Unusual smartphone Motorola Moto Z 32GB - advantages and disadvantages

Motorola Moto Z 32 GB is the result of an alliance between two companies - Lenovo and Motorola. He replenished the line of modular phones from the previously popular brand.

Specifications Moto Z 32 GB

Let's take a closer look at the smartphone.

Equipment

In addition to the smartphone itself, the kit includes a charger, a three-half-millimeter Type-C adapter and a cover on the back panel.

Design

Above the screen are a speaker that performs both basic and conversational functions, a light sensor, a camera and an LED flash. The speaker has an excellent volume, which is clearly visible both when playing video and during a telephone conversation.

There is a fingerprint scanner on the bottom of the display, and on the sides of it there are two microphones and a motion sensor.

The fingerprint scanner is not round, but looks more like a square, but with round edges. The scanner is not a touch button. Scanner response speed is fast. By touching it, it is possible to unlock the phone or turn off the display.

Motion sensors let you see the time and notifications. This feature is triggered by passing your hand over the sensors. The phone responds to various movements. For example, if you make two sharp swings of the phone, it will turn on the flashlight, and when the smartphone is tilted left and right, the camera application opens. When you pick up the phone during a call, it automatically switches to vibration mode. The silent mode is also activated when the device is turned upside down.

On the right edge of the device are the volume and power buttons. An interesting feature of the power key is that it is ribbed, which makes it feel great.

From the bottom, the smartphone is equipped with a Type C connector, which is used for recharging and synchronization. But the package does not include a cable, so you need to buy it separately. There is no headphone jack, and the phone needs an adapter to use the headset, which is included in the package.

Above you can find a slot for nanoSIM and microSD cards. The amount of additional memory is up to 200 GB.

At the very bottom of the rear panel are the contacts that are needed to connect the modules.

The back panel is made of aluminum and has a smooth and shiny finish that feels like glass. The rear camera protrudes significantly above the plane of the body.

Rear panel cover

The smartphone has a thin body with a camera that protrudes above it. In order for the camera to stop protruding, the user has the opportunity to purchase a rear cover separately. There are many options, among which there is such an unusual one as a bamboo cover. Thus, the smartphone already looks more individual and interesting, but also becomes a little thicker.

Display

The screen of the device has a screen diagonal of 5.5 inches with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 4. In the settings, the user has the ability to change the screen color rendering, there are two types of color rendering to choose from: “bright” and “normal”. Another feature of the screen is that the viewing angles are maximum, and the frames are small.

Operating system and processor

The device is running Android 8.

The processor in the gadget is Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. The main memory is 4 GB. Together, these indicators allow the user to appreciate the speed of the phone. Perfect for games. Despite the good performance, the device also has a minus - the device tends to heat up.

autonomy

The battery capacity is 2600 mAh. The capacity is not large, but for a phone with a thickness of 5.2 mm, this figure is quite good.

Battery life when watching video files, if the brightness is at maximum - 14 hours, and in reading mode - 9 hours.

The smartphone has fast battery charging. This technology is called by Motorola - TurboPower.

Fast battery charging

In modern smartphones, as a rule, technology is used that allows you to quickly charge the battery of the device. TurboPower is the technology used in Motorola smartphones. The technology is based on the Qualcomm processor. The power supply does not have the usual USB cable and thus the cord cannot be removed. When using different charging modes, the performance of the device can reach 5 - 12 volts. This device is considered powerful. The size and weight of the block are decent. But this powerful device has a drawback. By charging TurboPower, the phone battery not only charges quickly, but also heats up significantly. Its temperature can rise by 15 - 20 degrees. Such is the price of fast charging.

Camera

Rear camera with a resolution of 13 megapixels, optical stabilization, f / 1.8 aperture, laser autofocus and LED flash. The camera functions allow you to automatically detect the type of picture and adjust according to it (automatic inclusion of HDR or night modes). When shooting at night, pictures lose quality and noise becomes noticeable. In daylight, the device does an excellent job.

Front camera performance - resolution 5 megapixels, aperture value F / 2.2. The front camera has a separate flash, which improves the quality of photos and a built-in beautifier.

