Piggyback battery included: Moto Z3 Play always has a reserve

Monday, 02 July 2018

By Klaus Wedekind

The Moto Z3 Play is an excellent mid-range smartphone, very versatile thanks to plug-in modules. The most important mod is already there and makes the device an unmatched endurance runner.

When Motorola launched the Z series with the mods, there were many who prophesied a quick end. Because until then, attempts to make smartphones interesting by plug-in modules have failed by the bank. But Motorola has done better and now Moto Z Play is already in its third generation.

A recipe for the success of mods is continuity and versatility. On the one hand, the plug-in modules of the first Z Play also insert on the back of the youngest member of the family, on the other hand, there are already a lot of mods. The simplest are the tests that change the style of the smartphone, the most elaborate are the camera or gamepad mods.

Battery mod included

Normally you have to buy the mods, but with the Moto Z3 Play maybe the most important module. Scope of delivery: It comes with a battery clip-on that packs on the 3,000 milliamperes of the built-in battery again 2200 milliamperes hours. It can be added as a reserve if needed via the message center and, optionally, the built-in battery can be kept constant at 80 (recommended) or at 100% load. Thus, you can use the device during the intensive day and go out at night without mod with a slim device. In the test, the smartphone came with the battery duo in normal operation easily over two days. Clbad!

With the trendy battery mod, the Z3 Play is quite heavy and a bit mischievous, but you can take it for stamina at the purchase, especially since the module is attached to the bomb. The problem could be the size of Z3 Play for some hands and pants pockets. The display measures 6 inches and, because of its design, the margins on the sides are not as narrow as on the other current devices.

New format, big screen

The new mobile phone is a little bigger than its predecessor. This is because the imprint is dictated by the compatible mods. The Z3 Play takes advantage of the space available with a Vormat screen 2: 1 but better than the second generation with a 16: 9 screen.

Without mods, the Moto Z3 Play is a very good and very clbady average smartphone. From the rear window, then the camera protrudes very clearly and you can see the connection pins for the mods. If you do not like it and for protection, you can buy one of the many different backs that cost around 25 euros. Otherwise, the treatment and the haptics are excellent

The fingerprint sensor, which one has to take care of, takes a little time to get used to it. the format change is now on the right side under the volume keys – the back is not available via mods. When you touch the sensor, it does not react too hard but reliable.

Prima OLED Screen

The OLED screen of the Moto Z3 game offers high contrast, offering rich, natural colors and can be very bright. The resolution is absolutely sufficient with FHD +, more than 2160 x 1080 pixels would consume only a useless power. Practice is navigating via the virtual home button: You slide left or right to go back or to go into the multitasking view, a Tipper leads to the home screen.

As other manufacturers Motorola has waived the plug, but the scope of supply includes an adapter for the USB-C port. Saved by the case protection – the device is not waterproof, there is only one coating, which should avoid worse in case of rain or accidents minors.

The performance adapts. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 636 processor, with 4 gigabytes of memory, has no trouble keeping the fluid running at all times. 64 gigabytes of internal memory are generally sufficient, after commissioning, to the user of about 59 gigabytes available. If you need more space for your photos and videos, you can plug in microSD cards, but you will not have the option of using a second SIM card.

The camera does not disappoint

well done. Although not much has changed on paper to the previous model, but the main camera does with 12 megapixels and aperture f / 1.7 a little better the pictures that can be seen even in the lower light more that & # 39; impressive. It fires quickly, focuses quickly and accurately and is also a good video camera.

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The possible artificial bokeh with the depth information of the second camera looks attractive on the screen, shows on the computer screen however, at transitions the visible inaccuracies. The camera application is compelling, it is easy to use, but also offers enough opportunities to ambitious photographers.

Unique Endurance Runner

For 500 Euro, the Moto Z3 Play would not be a boon, after all the performance monster ] There is almost no other OnePlus 6 top range, and there are other strong middle-aged kids like the Honor 10 or the Nokia 7 Plus for under 400 Euros. But the Z3 Play is an endurance runner without equal with the battery mod provided. And the ability to customize the device with other extensions for special tasks is also a selling point that the competition does not have.