Moto Z
| Brand | Motorola |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Motorola Mobility |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions |
153.5 mm (6.04 in) H 75.3 mm (2.96 in) W 5.19 mm (0.204 in) D |
| Weight | 136 g (4.8 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android "Marshmallow" 6.0.1 |
| System on chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| CPU | Quad-core ARM 64-bit 2.2 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 530 |
| Memory | 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 32 GB or 64 GB |
| Removable storage | microSD up to 2 TB |
| Battery | 2600 mAh Li-ion |
| Data inputs |
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| Display |
5.5 in (140 mm) AMOLED 2560 x 1440 pixels (16:9 Aspect ratio) (535 ppi) 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 4.0 |
| Rear camera |
13 MP with laser-assisted autofocus, dual-LED flash, ƒ/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization, BSI 1080p 60fps & 4K 30fps video recording[1] |
| Front camera | 5 MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture, flash |
| Connectivity |
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| Website | Official Website |
Moto Z is an Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility, a division of Lenovo. Unveiled on June 9, 2016 as its flagship model for the year, the Moto Z is distinguished by a system which allows case accessories to be magnetically attached to the device to provide additional functionality.
In the United States, Moto Z will be a time-limited exclusive to Verizon Wireless under the name Moto Z Droid Edition, as part of the Droid line of smartphones that are exclusively manufactured[2] by Motorola.[3] It will be released direct-to-consumer as an unlocked device in September 2016.[4]
Specifications
The Moto Z's chassis utilizes a metal frame and body; with no accessories installed, the device is only 5.2 mm thick.[5][6] The rear of the Moto Z contains pogo pin connectors used to communicate with "MotoMod" accessories designed for the device.[5][6] The Moto Z includes a 5.5-inch 1440p display, a quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 system-on-chip, and 4 GiB of RAM. The Moto Z includes either 32 or 64 GiB of internal storage, expandable via MicroSDXC card, a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera,[1] a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, and a fingerprint scanner. The Moto Z utilizes a USB Type-C connector, and does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack; headphones must be used with a USB port adapter or over Bluetooth.[5]
The Moto Z name is shared by three different hardware models: Moto Z, Moto Z Force, and Moto Z Play. Moto Z Force includes a larger 3500 mAh battery, 21-megapixel camera, and the company's "shatter-resistant" display, which consists of polycarbonate layers accompanied by an interior frame to provide reinforcement as opposed to glass. Due to this construction, it is also slightly thicker than the base model.[6][7] In the United States, the Force model will be exclusive to Verizon Wireless.[5]
A third version, Moto Z Play, was unveiled at IFA Berlin; it is a mid-range model with downgraded specifications and similar market positioning to the previous year's Moto X Play, including a Snapdragon 625 system-on-chip, 3 GB of RAM, a 1080p display, no optical image stabilization, and a thicker chassis. Unlike the other models, the Z Play has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Similarly to the Moto X Play, it also includes a larger, 3510 mAh battery which Motorola promoted as the "longest lasting battery" that the company had ever incorporated into a smartphone. As with the other models in its family, it is compatible with MotoMod accessories.[8]
Models
| Stat | Moto Z Play[9] | Moto Z[10] | Moto Z Force[11] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 625 | Snapdragon 820 | Snapdragon 820 |
| Processor Cores | 8 cores | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| GPU | Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| RAM | 3GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Dimensions | Height: 156.4 mm
Width: 76.4 mm Depth: 6.99 mm |
Height: 153.3 mm
Width: 75.3 mm Depth: 5.19 mm |
Height: 155.9 mm
Width: 75.8 mm Depth: 6.99 mm |
| Weight | 165g | 136g | 163g |
| Display | Full HD (1920 x 1080)
5.5", 403 ppi |
Quad HD (2560 x 1440)
5.5", 535 ppi |
Quad HD (2560 x 1440)
5.5", 535 ppi ShatterShield |
| Battery | 3510mAh
TurboPower Charging |
2600mAh
TurboPower Charging |
3500mAh
TurboPower charging |
| Rear Camera | 16MP f/2.0
OmniVision OV16860 1.3μm Laser Autofocus and PDAF EIS |
13MP f/1.8
Sony Exmor RS IMX214 1.12μm[1] Laser Autofocus OIS |
21MP f/1.8
Sony Exmor RS IMX338 1.12μm Laser Autofocus and PDAF OIS |
Accessories
The Moto Z features an accessory system known as "Moto Mods". Mods are case-like accessories that are attached to the rear of the Moto Z via a series of magnets. Using the pogo pin connectors, Mods can communicate with the device to provide additional functionality. Mods are hot swappable, and are automatically detected by the operating system software once installed.[5][6] During the launch event, Lenovo unveiled several mods to be available on launch, including battery packs, the "SoundBoost" (which features a JBL speaker and a kickstand), and a pico projector ("Insta-Share"). All Moto Z units will ship with the "Style Shell"—a basic case available with different color and material options.[5][6]
Lenovo will allow third-party development of Mods, and plans to provide US$1 million in funding to the best prototype concept as part of a contest.[6] To ensure that Mods will be backwards compatible with newer revisions of the Moto Z, Lenovo stated that it planned to maintain the device's overall design and dimensions for two hardware generations.[6]
Reception
The phone was praised for its accessory support, but it was noted that there are better phones in the same price range.
Consumer Reports said that the phone works well but otherwise unremarkable, and criticized it for its weight and its lower than advertised battery life.[12]
Android central recommends the phone to people that like its accessories, but if the accessories are not required, there are better phones for the same price.[13]
The phone does not have monthly security updates. Ars Technica said that this is "unacceptable" and "insecure."[14]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Zimmerman, Steven (12 October 2016). "Sony IMX378: Comprehensive Breakdown of the Google Pixel's Sensor and its Features". XDA Developers. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ↑ "Motorola now exclusive Droid partner to Verizon". CNET. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ↑ "Droid by Motorola". Verizon Wireless. Verizon Wireless Interactive. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ↑ "Motorola Moto Z Release & Specs". TestImpulse.com. Retrieved 2016-08-09.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Motorola's new Moto Z ditches the headphone jack, adds hot-swapping magnetic modular accessories". CNET. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "The new Moto Z is a simpler take on the modular phone". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ↑ "The Droid Turbo 2 Is (Almost) Unbreakable. Here's How Motorola Did It". Wired. Condé Nast Digital. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ↑ "The $400 Moto Z Play could be Android's new battery champion". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- ↑ "Moto Z Play". Motorola. Motorola Mobility LLC. Retrieved 25 Sep 2016.
- ↑ "Moto Z". Motorola. Motorola Mobility LLC. Retrieved 25 Sep 2016.
- ↑ "Moto Z Force". Motorola. Motorola Mobility LLC. Retrieved 25 Sep 2016.
- ↑ Hands on With the Moto Z Force Smartphone - Consumer Reports
- ↑ Moto Z Droid Edition second opinion — Mods shouldn't make the phone | Android Central
- ↑ Motorola confirms that it will not commit to monthly security patches
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