Motorola Moto Z Overview
The Motorola Moto Z is a sleek and powerful smartphone that was released in June 2016. It comes with the Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) operating system, which is upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo). The phone is powered by a Quad-core processor (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) in the USA model and Quad-core processor (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) in the Global model, along with a Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 chipset and Adreno 530 GPU. It has 32/64 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of RAM, with the option to expand storage via a microSD card up to 512 GB.
The Moto Z features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. The screen-to-body ratio is 72.0%, providing a large viewing area for multimedia consumption. The phone supports 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, as well as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, and GPS connectivity. It has a single SIM or dual SIM (dual stand-by) option, and a Type-C USB port for charging and data transfer.
In terms of camera capabilities, the Moto Z has a 13 MP main camera with features such as OIS, laser autofocus, and dual-LED flash. The selfie camera is 5 MP and can shoot 1080p videos. Other features of the phone include a fingerprint sensor, FM radio, and a non-removable 2600 mAh battery.
Pros:
- Sleek and stylish design
- High-resolution AMOLED display
- Expandable storage option
- Good camera performance with OIS and laser autofocus
- Fingerprint sensor for added security
Cons:
- Relatively small battery capacity
- Lack of a headphone jack
- Older Android version out of the box (upgradable to Oreo)