Motorola Moto Z Play

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 181 reviews of Motorola Moto Z Play. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability and camera. The price and performance also get good feedback, but there are some mixed reviews about the size.

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Moto Z Play review: Playmodo

Few names in the fast-paced mobile industry can boast such a long-standing and universal brand recognition such as the legendary Motorola. Even now, after the glory GSM age is long gone, and the brand is under Lenovo leadership, the Moto badge still...

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : Chris Welch (theverge.com)

Moto Z Play review: the best battery life of any smartphone today

The Moto Z Play from Lenovo has the best battery life of any smartphone I've ever used. It's so good and so superior to the competition that this — the third member of the Moto Z family — just...

Amazing battery life ; Nice display ; Fast everyday performance

Weak camera ; Design can feel unwieldy ; Good luck with software updates

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Lynn La (cnet.com)

Motorola's Moto Z Play has a beast of a battery (review)

Look at the Motorola Moto Z Play for its extra-long-lasting battery as much as its swappable snap-on accessories and affordable price.

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.

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Ajay Kumar (pcmag.com)

Motorola Moto Z Play Droid

The Motorola Moto Z Play Droid for Verizon is a relatively affordable midrange Android phone with the same modular functionality as its higher-end siblings.

Affordable. Modular backs add functionality. Good battery life. Sharp camera with 4K video recording. Includes a headphone jack, fingerprint scanner, NFC, and expandable storage.

Wi-Fi connectivity issues in testing. Some bloatware.

Conclusions The Moto Z Play Droid is a relatively affordable Android phone that balances price and gives you access to the Verizon cellular network, and can be enhanced using Motorola's modular Moto Mods. At $408, it's more than $200 less than the and...

Aug, 2016

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Expert review by : Andreas Kilian (notebookcheck.net)

Lenovo Moto Z Play Smartphone Review

The superior Z? As the cheaper sibling of the Moto Z flagship smartphone, the Moto Z Play can also be expanded via Moto Mods. As well as a larger battery, it is also equipped with a higher resolution primary camera at a much lower price. Our test...

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...

primary camera's unreliable autofocus ; no Miracast support ; screen with PWM flickering ; headset not included ; non-removable battery

As with the Moto Z, one of the main features of the Moto Z Play is its expandability via Moto Mods. According to Lenovo, these modules will be supported for at least three device generations. However, buyers have to dig deeper into their pockets first....

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Jason Bouwmeester (techaeris.com)

Moto Z/Moto Z Play review: Innovation in a stagnant field

Our Moto Z/Moto Z Play review will look at the similarities and differences between the two phones, and see if these smartphones really stand apart in today's crowded marketplace.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Jason Cipriani (zdnet.com)

Moto Z Play and Hasselblad True Zoom, hands on: The first module I wanted to buy

Motorola's Moto Z lineup is now a little cheaper and boasts a camera Moto Mod.

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Hadlee Simons (gearburn.com)

Moto Z Play review: does it need to play in traffic?

Who says you have to buy the Moto Z to get Moto Mods? Not Lenovo, with the Moto Z Play coming in at a cheaper price tag. But is it worth the price though?

Want a phone with Moto Mods, above all else? Then the long-lasting Moto Z Play is for you, even if the processor is ho-hum. Otherwise, the Huawei Nova and Mi 5 are definitely better buys. 7.5 out of 10

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Jeph Preece (toptenreviews.com)

Motorola Moto Z Play Review

The Moto Z Play isn't the best smartphone you can buy, but its battery is outstanding, and its camera is surprisingly solid. Whether you're into the idea of Moto Mods or simply want a phone with a particularly long-lasting battery, it could serve you...

The Moto Z Play’s spectacular battery sets a new high bar for smartphone longevity.

Its Snapdragon 625 processor is a substandard chip in today’s market, even at a mid-tier price point.

If you’re willing to part with the raw power of higher-end processors, Motorola’s Moto Z Play will reward you with fun modularity and the most forgiving battery life we’ve seen in this generation of phones.

Dec, 2016