An example of a picture taken by the Motorola Moto Z phone camera is shown below:

Communications

Mobile communication is well received by the smartphone (the device shows 4-5 divisions in the same conditions, where the iPhone catches only 3-4). It takes 2-3 seconds to start the GPS, which is very fast and accurate. The NFC function is supported by a smartphone, so the user gets the opportunity to pay for purchases using a smartphone, in those stores where the terminal allows it. Bluetooth is also present.

Motorola Moto Z comes with four modules that can be purchased separately. Let's consider what these modules give the user.

Modules for Motorola

For this smartphone model, the user can get additional options if he makes a purchase of modules that are attached to the rear panel. There are four modules in total. Let's take a closer look at the functions of each module below.

Wireless speaker

Music lovers can buy wireless speakers for smartphones separately. JBL speakers are known for their good acoustics. And the Moro Z smartphone not only allows you to connect to such accessories, but also has a built-in JBL SoundBoost Speaker module that attaches to the back cover. The speakers are automatically connected, and the music is already transmitted to them. The sound quality is good and the module completely replaces wireless speakers. The JBL SoundBoost Speaker is also equipped with a stand in the form of a leg, which is conveniently extended and with the help of it the phone is placed on the surface.

The module indicators are shown in the table.

Lid with battery function

The body of the smartphone is thin, and for this reason the battery is not very capacious. But this shortcoming can be compensated with the help of a battery cover. During recharging, the cover is put on the back panel and the smartphone, having received enough charge, is ready to work again. This device is convenient in that a wireless device is used to charge the battery and it can help out in a variety of conditions.

The module indicators are shown in the table.

Projector

A module that will turn your phone into a portable projector. The resolution is 480 pixels, and the largest screen diagonal is 70 inches. This function also does not discharge the phone, as it has its own built-in battery capable of working for 60 minutes (capacity 1100 mAh). Using a projector is very easy to show presentations, because it is a good alternative to connecting to a projector. With this feature, the phone streams movies perfectly.

The module indicators are shown in the table.

Camera

The last module for the Motorola Moto Z line of devices is the camera. The module allows the smartphone to transform into a small camera. A matrix and a lens are attached to the rear panel, and vibration indicates readiness for work.Appearance is a display with a diagonal of 5.5 inches - at the back, and in front of a comfortable rubberized housing with a protrusion for the fingers, a xenon flash of considerable size and a lens. The lens is equipped with a stabilizer. Optical magnification tenfold. On top of the module is equipped with two keys: one is designed to quickly turn on the camera, and the other is the shutter button. Above the second button is a lever for adjusting the magnification.

The camera has a user-friendly interface and is easy to learn. There are only five icons. At the bottom left is the lightning icon, which is responsible for the flash (on, off, automatic mode). Next comes the stopwatch icon. This button allows you to take a picture with a delay of a few seconds (3 or 10 seconds). The H icon (nothing but the Hasselblad logo) brings up the various modes on the screen. On the other side is the camera icon that opens the menu. It includes modes - video recording, shooting panoramas (horizontal or vertical), manual mode.

Below this icon is an icon that switches to the front camera, but this function no longer applies to the module. General settings can be called up by swiping right on the main menu screen. The settings menu includes changing: photo and video resolution, shutter sound (either on or off), determining the shooting location. The photo gallery opens when you swipe to the left.

The lens has a tenfold optical zoom and stabilization system. Autofocus is fast enough. The camera resolution is 12 MP. When shooting at night, the camera shows a good result, as can be seen from the example photo.

Sample pictures:

The module indicators are shown in the table.

Average price for modules

Modules are purchased separately and their cost is indicated below.

• Camera - 20,000 rubles; 106826 tenge;
• Column - 7,000 rubles; 37355 tenge;
• Battery cover - 4,000 rubles; 21323 tenge;
• Projector - 23,000 rubles; 122858 tenge.

Conclusion

The device has a number of pros and cons.

• thin body;
• module support;
• interesting design;
• Good quality pictures taken with the main camera.

• no 3.5 mm jack;
• small capacity of the built-in battery;
• the camera protrudes above the body.

Thus, speaking about Motorola Moto Z, it can be noted that this smartphone turned out to be interesting and unusual in terms of the implementation of the back panel, to which the modules are attached.