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The unlocked Motorola Moto Z might look familiar. The $699.99 phone is physically identical to the Verizon-exclusive Moto Z Droid, but it comes free of preloaded carrier bloatware and works on GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. It also offers the same p...
Slim design, Useful removable backs, Excellent performance, No bloatware, Google Daydream-compatible...
Camera isn't the best, No headphone jack...
The unlocked Motorola Moto Z works with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile while offering the same slim design and unique removable backs...
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Modular smartphones like the LG G5 offered the option to add more functionality to add more features by introducing new hardware. But its swappable components didn't really go well with users, even if it was a good smartphone.Enter the Moto Z that launche...
Fast performance, Moto Mods provide a decent feature set and functionality...
Could have benefitted from a bigger home button, No 3.5 mm headphone jack...
The Moto Z is one sleek smartphone that's literally snappy – made even better by the optional Moto Mods...
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The Moto Z is a handset that will most likely be looked over by many and for good reason. In the US, the handset was exclusive to Verizon for several months and has only recently become available for purchase as an unlocked device to be used on a GSM carr...
Let's be clear - the Moto Z is a pretty good device - but it does have some caveats. While the handset is snappy and the Android experience is close to stock, the camera and battery are two areas where the Moto Z fails to impress. While the camera softwar...
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91mobiles.com Updated:
2016-12-10 01:23:38
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It all started with Phonebloks, a concept ahead of its time, which suggested that upgrading a smartphone should be as easy as swapping its components. The outlandish idea found a backer in the form of Motorola (owned by Google at the time), when it kickst...
Distinctive design language, Nofuss implementation of modularity, Beautiful display, Stock software interface with useful additions, Topnotch performance...
Slim frame forgoes ergonomic comfort, Camera performance doesn't match the competition, Battery fails to live up the whole day...
There's little doubt that the Moto Z is an interesting smartphone. Being a flagship, it ticks off all the right boxes when it comes to its spec sheet, and the intuitive implementation of Moto Mods sets it apart from the competition, along with justifying...
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“With a lower megapixel count and a better sensor, the Z follows the footsteps of other flagships in the camera department”Unlike most brands that play on specifications, Motorola hasn't shied away from innovating when it comes to its flagships. The Moto...
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Moto Z review: The US might have had a considerable head start, but that doesn't make the European arrival of the Moto Z any less exciting. Here's our full review.Apple whipped the tech world up into a storm by ditching the headphone jack on the iPhone 7...
Excellent display, Thin & lightweight, Good battery life, Premium design...
Requires adapter for wired headphones, Camera could be better, Fingerprint magnet...
At £499, the Moto Z is obviously priced like a flagship, but justifies the cost well. It offers a beautiful design and a stunning screen, a unique feature set thanks to its Moto Mods compatibility, excellent battery life with the benefit of fast charging...
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Moto-mania. Lenovo's new flagship Moto Z does not only feature high-end technology, but also wants to attract customers with the modular expandability as well as the extremely thin chassis design. Does the concept work in practice or are there even any dr...
thin, light chassis with good build quality, expandable by Moto Mods, no unnecessary software, fast USB Type-C port, microSD-card can be formatted as internal storage, very fast AC WLAN, good phone features, precise touchscreen, high-resolution display...
picture quality of the main camera reveals weaknesses, no Miracast support, display with PWM flickering, no headset included, battery integrated, no 3.5 mm headphone jack...
Lenovo's new flagship phone Moto Z primarily stands out from the rivals with its modular expandability. These so called Moto Mods introduce new features, which are usually not available for a smartphone. One obstacle could be the pretty high prices of the...
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Batman was always my favorite superhero. Superman had it way too easy—rooting for him is like rooting for the Warriors to beat a bunch of fourth-graders. Spiderman, the whole Fantastic Four, all those guys were just science experiments gone horribly right...
Modularity could open up a whole new world for smartphones. This phone is stupid thin. It's fast, the camera's good, it does all the things a good phone should...
No headphone jack. This phone is like a photo frame for your fingerprints. The fingerprint reader makes no sense...
