Motorola Moto Z specs, comparisons, faq, opinions

Name: Motorola Moto Z
Brand: Motorola
SKU: P-THA-MLVJE
Rating: 4.8 (399 reviews)

Released 2016, September 136g, 5.2mm thickness Android 6.0.1, up to Android 8.0 32GB/64GB storage, microSDXC
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - USA Quad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Global Adreno 530 Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) About 246.4 USD
5.5" 1440x2560 pixels
13MP 2160p
4GB RAM Snapdragon 820
2600mAh Li-Ion

Motorola Moto Z overview

Motorola Moto Z is a smartphone that runs on Android. It was released on 2016, September. Motorola Moto Z has 5.5 inch, AMOLED, a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Motorola Moto Z uses Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) chipset, Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - USA Quad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Global CPU, Adreno 530 GPU. Motorola Moto Z supports 2G, 3G, 4G networks with Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by). It has 13MP Single main camera, 5MP Single selfie camera. Motorola Moto Z uses Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable battery. The price of Motorola Moto Z is about 246.4 USD.

Score the key features of Motorola Moto Z compared to the other phones on the market:

CPU Cores: 56 / 100 points
Camera pixels: 47 / 100 points
Screen resolution: 96 / 100 points
Battery capacity: 66 / 100 points
Price: 29 / 100 points

Motorola Moto Z full specifications

NETWORK
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) CDMA 800 / 1900 - USA
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - USA CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - USA HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - Global
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13 - USA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Global
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps - USA HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps - Global
LAUNCH
Announced	2016, June. Released 2016, September
Status	Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions	153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2 mm (6.04 x 2.96 x 0.20 in)
Weight	136 g (4.80 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type	AMOLED
Size	5.5 inches, 83.1 cm2 (~72.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~535 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
PLATFORM
OS	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU	Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - USA Quad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Global
GPU	Adreno 530
MEMORY
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single	13 MP, f/1.8, Laser AF, OIS
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
SELFIE CAMERA
Single	5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4", 1.4µm
Features	LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	No
COMMUNICATIONS
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	Yes
Radio	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C, USB On-The-Go, magnetic connector
FEATURES
Sensors	Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
	Moto Mods snap-on accessories
BATTERY
Type	Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging	Fast charging 15W
MISCELLANEOUS
Colors	Black/Gray, Black/Rose Gold, Black/Gold, White
Models	XT1650, XT1650-05
SAR	0.91 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	0.30 W/kg (head) 1.72 W/kg (body)
Price	About 246.4 USD
TESTS
Performance	Basemark OS II 2.0: 5566 Basemark X: 36322
Camera	Photo / Video
Loudspeaker	Voice 64dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 81dB
Audio quality	Noise -93.6dB / Crosstalk -93.6dB
Battery life	Endurance rating 53h