Customer Ratings & Reviews

Had it a couple of weeks. Seems like a decent phone so far.

This is a great phone for android lovers on a budget.

Great deal on a new phone that has all the perks he needs.

So far so good. Wife is still trying to learn about it.

First one stopped working but replaced by Verizon.

Easy to understand. Great applications great phone

Did what I needed it to do but only lasted a couple years. Phones are way over priced to have to replace so often.

(Please note I mention other phones for comparison purposes. I also mention other Moto Z phones in relation to the Moto Mods, since this feature set is common between the Z, Z Force, and Z Play phones. I'm also very much an iOS person, though I'm okay with Android.) I had to get a phone for work, and wanted to buy an Android device since I already have an iPhone for personal use and my employer has apps on both platforms. I've already ruled out Samsung because of ongoing battery issues on a couple of their phone lines, and most other devices on Verizon in this price range really were not worth purchasing in my opinion because of the limited feature set and performance; I'm also spoiled by the performance of my iPhone 6s and how it does things instantly. My choices ended up being between this and a Moto G unlocked; because of a Verizon Edge deal on this phone, I wound up going with the Z Play. First, the good. Oh man there is lots of good. The AMOLED screen is crisp and clear, with color reproduction nearly as good as my wife's iPhone 6s Plus and my iPhone 6s. The camera is good for a phone in this price range; not quite as good as the camera in the iPhone SE (which is the same camera in the iPhone 6s), not quite as good as the camera in last year's Samsung phones, but still an excellent camera for general usage. USB C connectivity for charging is a huge step up from the Micro USB ports still commonly found on most Android handsets. Audio playback quality through the headset jack is actually very good, with great balance from the lows to the highs using different headsets (Sony ZX300, Beats Solo first gen, Apple EarPods, and Seinheiser HD280) using different media sources (Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube, and VUDU), something I don't expect through Android handsets (most I've listened to always had paper-thin bass, with even the most bass-heavy headphones and music). The headset jack is something to keep in mind when you buy this phone; it does not come with headphones, so you'll either need to reuse your old headset or buy a new pair when you buy this phone. Call quality is great; this phone supports LTE Voice on Verizon's network, so Verizon to Verizon calls are awesome quality, and standard phone calls to phones on other carriers and providers are still good. Also, battery life is amazing - I managed to keep it awake and going for 4 hours on social media and email, and the battery only dropped around 25% during that time - so going a full day shouldn't be much of an issue. And if you need to charge your phone, the Turbo Charging feature (based on Qualcomm's fast charging technologies) is rocket fast when getting your phone to a usable percentage of battery life. What clearly sets this phone (along with the other Moto Z series phones) apart from everything else on the market is the modularity through Moto Mods; if you want to upgrade audio, battery, or camera, or add a projector, just snap it on the back. While the modularity isn't for everyone, it's great for those that decide they need a bigger battery, wireless charging, or a better camera later on. This phone won't be limited to just these attachments either; the snapback really has endless possibilities since it can move audio, data, video, and more. The design of the phone is also pretty great. It reminds me of the iPhone 4 and 4s, with a solid glass back and a metal band around the side; unlike the iPhone 4 and 4s, however, that metal band is anodized aluminum instead of stainless steel. The snap back also adds an easy way to customize your device when you're not using the Moto Mods; If you decide to go "caseless", you can still protect the back of your phone with one of dozens of back covers made from materials ranging from soft plastics to leather to actual wood. In a way, it's the easiest way to make the phone yours. The drawbacks to this particular phone are very few. Motorola chose to go with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 instead of the Snapdragon 820 series chips many other phones in this class use, which means 4k video recording does suffer somewhat and overall 3D graphics performance isn't as fast as what others in this class are. For most games, however, you won't notice much of a difference between the 625 and the 820 series, or other high-end phone chipsets. For those of you that are moving from micro USB to USB-C, you get to experience the same growing pains that iPhone users went through with going from 30 pin to Lightning connectors; I will tell you this, though - like with the iPhone users moving to the new connector, the USB-C connector is a HUGE improvement over micro USB with all that it does, especially the reversible connector. The warning I have to give you all with USB-C, however, is you need to choose your cables carefully; for the time being, I'd only get my USB-C cables from reputable retailers like Best Buy. If you choose to use the fingerprint scanner, it does get in the way sometimes. It's accurate though, so it's worth using. Finally, the last issue is with software; the clock has a habit of flashing up every minute while setting on your desk or nightstand; while the lock screen display and lift to wake can be disabled, it's annoying if you don't know where to took (Moto app>Display). I've put into my review of the app on Google Play that addresses this issue, and Motorola is good about addressing software issues with their devices. For those that want the new anti-iPhone and are looking for a good alternative to Samesong, I can highly recommend the Moto Z series without hesitation. If you don't need the absolute fastest model, the Z Play is great. It's also the only Z series phone that has a headphone jack, so you won't have to deal with either upgrading to Bluetooth or dealing with dongles for headphones. For me though, as an iPhone user, it's not enough for me to switch my primary mobile platform at this time.

Phone mic during calls got messed up first few days I had it ... Just another Android nothing special, I wouldn't buy again

I went to Samsung to this phone and I am having an extremely hard time getting use to it. Reception is really go though.

I love the easy use of the phone. The apps are easy to install

Is a ok phone is not bad is not good perfec for ur kids

Succumbed to offer of free phone for husband and upgrade of my iPhone to switch carriers. Free Moto phone didn't work and iPhone was not an upgrade but actually a downgrade and not able to transfer my existing data, contacts, photos, etc. After 15 hours on phone with Apple technicians and engineers, went back to my original carrier, my original iPhone and carrier provided us with a free Samsung J3 for customer loyalty and hearing how beat up we were from converting.

Since it's not a Samsung or Apple smartphone the Moto Z Play( & Droid) tend to get lost in the mix of other smartphones( LG, HTC, etc..). Don't underestimate this phone. With the exception of the camera, which is a notch below the S8 and LG G6, the rest of the Z Play can compete with Flagship devices costing hundreds of dollars more( or 2 to 3x as much per month). The huge 3500mhl battery, SD 626 mid-range processor,and super-efficient 1080p AMOLED screen combine to give classic old-school flip-phone battery life. Lenovo has kept Motorola's version of Android very stock like Google did when they owned Motorola. I like what Lenovo did with the Moto Mods concept. Much better implementation than what LG did with the G5. The fact that the Mods are available for the entire current,and future, Moto Z series helps retain their value. I'm not interested in a lot of them but I could see the JBL speaker, extended battery, and wireless charging plate being useful. Just be sure that you have a phone case that is easy to take on and off. On a final note : If you're buying the Verizon(Droid) version of this device through monthly installments make sure you go through Best Buy. You'll be able to pay it off early at the discount price if you wish with no penalty , unlike what Verizon does with their sale price financing. Thanks Best Buy.

I purchased this moto z play to replace a malfunctioning S5, which served me well for just over 2 years. I wanted a phone with a larger screen and better battery life without paying $600+. So far this phone has been been great with battery lasting approx 2 days with moderate use. Price was good at $10 month for 24mos, or if adding a new line it would have been just $3. Just received the android 7.0 nougat software update. This phone seems to be as good, if not better than the S5. It might not be the very best or fastest phone out there, but should work well for most people.

Great starter phone...bought it for my son. Great price.

i had a droid mini before this it was a good phone this moto z play is a major upgrade easy to use and great screen