![]() ![]() It wasn't instant like some other, more premium devices, but it was quick enough to not be an inconvenience. Motorola's device information section in its pre-installed app informed us that around 85 per cent of this was in use when the phone was on, and apps were recently loaded, churning away in the background.ĭespite our reservations about its square design and lack of extra function, the fingerprint sensor is fast and rarely asked for us to scan our thumbs a second time. The 3GB RAM is just about enough to handle the rigours of everyday life too. Games do take a little longer to load, but it's nothing you'd notice unless you had two phones side-by-side for comparison. Games run smoothly, as do transitions and animations switching between apps, screens and scrolling up and down through lists. It might not be the all-singing all-dancing SD821 or newer SD835, but it's still more than powerful enough for most users. We've experienced the Snapdragon 625 processor in a handful of phones over the past few months and always been pleased with its performance. Pressing-and-holding the home button launches the older full screen Google function that gives you information about what's on screen. Secondly, there's no Google Assistant yet. Firstly, the launcher doesn't have the round icons or the swipe-across tab for the Google Now screen. It's worth noting that while it is running a clean version of Android, there are a number of differences between the Moto Z Play and the Google Pixel. You can also double twist your wrist to launch the camera, place the phone face-down to switch Do Not Disturb on, as well as many others. With Actions, for instance, you can enable the "double karate chop" action which switches on the flashlight. Opening it gives you a few options on various gestures, actions, display options and voice control. The one app that transforms the way you use the phone is called Moto. Calendar, clock, email and messaging apps are all Google's own. Other than the default clock widget, some bespoke wallpapers, the required Moto Mods software and a Device Help app, there's no excess bloatware at all. There's very little extra here of Moto/Lenovo's creation. Our test unit was updated to Nougat as soon as we powered it on and, it must be said, we like the clean, stock experience. When it launched, the Moto Z Play ran Android Marshmallow. We'd prefer a more fine-tuned experience for adjusting screen temperature, but this adjustment is better than nothing. By comparison, this mode seems lifeless and faded, but some prefer their colours this way. If you need to dial down the AMOLED's colour saturation there's an option in the display settings for switching it to a more "natural" balance. As soon as the phone reaches 100 per cent, the power pack starts to refill again.Ĭomparing it to the OnePlus 3T's AMOLED screen, which is the same size and resolution, it comes up a tiny bit duller with a slightly warmer balance. Once it's empty, you charge it simply by plugging your phone into a power outlet. In its settings you can change its behaviour so that it only charges the phone when it drops below 80 per cent, or just have it on all the time. While connected, it constantly charges the phone until its reserves are empty. Undoubtedly the most useful, and one we could see more people buying, is the Incipio OffGrid Power Pack which essentially adds an extra 2,200mAh battery capacity. ![]() Each of these modules has a distinct purpose. Like the regular Moto Z, the additional modules snap on to the back using magnets, and connect using the series of gold connection points on the back of the phone. Gold contacts tell phone which device is attachedĪlong with the phone we were sent four Moto Mods to test out of the device's most unique feature.But with a Mod attached to the rear, the feel of the phone can change significantly. Overall, then, the Z Play is a phone that's a bit of effort to use. ![]()
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