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Buy now from DebenhamsOur original review of the Xperia Z2 Play continues, below.It’s no surprise last year’s Moto Z Play remains a top-tier smartphone. It cooked up almost everything to perfection, coupling top-notch looks with a long-lasting battery, a...
Attractive price, Decent performance boost, Fantastic low-light camera...
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The Motorola Moto Z2 Play might be a mouthful but this modular smartphone builds on everything we loved about the original...
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uk.hardware.info Updated:
2019-12-02 15:17:58
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Mobile networks are constantly being improved. We see faster and faster versions of 4G, while 5G is already being developed. Yet there are plenty of scenarios in which you have to rely on that other wireless connection - wifi. It is time we compared wirel...
We note that there are certainly significant differences between individual devices and also between routers and relevant chipsets on the 5 GHz frequencies. At both frequencies and in combination with both the R7800 and the R8000, the differences between...
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hardwarezone.com.my Updated:
2019-12-02 15:17:59
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1 / 10 You're on a budget The Xiaomi Mi A1 is almost like a budget version of a Google Pixel phone, as it runs on pure Android OS. For just S$349, you also get a full metal build, a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625...
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The Moto rola Moto Z2 Play measures 15.5x7.5x.6cm and weighs 168grams. It has a matt black back with a grippy pattern. It is an all metal body with the sides being gun metal grey the screen is shiny black but does not show finger marks that much. The view...
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READ NEXT: The best budget smartphones of 2018There's also a helpful smartphone buying guide on the second page of this article, where you will find all the details you need to know when buying your perfect smartphone. Be it display quality, battery life...
As the year begins, find out the best Android and Apple smartphones 2018 has to offer...
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1 / 9 You're on a budget The Xiaomi Mi A1 is almost like a budget version of a Google Pixel phone, as it runs on pure Android OS. For just RM1,099, you also get a full metal build, a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625...
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We're defining a mid-range range phone as one that costs between £200 (the higher limit of our budget phones chart ) and £400. This price criteria means that our list includes new phones that fit the price bracket, but also flagships from the past year o...
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The Moto Z2 Play handset is available in a choice of colours that include Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue and the Lunar Gray of the sample kindly provided by Vodafone for the purpose of this review. Supplied in the box with the Moto Z2 handset are a USB Standard A...
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The Moto Z2 Play ( £379 ) is a 5.5″ 1080p AMOLED display. It's not super high-end, but get's the job done without trashing the battery life. Around the back, you'll find a 12MP shooter and the unique Mod pins. The volume rockers and power buttons are loca...
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Vodafone kindly invited me to go play some mini golf, eat some food and meet up with some great people from the tech scene… Oh and to show off the Motorola Z2 Play of course!Those of you who have been following the site for a while might remember a that...
sHaving used the original Moto Z Play a while ago, I was really able to consider the main differences between the older and the newer more expensive version.In my testing I used the Moto Z2 Play as my main device. I regularly accessed 2 email accounts, Tw...
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gadgetynews.com Updated:
2019-12-02 15:18:04
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I have been living with the Moto Z2 Play for a few weeks now and it's time reflect on our recent life together.As I pack the phone and the mods back up, it seems ages since I recorded the unboxing video. Ah, the excitement of a new phone coming in to the...
Thin and light, Range of Mods, Long battery life, Great software, Good price...
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8%Motorola Moto Z2 Play 64 GB (Single Sim) UK SIM-Free Smartphone - Lunar GreyPrice: £349.99Was:The Moto Z2 Play offers great value for money, and has enough going for it that I'd be happy to recommend it to anyone who values battery life and a clean sof...
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chip.com.my Updated:
2019-12-02 15:18:05
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It was just last year that we saw the Moto Z Play pop up on Malaysian shores, and with it was a variety of Moto Mods that did what no phone has ever done before. Delivering incredible modularity with premium level accessories, such as projectors or speake...
Moto Mods, Overall performance, Slimmer...
We can't say it's a great upgrade from the first Z Play, but it's still worth it since it has a slimmer body and is compatible with all current Moto Mods. If it's your first Moto Z device, then we highly recommend checking it out.(previously published in...
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Motorola, now a Lenovo company, continues its aggressive campaign in the Philippines with the arrival of several new Moto phones. One of which is the Moto Z2 Play, the company's premium midrange smartphone offering. We've been using the said smartphone fo...
