Motorola Moto Z

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The Motorola Moto Z is a flagship smartphone released in 2016. It has a 5.5-inch AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 13MP rear camera. It also has a USB Type-C port, a fingerprint reader, and a 3,500 mAh battery. The Moto Z is compatible with Moto Mods, which are modular accessories that can be attached to the back of the device.

Motorola Moto Z Price

At the time of it's release in 2016, September, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Motorola Moto Z was about 220 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery capacity of the Motorola Moto Z?

2600 mAh

How to reset or factory restore Motorola Moto Z device?

Sure, here are the recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Motorola Moto Z device: Method 1: Resetting using Software Reset Process: 1. Open the Settings app on your Moto Z device. 2. Tap on the Backup & reset option and then tap on the Factory data reset option. 3. Tap on Reset all user data and statistics. 4. Enter the PIN or pattern to confirm the reset. 5. Wait for the phone to restart and erase all user data. Method 2: Resetting using Hardware Reset Process: 1. Press and hold the Volume up and Power buttons at the same time until the phone turns off. 2. Release the Power button and press and hold the Volume up button. 3. Select Wipe data/factory reset using the Volume keys. 4. Select Yes – delete all user data/reset to phone settings using the Volume keys. 5. Wait for the phone to restart and erase all user data. Method 3: Using Recovery Mode to Factory Reset: 1. Press and hold the Volume down and Power buttons at the same time until the phone turns off. 2. Release the Power button and press and hold the Volume down button. 3. Use the Volume keys to scroll down to the "Recovery mode" option and select it with the Volume keys. 4. Once you are in Recovery mode, select Wipe data/factory reset and confirm the action. 5. Wait for the phone to restart and erase all user data. It's important to note that these methods will erase all user data and settings, so it's crucial to back up important data before resetting the device. Also, be aware that resetting the device to factory settings will also erase any custom modifications or installations, so only use these methods as a last resort.

What is the display size of the Motorola Moto Z?

5.5 inches

What is the processor of the Motorola Moto Z?

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Global
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - USA
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13 - USA
SpeedHSPA 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

Launch

Announced2016, June. Released 2016, September
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2 mm (6.04 x 2.96 x 0.20 in)
Weight136 g (4.80 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

TypeAMOLED
Size5.5 inches, 83.1 cm2 (~72.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~535 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4

Platform

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - USAQuad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Global
GPUAdreno 530

Memory

Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Single13 MP, f/1.8, Laser AF, OIS
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR

Selfie camera

Single5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4", 1.4µm
FeaturesLED flash
Video1080p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackNo

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
NFCYes
RadioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C, OTG, magnetic connector

Features

SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Moto Mods snap-on accessories

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging15W wired

Misc

ColorsBlack/Gray, Black/Rose Gold, Black/Gold, White
ModelsXT1650, XT1650-05
SAR0.91 W/kg (head)     1.14 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.30 W/kg (head)     1.72 W/kg (body)
PriceAbout 220 EUR

Tests

PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 5566Basemark X: 36322
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 64dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 81dB
Audio qualityNoise -93.6dB / Crosstalk -93.6dB
Battery lifeEndurance rating 53h

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