Moto Z3
The Moto Mod flagship that shipped a 5G upgrade module.
The Moto Z3 is a flagship Motorola smartphone released Aug 2018, with a launch price of $480. It pairs the Snapdragon 835 with a 6.01" AMOLED 60 Hz display, a 12 MP dual main camera and a 3,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 58/100 — The phone you could upgrade to 5G. Standout strengths: 5g moto mod made it upgradable to 5g. and backwards-compatible with all moto mods. Main trade-off: used last-year's sd835.
The phone you could upgrade to 5G.
Moto Z3 shipped with a 5G Moto Mod that, with a compatible network, turned it into one of the earliest 5G-capable phones via a snap-on accessory. The SD835 was a year old, but the modular 5G story made it a genuine curiosity.
Read the full review- 5G Moto Mod made it upgradable to 5G.
- Backwards-compatible with all Moto Mods.
- Snapdragon 835, slim build.
- microSD survives.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Moto Z3 compares
| Moto Z3 | Galaxy S7 | Moto G35 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 835 | SD 820 | Unisoc T760 |
| Display | 6.01" AMOLED 60 Hz | 5.1" QHD AMOLED | 6.72" LCD 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP dual | 12 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $480 | $670 | $200 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Moto Z3 released?
The Moto Z3 was released in Aug 2018.
How much does the Moto Z3 cost?
The Moto Z3 launched at $480 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Moto Z3 screen size and type?
The Moto Z3 has a 6.01" AMOLED 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Moto Z3 use?
The Moto Z3 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Moto Z3 have?
The Moto Z3 ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Moto Z3 battery capacity?
The Moto Z3 has a 3,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Moto Z3 charge?
The Moto Z3 supports 15 W TurboPower wired charging.
What is the Moto Z3 main camera?
The Moto Z3 has a 12 MP dual main camera.
Does the Moto Z3 have a headphone jack?
The Moto Z3 does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Moto Z3 get software updates?
The Moto Z3 update policy: To Android 9.0.
How much does the Moto Z3 weigh?
The Moto Z3 weighs 156 g.
What colours does the Moto Z3 come in?
The Moto Z3 is available in 1 colour: Ceramic Black.
Is the Moto Z3 worth buying?
Moto Z3 shipped with a 5G Moto Mod that, with a compatible network, turned it into one of the earliest 5G-capable phones via a snap-on accessory. The SD835 was a year old, but the modular 5G story made it a genuine curiosity. SpecEagle gives the Moto Z3 an editorial score of 58/100.
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