• What are Moto Mods? Everything you need to know about the snap-on accessories for Moto Z

Our quick take

Motorola Moto Z3 Play - 3.5 / 5

Design & Display

  • 6-inch Super AMOLED display, 18:9 aspect ratio, Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2160) Includes 2,000mAh Moto Mod battery pack in the box Glass back design, aluminium frame Side-facing fingerprint scanner Moto Mods compatible

Hardware, Software & Battery Life

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core 1.8GHz processor, 4GB RAM 64GB storage, microSD card slot for expansion 3,000mAh battery (5,000mAh with included Mod)

Cameras

  • Dual rear cameras: 12MP & 5MP with f/1.7 aperture Dual autofocus pixels for faster focus 8MP front-facing camera

To recap

The Moto Z3 Play brings the series up to date thanks to an 18:9 aspect ratio display, but this model stands in the shadow of the Z3 proper - which is not only more powerful but cheaper - and can’t hold its weight against other flagship leaders of the moment. Mods may have had their moment…