The title is our current verdict – great phone but expensive. First, lets go with the positives. The Moto Z2 Play is a great phone – improved camera, solid performance, vanilla Android, nice hardware and surprisingly good battery life. However, the price...
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If you've read our Moto G5 Plus review, we were quite satisfied with how the device performed and we couldn't wait for the Moto Z2 Play by Motorola. The Moto Z2 Play is a successor to the Moto Z Play with an interesting concept of being a modular device...
So, it looks like the Moto Z2 Play passes with flying colours. Compact design, good camera, good battery life, good performance, neat motion sensing controls, but some might not like the huge camera bump, and the panorama is still underwhelming. But there...
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Motorola's mod-friendly smartphone, the Moto Z, is back. It's back in Z2 Play form, refining the original idea a little and bringing one of 2016's most interesting — if not exactly compelling — phones into late 2017. The base hardware is better, and Motor...
The $699 Moto Z2 Play is a niche smartphone in a mainstream smartphone's clothing. It's a wolf with removable speakers and projectors and cameras in a herd of sheep that are just, well, normal phones. But despite that, the Moto Z2 Play isn't necessarily b...
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Motorola launched one of the most interesting smartphones last year – the Moto Z Play – which featured Moto Mod accessories ranging from projectors to optical zoom lens.This year the company has launched a new model, the Moto Z2 Play, which can take advan...
Long battery life, sleek design, fast and accurate fingerprint sensor, supports Moto Mods...
Camera lacks optical image stabilisation, no Gallery app...
What's attractive about the Moto Z2 Play is that Motorola has kept everything minimal, from the design to the operating system, while offering enough features.Also, it goes for RM1,999 which is not too bad for a mid-range smartphone.Overall, the Moto Z2 P...
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Display: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours, 1080 x 1920 pixels | Dimensions: 156.2 x 76.2 x 6mm | OS: Android 7.1.1 | Internal memory: 32GB, 3GB RAM or 64GB, 4GB RAM | Card slot: microSD, up to 256GB | Camera: 12MP, f/1.7The Moto Z2 Play is...
Innovative modular system, Wide range of mods, Slick and stylish...
Mods are relatively expensive, Screen not amazing...
Using a truly innovative approach, mods can quickly transform the Z2 Play smartphone (and others in the Motorola range) into a top optical zoom camera or a rather nifty projector. We love the idea and the execution...
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Remember when modular phones were supposed to be the future? Google and LG may have lost faith in that vision, but Motorola's parent company Lenovo is still plugging away with the Moto Z2 Play.Which is great news. Not only is this the most convincing inte...
At $699, Motorola's Moto Z2 Play is a great-value smartphone that offers a nice 5.5in screen, solid performance, excellent battery life and plenty of storage and other features for the price – along with the ability to attach optional components thanks to...
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Z2 PLAY. Moto has a solid mid-ranger in their hands with this high-endurance unit. All photos by Kyle Chua/RapplerReviewer's note: Motorola provided a review unit, which was returned after the review period.The Z2 Play takes a few steps forward, introduci...
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You probably had a hard time containing your excitement when Motorola's Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) division first announced Project Ara back in October 2013 – an open-source platform that would serve as the groundwork for the creation of a mo...
Fuss-free performance, Vibrant and crisp 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display, Super slim, Very lightweight...
Protruding rear camera module, Mediocre image quality, Expensive Moto Mods, Not as powerful as its immediate competitors...
Honestly, we're not exactly sure what to make of the Z2 Play. Don't get us wrong, it's actually a pretty decent smartphone. It performs admirably, it's super sleek, its battery life is amazing, and you can easily upgrade its capabilities with the help of...
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The Moto Z2 Play is the mid-range smartphone you've been waiting for: it's sleek, sexy and offers a range of Moto Mods that extend the functionality of the smartphone. But is it enough to tempt users away from the likes of the flagship-killing OnePlus 5...
The Moto Z2 Play is a great mid-range smartphone; it features a gorgeous design, premium build and the Moto Mods support provides extended functionality based on what you require from the smartphone, from extra battery power to an improved speaker and eve...
