Motorola’s Moto Z phones were some of the most versatile devices of 2016, effectively proving there is still hope for modular devices. Now the company is at it again, introducing the Moto Z2 Play, as well as some new neat new mods to go along with it.
Like the original Z Play, the Z2 Play is a midrange device that cuts down on the specs for a more affordable price point:
- Snapdragon 626/ Adreno 506
- 32/64 GB Storage
- 3/4 GB RAM
- 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED display
- 5.99 mm thickness.
- 12MP f.17 rear camera with 1.4um pixels
- 5MP front-facing camera (with flash!)
- 3,000 mAh battery (Up to “30 hour” battery)
- Water-repellent nano-coating
- USB-C with USB 3.1 speeds
- Android Nougat 7.1.1
- $499
Fans of the original model will immediately notice one unfortunate spec: the battery is significantly smaller, down to 3,000 mAh from 3,500. While Motorola claimed “up to 50 hours” of battery with the previous model, this time it’s ‘only’ claiming 30.
That’s nothing to scoff at, but it’s also an unnecessary reduction, given the original model was popular precisely because of its battery. Conversely, the Z2 Play is a bit thinner, which makes it easier to use with a battery mod applied, but we’ll have to see whether that’s a worthwhile trade-off.
One useful upgrade is the redesigned fingerprint sensor, which now finally doubles as home button (often a matter of confusion on the previous model). Actually,…
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