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Moto says you can't smash the screen of the Z2 Force. I've dropped it a few times, a few definitely on purpose and the thing is still intact. Knowing you can't smash your phone screen is a great thing. I snapped a battery mod on the back of it and it las...
As a software experience, the Moto Z2 Force is excellent. But the Moto Mod ecosystem means you're spending a hell of a lot on accessories that are only useful for the lifetime of the device.It's also far too expensive, even before mods. Practically every...
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It's becoming hard to distinguish between Android phone in 2017 but the Moto Z2 Force stands out in a way no other phone can. It successfully taps into the exciting world of MotoMod accessories that can instantly upgrade your phone, and marks the return o...
Shatterproof screen, Exciting MotoMods, Great performance...
Weak battery, Not waterproof, Average camera...
The Moto Z2 Force proves that modular accessories aren't just an ambitious concept, they're a successful idea in the Z series' sophomore year, and it still has room to grow. Motorola does this while keeping its smartphone line up-to-date with a faster chi...
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Motorola's indestructible phone returns, this time in a much thinner design and with a handful of new add-ons that instantly upgrade the phone, alongside – of course – its guaranteed shatter-resistant glass screen. READ NEXT: Best smartphones of 2017 (so...
Motorola's latest is a very tempting alternative to the usual crowd of fragile devices we see in shops, but at £735, this indestructible phone is no longer a force to be reckoned with.Not only does it lack some of those desirable features, such as proper...
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On the market for a top-spec phone that won't shatter to smithereens after its first accidental drop? Then the Moto Z2 Force may be the phone for you. The Moto Z2 Force is the latest rugged handset from Motorola. It aims to offer buyers all the specifica...
Crack-resistant screen, Powerful performance, Mod support...
Average battery and camera at this price, Expensive...
Moto Z2 Force – Camera The Moto Z2 Force comes with a dual-lens rear camera that combines two 12-megapixel, ƒ/2.0, Sony IMX 386 sensors – one bayer (colour), one clear (mono). The setup is similar to the Huawei P10's and in my mind isn't as useful as the...
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Blighty hasn’t been forgotten this year, though. Oh no; the Moto Z2 Force is here and it looks to strengthen the indestructible qualities of the original, with up-to-date internals and an intriguing pair of dual rear cameras.The new Moto Z2 Force (effecti...
Shatterproof screen, Top notch performance...
Absurdly expensive, Camera struggles in low light...
Motorola’s indestructible phone is back, but does the Moto Z2 Force improve on the ambitions of its predecessor...
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If you're clumsy or are worried about dropping your phone, the Motorola Moto Z2 Force is the smartphone for you. Motorola claims the screen is crack and shatterproof, making it the perfect solution if you're known for having accidents with your tech! It's...
Fingerprint sensor and NFC means the handset can be used for purchases through Android Pay, You can use the Moto Mods range of optional accessories with the smartphone, they just clip on the back and boost existing features of the phone; for example, the...
Screen suffers from fingerprint marks and glare in bright light, There's no headphone socket you either need to use the adapter that comes with the handset (but you can't charge and listen at the same time) or invest in Bluetooth headphones, It's not wate...
The Motorola Z2 Force is a good performing smartphone. Easy to use, its fast at opening apps and surfing the web and has great battery life. That its screen is crack-proof and you can use gestures to quickly open items on the phone makes it stand a little...
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Motorola is back with another modular smartphone—the Moto Z2 Force—proving it's not going to be deterred by death of Project Ara (Google's experimental take on modular phones), or LG's decision to walk away from modularity in its transition from the G5 to...
Florence IonThe Moto Z2 Force.The Moto Z2 Force doesn't look like much at first glance. But consider that it's one of the last modular smartphones you can buy. It's a different concept, for sure, but yet it persists. For now, Motorola isn't giving up.And...
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Motorola is back with another modular smartphone—the Moto Z2 Force—proving it's not going to be deterred by death of Project Ara (Google's experimental take on modular phones), or LG's decision to walk away from modularity in its transition from the G5 to...
Florence IonThe Moto Z2 Force.The Moto Z2 Force doesn't look like much at first glance. But consider that it's one of the last modular smartphones you can buy. It's a different concept, for sure, but yet it persists. For now, Motorola isn't giving up.And...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
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Lisa Gade reviews the Moto Z2 Force, Moto's 2nd gen flagship level Android smartphone. The Z2 Force is available on the 4 big US carriers (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon) and it's also sold as an unlocked GSM phone on Moto's website for $720. The Z2 Forc...
