week, great phone!

I'm going to buy one, although I need to sell my Nexus 6 first..... any takers?? message me! it's on eBay, username is sb_1981......look it up!

Tempting, this or an iPhone?

The dual sim versions is £225 from Amazon France if anyone wants dual SIM goodness.

Did I hear a while ago something about buying direct from Motorola, that they will replace your screen once for free if you break it or did I dream that.

I thought if getting this but don't like the idea of having such large icons on the home screen. Can these be changed?

I have the G4 and the only thing I hate is the battery life. I'm thinking of giving up some things for a longer battery life. The G4 is a disappointment coming from the G2 in terms of battery.

Depends how you use it probably, I'd say my moto x play is matching your moto g for use longevity

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Grab a Qualcomm Quick Charger if you buy this, the one in the box is just a cheapo slow kind.

codes not working for me :disappointed:

Ever heard of a spare battery? I get a full days use from mine.

I'd like a Google phone purely for the early android updates, damn my need for the highest end latest and greatest phone.

Yeah, but I don't want to carry a spare.

both codes not working now......

Looking at replacing a Nexus 5 with one of these, battery life is just so bad, and so not sure a Nexus 5x is gonna hit the mark.

Can anyone who's got one of these comment on battery life? I know it has a big battery but that doesn't always equate to big battery life.

I can confirm that UKWELCOME10 is still functional but EASTER16 is not. Deal expired?

neither code working for me

that's not true. I finally managed to get both codes through the Motorola website and with TCB it came to £194 - bargain deal. Just got the email from TCB stating it's now pending. Happy days!

keep plugging away with the codes it will go thru eventually. :smiley:

​I seem to have more luck using Microsoft edge browser. Just have to keep trying until they get it sorted out.

On Google Chrome at the moment. EASTER16 went through first then UKWELCOME10 afterwards - just gotta keep trying guys! :laughing:

i smell lies, 3-5 days guessing no one emails / calls you. Ill be your new friend and message you occasionally

​hi mate, I am using chrome on my phone. I kept alternating the codes and it went thru....eventually.....

​just keep alternating them, that's what I did, got annoying after a while but it may work if you start afresh and do it again.

Pretty close to giving up now. Have been trying on and off all day. Managed to get the EASTER16 to stick, but the second one is not happening.

The codes should stack as there is a paid google advert from Motorola UK (search google.co.uk, for "motorola") which says both can be used. Painful.


Edit - Suddenly all worked, thanks all!

615 CPU, pretty lacklustre :/ Nexus 5x has 808

Nope it's like that for me too. It's like phones before smartphone were invented. Marshmallow plus turning off nfc, plus switching off location and Bluetooth unless you need either of makes it last ages.

​lol, it did wind me up also but I'm glad it went thru. what a pain that was, Motorola need to fix up!

lol why would you be surprised? I wish it lasted like 10days at least tho...
I have location/bluetooth disabled, don't use data that much, and only turn it on when I use it, and have enabled extreme doze so the email syncs only every 10mins. I do have 4-5hours of screen on time during the period so it's not like i'm not using it!

btw I have my old 1st gen moto g sitting unused with wifi/data off and not being used at all it lasts like 13-14days.

I informed Motorola of the issue, they said it would be fixed within 4 hours, seems they have got it sorted out now.

Just made my purchase using both codes, although I had to refresh the browser page to get it to accept the second code.

codes don't stack

I got one for same price in last deal.

It is a very good phone for the money, I am impressed with the volume of the front facing speaker and very smooth browsing because barely any skin on it.

I think the screen is excellent.

I got one thinking I might send it back etc, but it's deffo a keeper.

​Just checked it 2 mins ago, works fine for me.

codes don't work anymore for me

still no luck for me :disappointed:
giving up

​finally it worked, ordered the moto g 16gb for 150

How does the screen compare to an LG G4 in terms of sharpness and clarity?

Based on your usage pattern , it should last even longer , my 2days come from having everything on 24/7

Just purchased this, came to HUKD to submit it and i've been beaten to it grrr.... anyhow some info for you...

Codes worked fine for me, several times in fact! (Was testing the discount it would give me on a Moto X Style LOL) - Using Latest FireFox web browser by the way.

1. Payment went through fine with PayPal.
2. After payment was processed it said it was on Back Order?!?!?!?!?!?
3. And then I seen estimated delivery 13th April?!?!?!?!? WTF was my first thoughts.
4. Got onto 'order support', and was told they do have it in stock (back order basically means it's not in stock = strange) and it will be dispatched asap.

Moto X Play for £209! Wey Hey!

Anyone ordered recently? What was the delivery time like?

Ordered (eventually, after much perseverance) my Moto X Play on Friday night. Paid £209. Received shipping notification this morning. Being shipped by DHL from mainland China with delivery scheduled for around 28th Mar. Not bad at all!

Thx for the info... ordered yesterday at 4pm... just got an email (this morning) saying it's been shipped and should be with me in 8 days... not too shabby.

got mine yday PM. Ordered 4 days ago direct from China. Using it for a day now, great phone! and even better good deal plus TCB!

ordered 2 days 21 hrs ago...it arrived 3hrs ago...using it now :wink:

Mine arrived yesterday, a whole week earlier than originally promised. Well impressed!

If anyone has received one of these phones, could they check in the settings to see if hearing aid compatible and telecoil settings are there, should be in settings- accessibility
many thanks

Both codes still working, fwiw. Bought one today using them.

dont get a moto x force

this has happened to mine after only 5 months

Ordered mine half an hour ago. No confirmation email yet. It was declined the first time due to my bank blocking the transaction.

I just got one a few days ago. Hope I don't get the green line. They must have fixed the issue on the new batches hopefully.

Just ordered the 32gb phone for my son using both codes saving £34 in total,my son will be well happy as I have got it personalized for him.

Thanks to LazybeatX for putting this deal up.

Just FYI - The Easter Code has expired - but can you can use:
"UKHOTDEAL" with "UKWELCOME10" and TopCashback is currently 5.5%