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Launch report · Motorola

Moto Z: The 2016 modular phone — ultra-thin, with magnetic Moto Mods.

SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2016·$699·Score 52/100

The Moto Z built its pitch on magnetic Moto Mods and an ultra-thin body. The tiny battery and now-abandoned Mods ecosystem make it a curious piece of history.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.5" QHD AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 820
Memory
4 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
13 MP · f/1.8
Battery
2,600 mAh
Weight
136 g
What stands out
  • Magnetic Moto Mods — projector, battery, speaker, camera add-ons.
  • Remarkably thin at 5.2 mm.
  • Sharp QHD AMOLED display.
  • Light at 136 g.
What to watch
  • Tiny 2,600 mAh battery (a Mod was almost required).
  • No headphone jack; mono speaker.
  • Software ended at Android 8.
  • Discontinued — Moto Mods are gone.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 2 (2017)
$649 · score 88/100