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The Moto Z2 Force stands out in a world of status quo Android phones in 2017. It successfully taps into the exciting world of MotoMod accessories that can instantly upgrade your phone and marks the return of the Motorola's shatterproof screen in a refined...
Shatterproof screen in thin design, Exciting new 360 camera mod, Wider availability...
Weaker battery, Not waterproof, Expensive...
The Moto Z2 Force proves that modular accessories aren't just an ambitious concept, they're a successful idea in the Z series' sophomore year, and it still has room to grow. Motorola does this while keeping its smartphone line up-to-date with a faster chi...
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Motorola's Moto Z lineup is all about Moto Mods. They're magnetic snap-on accessories that give phones new abilities, like an extended battery or wireless charging. Both last year's Moto Z and the new Moto Z2 Force look naked without some type of mod cov...
Incredibly thin, Moto Mods are user-friendly, Great software experience, Sharp, vibrant display, Depth Effect and True B&W are useful, fun...
Not waterproof, Camera has frequent shutter lag, Poor battery life, Screen scratches easily...
No. There are great alternatives at this price that provide a faster camera experience, longer battery life, water resistance, and better smartphone design. Again, if you have already invested in Moto Mods and are looking to upgrade, or if you really like...
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mobilephones.com Updated:
2018-01-19 04:06:32
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Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeOur Motorola Moto Z2 Force review finds the best and most advanced phone ever, from Motorola. Discover the full story in our Moto Z2 Force review.Build QualityShatterproof designThe Moto Z2 Force...
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A follow up from last year's Moto Z Force, the Moto Z2 Force Edition comes with a 5.5-inch QuadHD POLED display with ShatterShield coating on top and reinforced with 7000 series aluminum for an almost shatterproof experience.Aside from its durability, the...
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There's a certain charm to throwing a phone around without fearing that it will break. Over the past week or so, I've spent many moments freaking people out by casually chucking the Moto Z2 Force on the floor, the road and everywhere else.After showing th...
Shatterproof display, Fast, Long battery life...
Looks dated, Not ergonomic, Slow camera...
The Moto Z2 Force is a legitimate contender against the OnePlus 5T, but the company still has work to do. It is indeed a good phone to buy, especially given that it's almost impossible to destroy. If you don't want the OnePlus 5T, this is certainly an alt...
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All images: Sam Rutherford/GizmodoEvery once and while you run across a gadget that would be perfect if only it wasn't missing one tiny feature. That sucks, and often there's nothing you can do about it because there's no way for multi-billion dollar comp...
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Motorola is back with another modular smartphone—the Moto Z2 Force—proving it's not going to be deterred by death of Project Ara (Google's experimental take on modular phones), or LG's decision to walk away from modularity in its transition from the G5 to...
Processor and RAM on par with other flagship devices, Near-stock Android 7.1.1, Shatteshield protects the display...
Battery life is inconsistent, Moto Mods present big compromises, Shattershield isn't impervious to scratches, No water resistance, Neither rear camera has OIS...
The Z2 Force is thin, it runs on the latest hardware, and it's one of the last remaining modular smartphones available to purchase. But its dual rear-facing camera has nothing on the competition, even with the aid of a snap-on Moto Mod...
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talkandroid.com Updated:
2018-01-19 04:06:32
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The Moto Z2 Force is Lenovo's 2017 flagship, cannibalizing the duo of flagships that the company released last year. That means you'll only be able to get the shatterproof version of the phone, whether or not you want to pay extra for it.Aside from only g...
I was a huge, huge fan of Lenovo's Moto Z line last year. It had a few problems, like the Verizon exclusivity, but it did a lot of things right and introduced the game changing Moto Mods. This year, it feels like we didn't really get anything different.Th...
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The Moto Z2 Force is Lenovo's 2017 flagship, cannibalizing the duo of flagships that the company released last year. That means you'll only be able to get the shatterproof version of the phone, whether or not you want to pay extra for it.Aside from only g...
I was a huge, huge fan of Lenovo's Moto Z line last year. It had a few problems, like the Verizon exclusivity, but it did a lot of things right and introduced the game changing Moto Mods. This year, it feels like we didn't really get anything different.Th...
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Last year Lenovo and Motorola introduced two flagship phones with Moto Z and Moto Z Force, but this year they've consolidated their lineup. There's no Moto Z2, and instead we only have the Z2 Force as their main 2017 flagship. The Moto Z2 Force brings bac...
Solid metal unibody design, Shatterproof screen, Fast performance, Available on all U.S. carriers, Expandable storage, Growing ecosystem of Moto Mods, Stock-like Android software...