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The Moto Z2 Play is one of the few smartphones that can be augmented by add-ons, or Mods, that click onto the back, physically enhancing a certain feature on the device itself. Is there enough in this device to get people connected to the wider ecosystem...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2019-12-02 15:18:20
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The Lenovo Moto Z2 Play is an excellent mid-range contender and the Moto Mods are the best attempt at modular capabilities to date.Motorola has been getting around a lot in the past five years. The acquisition by Google in 2012 left many analysts scratchi...
Impressive build quality, Strong battery life, Moto Mods well implemented and genuinely useful...
More expensive than original, Battery capacity is smaller, Lacks true water resistance...
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Even if you don't have any interest in Moto Mods, the Moto Z2 Play is a compelling midrange smartphone thanks to a slim design, great battery life, and zippy Android experience.The Moto Z2 Play is the first second-generation smartphone in Motorola's modul...
Slim, light design, Vibrant display, Fantastic battery life, Clean take on Android...
Huge camera bump, Moto Mods aren't necessarily useful, Screen could be brighter, Average low light camera performance...
What else can I buy?OPPO R11The OPPO R11 is ostensibly the Moto Z2 Play's direct competitor when it comes to hardware, size, and price. It's $50 less, and has two rear-facing cameras, but it runs heavily customised version of Android which may be off putt...
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The predecessor to the Moto Z2 Play, the original modular Z mid-range phone, had a small but devoted cult following.At around $650, it was significantly less expensive than the flagship Moto Z and in many ways, offered a more unique value proposition. Lik...
Simple and intuitive UI, Improved design, Useful and fun Mods...
Decreased battery power, Mediocre camera, High price point...
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Moto has been through turmoil recently, but nevertheless it's continued to churn out surprisingly excellent phones. The Moto Z2 Play is another device that it can add to the list. Despite this, the Moto G5 remains the default choice for anyone wanting to...
Slick software, Affordable price, Fantastic battery life...
Odd design, Camera struggles in varying conditions, Not convinced by Moto Mods...
Moto Z2 Play – Battery Life The original Z2 Play was Trusted's battery life champion until the Lenovo P2 came along. Which is why I had high hopes for the Z2's stamina. Despite the fact Motorola has swapped the original Z's 3510mAh battery for a smaller A...
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The Moto Z2 Play, Gen 2, 2017, packs way more into its next iteration as the entry-level flagship of the Z series. Add Moto Mods compatibility and it can take sales from its more expensive big brothers, the Z2 and Z2 Force.The Z2 Play is the “sleeper” of...
You must remember that this is a $699 phone – and as that falls in the $500-799 mid-range price bracket you must ask is there any better for the price? It is not my place to make that value judgment, but you will no doubt consider Moto's G5 Plus, the ZTE...
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Most mid-range phones are pretty interchangeable, when you think about it.Anyone can cram some top-spec hardware behind a spangy screen and slap a logo on it. If you're after something properly exciting and unique, though? Look no further than the Moto Z2...
Premium build and quality screen - even at 1080p, Silky performance and great battery life, Nifty modular accessories...
Camera lacks colour punch, Moto Mods quickly get expensive, Phone still looks weird without a Mod in place...
When it showed up at the tail end of 2016, we loved the Moto Z Play and its weird yet wonderful take on the modular mobile. It had fantastic battery life, too, but couldn't quite edge out the cheaper OnePlus 3 as our go-to phone below RM2500.Now that the...
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Remember when modular phones were supposed to be the future? Google and LG may have lost faith in that vision, but Motorola's parent company Lenovo is still plugging away with the Moto Z2 Play. Which is great news. Not only is this the most convincing in...
So there we have it: the Moto Z2 is a great mid-ranger, with super stamina and a clever party trick, just like its predecessor. And Lenovo has been extremely generous in ensuring it's backwards compatible with last year's Moto Mods. That alone should be a...
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The Moto Z2 Play is a premium mid-range smartphone that follows the Moto Z Play from last year. Lenovo/Motorola is committed to making the Moto Z series an integral part of the Moto Mods ecosystem so the Moto Z2 Play will be backward and forward compatibl...
Solid build and beautiful design, Very good battery life, Good performance, Support for Moto Mods, Great camera quality, Affordable pricing...
Expensive Moto Mods, Camera bump at the back...
Lenovo has managed to make the Motorola brand stand out from the rest in the industry by pursuing a direction and sticking to it. Motorola stands by the modular approach and we commend the bravery. The Moto Z2 Play is a testament to that. It's a beautiful...
