Motorola Moto Z Force
Key specs
Critic consensus
“There are only two downsides to the Z Force Droid: it's big and it lacks a headphone jack. But I think it's worth putting up with these issues. While I'd still pick the Galaxy S7 as my own device because I'm into smaller phones, the Z Force Droid combines lots of power, some great accessories, and much sleeker software than Samsung provides. It's the most promising new phone of the year, and our Editors' Choice for Verizon buyers.”
“The Moto Z Force is a phone for Android power-users who would rather experience Android as it was meant to be, Nexus style, but with a few extra features on top. Although you wouldn't get the quickest updates as you would on Nexus devices, the Moto Z Force offers much more than the pure Android experience as long as you are willing to make the tradeoff.”
“The Motorola Moto Z Force Droid Edition doesn't yet offer the level of customization that Google's upcoming Project Ara promises (there you can switch out components such as processors and camera lenses). The Mods aren't very portable, and on top of the $720 you're paying for the phone, things will get even more expensive.”
“Even if there were no modular hardware here, the Moto Z Droid and Moto Z Force Droid would still be some really attractive handsets. The super-thin design is stunning while still feeling robust (even if it's tricky to get used to handling a phone so svelte), performance doesn't let us down, and both models offer some decent camera output.”
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In Depth
The latest modular addition to the Moto family is turning heads, but it has an upgraded premium version as well–the Motorola Moto Z Force.
In many ways, the phone is identical to its lower-priced sibling. They both feature the same Snapdragon 820 processor, 32 or 64GB of storage, modular add-ons, lack of headphone port and beautiful 5.5-inch QHD display.
While the design is similar, the Moto Z Force is slightly thicker–largely due to the increased battery capacity. However, many reviewers agreed that the added heft was a welcome addition to the phone. With a 3500mAh battery, reviewers had no problems pushing a day and a half of usage on a single charge.
The other major change is an upgraded rear camera. Replacing the 13MP chip on the Moto Z with a 21MP Sony chip, the Moto Z Force wowed reviewers and performed comparably to the best flagships currently available. The camera also adds phase-detection autofocus to the feature list to make snapping shots even faster.
While the differences might seem minor, so is difference in price. If you’re on the fence about which to grab, PC Magazine says, “If you’re going to spend $600 on a phone, you might as well spend $700. Go out and get a Moto Z Force.”
For more information on what to expect from the rest of the phone’s features, check out our review summary for the Motorola Moto Z!
What people actually want to know
When was the Motorola Moto Z Force released?
The Motorola Moto Z Force was released on September 30, 2016.
How long does the battery last on the Motorola Moto Z Force?
The Motorola Moto Z Force has a 3,500 mAh battery.
Does the Motorola Moto Z Force have NFC?
Yes, the Motorola Moto Z Force has NFC. You can use Google Wallet, Apple Pay, and tap-to-pair with Bluetooth accessories.
Where can I get support for the Motorola Moto Z Force?
Visit Motorola's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Motorola Moto Z Force manual?
You can view and download the Motorola Moto Z Force manual on our dedicated manual page.
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