Lenovo has finally revealed the availability of its Moto Z smartphone in India. The device is all set to debut on October 4, and the launch invite for the event has already made its way. Of course, the Moto Mods accessories will also be launched alongside the Moto Z. The device was announced at the Lenovo’s Tech World 2016 event in June this year. It is not yet clear if Lenovo will also launch the Moto Z Force along with the Moto Z in India.
To recap, the Moto Z features a 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED display and a fingerprint scanner embedded into the home button. The device is embodied in metal and is surprisingly thin at 5.2mm. It is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. It bears 32GB/64GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 2TB via microSD card. Interestingly, the device is made up of “aircraft-grade aluminium and stainless steel”. Just like the LeEco Le 2 and iPhone 7, the Moto Z one has also ditched the 3.5mm audio jack for the USB Type-C audio connector that is touted to deliver better sound output. However, Motorola will provide a USB Type-C to 3.5mm adapter along with the device package.
Moto Mods is the major highlight for these smartphones. These are the snap-on modular accessories, which stick to the back panel of the device with the help of 12 “magical pins” on the rear of these devices. Moto Mods include SoundBoost Mod, PowerPack Mod, and Insta-Share Mod. Most interesting Mod is the Insta-Share Mod, which is a mini projector that can turn the Moto Z smartphone into a 70-inch projector with a 90-degree projection angle.
The SoundBoost Mod is made in partnership with JBL, it adds speakers to the rear of the device and also provides added battery backup of 1000mAh. Lastly, the PowerPack Mod is for extended 2200mAh of battery backup for the device. These Mods are most likely retail anywhere between USD 50 to USD 100 (approximately between Rs. 3,400 to Rs. 6,700).
Motorola Moto Z Specifications
- 5.5-inch QHD AMOLED screen
- 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor paired with 4GB of RAM
- 32GB /64GB internal storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD card
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- 13MP primary camera with dual-tone LED flash and 5MP front-facing camera
- 4G LTE (Cat 9), 3G, Wi-Fi, Fingerprint sensor, GPS, Bluetooth, USB Type-C audio connectivity
- 2600mAh battery with Turbo Charging
Motorola Moto Z Force Specifications
- 5.5-inch QHD AMOLED ShatterShield screen
- 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor paired with 4GB of RAM
- 32GB /64GB internal storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD card
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- 13MP primary camera with dual-tone LED flash and 5MP front-facing camera
- 4G LTE (Cat 9), 3G, Wi-Fi, Fingerprint sensor, GPS, Bluetooth, USB Type-C audio connectivity
- 3500mAh battery with Turbo Charging
