Motorola Moto Z2 Play

Slick software ; Affordable price ; Fantastic battery life

Odd design ; Camera struggles in varying conditions ; Not convinced by Moto Mods

The original Z2 Play was Trusted’s battery life champion until the Lenovo P2 came along. Which is why I had high hopes for the Z2’s stamina. Despite the fact Motorola has swapped the original Z’s 3510mAh battery for a smaller A 3000mAh cell to...

Innovative modular design ; Great all-day battery life ; Bright display

Poor graphical power ; Limited camera ; Design won’t be loved by everyone

The Moto Z2 Play features the high-end features we’d expect from a mid-range phone right now, including a bright 5.5-inch display and phenomenal battery life. It’s the modular functionality that seals the deal though, making this an innovative device...

Incredible battery life (even more incredible with a relevant battery Mod) ; Mods work with minimal fuss and can be genuinely useful ; Great fingerprint scanner with gesture controls ; Flagship-level smoothness and operation - including for games

The OnePlus 5 will likely give it a run for the money ; Not all Mods fit perfectly and phone looks bizarre without one fitted ; Why buy into Mods when you could buy separate accessories for any phone?

If you find Moto Mods enticing then the Z2 Play is a super phone with plenty to offer beyond its quirky selling point. If Mods leave you cold given their cost and size implication then, well, we think Moto will be in a great place to deliver an...

The Moto Z2 Play is a great mid-range smartphone; it features a gorgeous design, premium build and the Moto Mods support provides extended functionality based on what you require from the smartphone, from extra battery power to an improved speaker and...

Slim, sturdy, premium design ; Smart Android modifications ; Excellent battery life ; Moto Mods support

No EIS when recording 4K video ; Viewing angle issues ; Camera bump

Despite its name, the Motorola Moto Z2 Play is anything but fooling around, offering a flagship-like experience for almost half the price. It’s bigger and bulkier than similarly-priced mid-rangers and cracks under pressure when compared to the...

Attractive price ; Decent performance boost ; Fantastic low-light camera

Battery isn't as long-lasting

With last year’s Moto Z Play bucking the trend of the middling mid-ranger, I had high hopes its 2017 successor would be even better. And, when all’s said and done, Motorola has created a fantastic smartphone in the Moto Z2 Play.

Premium build and quality screen – even at 1080p ; Silky performance and great battery life ; Nifty modular accessories

Camera lacks colour punch ; Moto Mods quickly get expensive ; Phone still looks weird without a Mod in place

A magnificent mid-ranger that might not wow on sheer specs, but still impresses with modular magic

The Moto Z2 Play has a beautiful screen and all-day battery life. There’s expandable storage, lots of software tricks and even a headphone jack.

Its best software feature doesn’t always work. The phone feels wide and uncomfortable without a magnetic back cover, and not much better with covers that don’t fit well. Last year’s Z Play had much longer battery life.

Strong battery life, clever software and magnetic Mod add-ons make the Motorola Z2 Play a compelling midrange choice.

Innovative modular system ; Wide range of mods ; Slick and stylish

Mods are relatively expensive ; Screen not amazing

Using a truly innovative approach, mods can quickly transform the Z2 Play smartphone (and others in the Motorola range) into a top optical zoom camera or a rather nifty projector. We love the idea and the execution.