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.