Lyft and Kakao drivers can soon take ride requests through Android Auto
Motorola is also making a wireless Android Auto adapter.
Motorola Moto Z
84
Engadget Review
After years of thoughtful refinements to the Moto X line, Motorola has plotted a new direction with the Moto Z. It's incredibly slim, modular, and packs true flagship-level horsepower -- all things you couldn't really say about last year's Moto X Pure edition. Still, the lack of a headphone jack, the modest battery life and the fact that it's a Verizon exclusive mean this version of the Moto Z won't be right for everyone.
The Z Force is the better choice for most people.
EngadgetJuly 31, 2016
Pros
- Sturdy, incredibly slim design
- Great display
- Moto Mods are elegant and have potential
- Excellent performance
- Charges really fast
Cons
- It's a Verizon exclusive
- No headphone jack
- Camera not quite as good as the Z Force's
- Middling battery life
View All Critic & User Reviews
Motorola Moto Z
- Critic Reviews (10)
- User Reviews (1)
- 78AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE10 ReviewsGizmodo70Moto Z Review: Too Much Gadget, Not Enough PhoneFor the sake of being a weird gadget, the Moto Z Droid receives full marks. But as a phone, I’m not quite buying it. ... the Moto Z Droid feels only partially complete, no doubt because Moto really wants you to buy those mods. It’s even building up a developer community around the idea.Wired80Review: Motorola Moto ZThe Moto Z is supposed to be a great phone, and then some. ... it’s not as polished or sculpted a phone as Samsung’s Galaxy S7. Nor is its camera as good. Nor is it waterproof. Nor does it have a headphone jack. Okay, the GS7 is probably a better phone. But the Z is a great phone.CNET80Motorola Moto Z review: A 'modular' phone that jusAmbitious, quirky and ultimately useful, the Motorola Moto Z is the most polished and customizable modular phone yet.Time70This New Android Is Like the Swiss Army Knife of PFor many, though, the Mods may not be compelling enough to make the Moto Z their phone of choice, especially since they come at a high price. At the moment, they’re more of a novelty than a necessity, which is a barrier competitors like LG and Google will also face.Android Authority90MOTO Z AND MOTO Z FORCE (DROID) REVIEWWhile its take on ‘the future’ needs to further prove itself, the potential of the new Moto Z line could take already pretty great smartphones to a whole new level.Phandroid100Moto Z Droid ReviewThe Moto Z Droid aims to rethink the possibilities of a modular design, all within a sleek and sexy body. Even with its downfalls, the device has just set the bar for modular smartphones. Additionally, much of the Moto Z Droid’s capabilities are hinged on what modules may come out in the future, and the possibilities are endless.Gizmag80Moto Z and Moto Z Force review: Smartphone innovatWe think most people will be fine with the standard Moto Z along with a power pack Moto Mod. You'll get a thinner and lighter phone with nearly as good a camera, and the power pack will give you off-the-charts battery life when you need it.The Verge80The Moto Z is the best modular phone yetIf Lenovo's goal was to stray from the pack and do something a little different, it succeeded. The Moto Z and Moto Mods are unique. They're fun. They're a little gimmicky. But they're definitely different.DroidLife70Moto Z DROID ReviewOn one hand you get a phone that is beautiful to look at with top tier specs for the most part, a lovely software experience, and a stunning display. On the other, you get an average camera, average battery life, a phone that isn’t that much fun to hold, and availability that stops at Verizon.Digital Trends60LENOVO MOTO Z AND Z FORCE REVIEWThe Moto Z is a phone that’s best suited for tech enthusiasts who are dying to try out modules. It’s an innovative, interesting device that does modules better than any other phone ... thus far, but it will cost you a lot extra for the mods and for a new pair of wireless headphones.
- 70AVERAGE USER SCORE1 ReviewsEngadget Reader70September 16, 2016Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The screen has taken a serious step back in time, have not seen such a fragile screen since the motorola mini released. This device dropped approx 2.5 ft onto a wood floor and the screen shattered, since they already had the shatterproof screen tech this makes no sense. Guess it's back to the trusted brands. Better luck next model Lenovo!
Key Specs
TYPE
Smartphone
OPERATING SYSTEM
Android
SCREEN SIZE
5.522
INTERNAL MEMORY
321
CAMERA
Yes
More from Motorola
Qualcomm is trying to simplify app creation for AR glasses
Snapdragon Spaces has support from heavyweights like Lenovo and Xiaomi.
ICYMI: The Apple Watch Series 7 makes the most of its bigger screen
Also, we review the newest Moto Edge smartphone and drive around in 'Forza Horizon 5.'
A newsletter a day keeps the FOMO at bay.
Just enter your email and we'll take care of the rest:
Now available on your smart speaker and wherever you get your podcasts:
8223Motorola Edge (2021) review: Improvements where they matter most
A 144Hz screen for just $550.
Motorola expands its budget-friendly phone lineup with the $160 Moto G Pure
Pre-orders for the Android 11 device open on October 14th.
Latest Moto Edge features improved camera and a faster processor
Motorola will sell the phone for $200 off for a limited time.
Motorola's next Edge flagship phone might drop the curved display
The Edge 20 might 'just' be a solid upper mid-range device.
Verizon says its version of spatial audio doesn't need specific gear or content
Verizon Adaptive Sound is making its debut on a new Motorola smartphone.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 Plus will come to high-end phones made by ASUS and Motorola
Expect improvements to core speed and AI.
ICYMI: We take a listen to Sony’s new WF-1000XM4 earbuds
Also, we spend time with a new GPU from NVIDIA and a glitchy Tamagotchi.
Motorola reveals yet another Moto G Stylus, this time with 5G
But can it compete with tough new low-cost rivals?
Motorola wants to bring remote wireless charging tech to its phones
It's partnering with a company called Guru Wireless to make it happen.
Motorola is trying that 'your phone can be a PC' thing again
'Ready For' is the company's take on Samsung's Dex for Edge Plus users.
Google Fi promo cuts 'Unlimited' price for the first three months
Google Fi entices new customers with an introductory Unlimited price and some new Motorola phones.
The TCL 20 5G vs. the Motorola One 5G Ace and the Pixel 4a 5G
You don't have to spend a fortune for a better connection.
Motorola's latest batch of budget phones includes a cheap 5G model
The Lenovo subsidiary is a little ahead of schedule this year.
Motorola's redesigned 5G Razr goes on sale October 2nd
Snap one up early, and you'll get a hefty discount.
Motorola's 5G-capable Edge is $200 off right now
It’s back to its pre-order sale price of $500.
Motorola's 5G Razr is better than the original in almost every way
Then again, it's not like it had a high bar to clear.
Motorola's budget G9 Plus leaks with a 64-megapixel camera and big battery
It features a hole-punch front camera and 1080p display for around $300.
