Motorola has done a fantastic job of creating several smartphone features that have made their way to other platforms. Wireless voice controls, camera twist gestures, and always-on displays all started in the original Moto X. With the Moto Z, Motorola is taking smartphone innovation a step further. In fact, the level of innovation with the Moto Z is so unique, I think it’s fair to say Motorola just leapfrogged the competition. The Moto Z is the world’s first truly modular smartphone, and that’s a great thing. Keep reading to read our Moto Z review, plus have a chance to win your own!
Moto Z Overview
When I first tried the Moto Z back in the summer, I was impressed that Moto had fit so much into the world’s thinnest premium smartphone. Not only did Moto pack top specs into this phone, but also built it in the unique modular way that the phone can adapt over time to suit whatever I need it to be. The Moto Z accomplishes this feat through the spectacular engineering of Moto’s team in Chicago.
The Specs
At an insane 5.2mm thin, the Moto Z is the world’s thinnest premium smartphone, and it shows! Having this device in my pocket feels like a folded up piece of paper. For the screen, Moto has built-in a perfectly-sized 5.5″ AMOLED display, and a top of the line Snapdragon 820 processor. What this means is that any black pixels showing on the screen are actually powered-down pixels, using virtually no battery. Motorola moved away from AMOLED screens in their last generation Moto X Pure, and I’m excited to see them return to AMOLED in the Moto Z. The screen looks beautiful in daylight, but really shines at night, where the Moto Z’s always-on display allows notifications to pulse in and out without lighting up the whole room. It’s one of my favourite features of the Moto Z. Surrounding the screen are motion sensors, that allows a user to wave their hand over the display to view notifications when the phone is resting on a table. I also found myself using the feature quite often over the month I’ve been using the Moto Z as my main phone.
Camera-wise, the Moto Z features a 13MP camera designed to perform well in low light, including a much-improved front-facing camera with selfie flash (it’s a thing!). I found the rear camera to work well in all conditions, and have taken some incredible pictures with it in varying degrees of daylight. Before photos or videos are taken, the camera tends to slow down it’s framerate, and becomes sluggish, though this is limited to the viewfinder. Once a video or photo is taken, the camera kicks into high gear and takes beautiful shots. Unfortunately, because Snapchat on Android records photos and videos by capturing the camera’s viewfinder, this leads to very sluggish video in low light on Snapchat. Using the built-in camera app to record video avoids this problem. On the software end, Motorola updated their camera app with the Moto Z, making it much easier to use, while also adding a professional mode with a bunch of manual controls for those interested.
The Moto Z is also Moto’s first premium smartphone with a fingerprint sensor. Featured on the front bottom of the phone, the fingerprint sensor works extremely fast, but I take issue with the design, that looks like a home button but does not act as one. It’s a strange design choice as I’d have preferred the reader have some functionality beyond just reading my fingerprint. Moto couldn’t put this on the back of the phone as the Moto Mods would cover it. The other design that could be better in the Moto Z is the speaker system. Moto was known for their incredible dual front-facing speakers in the Moto X line, but with the Moto Z, they’ve opted for one loudspeaker on the front of the device. This leads to noticeable decreases is both sound quality and volume versus the Moto X Pure. However, compared to phone like the Samsung Galaxy S7 or the iPhone with bottom-facing speakers, the Moto Z wins by far.
The unique part about the Moto Z hardware comes in the 16 magic dots on the back of the device. These dots enable the modular functionality of the device, acting as a means to transfer data and power between the Mod and the phone, as well as magnetically hold all Mods on the device. This is where Moto’s true innovation shows itself, breaking the mould and showing that smartphone innovation can go beyond software. With Moto mods, your phone can be whatever you want it to be (almost).
Moto Mods
The main differentiator of the Moto Z versus every other phone on the market is the functionality to snap on Moto Mods to add new features to the phone. Currently, Moto offers battery pack mods, style mods, a JBL speaker mod, and a car mount mod. In a recent interview, it was revealed that Moto plans to release 3 Mods per quarter in 2017, which is an exciting prospect. For this review, I’m going to focus on the four Mods I found most interesting.
Incipio OffGrid Power Pack
The Incipio OffGrid Power Pack mod is likely the least creative, but most useful of all the Moto Mods. This is an external battery that snaps onto the back of the Moto Z with ease. Because the Moto Z is so thin, I always take the Power Pack Mod with me for any days I’m going to be away from a power outlet for more than 10 hours. Moto claims that the Incipio OffGrid Power Pack adds a whopping 22 hours of battery life to the Moto Z, and I find that pretty accurate. When I have this battery mod attached, my battery anxiety instantly disappears. Best of all, because the battery is made for the Moto Z, the edges of the battery flow perfectly from the sides of the Moto Z, making it look like a natural extension of the phone. This Mod is a must-have for any Moto Z owner.
JBL SoundBoost Speaker
The JBL SoundBoost speaker adds powerful stereo sound to the Moto Z, along with a useful kickstand. The SoundBoost speaker also has a built-in charging port, allowing you to charge the integrated speaker battery using USB-C separate from the phone if you choose. While the speaker is made by a great brand and makes the Moto Z look like a mini boombox, I was disappointed in the quality. At loud volumes, the speaker outputs sound at a much louder rate than the Moto Z’s built in speakers, but I find the quality a bit distorted. I didn’t notice this on other reviews online about the speakers, so it’s definitely possible I had a defective unit. The best part about the JBL SoundBoost Speaker Mod is that because it has a built-in battery, you can listen to music guilt-free for 10 hours without draining any battery from the Moto Z itself. So cool.
