Moto Z, Moto Z Play & Moto Mods Available In Singapore From November 2016
The much anticipated Moto Z, Moto Z Play and Moto Mods will be available in Singapore from November 2016.
Moto Z
The Moto Z is available in Charcoal Ash Style Shell or Washed Oak Style Shell and retails for S$899.
It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor (1.8GHz quad-core) CPU with Adreno 530 GPU. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage with the an expandable storage using microSD of up to 2TB.
It has a 5.5″ 2560 x 1440 Quad HD AMOLED display (535ppi) with 13MP f/1.8 rear camera and 5MP front camera.
![Moto Z - Front Moto Z - Front](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5766/30598752905_abd72bf89d_c.jpg)
![Moto Z - Front Moto Z - Front](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5761/30510609351_d969479b3c_c.jpg)
![Moto Z - Back Moto Z - Back](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5661/30298974810_120d4ef24c_c.jpg)
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor (1.8 GHz)
- GPU: Adreno 530 GPU
- RAM: 4GB
- Display: 5.5″ 2560 x 1440 Quad HD AMOLED display (535 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass
- Internal Storage: 64GB
- External Storage: microSD (Up to 2TB)
- OS: Android 6.0.1, Marshmallow with Moto Enhancements (Moto Display, Moto Actions, Moto Voice)
- Rear Camera: 13 MP, f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization (OIS), laser autofocus, zero shutter lag, color correlated temperature (CCT) with dual LEDs
- Front Camera: 5 MP with wide field of view and extra flash
- Video Capture: 1080p full HD video (60 fps); 4K (30 fps)
- Audio: Front-ported loudspeaker, 4-mic support
- Waterproofing: Water repellent nano-coating
- Network: 4G VoLTE, 3G
- NFC: Yes
- Fingerprint Reader: Yes
- Audio 3.5mm Port: No
- Ports: USB Type-C, Moto Mods connector
- SIM: Dual Nano-SIM
- Quick Charge: TurboPower gives you up to 7 hours of power in just 15 minutes of charging
- Battery: 2,600mAh
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 155.3 x 75.3 x 5.19
- Weight: 136g
Moto Z Play
The Moto Z Play is available in the same colors (Charcoal Ash Style Shell or Washed Oak Style Shel ) and retails for S$699.
It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor (2GHz octa-core) CPU with Adreno 506 GPU. It comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage with the an expandable storage using microSD of up to 2TB.
It has a 5.5″ 1080 x 1920 Super AMOLED display (403 ppi) with 16MP f/2.0 rear camera and 5MP front camera.
Both Moto Z and Moto Z Play is still on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow but it will be upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat before end of the year.
![Moto Z Play - Front Moto Z Play - Front](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5493/30298902450_55567e55a3_c.jpg)
![Moto Z Play - Back Moto Z Play - Back](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5604/29966665014_3ddedef0de_c.jpg)
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor (2.0 GHz)
- GPU: Adreno 506 GPU
- RAM: 3GB
- Display: 5.5″ 1080 x 1920 Super AMOLED display (403 ppi)
- Internal Storage: 32GB
- External Storage: microSD (Up to 2TB)
- OS: Android 6.0.1, Marshmallow with Moto Enhancements (Moto Display, Moto Actions, Moto Voice)
- Rear Camera: 16 MP, f/2.0 aperture, laser autofocus, phase detection autofocus (PDAF), zero shutter lag, color correlated temperature (CCT) with dual LEDs
- Front Camera: 5 MP, wide-angle 85° lens, LED flash
- Video Capture: 480p (30fps); 720p (120fps); 1080p (30 fps); 4K (30fps)
- Audio: Front-ported earpiece/loudspeaker, 3 mics
- Waterproofing: Water repellent nano-coating
- Network: 4G VoLTE, 3G
- NFC: Yes
- Fingerprint Reader: Yes
- Audio 3.5mm Port: Yes
- Ports: USB Type-C, Moto Mods connector, Audio 3.5mm Port
- SIM: Dual Nano-SIM
- Quick Charge: TurboPower gives you up to 7 hours of power in just 15 minutes of charging
- Battery: 3,510mAh
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 156.4 x 76.4 x 6.99
- Weight: 165g
Moto Mods
What makes the Moto Z and Moto Z Play special is the Moto Mods. Both phones comes with the Moto Mods connector which is located at the back of the phone.
Moto Mods transform your smartphone into a more power dedicated device like a camera, projector, speaker, etc. It seamlessly attaches itself magnetically to the back of the Moto Z or Moto Z Play without having to do a power cycle.
4 Moto Mods will be available at launch:
- JBL SoundBoost Speaker – S$139
- Hasselblad True Zoom Camera – S$459
- Insta-Share Projector – S$399
- Incipio offGRID Power Pack – S$139
![Moto Mods - JBL SoundBoost Speaker Moto Mods - JBL SoundBoost Speaker](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5627/29964868293_6ba2b1e336_c.jpg)
![Moto Mods - JBL SoundBoost Speaker Moto Mods - JBL SoundBoost Speaker](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5715/30598834295_75a28867bb_c.jpg)
![Moto Mods - Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Moto Mods - Hasselblad True Zoom Camera](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5531/30598760655_ffc2ed2654_o.jpg)
![Moto Mods - Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Moto Mods - Hasselblad True Zoom Camera](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5605/30298974430_2c5e65f996_c.jpg)
![Moto Mods - Insta-Share Projector Moto Mods - Insta-Share Projector](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8641/29964870933_0b913f4ff0_c.jpg)
![Moto Mods - Insta-Share Projector Moto Mods - Insta-Share Projector](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5468/29964935163_7552f76502_c.jpg)
![Moto Mods - Incipio offGRID Power Pack Moto Mods - Incipio offGRID Power Pack](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8649/29964869613_bb630ee0b0_c.jpg)
![Moto Mods - Incipio offGRID Power Pack Moto Mods - Incipio offGRID Power Pack](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5651/29964934833_e2ff4980ee_c.jpg)
If you are not using any Moto Mods, you can use the various Style Shells to cover up the Moto Mods connector:
- Black Leather – S$29
- Charcoal Ash – S$29
- Silver Oak – S$29
- Washed Oak – S$29
- Crimson Ballistic Nylon – S$25
- Black Herring – S$25
![Moto Z Style Shells Moto Z Style Shells](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5498/30481888032_6f894fffe4_c.jpg)
I played with the Moto Z and I am impressed at how thin it is. The Moto Mods are just an awesome addition to the phonebut a tad expensive.
I might consider getting this to replace Li Xiang’s Nexus 6 which is about 2 years old.
![Moto Z, Moto Z Play & Moto Mods Moto Z, Moto Z Play & Moto Mods](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5525/29964893513_730ca89ee3_c.jpg)