Moto Z2 Play and Moto Mods: First Impressions

Motorola may have been the pioneers in mobile phone technology, but over the years the company faded into the background as other tech giants clawed their way into center stage. However, having been acquired by Lenovo, well, partially anyways, the American MNC seems to be making a comeback of sorts. Today, at the ASEAN launch of the Moto Z² Play and the latest Moto Mods^TM in Bangkok, the key message was “Different is better”. It was a clever little dig at how the latest flagship phones today are uncannily similar to one another. 

It was a bold statement, but lucky for them, the Moto Z² play exceeds expectations. I’ve only spent a short time with this midrange smartphone, but the more I play with it, the more it’s winning me over. It has a beautiful display, a battery life to be reckoned with, supports microSD cards of up to 2TB, but most of all, it has really intriguing magnetic Moto Mods that will make you as giddy as a schoolboy. These mods are what separates the Moto Z² Play from the pack of flagship smartphones that are converging toward each other.

Here’s a quick look at a few that we were introduced to today. This list is not exhaustive, but will give you an idea about what is in store. More in-depth reviews will be conducted soon, so watch this space for updates. Scroll to the bottom for specs on the Moto Z² Play.

JBL SoundBoost 2

This handy little Moto Mod will transform your mobile phone into a portable speaker with surprising power and sound quality. It is great for a dinner party or the gym. It is by no means groundbreaking, but this iteration of the mod has been improved in terms of build quality and now comes in various colours.

TurboPower Charger

This mod needs very little explanation. It’ll give your Moto Z² Play the boost it needs when you’re running out of juice. The good news is you’ll get up to 8 hours in standy power from just 15 minutes of charge. The even better news is it comes in a range of designs, so pick whatever tickles your fancy.

Moto Gamepad

Finally, the mod that I’m personally most excited about, is a gamepad that’ll elevate your gaming experience. We’re talking about a D-pad, control sticks, and tactile buttons that resemble gaming controllers that we’re all too familiar with. Your phone is also directly connected to the device, so you don’t have to worry about any input lag.

Moto Z2 Play Technical Specifications

For more information about the Moto Z² Play, including its price and availability in Singapore, keep watching this space. We’ll updated when we get more information.