Moto Insta-Share Projector
The Moto Insta-Share Projector is by far the most talked about Mod on the market. This ultra-thin mod transforms your phone into a projector in just a snap. This mod is by far the most impressive in the currently lineup. In a device no bigger than your typical smartphone, you can project videos and photos onto the wall at up to 70″ (larger than most TVs). Plus, the Mod’s battery allows for 1 hour of screen time without using the Moto Z’s internal battery. With an integrated adjustable kickstand, the Projector Mod adjusts to project on any flat surface, whether the ceiling or a hanging bedsheet. I found this Mod particularly useful during a power outage I experienced, where I could stream YouTube on my phone using data and project onto my apartment wall. I can’t get over how fun it is to use. Imagine having this as a kid. Sleepovers would be taken up a notch.lscreen”>
I had so much fun playing with the Moto Z Insta-Share Projector. I had the screen projecting at 82″ and though you could see the pixels, it was fine for my standards. The image was adjusted to fit my wall and the brightness lowered to match my mood lighting. The Mod even auto-hides notifications on your phone so that your movie-watching experience is uninterrupted. My only complaint is that when using the Projector Mod with the Moto Z’s built-in speakers, sound is pretty quiet. For the best experience, you’ll want to connect your phone to a Bluetooth/Cast-enabled speaker or headphones. Still – this Mod definitely deserves the hype, and when I’m not using it, I store it in the include drawstring carrying case.
Hasselblad True Zoom
The most creative Mod that Moto has released so far has to be the Hasselblad True Zoom camera. This $300 Mod is made by the most respected camera company in the world, and adds an incredible 10x optical zoom and a real Xenon flash onto the back of the Moto Z. If I could bring a backup mod with me everywhere I go, it would be this one. The photos I took with the Hasselblad mod allowed me to zoom in so close that you’d think I took them with a high-end SLR zoom lens. The 12MP camera mod can also shoot in RAW format, if you’re really looking to get granular in your editing. I found the picture quality of the Hasselblad mod to be mediocre compared to the build in Moto Z camera, which is already great. If you’re going to need a zoom lens of a powerful flash for indoor low light shots, this Mod is for you.
10x Hasselblad Zoom Mod Example
Conclusion
As a big Moto fan, I’m happy that Moto took such a big risk with Moto Mods. I think their bet is paying off. If you’re worried about investing in Mods that won’t work with next year’s phone, worry not! Moto has committed to make mods compatible with at least two generations of Moto Z phones. This means that my Mod collection will continue to work even on next year’s Moto Z. With so many phones featuring flashy gimmicks, I think the Moto Z and Moto Mods stand out as truly useful innovation that phone owners will love. I’ve genuinely enjoyed my time with the device over the past year, and am excited to see where Moto takes Mods next!
In Canada, the Moto Z is available through all major carriers. The Moto Z Play, which features a larger battery and more budget-friendly specs is available as well at select carriers. See links for details.
In the United States, Motorola sells the Moto Z, Moto Z Play, as well as the shatterproof screen version Moto Z Force. Some models are available in GSM unlocked variants, while other are exclusively available through Verizon. The various Moto Z devices can be compared here.
Giveaway
Now, the part you’ve all been waiting for! The awesome people at Moto Canada have provided a brand new Moto Z Play that one lucky reader will win. Fill out the Gleam form below for your chance! Full terms and conditions are below.
Great Review!
I can’t wait to hold it in my hands to test how easy it is to use and to see if it will bring a smile tuning into 2017 and zooming and booming lol
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i want that phone , not iphone 7 , not s7 edge, not axon 7 , not honor 8 , not asus 3 deluse . i want that phone, and for extras that phone is daydream ready…….
Seems like a great phone\!
Winning this contest is the only way I will have a cell phone. I am one of the few in the world who doesn’t own one.
exciting tech, love to try it out
Moto Z sounds awesome I have the Moto G 3rd gen. and I like it! So I’m sure I would love this one!
I would love to check out this smart phone. My cell is giving me trouble!
Camera zoom looks awesome! I’d love to try it out.
Just in time, my phone is on it’s last legs. Good phone for me. can do all of what I need to do with a phone and my plan.
I have always enjoyed the Motorola phones. This one sounds amazing. It would be a pleasure to trade in my iphone SE for this phone.
I don’t have a cell phone, would love to win this beautiful Motorola phone!
Thanks for the give away.
Awesome
I’d love to win because the Moto Z seems like an amazing device!!
The 10x zoom on this camera of the phone sounds great. I have always a zoom for pictures of my kids
I so enjoy the commercials for this phone! It is the only phone that might tempt me away from my ‘plain-Jane ‘ tracfone! I am truly ancient and can’t afford to buy one- so, fingers crossed, here’s my entry. (Hope I can find a teenager to teach me how to use all the bells and whistles!) It is just so cool!!
I have gas.
My very old cell has a darn good chance of getting lost in a snowbank this winter….if you catch my drift.
Nice contest.
I’ve never had anything but a Trac flip phone!
I have seen the commercial and have read reviews, it has everything I am looking for!! I have an old Nokia Lumia 520 it has no useful apps and the camera isn’t very good
My present phone is 7 years old and just about ready to quit.