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With the Moto Z from Lenovo buyers will get a premium Android smartphone with a big screen, plenty to offer and great performance, but at a compromise. The days of a $400 Moto X with dozens of colors and custom designs to choose from are long gone. Now we...
Big and beautiful 5.5-inch Quad-HD AMOLED display, Better camera than any other Moto, Premium metal design and lots of customization, Fast and accurate fingerprint scanner, Smooth nearly stock version of Android...
Poor battery life without Moto Mods, Moto Z Force is good where the Moto Z fails, but exclusive to Verizon, No 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB adapter we'll surely lose, Moto Mods are great but not practical...
In closing, it's hard to recommend the Moto Z to anyone unless they plan to buy the Moto Mods, or are on Verizon and can get the Moto Z Force DROID. While it has a lot to offer, great performance, clean software and a decent camera, the design and battery...
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Some of the best and smartest ideas of the modern smartphone era have come from Motorola. Moto Maker? Genius. Moto Display? Irreplaceable. These are the kind of innovations that have helped the company quietly forge one of the strongest Android lineups of...
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But it still has a long way to goLenovo's new Moto Z and Moto Z Force are the best test yet of whether a “modular” approach to smartphones can truly reinvent what these devices can be, beyond slabs of internet-connected glass. In reviewing them, I've been...
Shatterproof display, Fantastic battery life, Fresh and unique design...
No headphone jack, Thicker and heavier than Moto Z, ShatterShield display is easily scratched...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
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Just as I was getting settled into the idea that Motorola had found a winning formula for its flagship line, Lenovo had to swoop in, buy the company, and rile things up. Indeed, last year's Moto X Pure Edition was a great phone, but now under Lenovo's cor...
Moto Mods are the coolest and they actually add value to the device, 13-megapixel camera is a better low-light performer than its predecessor...
A bit slippery to hold without its snap-on back cover, The lack of a headphone jack could get annoying over time...
The Moto Z is the best flagship to come out of Motorola's camp and you'll love the ability to customize it to your liking with additional Moto Mods...
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macworld.com Updated:
2016-12-10 01:23:39
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We review the Droid editions of the Moto Z and Moto Z Force, Motorola's latest high-end Android smartphones...
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Just as I was getting settled into the idea that Motorola had found a winning formula for its flagship line, Lenovo had to swoop in, buy the company, and rile things up. Indeed, last year's Moto X Pure Edition was a great phone, but now under Lenovo's cor...
Moto Mods are the coolest and they actually add value to the device, 13-megapixel camera is a better low-light performer than its predecessor...
A bit slippery to hold without its snap-on back cover, The lack of a headphone jack could get annoying over time...
The Moto Z is the best flagship to come out of Motorola's camp and you'll love the ability to customize it to your liking with additional Moto Mods...
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When Google took over Motorola, the company mentioned it would have to clear "12 to 18 months of product pipeline" before Google's changes would take effect. Assuming the Lenovo had the same 12 to 18 months of pipeline after the October 2014 takeover, the...
Unskinned Android! A lot has changed at Motorola, but not its choice of software, Always-on voice command support, A very well-made metal body that feels like a premium device, Speedy storage, A MicroSD slot with adoptable storage, The ShatterShield displ...
No 3.5mm headphone jack. The thinness of the Moto Z is dumb, but this is particularly egregious on the Z Force, which is plenty thick enough for a headphone jack, A gigantic bottom bezel and on-screen buttons is not a good combo, No monthly security updat...
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Differentiation is tough for smartphone makers. The dirty little secret is that most handsets are pretty good these days.Over the years, Motorola's done a commendable job setting itself apart — and from the looks of it, the company's acquisition shows no...
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androidandme.com Updated:
2016-12-10 01:23:39
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Those who were big fans of the Moto X series of devices were understandably a little hesitant when leaks eventually lead to an announcement of the Moto Z . Sometimes a name is just a name, but in this instance, the Moto Z looked like the next step above t...
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When it comes to flagship smartphones, consumers certainly don't suffer from a lack of choice, but on the flip side, with so many great options available, it is quite difficult to select which device is best suited for you. In today's comparison, we pit t...
