Motorola Moto Z2 Range: Here’s All We Know So Far

Motorola is hard at work to bring out the successor to its Moto Z smartphone. How do we know? A recent report and rendering on the Moto Z2 Play told us that. Now, we are thinking about the Moto Z2, the more powerful version of the Moto Z2 Play. What specs will it have? How slim will it be? Also, will it still have the Moto Mods just like the Moto Z? So, we compiled all the information we could and brought you this story. Interested? Then keep reading to know more about Motorola Moto Z2 price in India, specifications and features.

Motorola Moto Z2 - Moto Z2 Play

This is a rendering of Moto Z2 Play. The Moto Z2 and Z2 Force may look like this. Image courtesy TechnoBuffalo

Motorola Moto Z2 Price in India

Price (expected) Rs 52,000
Moto Z2 Play Price (expected) Rs 37,000
Price of Moto Z2 Force (expected) Rs 59,000

You can expect to buy the Motorola Moto Z2 in three variants – the regular Z2 and the cheaper Z2 Play. While the Moto Z2 will be a flagship smartphone, the Moto Z2 Play will be a mid-range device. Upon launch, the Moto Z2 will compete against the LG G6 and Samsung Galaxy S8. The Moto Z2 Play will compete against the likes of OnePlus 5 (at least price-wise). The Moto Z2 Force will compete against the likes of Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus, Apple iPhone 7S and Google Pixel 2.

Also Read: Motorola Moto Z2 vs Xiaomi Mi 6

Motorola Moto Z2 Launch Date

Launch Date (expected) H2 2017

Recent reports suggest that Motorola will launch the Moto Z2 Play before August 2017. However, it all depends on how soon the necessary components for the phone are sourced. As far as the Moto Z2 is concerned, expect it to come out by September/October 2017.

Motorola Moto Z2 Leak

A leaked image of Motorola Moto Z2 . Photo courtesy Android Authority

Motorola Moto Z2 Specifications

Specifications Moto Z2 Motorola Moto Z2 Play Moto Z2 Force
Processor 2.4GHz octa-core 64-0bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 1.8Ghz hexa-core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 2.4GHz octa-core 64-0bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM 4GB 3GB 6GB
Internal Storage 64GB (expandable up to 2TB) 32GB (expandable up to 2TB) 64GB (expandable up to 2TB)
Display 5.5-inch Quad HD (2560x1440p) resolution, AMOLED, 16:9 aspect ratio Full HD (1920x1080p) resolution, 5.5-inch AMOLED, 16:9 aspect ratio 5.5-inch Quad HD (2560x1440p) resolution, AMOLED, 16:9 aspect ratio
OS Android 7.1 Nougat/Android O Stock Android 7.1 Nougat Android O
Primary (rear) Camera Dual, 13-megapixel with flash 13-megapixel with flash Dual, 13-megapixel with flash
Front Camera 8-megapixel 8-megapixel 12-megapixel
Battery 3000mAh with Fast Charging and Qi Wireless Charging Tubo Charging 3000mAh 3200mAh with Fast Charging and Qi Wireless Charging
Dual SIM Yes Available Yes

Last year, Motorola launched the Moto Z in three different variants. While the Moto Z Play’s focus was on delivering value, the rest two phones tried to compete in premium smartphone segment. With their respective spec sheets, the Motorola Moto Z2 and Moto Z2 Force seem like a legitimate threat to all players in the premium smartphone segment.

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Motorola Moto Z2 Features

  • Moto Mods
  • AMOLED display
  • Wireless charging (only on Moto Z2)
  • Dual rear cameras (Moto Z2 only)
  • Dual SIM
  • Fingerprint scanner on front panel
  • Gesture control
  • Downward-facing speaker
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Water resistant
  • USB Type-C
  • Android O (limited to Moto Z2 Force)
  • 6GB RAM (Moto Z2 only)

All three phones, as per reports, will be feature-filled. For all the features that you cannot have from the factory, the Moto Mods should help you get them. Certain features are reserved for Moto Z2 Force and Moto Z2 to ensure they justify their higher price tags than Moto Z2 Play. Let’s see how 2017 turns out for Motorola Moto Z2 smartphones

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