I have read the reviews and this would be amazing!!! I need something innovative and this one would work fabulously for me!!! Thanks!!
Looks like an amazing phone!
I need a new phone with better features, my phone is very old
Very impressed by the thorough and detailed review. Great job, Tyler!
Haven’t I seen you on The Price is Right?
Me? Nah you must be thinking of someone else 🙂
it could replace my BlackBerry curve, very old and outdated, HELP
The MotoMods are the coolest aspect of the phone. Kind of improving on the LG G5 Friends add-ons but it seems like this does a better job.
I need a new cell phone mine is worn and out of date.
Unfortunately I’ve only had a phone back in grade 9 (my first and last phone). Therefore winning for me, would mean very much as I’d have a phone to use… Sadly I’m in uni and do not own one.
Always forward thinking tech. Someone will be lucky.
i’d love to win because my phone just got run over by a car
no joke…
Not only would it be a nice upgrade over my current older model cell, I’d love to play with the Moto Z Insta-Share Projector.
I’d love to win this because my mom has a really old smartphone and I’d love to be able to upgrade it for her.
I actually love it for 3 reasons, first it’s the first non google device which is Daydream compatible, second: the Moto mods are kind of opportunity for a lot in the near future, the last, I have the Moto G (1st gen) and still love it, so I want a phone which I don’t have to worry for at least 2 years and I think this the one.
You know your stuff! Good luck!
I’d love to win a MotoZ so i can turn it into my personal movie projector.
Awesome Review! This phone looks like a DReam. Thanks for the chance
Love to win the Moto Z because its a mid-sized phone, has a decent camera and portable!
Looks like an amazing phone!
I would like to win because my cell phone is dying and I need a new one!
Being able to change my mod based on my need is pretty cool! From speakers to better camera, etc!
I accidentally typed my name is Jackie M as I forgot it’s linked to my WordPress account!
No problem. Thanks for entering and good luck!
Can’t wait to try out some of the mods.
Insta share projector sounds awesome
I would love to win, because I have an old phone and this one sounds like its exactly what I need in a new phone
I’d love the Moto Z because it looks like a great phone. Love the projector in this phone!
I would love to win this because I’m stuck at Android 4.4 and it sux!
I’d like to win this phone because mine is old and busted 🙁
I would love to win this phone. My “fruit” phone is destroyiny my sanity. Thanks for the chance!!
Just need a new phone, really a new phone! 🙂 THanks for a chance!
I am excited for this new Motorola product!
I’m exited to see this new gadget
I would love to win this phone to keep up with everyone else. I don’t own a smart phone. This would be awesome!
I would love a good sounding phone!
I would love to win, I have an older model phone and could really use a new one! Mine is getting slow!
I would like to win a new phone mine is old and need a new one
Everyone in my household but me has a cell phone.
For fear of embarrasing my kids, I will not reveal how old my phone is, but “Moto” is one of the names that has been recommended to me. So glad to read this review.
my son needs a new phone and I would love to give this one to him.
What an awesome prize! I desperately need a new phone. Im still rocking the note 4.
I need a new phone
I’d love to win because my current cell phone is so old it’s almost an antique!
I need this phone because I still have a blackberry! Thank you so much 🙂
I have an old phone which is why I would love to win a Moto Z play. Thank you for this contest…
This looks like a great phone and I would love to win it.
really need a new phone!
looks like a fun phone
i have never owned a smartphone before.
I will give it to my mother-in-law so she can update her phone.
Such a great phone I am really excited about the the Hasselblad True Zoom camera…even with a flash! this phone is impressive..would love to update my old one now! thank you for the great review!
It would make an awesome gift for my son. (If I don’t decide to keep it for myself.)
Looks awesome…I would love to win it to up grade my phone.
A good friend of mine has the Moto G and I love using it…when I can get my hands on it! Winning the Moto Z would be just awesome and give my friend a break from me asking all the time to use hers. I might even make her jealous with those awesome features the Moto Z has!
I would like to win because I have been wanting a smartphone but the cost is outside of my budget and I would love to say goodbye to the high prices of my current landline provider
A new phone would be nice!
great review and info
I would like to win because I don’t even have a smartphone and this one is sweet. I really like the mods, true zoom camera and projector.
I’d like to win because of the projector…that would be really cool. 🙂
That projector sounds like the coolest feature! I’d love to have this phone for so many reasons, but that projector is certainly near the top of the list.
great review
I don’t have a phone right now. Used to have a Motorola and its a fine piece of tech. I hope I’m picked! Good luck everybody!
I’d love to win a Moto Play because my aged Blackberry is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. It would be nice to have a phone I don’t have to worry about :0
I love the Moto brand!
Because this looks like it may be the sickest phone ever!
Great review and great phone. My current phone is so old it should have a rotary dial! NEED A NEW ONE BADLY!
thanks for the review, very worthwhile reading
I would love to win this for my mom. She really needs a new phone.
I need a new phone so bad! This would be great to win. Thanks for the chance!
I’m using my husbands hand me down first generation Moto X. I love Motorola because it’s what I’m used to but I would love an upgrade.
Would love a new tech toy!
Would love to win a Moto Z since I’ve never had an Android phone and this one looks super nice!!!!
i would love a moto z cause i was a douche and broke my wife’s other cell
Need a new phone badly, and this is the one I want.
The phone looks good to me
The new Moto Z sounds exciting. Never owned a Motorola phone or entered a contest before. The Mods sound like the coolest feature.
