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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
Fantastic battery, Great modular design, Pure Android
Performance not great, phablet size not for everyone
The Z Play rivals the likes of OnePlus 3 and Honor 8, and youll see devices that arent nearly as exciting or dont offer the value for money that the Z Play does. Battery life is fantastic, software is better than pure Android and performance is solid...
The Moto Mods accessories are the main reason to buy the Moto Z Play, but it's a decent mid-range phone regardless. For an affordable price Lenovo offers premium design, good specs and a well-rounded software experience. You only really need to splash out...
Outclassed and out specced by OnePlus 3, Camera focus is unreliable
The Moto Z Play continues the Z-series's promotion of some of the mobile world's weird and wonderful ideas. This is a bonafide modular phone. We're glad you can ignore the whole modular side, though - then you're left with a keenly-priced phone that last...
Published: 2016-11-04, Author: Alan , review by: alphr.com
Image 10 of 10But it's hard to ignore what the Moto Z Play does well. The battery life is the best we've encountered yet in a smartphone, and not by a small amount – it's a country mile in front of its nearest competitor. And, along with its more expensiv...
As with last year's Moto X Play and Moto X Style, it's Motorola's mid-range phone that takes the crown here. The Moto Z might be faster, slimmer and have a higher resolution display, but the Moto Z Play is better value. You not only get stonking battery l...
The Moto Mods accessories are the main reason to buy the Moto Z Play, but it's a decent mid-range phone regardless. For an affordable price Motorola offers premium design, good specs and a well-rounded software experience. You only really need to splash o...
Abstract: Usually you need to spend big to get the very best smartphone features, but Lenovo and Motorola's mid-range Moto Z Play is one handset that manages to buck this trend, and in spectacular fashion...
Published: 2016-10-01, Author: Matt , review by: techradar.com
Cheapest Moto Z phone yet, Works with all MotoMods, Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack
Not a powerful performer, Thicker, even without accessories, Camera won't impress you
The Moto Z Play is meant to play, made clear with its headphone jack and long-lasting battery. And everyone is invited thanks to its cheaper price. Just don't expect stellar performance from the chipset or camera on this thicker Moto Z variant...
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
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
Even if you don't give two licks about its cool modular capabilities, get the Motorola Moto Z for an affordable phone with an impressively enduring battery life...
