Motorola Moto Z2 Play XT1710 64GB

Motorola Moto Z2 Play review: Moto Z2 Play's battery will stay awake longer than you

Strong battery life, clever software and magnetic Mod add-ons make the Motorola Z2 Play a compelling midrange choice. The Moto Z3 Play is an actual real thing we've had our hands on! It arrives this summer for $499 with an extra battery pack.

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Moto Z2 Play review

Is the modular mid-range Moto Z2 Play enough to tempt users from the OnePlus 5? We've spent some time with the smartphone, and here's what we think.

Motorola Moto Z2 Play review: thinner, lighter, better

Last year's reinvention of Motorola centered around the short-lived buzz over modular smartphones. Its Moto Z and Moto Mods platform were the most practical take on the modular phone concept, but they didn't exactly ignite the smartphone world.

Motorola Moto Z2 Play

The Z2 Play is a unique unlocked phone that combines solid performance with a modular design that taps into Motorola's Moto Mods add-ons.

Motorola Moto Z2 Play Review

The Z2 Play is a unique unlocked phone that combines solid performance with a modular design that taps into Motorola's Moto Mods add-ons. New aspect ratios, curved displays, and iris scanners—manufacturers have spent the past six months doing just about everything to make their phones stand out from the crowd. The $499 unlocked Moto Z2 Play, on the other hand, builds on a concept Motorola established last year. It has a unique design that works with Motos Mods, useful modular back panels that bring new functionality. It also has snappy performance, great battery life, and is compatible with all major US carriers. And unlike the Z Droid, you even get a headphone jack. That makes the Z2 Play a great phone if you're sold on the modular build. Otherwise, the ZTE Axon 7 gets you a bit more power for less money. A Slim, Smooth, Familiar Design Available in black, blue, gold, and gray (pictured here), the Moto Z2 Play is largely the same phone as the Moto Z Droid and Play Droid in terms of design. The svelte device is ringed by a band of metal along the sides, with a set of clicky volume buttons and a ridged power button ...

Moto Z2 Play review: All the mod cons

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 .

Moto Z2 Play review

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 even a built-in projector. Despite the smaller battery, the Snapdragon 626 processor is incredibly efficient and we comfortably lasted a day on a single charge, and when we did run out it was quick to top up thanks to the included fast charging tech. It holds its own against competitors in our benchmark tests, and real world use is decent.

Moto Z2 Play

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 remains the default choice for anyone wanting to spend less than £200, and last year's Moto Z Play has...

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