No headphone jack, Small battery, Screen is very easily scratched, Lacks true water resistance, Camera is weak in low light...
The Moto Z2 Force brings dual cameras, more Moto Mods, a shatterproof screen and availability on all U.S. carriers, but the phone's shortcomings and compromised battery leads to a phone that isn't as compelling as it could have been...
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Last year's release of the Moto Z family of phones introduced the world to Mods – magnetic accessory attachments that added features to the phones, like higher-quality speakers, a portable projector, or optical zoom camera. However, the US release of the...
Gorgeous OLED 2560x1440 display, Fast and accurate fingerprint reader, Minimal, but useful Android OS tweaks, Excellent performance, Good battery life...
Shatterproof Display Doesn't Feel Premium, Lack of optical image stabilization, Not waterproof, Scratches easily...
Battery life is one of the most important tests for smartphones. We ran Moto Z2 Force through PCMark for Android's Work 2.0 Battery Life to get an idea of how it performs in moderately demanding situations.Futuremark's PCMark for Android Work 2.0 Battery...
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We had a lot of fun with the Moto Z last year, if for no other reason than it tried something radically different. Motorola was seemingly able to get modularity right, creating an ultra-thin phone that could be paired with a number of magnetic back cases...
Fantastic performance, great camera quality in well-lit settings, Moto Mods are fun and easy to use, very few additions to stock Android, shatter-proof screen is as advertised, 1440p display is bright and vibrant...
Short battery life, camera struggles in low light, depth-of-field effects look artificial, no water resistance, no 3.5 mm headphone port, some Moto Mods are too expensive, Prev2 of 2Next...
It'd be wrong to say the Moto Z2 Force is a bad phone — it's an exceptional performer, the camera is at least satisfactory, and the lightweight UI is pleasant to use. But, with a price tag hovering around $700 or $800, it's just not good enough to compete...
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The path that Motorola has taken with the Android lineup over the past couple of years has been a bit hit or miss. They have produced some great phones like the Google branded Nexus 6 while others like the Moto E lineup have been lackluster at best.But th...
CPU/RAM performance, User Experience, Easy-of-use of Moto Mods...
Low light photos could be improved, Is a bit of a fingerprint magnet...
RecommendationWithout hesitation, I strongly recommend the Moto Z2 Force. This phone has all of the specs you would expect from a flagship device, is comfortable to hold, has an excellent user experience and solid camera performance. You add to this th...
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Motorola had one shot at the high-end market in 2017.By all accounts, Motorola hasn't exactly taken the high-end smartphone market by storm with its new Moto Z2 Force. Its lukewarm response is partly due to the fact that the competition is so good this...
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Last year Motorola introduced a new line to their stable of smartphones w/ the Moto Z & Moto Z Force. This created a shift by putting the Z line on top as their new top-tier device. Previously, the Moto X was their flagship device for many a year.Now we h...
So is the Z2 Force better than last year Z Force? Yes, it is as it should be. The 1st-gen was definitely a bit on the thicker side as the rest of the phone makers were going thinner. This has a sexy profile while being stronger than others w/ the ShatterS...
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Last year, the Moto Z legitimized modular phones. Plenty had tried and failed to deliver a device with swappable hardware components, but Lenovo/Motorola managed to pull it off — and sold “millions and millions” of phones in the process. In fact, the fir...
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Do smartphone shoppers like having a lot of choices? Up to a certain extent, sure, choices let us come closer to getting the phone of our dreams, and lower the risk of being stuck with some unwanted compromise. So when a company launches a device and it...
Phenomenal performance overall, Thin, lightweight design, Impressive battery life and recharge times, Very promising camera (though could use some software tweaks)...
Desperately needs a proper glass screen, Frustratingly inconsistent video recording, Major batterysize downgrade from last year...
Motorola made a big gamble with the Moto Z2 Force, giving us a phone that wasn't clearly a direct follow-up to either the Moto Z or original Moto Z Force. But while that could have been a disaster, instead the company has managed to strike a solid balance...
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Motorola's 2017 flagship, the Moto Z2 Force, merges the best parts of its 2016 smartphones into a single handset. If you are invested in Motorola's ecosystem of Moto Mods accessories — or just want a really good high-end phone — the Moto Z2 Force is a fin...
What makes the Z2 Force stand apart from the competition, from Motorola's own smartphones, and who is this phone for?As a flagship handset, the Moto Z2 Force is the only one in the market that is compatible with modular accessories; Apple, LG, Samsung, an...
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The first thing you have to know about the Moto Z2 Force is that without a Moto Mod on the back, you're basically holding an unfinished design. The Z2 Force looks like a real Android phone on paper, and it certainly runs like one when you use it. But all...
