Motorola’s latest flagship, the Moto Z, has finally gone on sale in the UK! The phone is the latest example of the modular trend, as it comes with a series of magnetic back covers that can add new features. Like the new iPhone, it also comes completely sans headphone jack. Let’s take a closer look!
Moto Mods
The Moto Z is a pretty slim phone, measuring just 5.2mm thin, so it only reaches normal size when you add a Moto Mod accessory. Each Mod attaches magnetically to the back of the phone, while metal pins allow the phone to control its new features.
You can get a wide range of Moto Mods, from a full Hasselblad True Zoom camera to one with an integrated pico projector, to more sedate additions like JBL speakers or extra battery packs (with optional wireless charging). There are even Moto Mods that change the look of your phone, adding new colours or textures to help your Moto Z stand out from the crowd.
We have a selection of Moto Mods and other Moto Z cases available online, so take a look!
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Specs & Features
Of course, the Moto Z is more than its accessories. It’s also a damn good phone — we calculated its average score as 8.1 out of 10 when we did our reviews roundup for the phone earlier this year. Part of that is down to its specifications, which are impressive to say the least.
You get a Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor, backed with 4GB of RAM and 32 or 64GB of storage built in (plus Micro SD card support. On the front there’s the 5.5-inch display at 2560 x 1440 and a 5-megapixel camera; on the back there’s a 13-megapixel camera capable of 4K video recording.
At the base of the phone, you’ll find a USB-C port (and no headphone jack). That means you’ll have to rely on Bluetooth headphones or USB-C headphones to listen to your favourite tunes, or use the 3.5mm to USB-C adapter in the box.
UK price & availability
Right now, Motorola are selling the Moto Z directly for £499. Moto Mods will cost from £60 to £250 — not exactly chump change! Orders placed today should be shipped by September 14th — so you’ll get your headphone-jack-free phone just before your iPhone-toting buddies.
Wrapping up
What do you think of the phone? Let us know in the comments below!