I’d love to win because I don’t own a phone. I know, right? Hard to believe. My last phone was a flip. lol
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this Moto Z…. fingers crossed
what a great prize, love it thanks, could really use, always dropping mine
Nice
I love the enduring quality of Moto products
I love that it has a projector, that’s cool.
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The Insta-Share Projector is something we’d enjoy. Soooo cool!
To be honest, I’d love to win this phone because my current phone just died. The LG G4 has an infamous dreaded Bootloop that finally happened to my phone.. and now it’s just a brick because it LITERALLY just passed 1 year.. But if you want to be specific, I am very interested in the large battery of this phone! Good reviews!
I checked out those two mods at the local Bell store the other day. Super innovative stuff. Turns your phone into the brains of so many devices.
Yep! And more mods are coming! Good luck!
Thanks for this chance to win and Merry Christmas everyone!
I’d love to win a Moto Z Play as a surprise for my Husband. It has so many great features that he’d enjoy. Thank you #GadgetGuideCA
Would love it cuz it sounds like a great phone!
the moto mods look awesome.. fun phone to play around with
This is would pretty amazing for work and everyday. I can interchange the mods based on my needs for work or personal life!
I own a Moto G 3 at the moment and was thinking to upgrade soon. This is a distinct possibility for me.
I personally LOVE Moto phones. I had a Moto G and now a Moto X Play (my early 2000s Moto whatever was awesome too!) I’d LOVE to upgrade to an Z Play!!
Motorola has always made the best phones
I like the shatterproof screen
I’m looking forward to trying the projector
Thanks for the giveaway
My husband has one of the first smartphones and it’s not too smart. You can’t even download apps onto it and the screen is broken so I do not like to use it. It would be great to have a cell phone that is current as we both share it.
Besos Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
What a great prize!
I need a new phone and the Moto looks great.
I love the attachments and would really like to try the projector.
Amazing review!
I need a new phone
I’m in the market for a smartphone… the motoZ will be on my list to check out! Thanks for the great review!!!
I would love to win this for my brother as he has never owned a smart phone and has wanted one for a while. I’m a student so this would be a great blessing for him as a gift.
I would love to see how far Motorola has come since my first phone I had that was a Motorola.
I love my Moto G and an upgrade would be pretty sweet 🙂
I would love to win for my 19 year old son. He needs a phone, and this one looks perfect for him.
Would love a Moto Z because it sounds like a great phone with lots of options that other don’t have. Would be nice to replace my current one.
I’d love to win because I broke my old one that I gave to my son. I love Motorolas.
Mon téléphone est de vielle génération, un nouveau serait apprécié surtout ce Moto Z. Merci
Winning the Moto Z would make my husband and daughters very happy, he is using an old flip phone and his 6 daughters are so embarrassed when he flips it open.
I want to win it because it’s a really amazing phone, powerfull and with a great versality because of its mod. 🙂
I would like to win because I like the moto mods.
Awesome Review, I would LOVE to win, as my cheap cell phone from Costco was stolen leaving me No cell phone at all =( The Possibility from #MotoMods Smartphone seems Endless Woooohooooo One of a kind for sure!
I would love to win because I need a new phone!
I would love to win a new moto Z because it would be so much better then using my old phone that the battery overheats and it freezes and restarts. I sure could use a new phone.
this phone is so unique and i’d like to play/interact with the different mods to use it in different ways!
Looks like an amazing phone
I would love to upgrade to Moto Z Play! I have a flip-phone…yes they are still out there!
Wow, it will make a nice gift for my teenager. This way, I will know where she is and with who…
The projector feature fascinates me, can’t wait to get one of these…
I don’t have a phone for one thing, and this is one that I was thinking on getting. It would be great to win it!
someone in our house needs a tech upgrade, this would be an excellent surprise for that husband of mine!
Would love a Moto Z! Far better than any other brand. I’d be so proud. Pick me! Happy holidays everyone and good luck in the contest! 🙂
I would love to win because my phone is old , very slow and on the fritz , this would be wonderful , i have heard great things about the Moto-Z , thanks for the chance 🙂
Amazing chance thank you!…my daughter has one and she loves hers! Would love to win this…my IPhone 4 is almost obsolete! Good luck everyone!
I would love it because it has everything on it that I could use,it’s awesome
Would be an increadible upgrade for my fathers HTC One. He loved his Moto RAZR and this looks like alot of fun!
Good contest
Thanks for this awesome opportunity! Looks like an incredible phone!
I’d like to win the Moto Z because there really is no other phone out there that allows you to add functionality to it so seamlessly.
I don’t have a phone right now so obviously this would be a thrilling win.
I want to win this Moto Z phone because I have never owned a cell phone but would love to have one. Thank You for the chance to win one.
Need a new phone
I would love to win a Moto Z Play simply because I don’t have a phone right now and this one has so many great features!
My current phone is 4 years old time for a new one
I still do not have a cell phone. (I know!) As my friends keep telling me, it’s time I join the current century!
right now I am still using a slide phone kind of old I would love to catch up with technology thank you for the chance to win sounds like a awesome phone
I’d love to win it because I find the screen on the iPhone to small
help…I have a Tracphone…need an upgrade
The phone looks good!!!
i would love to win this because it is the latest technology
LOVE all the features and the thin size id great! Also I need a new phone..
