Lenovo recently revealed the Moto Z and Moto Z Play smartphones, along with their very interesting range of Moto Mods and Style Shells. While it’s been a while since we have had any Moto phones launched in the country, it’s refreshing to see them launching the Moto Z range first as an announcement of their comeback.
Moto Z, Moto Z Play & Moto Mods Launch
The Moto Z & Moto Z Play Specifications
| Specifications | Moto Z | Moto Z Play |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED display 1440 x 2560 pixels (535 ppi) | 5.5" Super AMOLED 1080 x 1920 (403 ppi) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| System Platform | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Quad-core (up to 1.8GHz) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa-core (up to 2GHz) |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 530 | Adreno 506 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 3GB LPDDR3 |
| Storage | 64 GB internal flash storage microSD card slot (up to 2 TB) | 32 GB internal flash storage microSD card slot (up to 2 TB) |
| Selfie Camera | 5 MP 85° wide angle lens LED Flash | 5 MP 85° wide angle lens LED Flash |
| Main Camera | 13 MP with F1.8, Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) Laser Autofocus Colour Balancing (CCT) dual LED Flash | 16 MP with F2.0 Laser Autofocus Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) Colour Balancing (CCT) dual LED Flash |
| Authentication | Fingerprint Reader | Fingerprint Reader |
| Battery | 2600 mAh TurboPower™ - 7 hours of power in 15 minutes of charging | 3510 mAh TurboPower™ - 8 hours of power in 15 minutes of charging |
| SIM Card Support | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Others | Front-ported speakers 4-mic support Water repellent nano-coating NFC, USB Type-C Moto Mods™ connector | Front-ported speakers 3-mic support Water repellent nano-coating NFC, USB Type-C 3.5mm Stereo Moto Mods™ connector |
| Dimensions | 155.3 mm tall 75.3 mm wide 5.19mm thick | 156.4 mm tall 76.4,, wide 6.99 mm thick |
| Weight | 136 g | 165 g |
| Available Colours | Black/Lunar Grey White/Fine Gold | Black/Silver White/Fine Gold |
| Launch Price | RM 2,699 | RM 1,799 |
Moto Mods & Style Shells
The key feature of the Moto Z line-up is its expandability using modules called Moto Mods. They are magnetically attached to the Moto Z and Moto Z Play, adding additional functions to the phones without looking too out of place.
There are only 4 modules to choose from at the moment, but, rest assured – more Moto Mods will be added soon. Lenovo Malaysia also mentioned that these Moto Mods will be compatible with any future Moto Z line-up.
Also available are Style Shell back covers that lets you transform your phone to fit your style, though, they can only be used when no Moto Mods are attached.
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The Moto Z Smartphone
The Moto Z is the flagship device within the two new phones. It is razor thin, just 5.2mm. So thin, they had to remove the 3.5mm stereo output as a result! (Not to worry, A USB Type-C to 3.5mm stereo adapter is included!)
The Moto Z has a 5.5″ Quad HD AMOLED display. The powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, along with 4 GB of RAM, allows the Moto Z to perform without a hitch! There’s 64 GB of internal flash storage. The Moto Z is also dual SIM, dual standby capabable.
The Moto Z smartphone features a 13 MP main camera with f/1.8 lens, optical image stabilisation (OIS), as well as laser autofocus. A 5 MP camera equipped with 85° wide-angle lens takes centre stage on the front of the Moto Z. It also comes with LED flash, just in case you need to take selfies in the dark. Charging comes in the form of a proprietary system, called TurboPower, which enables the Moto Z to get up to 7 hours of power in 15 minutes of charging!
The Moto Z Play Smartphone
The Moto Z Play might seem like the cheaper alternative to the flagship, but don’t let that fool you! While it is slightly thicker at 6.99mm, it packs a 3510 mAh battery, to provide Moto’s longest lasting smartphone ever!
The Moto Z Play also has a 5.5″ display, but is a Full HD Super AMOLED panel instead. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, along with 3 GB of RAM, still manages to provide a smooth user experience. Internal flash storage had been reduced to 32 GB. The Moto Z Play is also a dual SIM, dual standby smartphone.
The Moto Z Play smartphone has a 16 MP main camera with f/2.0 lens. While it drops optical image stabilisation (OIS), it adds phase detection autofocus (PDAF) to go along with its laser autofocus to give it zero shutter lag. On the front, is has the same 5 MP front camera setup with the flagship Moto Z. The Moto Z Play also comes with TurboPower charger. A 15 minutes charge is enough for up to 8 hours of use.
There are some similarities between both the Moto Z and Moto Z Play. Both shares the ability of expanding storage via a dedicated microSD card slot (up to 2 TB). The Moto Z and Moto Z Play also shares the usage of a USB Type-C connector. Also standard is the water repellent nano-coating, while it is no means waterproof, it’s helpful against accidental splashes.
Pricing & Availability
The Moto Z and Moto Z Play are priced at RM2,699 and RM1,799 respectively. They are available on Lazada and 11street, and in retail stores.
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