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The Moto Z2 Force combines a shatterproof screen with an innovative collection of Moto Mods, but its dual cameras aren’t stellar.Tough as nails in the front, with a party in the back. That’s the gist of the Moto Z2 Force, a shatterproof phone you can tric...
Innovative Moto Mod, Very slim desig, Good battery lif, Useful gesture support and fingerprint sensor...
Dual cameras not as good as competitio, Not fully water-resistan, Relatively big bezel, Mods are pricey...
Having a shatterproof screen provides peace of mind, but the real reason to get the Moto Z2 Force is for the extra expandability of the Moto Mods. Is this flagship worth $750, which is what you’d pay for a Galaxy S8? If you like the idea of transforming y...
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Moto Mods are here to stay. The Motorola Moto Z2 Force ($756 as tested) is a powerful phone in its own right, but its true potential is unleashed when you snap a Moto Mod accessory onto the back, which can add functionality ranging from extended battery l...
Useful modular design, Fast performance, Long battery life, Sharp display, Solid dual-sensor camera...
Easy to scratch plastic display cover, Weak speaker, No waterproofing or headphone jack, Some carrier bloatware...
The Z2 Force Edition is a powerful phone with a modular design that takes advantage of Motorola's useful Moto Mods accessories...
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Motorola kicked off the era of Moto Mods last year with the Moto Z and Z Force. The latter was only available on Verizon in the US, but this year the Z2 Force is coming to all US carriers. It's also the only flagship phone the company is releasing this su...
The Snapdragon 835 is used to great effect here. There's no lag at all, Standard Motorola, the frontfacing fingerprint sensor is fast and accurate, Overall impressive image quality. Black and white photos look cool...
The ShatterShield display is extremely easy to scratch and dent, and the top layer is no longer replaceable, There isn't one, Depth photos are disappointing, and lowlight performance is lacking, Maxes out at 15W, half as fast as last year's Z Force, Moto...
While I'm not happy Motorola dropped the battery capacity, I will admit the Z2 Force does alright in this department. It'll get through a day comfortably with around five hours of screen time. I'd call it average. The speed is anything but that—this phone...
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The best of Motorola just isn't good enough for the rest of us.Motorola decided to forgo a sequel to its mainline Moto Z flagship in favor of a neutered successor to the Moto Z Force. And while there are some reasons to be legitimately excited about the p...
Top of the line specs, Extremely hardy and well-built, Moto Mods support, Useful enhancements to Android...
Too expensive, Unimpressive and slow dual camera setup, Low speaker volume, Worse battery life than previous generation, No headphone jack, No waterproofing...
Earlier this year, when I reviewed the Moto Z2 Play, I said it was a great phone but not a great sequel. With the Moto Z2 Force, I don't even know if I can say the former. There are certainly hints of greatness, but they're buried underneath a burden of s...
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Last week, Lenovo announced the second generation of its line of Moto Z Force handsets, saying that it aims to relaunch Motorola as a major smartphone brand that will "challenge everyone, including competitors, because we see the industry as stagnant."Th...
While Lenovo's new Moto Z2 Force has a couple of shortcomings, I really do love the device. The biggest drawback is that the screen is so easily scratched. I'm not one to use a screen protector on my devices, so this might be a deal-breaker. For the avera...
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droid-life.com Updated:
2018-01-19 04:06:32
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Last year, Motorola introduced us to the Moto Z lineup of devices, along with its Moto Mods system. It's year two now, and instead of a followup to the Moto Z, we're getting a sequel to the Moto Z Force, which is appropriately named the Moto Z2 Force. Whi...
I must say, it's rather hard to sum up my feelings on this device in a short, easily digestible sentence. While I want to say I like this phone very much, the Z2 Force's price simply doesn't allow me to do that. That price, along with what feels like a bo...
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Motorola's Moto Z2 Force couldn't have asked for a better – or tougher – test over the last week, as it became my go-to phone on back to back events. The tl:dr? It's an evolutionary follow-up to the first-gen Moto Z Force, for better and worse. Full discl...
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Smartphones are supposed to improve every year: they should be faster, able to take better pictures, and have a battery that lasts longer. But Motorola's Moto Z2 Force is evidence that this isn't always the case. It makes some modest advancements, but the...
A screen that delivers on its shatterproof promise, Blazing fast performance, Moto's tasteful software improvements to Android...
Design looks dated compared to 2017 competition, Shatterproof screen is easily scratched, Not truly water resistant, No headphone jack, Smaller battery than predecessor...