I’d love to win because I’d love to try a Moto phone. The Moto Z sounds and looks like an amazing phone that I’d really appreciate!
I really need this. My iphone is for the birds!
I would like to win a Moto Z because they look pretty cool on the commercial – “hello Moto”!
I’m a true android lover. This phone look amazing.
I would love to win because this phone is amazing and I am in desperate need of a phone. My current phone buttons are falling off so its on its last leg. Thanks for the chance to win it.
Would love to win
I would love to win because at this time I’m borrowing a phone..it would be nice to have my own
Great review! I’d love to own a Moto Z…because I don’t have a cell phone, and this one looks awesome! 😉
Looking forward to seeing how the next generation of Moto’s are in terms of work and play!
My son needs a new smartphone and I have an older Moto G4 and love it!
I’d love to win this for my daughter. She’s been asking for a smartphone for years.
I have always been an iPhone girl but I have heard rave reviews about some android phones and after reading about this one I WOULD love to give it a try. This phone just make make me into an android girl. 😛
I don’t have a smartphone yet, so I could use this.
I don’t have a Moto phone, although I have a Moto 360 watch which I looooove. I’d love to see what the Moto Z Play is like, it sounds like a fun phone. Do the mods work on the play model or just the Moto Z?
Mods work on any model with the Z name, including the Z Play! Good luck!
Would be great to upgrade my phone. I like this for it’s long battery life and processing speeds.
I love moto!! My favorite phone I ever owned was a moto. Hello moto!!
I would love to win the Moto Z for my husband. He could use a new phone upgrade and he would really appreciate and love the different Moto Mods, especially the JBL Soundboost.
This would b a cool Gadget to win with the help of r children i might actually learn to b High Tech !! have seen commercial for this camera very cool I really like the zoom camera in this phone #Hello Moto !!! and a Merry xmas to u all HOHOHO Moto !!
I currently only have a basic phone that has no smart features. I would love to update my phone.
TurboPower feature is very useful
I dropped my Moto X and shattered the screen so this would be the ultimate replacement!
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i currently have a oneplus two.. it sucks lol the end lol
It would be awesome to finally own something state of the art and not from several generations ago. 🙂 Also, great review!
I’d love to win because i need a new phone, I have a iPhone 4S…it’s slow, crashes a lot and the battery only lasts for a few hours!
I would love to have this as it because of the mods making so much more than jsut a phone.
I really want to win because I NEED a phone! I am a single parent and any extra (LOL $0) goes to my kids BUT I need a phone…especially one as awesome as this one!
Thanks for a chance to win!
I could replace my Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL
I would replace my nearly broken Galaxy s5, would be so nice!
For the amazing battery life.
Thanks for the review! I think the Moto Z looks and sounds like an amazing phone, and I think it would be a excellent replacement phone for my older HTC.
Seems pretty nice. Even better if I win it.
I have an old regular Android phone so it would be nice to have a cool phone like the Moto! Back a few years I purchased the MotoG when they were first out but it was stolen from my purse at the bus stop. Since then, I haven’t been able to upgrade. My kids need one more than I do so I have them some nice phones. But one day…soon.. They’ll have to graduate, get their jobs, and move out! Then I will be able to afford to have the latest phone!
I can’t wait to win this Moto Z Play 32GB Smartphone, it’s so beautiful and powerful.
I really could use this as my phone is broken and can’t afford to replace one.
don’t have a phone at all, or ever
I sure could use a replacement for my old keybo.
I cant really say exactly what I love about the phone because I haven’t used one yet, but I have to admit it does look nice and statistically seems like something I’d use.
I want to win b/c my current phone is a 1st gen Moto G and while I love it, the camera is really not great. Loving the Moto phones and can’t wait to win this Moto Z with a great camera
Awesome phone
I would love to have this Moto phone so I could play with the Moto Insta-Share Projector
I would love this phone not only because of its beautiful design, but also its functionality in my own personal life. I currently have an iPhone and i hate it!!! I want an android phone and this is the one. Again, its beautiful and functional. I really need a phone like this in my life.
My screen recently cracked and I am in the market for a good quality phone
I would like to win it because I have never had a smartphone! Thanks!
Awsome phone!
I would love to win a Moto Z Play because my phone is old and with a new baby on the way replacing it right now hasn’t been possible.
i need a new phone!
This is definitely a piece of technology I would love to have! Such innovative design and features. Definitely on my must have list for 2017
I would love to win this as my wife is in need of a new phone and I am a huge fan of Motorola and the Mod components.
Desperately need a new phone. I’ve seen the commercials, this phone is right up my alley. Would love to win one!
I would love to win because I need a new phone and would love to try this one out!
Ready to make a quantum leap from my on-last-legs phone!
my old phone is dying. I am in need of a new phone and the Moto z looks like a cool phone.
I love the ability to snap on Moto Mods like the projector. I often to visit my elderly grandfather whose vision isn’t so great and it would be amazing to share pictures and videos with him…that he can actually see. A priceless feature in my opinion!!
I want to win because I like the Moto Z classy design and powerful features which meet my needs.
Looks like an awesome phone. Thanks for the great info
I like that I can snap on Moto Mods to add new features to the phone.
I’d love to win a Moto Z because it’d be a nice change from the Apple scene.
I would love to win a Moto because i don’t have a cell and this one looks amazing ! Id love the camera and projector , so awesome !
Would be an amazing phone to start out the new year with !! Great review, thanks for the opportunity, happy new year’s !!