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We're aiming to knock out two birds with one stone in this review as these two phones are more alike than they are different. A small handful of hardware options separate the two, but otherwise we get a pretty clear idea of where the manufacturer wants to...
Excellent build quality, Fast performance, Innovative accessory system, Excellent audio playback...
Using the phone naked slightly marred by pins and fingerprints...
Moto has a really interesting pair of phones here. The Moto Z represents a solid flagship, but if we were pressed to pick between the two, we'd probably side with the Z Force over the Z. Shopping these phones on Verizon, we're looking at $624 for the...
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Just a few years ago, Motorola was synonymous with mediocre cameras in phones. That certainly has changed, and the 13 and 21 megapixel cameras in the Moto Z and Z Force are able to hold their own against the flagship competition. The Droid Force's 21MP ca...
Modular accessory design that's actually attractive and easy to use. Slim and striking phones, good cameras, clean Android build.
3.5mm headphones requires using the included dongle (can't charge while listening via wired headphones unless you find a Y cable)...
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The relationship between Motorola and Verizon dates back to 2009 and the original Motorola Droid smartphone. Since then, the two companies have paired up for a number of Droid branded phones that are either only available from Verizon initially or are sli...
Motorola is the latest company to embrace the modular smartphone concept, following LG's G5 earlier this year and Google's continued efforts with project Ara. The premise is simple: extend the phone's capabilities by attaching modules with additional sens...
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For years, Motorola put out a flagship phone called the X, and for years it won positive reviews, thanks to its customizable design, clean software build and generally good value. This year, there's no X. Instead, we have two new Moto phones, the Z and Z...
Sturdy, incredibly slim design, Great display, Moto Mods are elegant and have potential, Excellent performance, Charges really fast...
It's a Verizon exclusive, No headphone jack, Camera not quite as good as the Z Force's, Middling battery life...
Think of the Moto Z Force as the Moto Z's big brother: It offers the same premium performance as the regular Z, but adds a larger battery, a camera that performs better in most situations, and a screen that resists damage. All of this makes the Z Forc...
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Ever since the original Moto X came out, I've been fascinated by Motorola. We saw one of the biggest, oldest brands in communications take a long, hard look at where it's been and chart a thoughtful path forward. Flash forward a few years (and a few Moto...
Sturdy, incredibly slim design, Great display, Moto Mods are elegant and have potential, Excellent performance, Charges really fast...
It's a Verizon exclusive, No headphone jack, Camera not quite as good as the Z Force's, Middling battery life...
Think of the Moto Z Force as the Moto Z's big brother: It offers the same premium performance as the regular Z, but adds a larger battery, a camera that performs better in most situations, and a screen that resists damage. All of this makes the Z Forc...
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The Moto Z first comes to us as Verizon's "Droid" models. And ignoring things like Verizon's bloatware and a ridiculous proper name of "Moto Z Droid Edition" and "Moto Z Force Droid Edition," there's a lot to like here. Powerful internals pair with innova...
About time Moto has a fingerprint sensor, Moto Mods implementation is excellent, Customizable look and feel, Two options for price, with similar features...
Headphone adapter is one more thing to lose, Fingerprint button scheme takes a little getting used to, 13MP camera isn't great in low light, Force model starts to get fairly thick...
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Motorola is trying something new—it's like a whole new company with new owners, new phones, and a new approach to making money on said phones. The Moto Z and Z Force (currently only available as Verizon exclusives) are "modular" phones with a series of sn...
Performance The Moto Z and Z Force are some of the fastest phones I've used, Design The Moto Z is really, really thin and light, if you're into that, Cameras The best cameras Motorola has ever produced, and competitive with other premium phones. The camer...
Battery life The Moto Z's battery life is not good enough...
When it comes down to it, these aren't bad phones. They aren't great ones, either. I don't think that I can recommend the Moto Z or Moto Z Force in their current state, especially when you consider the pricing. You're looking at $624 for the Moto Z and $7...
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Despite the smartphone market leveling off after years of torrid growth, it seems like we've got more choices than ever when it comes to high-end phones. The longtime premium Android players like Samsung, HTC, and LG are still there, with lower-cost brand...
