Motorola Moto Z 5.5-inch
Pros
- Good build quality
- Large, bright and ultra-sharp QHD display
- Good sound output
- Excellent performance
Cons
- Ultimately too thin
- Poor camera performance in low light
- Disappointing battery life
Bottom Line
Despite its shortcomings, the Moto Z is a decent, up-to-date smartphone with a feature set that is destined to please even the most hard-headed Android enthusiast.
The Motorola Moto Z is a 5.5-inch Android smartphone that was released in September, 2016. It has continued to enjoy positive reviews for its good build quality, ultra-thin design, large and sharp display, proper audio quality and commendable performance. Users have also expressed overwhelming love for the camera’s efforts especially in well-lit situations. On the other hand, critics have not failed to express their disappointment regarding the 2600mAh battery, which drains rapidly, even while on standby. Thankfully, TurboPower Charging is available through an included USB Type-C wall charger. The Moto Z is a proper device for the tech lovers, that comes with everything new in the Android world, and then some.
- Weight: 0.30 lbs
- Processor: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820
- Display Size: 5.5 inches
- RAM: 4GB
- Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Battery Life: 24.5 hours
Score Summary
Critic Reviews
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Cnet September 26, 2016
Ambitious, quirky and ultimately useful, the Motorola Moto Z is the most polished and customizable modular phone yet.
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Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| RAM | 4GB |
| Operating System | Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Weight | 0.30 lbs |
| Battery Life | 24.5 hours |
| Connectivity | GSM | HSPA | LTE | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | GPS | NFC | Type-C 1.0 reversible connector| USB On-The-Go| magnetic connector |
| Internal Storage | 64GB |
| Removable Memory | microSD, up to 256 GB |
| Display Size | 5.5 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1440 x 2560 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED capacitive touchscreen |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP |
| Graphics | Adreno 530 |
| Additional Features | removable memory, microSD slot, fingerprint sensor, Fast battery charging, USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 6.04 x 2.96 x 0.2 |
| Warranty | US warranty |
User Reviews
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