It would be great to have a phone that works
This is a fantastic giveaway thank you for the chance
My phone is on the fritz and this is a very good phone. Thanks for the chance!
I always seem to be generations behind as it costs too much to get a brand new top of the line cell phone. I would love to be on top.
Everyone in our house already owns a smart phone… they may not all be the ‘best’ phone but we are all blessed. My daughter has a young friend, however, that is carrying a flip phone. Being in grade 8 the young man is terribly embarrassed and I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that he is also mocked. I want to win this phone so I can give it to him. Thanks for the opportunity to possibly do that for him!
Seems like an amazing phone!!!
Moto Z Play with available Moto Mods is a very enticing concept plus the Motorola reliability is why I would want to win
I want to win a new phone because my old phone is faulty.
Cool prize
I’ve been eying this phone for the mods since its release. I can see summer nights camping, yet watching a great movie, or memories you created that day big and bold.
I’d love to win because I’m due for a phone upgrade and have been looking at this phone!
Sounds like an excellent phone, blows my vintage Samsung away!
I’d love to have an up to date phone, this one looks great.
Would love to win my phone is an older generation phone i always seem to be behind as its so expencive to have the newest phones
Honestly I’m 37 years old and a Mother of 4 and I have never had a cell phone,Everytime I get close to saving up to buy one for myself one of the kids needs something. This would be so awesome to win because pay phones are starting to really get hard to find! What a great way to start out the New Year, thank you for the chance!
My daughter will soon need one.
I need a new phone, and it would be nice to have a ‘fancy’ one!!
I am in desperate need of a new phone and this sounds like it might be the one for me.
My little 15 month old scientist son dropped my old phone into the toilet. I have been phone free for over 2 months because I cant afford a new one at this time. This phone would be a lifesaver!
I’d love to win one because my daughter’s friend is carrying a flip phone – and as a young man in grade 8 he can’t help but be a little embarrassed when being mocked. No one deserves that! I’d love to be able to give him a great phone! Thanks!
I’d love to win this for my Mom. She’s never had a cell phone before and I think this one would be a great phone to start her with!
I’d love to win a Moto Z Play, because it’s time for an upgrade!
Moto phones are not your average smartphone and this one is no exception. The modular add-ons actually seem to be useful and integrate well with the phone.
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I’d love to win the Moto Z for several reasons!
1) My phone (Sony Xperia z1) is almost 3 yrs old and I’ve had to factory reset it several times due to performance issues. Even after reboots it is still super slow and lags a lot which hinders and delays the work I do on my phone.
2) I can’t afford to buy a new phone as I’m unemployed due to health disabilities so winning the Moto Z would be a huge help and blessing!
3) I’m on my phone constantly so the extended battery mod is a huge selling feature for me! To have it last 20 hrs without plugging in would be amazing! Currently I get about 2 hrs battery life which is terrible.
4) I am a beginner product reviewer, social media influencer and soon to be Blogger so I really need a phone that will keep up with all of the Web surfing I need to do along with the social media networks I’m on and the Moto Z sounds like it offers amazing speed and performance.
5) Since I do product reviews and I’m currently developing a blog, I take a lot of photos of products and I don’t have a good quality camera in my phone. I have a cheap $100 point and shoot camera that I use but I really need an SLR to take high quality, up close photos. I can’t afford to buy one so the hasselblad mod would be perfect for me!
6) I love the lightweight and slim design of the Moto Z and the sleek look!
7) I love the option of having the projector mod to project photos and videos on the wall! That is so awesome!
8) Due to chronic health conditions, I spend a lot of time in bed on my phone so having one that performs well would be of such benefit to me.
I could go on and on because the phone sounds amazing but these are my top reasons for wanting/needing to win this contest. Thanks so much for the chance!
thank you for the chance. This would be a huge upgrade from my Samsung S2 lol
I’m still using a blackberry 9900 and although I love the keyboard, my camera is horrible, and my OS is practically obsolete. I love the moto z because of the Android OS, the camera, and the long battery life. Thank you for this awesome giveaway! Good luck everyone!
Looks amazing!
Best of luck to all! Sounds like a damn fine phone, would love to see this show up at my door.
Using an old S3 at the moment, would love a new change!
I would love to win the Moto Z because my phone is old.
I like the 5.5″ AMOLED display.
I need to replace my 4+ year old phone which is having trouble with some new demanding apps.
I love it because it is flashy and fun
Seems to be a good phone!
I’d love to replace my old galaxy 4s, and the review for this phone was incredible, I’d love to own it.
i’d love to win because my phone just got run over by a car
I need a new phone. My battery life is no good and the phone is slow.
I’d love to win the MotoZ because I just cracked my screen and could use an awesome new phone!
Awesome giveaway!
I would like to win because I dont have a smart phone.
After a ripoff iPhone deal left me with a buggy phone I grabbed a bottom shelf Android monthly plan phone to cover me till my contract ran out. Well after a quick adjustment period…kinda of glad. Now i want to upgrade so bad and would love to love to get a Moto Z!
I would love to with the Moto Zealand smartphone because I am afraid my phone is going to break soon, since it already has some minor issues.
looks like a great value
better than what I have now
Insta share projector sounds awesome
A girl can never have too many phones!
I need a smart phone. My phone is a dumb phone. =/
I have to win!!! I need the newest and the best at all times!!
Nice giveaway!!!
