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September 2016
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The editors liked
Stylish design with metal frame and glass back
Ability to have many Moto modules attached
Fingerpritn scanner and USB Type-C port
Remarkably durable 3510mAh battery
Stock Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow + a few Moto features
Record-breaking temperatures af
Battery life Two days per charge shouldn't be a problem with this phone. It's one of the most efficient devices I've used
Camera It's a very solid performer for the price. Struggles a bit in lowlight
Though
Design Doesn't feel like a cheap phone. Oh
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Solid
High quality construction and materials
Incredible battery life
Full Moto Mod compatibility
SD card slot and headphone jack
Front-facing
Lightning-fast fingerprint reader
Stock Android experience
Very fast performance
Simple to use
Beautiful
Crisp screen
Lots of versatility
Water repellant coating on the outside
Expandable mini SD card memory slot
Customizable gestures are cool
The affordable Moto Z Play works with swappable modular accessories
Retains its headphone jack (unlike the more upmarket Moto Z and Z Force) and has a battery that goes on and on
Stupendous battery life
Moto Mods are fun to use
Great display
Clean software
Modular accessory design that's actually attractive and easy to use. Slim and striking phones
Good cameras
Clean Android build.
Moto Mods
Dependable easy-to-use camera
Excellent battery life
Priced well
Fantastic battery life
Smooth performance
Magnetic Mods add extra features
Vibrant
Colorful screen
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
Amazing battery life
Nice display
Fast everyday performance
Sturdy build quality
It has a headphone jack
Big screen
High-quality build casing
Expandable via Moto Mods
No bloatware preloaded
Fast USB Type-C port
Micro-SD card can be used as internal storage
Good phone features
Accurate touchscreen
High-contrast AMOLED panel
Reliable fingerprint scanner
The editors didn't like
Back panel prone to fingerprints
Design again I'm still not feeling the flat back with the huge camera hump. It's an unnecessary design concession for modular accessories that aren't very useful yet
Processor lacks punch for high end gaming
Large top and bottom bezels
RAW files have issues in the corners that will be fixed by Hasselblad soon
Entire back of the phone is very glossy and is prone to fingerprints
Large
And not very pocketable with a peripheral attached
The Z Play is the thickest and heaviest phone in the Moto Z series and its fingerprint sensor
Annoyingly
Can be mistaken for a home button
Underwhelming rear camera
Fingerprint scanner is wonky
3.5mm headphones requires using the included dongle (can't charge while listening via wired headphones unless you find a Y cable)
Limited performance
Chunky design
Verizon exclusive version loaded with bloatware
Camera software interface could use some work
Poor placement of fingerprint sensor
Power button
Outperformed by other phones in its price range
No headphone jack. This phone is like a photo frame for your fingerprints. The fingerprint reader makes no sense
Published: 2018-04-02, Author: Bình , review by: topnewreview.com
Abstract: After the dizzy yet slim heights of the Moto Z, the Z Play initially seems to sit in an odd place. It's close to more expensive than the OnePlus 3, but concedes huge ground when it comes to speed. Yet it's cheaper than the Moto Z, offers all the same add...
Moto Z PlayDesignValuePerformanceDisplayBattery LifeCameraMoto Z PlaySturdily built with an innovative, semi-modular design, the Moto Z Play is an affordable entry point into the Moto Mod ecosystem. On its own the Moto Z Play is a serviceable sub RM1.8K p...
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...
Stylish design with metal frame and glass back, Ability to have many Moto modules attached, Fingerpritn scanner and USB Type-C port, Remarkably durable 3510mAh battery, Stock Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow + a few Moto features, Record-breaking temperatures af
Back panel prone to fingerprints
Moto Z Play is not a high-end smartphone but it definitely sits in the mid-range. This can be clearly seen at first sight when you spot the metal frame and elegant glass back, which attracts fingerprints though. The latter can be escaped if you add a Moto...
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Published: 2016-12-22, Author: Chris , review by: recombu.com
Moto Mods, Dependable easy-to-use camera, Excellent battery life
Limited performance, Chunky design
The Moto Z Play is a great affordable mid-range mobile which boasts particularly strong battery life, plus strong media chops and the unique Moto Mods expandability. Of course, Moto Mods are still far from an essential feature, and we're yet to see if Len...
Published: 2016-11-14, Author: Chris , review by: engadget.com
Fantastic battery life, Sturdy build quality, It has a headphone jack, Big screen
Not great for gaming, Rivals have better cameras, Pricier than competitors
The Moto Z Play isn't exactly a steal at $449, but its combination of great build quality, decent performance and excellent battery life make it one of the most exciting mid-range smartphones of the year. It's still a long way from perfection, though...
Published: 2016-11-07, Author: David , review by: wired.com
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
Published: 2016-11-01, Author: Andreas , review by: notebookcheck.net
solid, high-quality build casing, expandable via Moto Mods, no bloatware preloaded, fast USB Type-C port, micro-SD card can be used as internal storage, good phone features, accurate touchscreen, high-contrast AMOLED panel, reliable fingerprint scanner,
primary camera's unreliable autofocus, no Miracast support, screen with PWM flickering, headset not included, non-removable battery
In view of the big price difference of over 200 Euros (~$222) between the Moto Z and Moto Z Play, the minor deficits of the cheaper model in some aspects are surprising. Buyers who can forgo the last bit of screen sharpness, an extremely slim design, and...
Stupendous battery life, Moto Mods are fun to use, Great display, Clean software
Underwhelming rear camera, Fingerprint scanner is wonky
After our time with the phone, we are convinced that there is a lot to like about the Moto Z Play. From its wonderfully convenient Moto Mods to the insane battery life, the Moto Z Play is a superb mid-range smartphone. The only downside is the slightly un...
Published: 2016-10-21, Author: Chris , review by: hothardware.com
Solid, high quality construction and materials, Incredible battery life, Full Moto Mod compatibility, SD card slot and headphone jack, Front-facing, lightning-fast fingerprint reader, Stock Android experience
Processor lacks punch for high end gaming, Large top and bottom bezels
Whether Lenovo intended this or not, we feel they saved the perhaps most compelling Moto Z family member for last. The Moto Z Play is a phone that simply works for you. Even if you don't ever need to touch a Moto Mod, this phone delivers a compelling expe...