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The prospect of slapping on new parts to a smartphone to change how it behaves and functions isn't new – Google's modular smartphone project, codenamed Ara, tried to make that dream into a reality. LG tried going the modular smartphone route via their G5...
While the Motorola Moto Z2 Play doesn't break any new ground when it comes to design and hardware, it's still a good buy for people looking to get into Motorola's Mod ecosystem that they've been pushing since last year. It's also a solid phone for people...
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Top FeaturesFurthermore, the designers have given the Moto Z2 Play a slimmer design plus a metallic (or aluminum) back which gives the smartphone quite an aesthetic look which will suit a wide range of people. Measuring at 76.2 x 156.2 x 5.99 mm, the Moto...
Lenovo and Motorola's new Moto Z2 Play continues delivering to its consumers and is a nice midrange smartphone that most users will appreciate its useful features. Overall it's a well-designed smartphone with enough grunt to access all the latest apps and...
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Buy now from DebenhamsOur original review of the Xperia Z2 Play continues, below.It’s no surprise last year’s Moto Z Play remains a top-tier smartphone. It cooked up almost everything to perfection, coupling top-notch looks with a long-lasting battery, a...
Attractive price, Decent performance boost, Fantastic low-light camera...
Battery isn't as long-lasting...
The Motorola Moto Z2 Play might be a mouthful but this modular smartphone builds on everything we loved about the original...
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Most mid-range phones are pretty interchangeable, when you think about it.Anyone can cram some top-spec hardware behind a spangy screen and slap a logo on it. If you're after something properly exciting and unique, though? Look no further than the Moto Z2...
Premium build and quality screen - even at 1080p, Silky performance and great battery life, Nifty modular accessories...
Camera lacks colour punch, Moto Mods quickly get expensive, Phone still looks weird without a Mod in place...
When it showed up at the tail end of 2016, we loved the Moto Z Play and its weird yet wonderful take on the modular mobile. It had fantastic battery life, too, but couldn't quite edge out the cheaper OnePlus 3 as our go-to phone below £350. Now that the...
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The Moto Z2 Play is finally here. Still built around their Moto Mods that started with the Moto Z, the Moto Z2 Play aims to be bolder, louder, and brighter than before.With an all metal unibody design to stand up to wear and tear, the 5.5-inch smartphone...
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While the original Moto Z saw Motorola succeed with a concept that competitors like LG (and even Google) couldn't make work, the original Moto Z Play really brought MotoMods to the masses. It landed at just the right price-point with just the right specs...
If you've already bought into MotoMods with last year's Moto Z or Z Play, there's probably not enough on the table to justify an upgrade to the Z2 Play. Even if it is technically better than the first, The Moto Z2 Play isn't quite better in the ways you'l...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2019-12-02 15:18:26
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Lisa Gade reviews the second generation Moto Z Play, the Moto Z2 Play Android smartphone that supports Moto Mods modular accessories. The mobile phone is available on Verizon Wireless for $408, and it will available as an unlocked phone later this summer...
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We're currently in Bangkok, Thailand for Motorola, who has just launched their new Moto Z2 Play in the region. The Moto Z2 Play is the company's newest mid-range smartphone that takes advantage of their previous Moto Mod system of accessories. And until...
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Motorola's high-end offering is finally here. Much like the Moto Z, the Moto Z2 Play is buil around their modular Moto Mod accessories, which should make the Moto Z2 Play a dream for people who want to further customize their smartphones.The Moto Z2 Play...
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The Moto Z2 Play is Motorola's new battery life-focused smartphone for 2017, one that can last all day on a single charge, or for two days if you snap on a battery pack accessory via its MotoMod connector pins.Like its predecessor, the Moto Z Play, it doe...
Two-day battery life with MotoMod, MotoMods enhance and futureproof the phone, Premium build quality...
Locked to Verizon for now, Camera doesn't seem improved, Lots of mid-range competition...
Moto Z2 Play is thinner and lighter than its predecessor, but is still an Android phone that focuses heavily on if battery life. It may not last nearly as long as the top-battery-life-rated original, but it strikes an acceptable balance between style and...
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The phone can be purchased outright from today for $699 and at that price I cannot recommend it highly enough. In short, this phone offers amazing features, quality and speed, at a ridiculously affordable price.Motorola have been making some very decent a...
