Motorola is back with another modular smartphone—the Moto Z2 Force
The Moto Z2 Force brings back the shatterproof display and some key changes that include a thinner body, dual cameras, new Moto Mod accessories and availability on all U.S. carriers in order to better compete with the likes of Samsung and LG.
The most significant change to the Z2 Force’s design is that it’s roughly one millimeter thinner than its predecessor.
The Z2 Force comes in only one storage option at 64 GB but a microSD slot is available with support of up to 2 TB in case you need more than what the phone is able to offer internally. 4×4 MIMO is also on board for faster gigabit LTE speeds across carriers.
Water and dust resistance has become a fairly common feature on flagship phones but that is one thing you will not find on the Z2 Force.
It does however carry a water-repellent nano coating that makes the phone resistant to the occasional splash without being designed to survive submersion.
Specifications
- shatterproof display + elegant design
5.5” Quad HD 1440p Super AMOLED display guaranteed not to crack or shatter, wrapped in a sleek 7000 series aluminum unibody.* - unlimited possibilities with moto mods
Go beyond your phone. Add powerful stereo speakers, a 360 camera, a projector, and 100% more battery life—in a snap. - professional-looking photos
Dual 12 MP rear cameras with enhanced depth of field and real-time controls, plus a wide angle 5 MP selfie camera with LED flash. - all-day battery + TurboPower™ charging
Up to 24 hours of power in one charge.** Plus, hours of power in just minutes of charging.†† - faster and more powerful than ever
Fastest possible data speeds† plus Qualcomm’s most powerful Snapdragon™ processor. - no more passcodes
Instantly unlock your phone using just the touch of your finger.
Pros
Solid metal unibody design
Shatterproof screen
Fast performance
Available on all U.S. carriers
Expandable storage
Growing ecosystem of Moto Mods
Stock-like Android software
Cons
No headphone jack
Small battery
Screen is very easily scratched
Lacks true water resistance
Camera is weak in low light
The Moto Z2 Force is available now directly from Motorola and through all U.S. carriers, and for a limited time you can get last year’s Moto Insta-share projector mod included for free.
Pricing will vary from carrier to carrier, but directly from Motorola the phone will run you $720 which is already down 80 bucks from the initially announced release price.
