Motorola used to send regular phones to be reviewed and then they became part of Lenovo who have a different reviews team, so it's been a while since one has crossed my desk and this only because it is one of a range promoted by Vodafone.

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.

Useful modular design; Current software and virtually no bloatware; Compatible with all major US carriers; Long battery life

Difficult to use with one hand; Tinny speaker; Slightly pricey for the specs

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.

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 ...

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.

Useful modular design; Current software and virtually no bloatware; Compatible with all major US carriers; Long battery life

Difficult to use with one hand; Tinny speaker; Slightly pricey for the specs

Lenovo, the parent company of Motorola announced the launch of its latest premium smartphone, the Moto Z2 Play. The Moto Z2 Play is the latest release by Motorola in its Moto line-up.

The Moto Z2 Play is innovative, has very long battery life and smooth UX. It's definitely worth considering.

Modular; Good camera; Long battery life

Faster performance would have been better

Motorola's Moto Z2 Play combines fun mods with enviable battery life.

Great battery life; Solid performance; Compatible with Moto Mods; Great software experience

Better competition at a lower price; Camera has some shutter lag

LG may have abandoned its family of mods for the G6, and Google's Project Ara got shut down before even even reaching the public. But Motorola remains committed to modular phones, which let you swap in add-ons that deliver new features to a handset.

Superthin aluminum design; Easy-to-use modular accessories; Colorful 5.5-inch AMOLED display

Expensive for the specs; especially for unlocked version; Just average battery life; Mediocre performance

The original Moto Z Play was a popular device among those who wanted a massive battery in a mid-range device wi

Super slim, well-constructed design; The Moto Mod ecosystem is maturing and can provide useful additions; Decent camera at this price point; Near-stock Android is always welcome

At least $100 too expensive; Underwhelming performance compared to similarly-priced budget flagships; No longer a standout phone for battery life

Have had the mobile for about three weeks now and am very satisfied. I find that the screen is good and also the battery life I'm impressed with. Ready for about two days on a charge, even in fairly high usage. Another thing that appeals to me is that it's a very "clean" version of Android on it.