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Last year, Motorola pulled off a stunning feat: It built the first modular smartphones worth using. The Moto Z and Z Force played nice with the company's burgeoning line of Moto Mod accessories, but they otherwise served very different purposes. The Z, wi...
Top-tier performance, ShatterShield works as advertised, Mostly stock Android 7.1.1, Mods offer lots of flexibility, Available for all major US carriers...
Battery life could be better, ShatterShield screen is prone to scratches, Not actually water-resistant, International versions have more RAM...
Motorola made some questionable trade-offs here, but the Moto Z2 Force is still a solid, impressive smartphone. I'll give it props for being the most powerful modular phone out there (unless you count RED's forthcoming monstrosity) and so far, the shatter...
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Motorola is set to launch the Moto Z2 Force in a few weeks on all major US carriers. Those carriers are doing their part to make the launch a success with various promos, but you ought to look upon these deals with skepticism. Our full Moto Z2 Force revie...
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Motorola is now into its second generation of Mod-enabled phones with the release of the Moto Z2 Play a few weeks ago and now the Moto Z2 Force. As far as we know, there won't be a regular Z2 variant this year, so Moto seems to have split the difference b...
Hands-on: Moto Z2 Force and 360 Camera Moto ModRyan WhitwamFollow View All Posts2017/07/25 4:44pm PDTJul 25, 20172Plus 1 on G+9Share on Facebook0Share on TwitterTotal Shares11Moto Z2 ForceMotorolaPhone ReviewsReviewsMotorola is now into its second gene...
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Bulletproof? The Motorola Moto Z2 Force high-end smartphone is the latest member of the Moto Z family and is, as expected, compatible with Moto Mods upgrades. In addition, it is equipped with ShatterShield: a display technology that is supposed to make th...
very high performance, shatterproof displaty, upgradeable and enhanceable thanks to Moto Mods, Android 8.0 update announced, very fast Wi-Fi speeds, bright WQHD OLED display, decent camera, remains comparatively cool, decent quality speaker, long battery...
display scratches very easily, case isn't waterproof, audio jack only via adapter, hybrid dual SIM slot, poor camera performance under low-light conditions, PWM flickering, throttling under maximum load...
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Announced in July 2017, the Motorola Moto Z2 Force is the top-of-the-line smartphone in Motorola's portfolio, featuring Qualcomm's high-end Snapdragon 835 chipset and a shatterproof 5.5-inch P-OLED QHD display, all nicely wrapped up in a sleek aluminum un...
Efficient stabilization, Good target exposure in most conditions, Fairly accurate color rendering and white balance in most conditions, Fairly good detail in bright light...
Autofocus does not always react to scene changes nor track in bright light, Strong ghosting in indoor and low-light conditions, Low levels of detail and visible chromatic noise in low light, Strong blocking artifacts in outdoor and indoor light conditions...
With an overall DxOMark score of 82 points, the Motorola Moto Z2 Force cannot quite keep up with the best-in-class from Apple, Samsung, Google, and Huawei, but it is capable of producing decent results with good detail and exposure in most situations, and...
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Motorola's smartphones don't quite have the same recognition of the giants like Samsung or Apple, but the Lenovo-backed company still presses forward nonetheless. And we're glad of it too. Motorola's approach to flagship smartphones is much different and...
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Moto's Z series of smartphones and the LG G5 ( review ) are known for bringing the concept of semi-modularity to the mainstream. While LG seems to have given up on the idea, Moto continues in its quest… which is a good thing since the Moto Mods (the singl...
Solid build and shatterproof screen, Smooth performance and capable dual cameras, Long battery life thanks to the bundled TurboPower mod, Useful software features...
Lacks 3.5mm headset socket, Screen is prone to scratches, Selfie camera may not match rivals, Photos by Raj Rout, Moto Z2 Force...
With the kind of specs the Moto Z2 Force comes with, smooth performance was a given. The battery life could easily have been a point of contention, but Moto has smoothly taken care of that by bundling the TurboPower mod, and converted that into a strong p...
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Available in black, gold, and gray (the latter is exclusive to T-Mobile), the Z2 Force sticks to the same design formula as the Z2 Play released earlier this year. It shares the all-metal build, protruding rear camera, and magnetic attachment points for M...
Useful modular design, Fast performance, Long battery life, Sharp display, Solid dual-sensor camera...
Easy-to- scratch plastic display cover, Weak speaker, No waterproofing or headphone jack, Some carrier bloatware...
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 Android 8.0 4G USB Type-C 64 GB 2730 mAh Black Smartphones (PA900012NL)")