By now I suspect you may already know what my conclusion will say and you would be right.The Moto Z2 Play is a mid-range device with a mid-range processor. The display is mid-range unfortunately but the rest of the hardware is not. There is 4GB of RAM and...
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The year 2016 marked the release of Motorola's premium smartphone, the Moto Z Play. The Moto Z brought new functionality to smartphones with its unique magnetic add-on accessories Moto Mods, which changed how users interact with their smart device s. No...
The Moto Z2 Play will be a name that more people looking to get a long-lasting smartphone should look into...
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Motorola's sleeper hit last year wasn't the well-advertised Moto Z Force, but the Moto Z Play: A sub-$450 smartphone with solid performance and excellent battery life. This year's successor, the Moto Z2 Play, hits the same strong notes with some interna...
Great battery life, Solid performance, Compatible with Moto Mods, Great software experience...
Better competition at a lower price, Camera has some shutter lag...
Yes. If you're on the Verizon network, or if battery life is the most important aspect of a smartphone for you, the Moto Z2 Play is a good buy — even more so if you like some of the Moto Mods. If you're on a GSM network, though, we strongly recommend goin...
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mobilephones.com Updated:
2019-12-02 15:18:37
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Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeOur Motorola Moto Z2 Play review finds a better all round 2nd Gen smartphone and in particular a faster focusing camera and more screen space, but more on that later. Motorola is beginning a glob...
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Modular phones are in a rather interesting spot. At the end of 2016 Google canned Project Ara, its open-source modular mobile project. In 2017, the latest LG G-series unceremoniously ditched the company's lacklustre "Friends" modules. Motorola, on the...
Incredible battery life (even more incredible with a relevant battery Mod), Mods work with minimal fuss and can be genuinely useful, great fingerprint scanner with gesture controls, flagship-level smoothness and operation - including for games...
The OnePlus 5 will likely give it a run for the money, not all Mods fit perfectly and phone looks bizarre without one fitted, why buy into Mods when you could buy separate accessories for any phone...
If you find Moto Mods enticing then the Z2 Play is a super phone with plenty to offer beyond its quirky unique selling point. If Mods leave you cold given their cost and size implication then, well, we think Moto will be in a great place to deliver an exc...
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Over at MWC Shanghai 2017, the Lenovo booth featured the hotly-discussed Moto Z 2 Play. This smartphone was based off the well-received Moto Z Play, which did fairly well in our benchmarks. Our first impressions with the newer devices helped us discern t...
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The Xiaomi Mi A1 is almost like a budget version of a Google Pixel phone, as it runs on pure Android OS. For just S$349, you also get a full metal build, a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, expandable storage, and a dual rear...
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Moto's Z Play smartphone, released last year, is a stripped-down, mid-range version of the flagship Moto Z, both of which belong to the same smartphone line that has the honour of being the first to do modular phones right.A key selling point of the Z-lin...
The Z2 Play is a decent mid-range offering with good battery life and smooth software. It is pricey for a mid-range phone and gets more expensive when you consider the various Moto Mods to purchase in order to maximise what it can offer...
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In the past few weeks, Lenovo have been drumming up hype for their second generation Moto Z devices, which oddly enough, is starting from the mainstream Z2 Play. You can read our device hands-on here, plus a range of new Moto Mods here. What we did noti...
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At the ASEAN launch of the Moto Z2 Play in Bangkok, Motorola showcased a few more new and updated Mods into the Moto Mods system. We've already had a hands-on preview of the Moto Z2 Play device itself at MWC Shanghai 2017, plus two Mods: the updated JBL S...
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PHOTO: HandoutThe concept of the modular smartphone was hit by the demise of Google's Project Ara last year and LG dropping its modular G5 in favour of a simpler flagship this year.At a time when smartphone designs seem to be getting stagnant, Lenovo is s...
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Over at MWC Shanghai 2017, the Lenovo booth featured the hotly-discussed Moto Z 2 Play. This smartphone was based off the well-received Moto Z Play, which did fairly well in our benchmarks. Our first impressions with the newer devices helped us discern t...
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 Single SIM Android 7.1.1 4G USB Type-C 4 GB 64 GB 3000 mAh Grey Smartphones (SM4489AC3T1)")
