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Motorola Moto Z Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Discover all the technical specs of the Motorola Moto Z - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.
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Motorola Moto Z is a 2016 smartphone. It measures 153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2 mm and weighs 136 g. It has a AMOLED display measuring 5.5" inches. The resolution is 1440 x 2560 and 535 ppi pixel density.

There is Single front camera with 5 MP. The main camera is Single with 13 MP.

It runs on Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - USA
Quad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Global CPU with 32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM memory. The battery is 2600 mAh.

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Motorola Moto Z specs

General specs

Brand and model

Motorola Moto Z

Release date

2016, June

Dimensions

153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2 mm (6.04 x 2.96 x 0.2 in)

Weight

136 g (4.8 oz)

Body build

Front glass, aluminum body

Colors

Black/Gray, Black/Rose Gold, Black/Gold, White

Battery

2600 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Ion

Approximate price220 EUR

Screen

Technology

AMOLED

Touchscreen

capacitive touchscreen

Display colors

16M

Screen size

5.5" inc

Screen area

83.1 cm2

Screen format

16:9 (height:width)

Screen to body ratio

72.0%

Screen resolution

1440 x 2560 px

PPI /points per inch/

535 PPI

Screen protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main

13 MP, Single

Camera specs

-13 MP, f/1.8, OIS, laser AF

Functions

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama

Video 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
Front camera, selfie

5 MP, Single

Specifications

5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4'', 1.4µm

Functions

LED flash

Video 1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system OS

Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)

Chipset

- Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)

Processor CPU

- Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - USA
-Quad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Global

Graphics processor GPU

- Adreno 530

External memory

microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

Internal memory

32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM

GeekBench 5 Single Core 287 (Rank 984 of 1567)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core 754 (Rank 1216 of 1562)
GeekBench 4 Single Core 1536 (Rank 174 of 987)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core 3744 (Rank 284 of 984)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript6837
GeekBench 4 Battery1475

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps - USAHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps - Global
GPRS Yes
Edge Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go; magnetic connector
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX

Music and Audio

Radio FM radio
Headphone jack No
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

- Sensors - Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Fast battery charging
- Also known as Motorola Moto Z Droid in USA
Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on publicly available information and official specifications from Motorola. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should be aware that specifications are subject to change and updates from Motorola may not be reflected.

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Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is a technology expert and journalist based in the UK. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, he provides insightful analysis and expert reviews of the latest smartphones and technology. His technical expertise, passion for technology and years of experience make him a trusted source in the industry.


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Frequently Asked Questions

The base approximate price of the Motorola Moto Z was around 220 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.
The official release date is 2016, June.
The weight of the Motorola Moto Z is 136 g.
The screen size of the Motorola Moto Z is 5.5" inches.
The size of the Motorola Moto Z is 153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2 mm (HxWxD).

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