Modular system and accessories are fantastic, 2016best performance, excellent camera, sturdy build, runs stock Android, ShatterShield display on the Moto Z Force holds up against some nasty drops...
Awkward fingerprint scanner placement, Moto Z battery is a bit small, lots of Verizon bloatware, no 3.5 mm audio port, no second SIM slot, no Micro SD card slot...
All too often when a premium smartphone contender tries to experiment, the costs end up outweighing the benefits. That didn't happen with the Moto Z — because of how brilliantly designed the Moto Mods are, the downsides are fairly minor. They've made it...
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Motorola under the stewardship of Lenovo is doing something very different this year. The Moto X brand may not be gone , but it's certainly not the company's focus right now. Instead, we have the Moto Z and Moto Z Force. They're thin and they have Moto Mo...
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Who needs a dedicated console? Snapping your Moto Z into the $79.99 Moto Gamepad acessory transforms the phone into a handheld gaming device with useful physical controls and cool LED lighting. Casual users are probably served just fine by their touch scr...
High-quality build, Cool LED lights, Solid compatibility for most newer FPS and racing games...
Bottom Line, The Moto Gamepad turns your Moto Z phone into a handheld gaming console with useful physical controls for compatible FPS and racing games...
The Moto Gamepad turns your Moto Z phone into a handheld gaming console with useful physical controls for compatible FPS and racing games...
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LG started the modular smartphone system with the G5, and has conceded defeat in less than a year of disappointing sales. Now, Lenovo who bought over Motorola Mobility has offered an alternative approach to the modular smartphone experience. It is no dou...
Will the Moto Z system sell like hotcakes? Not likely. Does it work? Brilliantly. The Moto Z and Mods system will delight the very segment of consumers who often needs proper speakers on the smartphones, or requires projector for presentations, a better c...
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hw4all.com Updated:
2018-01-20 02:10:39
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The market is unlikely to be found so similar, but at the same time so different smartphones: the LG combination display QHD, Snapdragon 820 and expandability through modules have not impressed, but Moto Z similar concept can be called a success already...
memory Expansion, High Contrast Display, High system performance, Expansion through modules, High quality workmanship, Excellent front camera, Almost pure Android, Convincing fingerprint sensor...
Non-removable battery, No audio jacks, Display with a bluish tint, The low capacity of the battery, short battery life...
If Moto Z to describe in one sentence, then Lenovo has learned from mistakes of competitors. If LG most complicated module connection system that is not user friendly, the Lenovo came up with a surprisingly simple solution. There are common: for Moto Z is...
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The Moto Z and Moto Z Force are Lenovo's first crack at the high-end smartphone market since acquiring Motorola, and they'll likely be a make-or-break phone for Lenovo's chance at being a big player in the premium U.S. market.Both phones are touted as ext...
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Moto is back with another iteration of their flagship line, moving from X, jumping Y, and going straight to Z. With a couple of tricks up its sleeve and parent company Lenovo plainly strewn on its box, is this the next innovation in smartphones? Let's fin...
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Motorola decided to change things up a bit this year. So instead of the standard Moto G and Moto X launch line, they made sure to add a new brand to their lineup. Motorola has made waves w/ the budget G and gotten a lot better w/ the Moto X. This time aro...
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Last month, the partnership between Motorola and Lenovo seemed to crystalize when the combined company stepped out with its first co-branded smartphone products that will ship here in the United States. Lenovo acquired Motorola's Mobility division from Go...
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The Moto Z Droid and Moto Z Force Droid are the rare smartphones that do something truly different. Read on, as we review Lenovo's new modular – and killer – flagships.Smartphones haven't innovated much lately. Sure, marketing teams are happy to pitch the...
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At the end of the keynote, just when it started to seem like the announcement may not even happen at all, Lenovo took the wraps off of the latest Motorola flagships to great dramatic effect. All the rumors and leaks that have led up to this launch have be...
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topnewreview.com Updated:
2018-04-08 05:32:35
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THROWING ITS HAT into the modular smartphone market that the LG G5 made famous earlier this year, Motorola has launched the Motorola Moto Z — a premium option that may make the best case yet for why we need this particular smartphone subset.At just...
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