I need a new cell phone, mine is from the 90’s.
the mods look like a lot of fun to play with.
Because it’s awesome!
Because of the Moto Mods!
This would be so awesome!!
I am the only person in the free world who does not have a smart phone, And this is an awesome one.
Great giveaway. I want to win to upgrade from my old phone which is laggy.
I think I’m the only person in the world who actually doesn’t own a smartphone. This would be an amazing upgrade
First of all,nice review man.And I’d love to get my hands on this phone because of the amazing camera and battery life it provides.Hope to win this giveaway.But more importantly,love to win this phone from you.
I love that I can use mods to make the Moto be whatever I need it to be.
My Thunderbolt just zapped out. 🙁 I need a phone,Thank you
I’d love to win because I could really use a new phone. My current phone is on the fritz! Thanks for the chance to win!
I’d love to try the Moto brand as I’m not familiar and the only way to know how good it is, is to try!
I could use a new phone. Would love to try out the Moto Z.
I could use a new phone. My son smashed mine and I’ve been trying to make it work.
I want to win to upgrade my from my old phone which is faulty.
DONT HAVE A smartphone
Looks like a great phone. Thanks.
awesome, thanks for the chance to win
I’ve never had a smart phone, it’s time I get one and join the world!
Seems like a great phone!
Id love to try modular experience Motorola Offers.
would love to win this phone i loved the review it had so much great info
I would love a new phone and this Moto Z looks awesome and comes highly recommended – would make my year!
Good review. I don’t have a cell phone. Sure would be nice to own one. I could use it.
The review is good i am about to get a new cellphone the contract is up at the end of month
I would Love to try this phone❤️, mines pretty getto fabulous! This one sounds pretty fantastic 👍🏻
I hope I win, I could use a new phone!!!
I dont own a mobile phone
Nice phone! Would love to replace my Samsung S4 with it.
I’d love a Moto Z because staying current with technology is hugely important to me… but h. e. double hockey stick. a expensive to try to keep up with! 🙂 xo
A Motorola used to be my very first cell phone I would love to go back to my first love! Besides, I need a new phone 🙂
Would love to try the mods. Looks awesome!
Always was a fan of Moto, I still remember the good old days of the Razor (showing my age) Hope to get the chance to continue the love affair with Moto.
I would really love this phone if for nothing elses the awesome camera.
Sweet! I’ve wanted to get a new moto phone. *fingers crossed
I would love to win simply because my phone is almost dead I dropped in hospital while I was there and it landed in some water I had spilled on the floor knocking it over in the night.This would be a perfect phone for me it’s the same as I had and I loved it.
Please…
I would love to win a new phone for my husband who is a techie aficionado. 🙂
I’d love to win a new phone!
I don’t have one, never had…Could be my first smartphone ! Thank you for this nice contest !
I love the new trend of phones that you can modify to personalize your experience! I’ve had Motorola phones in the past and they’ve always been great, can’t wait to use the Moto Z!
nice phone
Oh wow, this would be Great!!!
i would love to win it because it has so many great features.
Great review! Can’t wait to try it out 😊
For years I’ve had a cell phone and used it for EVERYTHING. I’m lost without a phone that has the ability to be my wallet, day planner, calendar and so much more. I miss having a phone and know job searching and having a number to leave would increase my chances of reaching my goals. Winning this phone would be life changing
I have a Moto e, this one looks great..
Knew I wanted this phone as soon as I heard about it! So excited to enter this contest!
I would love to win as I don’t own a cellphone
Looks like such an amazing device!
It appears that I can only enter this contest by allowing you access to my twitter account. I “followed” as per the instructions & it did not unlock more ways to enter. I cannot proceed unless I hand over access to my acct on twitter! I call shenanigans!!!
Sorry, Sandi. That’s how the entry mechanism verifies the follow.
Would love to win this free phone
Sounds like a beautiful piece of technology . I would love to get my hands on one.
I’ve heard nothing but awesome things about the Moto Z. I’m currently completely out dated with my phone (Samsung Corby) outdated as in not even in the smart phone category.
Thanks for the giveaway and the review.
Oh how I want a new cellphone. Love to have this.
Heard god things about the Moto Z currently I have an older Iphone that I almost have to leave plugged in at all times. lol
WOULD LOVE TO WIN
Sure could use winning this phone in the giveaway then my husband and I can stop sharing a phone. This looks like a cool phone to use. Thanks for the review and for the chances in the giveaway…good luck to all who enter.
I wish I could win that ph as luv all its features and application never got a lottery hope luck will be by my side
Would LOVE to win this as I rely on a cell phone for my home-based business and the one I have is basic and (crap).
I was thinking of getting that phone, if I can get it for free, even better. Thanks Moto!
Kule looking phone; Nice & thin. wondering if it is user friendly…
Great phone!
i cant wait to win the new MOTO Z !!!!!!! i need a phone ..
For whatever reason it’s not letting me enter the draw!
I have not had a cell phone for at least 10 years and figure I need to get one. this one looks good but I would probably have a hard time figuring it out. LOL
I would love to win, I still have the same flip phone I have had for 8 years.
As much as I like my smartphone it’s getting on in tech years and is definitely in need of replacement.
would love to win
really need a phone that I can use for emergency! Thankyou
This phone looks awesome! I need a new one cause mine is messing up big time.
Would love to win this. Sounds very impressive! I need a new phone and this would be GREAT
I love the features on this phone and I’ve heard so many good things about it!
cool!
