Motorola is reported to release the Moto X Play in the United States following its release in Europe and Canada. It will be released under the name "Motorola DROID Maxx 2." 

Although an official release date has not been announced, the launch-day version of the phone is said to include hardware specs which allow for over 48 hours of battery life. The Moto X Play's predecessor device, the "DROID Maxx," includes a 3,500 mAh battery. 

The 2015 versions of Motorola's flagship Moto X phone line are continuing to make headlines, especially for users looking for alternatives to the notorious Samsung Galaxy S6 and Apple iPhone 6. 

The Moto X Pure (known as the the Moto X Style outside of the United States) and the Moto X Play have received increased attention in recent weeks. Here's a brief review of the prices, specs and release dates for both devices: 

Moto X Pure (Style)

Price: 

$399

Specs:

Dimensions (153.9 mm, 76.2 mm, 11.1 mm)

Weight (179 g)

Operating System (Android 5.1.1 Lollipop)

Chip System (Qualcomm Snapdragon 808)

CPU (1.8 GHz 64-bit Hexa-core)

Memory (3 GB LPDDR3 RAM)

Storage (16, 32, and 64 GB)

Battery Power (3000 mAh Li-ion)

Display (145 mm, 520 ppi, Quad HD TFT LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass 3)

Front Camera (5 mp)

Rear Camera (21 mp)

Release Date: 

September 2015

Moto X Play

Price:

$200-$300

Specs:

Dimensions (148 mm, 78 mm, 10.9 mm)

Weight (169 g)

Operating System (Android 5.1.1 Lollipop)

Chip System (Qualcomm Snapdragon 615)

CPU (1.7 GHz 32-bit Octa-core)

Memory (2 GB LPDDR3 RAM)

Storage (16 or 32 GB)

Battery Power (3630 mAh Li-ion)

Display (140 mm, 403 ppi, 1080p Full HD with Corning Gorilla Glass 3)

Rear Camera (21 mp)

Release Date:

August 2015