Lenovo Moto Z

86 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (6)
design (6)
performance (5)
portability (5)
screen (4)

Negative
battery (4)
camera (4)
connectivity (4)
price (3)
reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 86 reviews of Lenovo Moto Z. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the screen and portability. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are critical about the sound and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Lenovo Moto Z is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (stuff.tv)

Lenovo Moto G5 review

Another bid for the budget smarthrone

Brilliant value ; Sharp screen for the cash ; General performance is nippy

Not as metallic as it initially seems ; Barely any camera progress

A great phone for those who want to ditch the shackles of an expensive contract

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : Katharine Byrne (expertreviews.co.uk)

Moto Z review: A modular phone done right

Disappointing camera aside, the Moto Z is the best modular smartphone yet

Super slim and gorgeous design ; Mods are great additions ; Brilliant display

Camera is a little underwhelming ; Battery life isn't as good as other flagships ; No headphone jack

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Alex Todd (recombu.com)

Moto Z Review: In Depth

Moto Z review: The US might have had a head start, but that doesn't make the European arrival of the Moto Z any less exciting. Here's our full review.

Excellent display ; Thin & lightweight ; Good battery life ; Premium design

Requires adapter for wired headphones ; Camera could be better ; Fingerprint magnet

At £499, the Moto Z is obviously priced like a flagship, but justifies the cost well. It offers a beautiful design and a stunning screen, a unique feature set thanks to its Moto Mods compatibility, excellent battery life with the benefit of fast...

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Andrew Hayward (stuff.tv)

Lenovo Moto Z review

Do modular tricks make this Moto flagship utterly Z-licious?

Excellent QHD screen ; Plenty of power ; Moto Mods work like magic

Awkward design elements ; Sluggish camera

Flagship appeal, but Mods can’t make up for the Moto Z’s shortcomings

Aug, 2016

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Expert review by : Alan Martin (alphr.com)

Lenovo Moto Z review: Proof that modular smartphones have a future

The Moto Z is an incredibly thin handset with a more practical approach to modularity

I really like the Lenovo Moto Z. Modular smartphones have been a bit of a gimmick to me so far. Only LG has produced something usable, and in that case only a couple of add-ons ever arrived, and they tended to add a fair amount of bulk in the process....

Nov, 2016

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Expert review by : Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla (canadianreviewer.com)

Review: Lenovo Moto Z

On its own, the Moto Z is an inspired flagship device. It's made of top tier materials, offers the best of Moto's bespoke software experiences, yet presents users with a pretty pure Android experience with very little in the way of unwanted bloatware...

This alone makes Moto Z an impressive release, but when you consider the manifold expansion capabilities offered by the Moto Mods, this device becomes the nerve-centre of a truly forward thinking digital ecosystem.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Raymond Wong (mashable.com)

Motorola's Moto Z and Z Force are modular phones done right

There's so much to love about these two Android phones.

Bright, high-res Quad HD screens ; Brilliant modular system ; Excellent, responsive fingerprint sensor ; Sleek, premium metal designs ; Ultra thin (Moto Z) ; Powerful performance

Cameras still lag behind rivals ; No headphone jack ; Weirdly high-placed volume buttons ; Pricey Moto Mods ; Verizon-only in U.S.

The Moto Z and Moto Z Force are easily Motorola's best smartphones in years, even if you don't care for the modular system.

Jul, 2016

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Mini review video: Our quick verdict on the new Moto Z phones

Think of the Moto Z Force as the Moto Z's big brother: It offers the same premium performance as the regular Z, but adds a larger battery, a camera that performs better in most situations, and a screen that resists damage. All of this makes the Z Force...

Sturdy, incredibly slim design ; Great display ; Moto Mods are elegant and have potential ; Excellent performance ; Charges really fast

It's a Verizon exclusive ; No headphone jack ; Camera not quite as good as the Z Force's ; Middling battery life

Jul, 2016

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Expert review by : Malarie Gokey (digitaltrends.com)

Lenovo Moto Z and Z Force review

The Moto Z is the first ‘modular' phone you'll want to own on Verizon.

Lenovo shifted the Moto brand and made it its own with the and . Both phones look different from previous Moto phones and they offer a smart, simple approach to modules. The Moto Z Force is our favorite of the two with its larger battery and...

Jul, 2016

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Expert review by : Chris Welch (theverge.com)

The Moto Z is the best modular phone yet

Lenovo's new Moto Z and Moto Z Force are the best test yet of whether a "modular" approach to smartphones can truly reinvent what these devices can be, beyond slabs of internet-connected glass. In...

Incredibly thin and light ; Fresh and unique design ; Decent camera

No headphone jack ; MotoMods are overpriced ; No wireless charging

Jul, 2016

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