I’m a fan of Motorola phones and i’d like to win one.
Looks like a great phone, I have the Moto X play and this would be a nice upgrade
Review is very good and so is the look.
This is beautiful 8D
I’m using an older phone and would love to upgrade to this beauty.
I would love to win for my granddaughter!
I would love to win a new phone. Mine is so cracked I can barely see the screen!
This would be a great gift for my son
I’d love to win the Moto Z for the incredible Hasselblad camera technology. They’re bound to give Apple a run for their money!
I have the moto Z but would like the battery life of the Play
I would love to win!
I need a gift for my brother!
Phone looks amazing! Hope I win!
I would love to have a phone with a great camera.
Would love to have it.If I can get it.
I need a new cell phone mine is worn and out of date.
I need new phone . Please Verizon screwed me n my screen is cracked
Loved my Moto X and would love to get my hand on the Moto G!
I love my Windows Phone but this sounds like an amazing upgrade. I have been using my camera a lot and am looking for something with a front cam so I can take better selfies.
I don’t have a cell phone so this would be great
I don’t own a cell phone (the phone itself is too expensive).Thank you for the opportunity to try and win one.
I have heard my friends rave about Moto x so this would be great , comes highly ranked
awesome
exciting tech, love to try it out
I would love to win as I do not have a cell phone and need one according to my family
Moto mods are awesome
Love to try the Moto Insta-Share Projector! Looks super cool!
Great review, thanks for the chance!
Definitely want to try out the insta-share projector
This would be nice. My phone is a hand-me-down from my son which was a hand-me-down from his father, lol
Hey….I am an Indian and a die hard fan of tyler rochwerg’s reviews.Is contest open to India even if I agree to pay for the shipment and customs.Please don’t say no.Jst a doubt.😰😰
Definitely the most advanced and customizable phone in the western market. I was planning on getting this phone once I could afford it, actually. It would probably replace me having to get a new laptop and camera completely.
Revolutionary!
i love this phone since it’s so thin and the camera! oh and the incipio offGrid power pack
I love the idea of a truly adaptable cell phone as well the company being commited to at least two generations of Moto Z phones.
Moto Z looks to be a great phone!
Looks like an awesome phone
Looks like an awesome phone.
this is so cool give it to me…
I have never had a cell phone before…so might as well start with a damn good one that’s easy to use…finger’s crossed.
I so need a new phone
I’d love to win this Moto Z Play smartphone, because it has the JBL SoundBoost speaker. I am often streaming music, so this would be such an upgrade from my current phone.
id love to win a moto z to replace my aging microsoft lumia phone
need a new one, that is all…mine is as old as dirt
This phone looks amazing! Would love to win it to replace my Samsung galaxy 4 on its last legs! 😍
looks great
awesome.iwsh to win
Because I don’t have a phone 🙁
Moto Z sounds awesome I have the Moto X Pure. and I like it! So I’m sure I would love this one!
Wow! I have no cell phone. would be great
Thanks for the review!
I’d LOVE to win this as an upgrade to my current MOTO G4+. It is a great phone but doesn’t have all of the amazing features that this one does.
It would indeed look great in my hand as I chat with all my friends about how awesome my new phone is
I always loved my Motorola phones, would like to try a new one.
I would love to win because I could use a high quality smartphone! Thank you 🙂
I would love this phone.
I have never had a smart phone yet – it’s about time!
i love it
would love it
I currently have the Moto X, would love to move up the alphabet to the Moto Z.
I need a new phone (my current one has stopped acknowledging some wifi and bluetooth signals, and the MotoZ is one of my top choices!
I really, really hope to win this phone because it looks great and sounds almost too good to be true. If it is as easy to use and also charge it will be soooo GREAT!!
I’d love to win a Moto Z Play because I could sure use a very smart, fast phone, and see all it can do to help make my days stress-free.
I’ve never had a good smart phone, just the cheap under $100 ones on the pay as you go plans and I would LOVE to have one like everyone else I know has. It would be wonderful to be able to watch videos and TV on a phone like everyone else does.
Because I have never had a android phone and would love to win this one.
I would love to try an android phone
I have the Moto G….which is an older product and I absolutely love it. i had the Moto Z….I’m sure I’d be through the roof!
I would love to have the camera on this phone. Thanks
Wow this is an awesome prize! I would love to try it out.
Winning the Moto would be a great way to start the year
Have the Moto X and boy would I love an upgrade. I love showing my kids how much my Moto X can do compared to there expensive iPhone’s!
My first phone was a moto love to winger one back in my hands
I have no phone so this would be handy,,,
I would like to win because my current smartphone is no good anymore.
Thanks for this giveaway!
I love the latest features
I’d love to win because I can only afford a most basic smart phone, with poor cameras, poor sound quality, and slow response. What a quantum leap this will be!
Thanks for the giveaway, would love to win 🙂
Let me know why you’d love to win a Moto Z Play!
Love is a strong word but it looks like a fun phone.
I like the features on this phone
I love the 10x zoom on this camera!
I love the camera on this!
I would like to win this because I don’t have one.
I want to win this because it looks like a good product.
It would be nice to have a phone that works!
What an amazing invention! I will never think about a phone the same way again…
iphone killer
Well this is the time we all were waiting for, good luck everybody!
Thanks for entering! The winner has been selected.
Congrats to the winner!