Moto Z Force Droid review: Toughened up

12 August 2016
This year, Lenovo did the deed of unveiling Motorola’s newest flasgship offerings. These flagship offerings are the Moto Z, which aims to succeed the Moto X, and the Moto Z Force, which is a bigger and badder version of the Moto Z.

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I think the moto z play(upcoming phone in rumours) will be the most sold smartphone in the series as according to rumours it has 3.5mm Jack too with same thickness and same amount of battery as z force(the shattersheild display must have had good thickness) this phone is actually very good. The intermediate moto z is a waste(its camera and g4 plus camera have same score)

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    • Anonymous
    • qNh
    • 14 Aug 2016

    Yes the lack of headphone jack is a bummer, but considering the fact MOTO Z sets a standard for accessories to not just dress up your phone is a pretty big deal, bye bye shady battery packs from a sweatshop.

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      • AnonD-571933
      • L1M
      • 14 Aug 2016

      Also for those worried about waterproof, it's water repellent. Just look on YouTube "Moto G water test" you'll see how it survives the water tests like a champ. Why do you want the IP67? To go inside the swimming pool and take pictures? If you get a bad unit you can mess up your phone and it won't be covered by warranty (many did) .
      All Motorola devices are water repellent, nothing will happen to it even if you drop it in the toilet.

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        • AnonD-571933
        • L1M
        • 14 Aug 2016

        Anonymous, 13 Aug 2016You're worst than a fanboy actually... note 7 is not out an... moreWhat makes you think Note 7 is going to be any different from the current S7 Edge? It's the same f*cking phone with a integrated pen and a bigger screen.

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          • Praleq
          • 0WM
          • 14 Aug 2016

          Zanche, 14 Aug 2016It seems you are somehow confused i don't own a samsung pho... moreWell, you didn't understand my comment either. The adapter is included for those who still want to use their old set of headphones. It's the best idea they could come up with. As for the usb type c port, I'm not a big fan either. But things are changing, evolution runs his course. I'm sure, in a few years they will come up with something else, a new port to justify the high price of the phone

            Praleq, 14 Aug 2016You won't buy it anyway. Go back to your Samsung toy. The f... moreIt seems you are somehow confused i don't own a samsung phone. Change should be positive not negative. Honestly i don't see the logic of removing the 3.5mm jack and then give an adapter to convert back to a 3.5mm jack. This can not be called positive change.

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              • Praleq
              • 0WM
              • 14 Aug 2016

              Zanche, 14 Aug 2016A smartphone without 3.5mm jack is not practical. I find it... moreYou won't buy it anyway. Go back to your Samsung toy. The fear of change says a lot about you!

                Anonymous, 14 Aug 2016there is a converter suppliedSo what happens when you need to charger your phone and use the earphone at the same time?

                  AnonD-506194, 12 Aug 2016Dont mean to burst your bubble but the new AOD on the Note7... moreI didnt know note7 shiws 3rd party apps notification but I did knew about Note writing. Thanks for the info

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                    • AnonD-255623
                    • f}m
                    • 14 Aug 2016

                    Anonymous, 14 Aug 2016So what makes it the best phone? what will this phone be if... moreHonestly if aesthetics were what made phones sell, Samsung would have been out of business. Motorola has changed its design every generation. So not really a boring design but an aggressive one. The only reason Moto sales are low is because of marketing. The same goes for HTC and Sony.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • YTE
                      • 14 Aug 2016

                      Zanche, 14 Aug 2016A smartphone without 3.5mm jack is not practical. I find it... morethere is a converter supplied

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                        • AnonD-560664
                        • 3qC
                        • 14 Aug 2016

                        Anonymous, 14 Aug 2016So what makes it the best phone? what will this phone be if... moreThis might come as a shock to you, but most people think how a phone functions is more important than how it looks. Even then it's a matter of taste.

                        The mods are definitely part of what makes this phone great, over and above the balance of phone features, since there will be more interesting mods coming. Don't know why you think they're not practical outside. Maybe you live in the Arctic, LOL.

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                          • AnonD-4837
                          • t78
                          • 14 Aug 2016

                          AnonD-237381, 13 Aug 2016They're IR sensors, they've been there since the first Moto... moreThank you. :D :)

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                            • Anonymous
                            • sG%
                            • 14 Aug 2016

                            AnonD-255623, 13 Aug 2016Note7 whether out or not is not in competition with this ph... moreSo what makes it the best phone? what will this phone be if people dont want the mods, because you know its not practical when you go outside? have you seen the front of this phone? that alone will turn people away because of motos boring design.

                              A smartphone without 3.5mm jack is not practical. I find it strange that most people don't see an issue with its absence.
                              It seems something crucial is always missing from Motorola phones. This year it is almost perfect, no 3.5mm jack sorry no buy.

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                                • AnonD-572082
                                • shq
                                • 14 Aug 2016

                                The review was stellar, detailed to the point and important for those with lots of tech background and those of us with less that cutting edge understanding. I am looking at the phone but I see they have not put the 64gb one out for sale so far. Not sure if it is better to just buy a card or wait for the newer phone to come out. Who does not waterproof a phone now? Really need to make a complete phone package for active people. Thanks for a great in depth review

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                                  • AnonD-144181
                                  • 33r
                                  • 13 Aug 2016

                                  we are waiting for release the z force outside the usa

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                                    • AnonD-213493
                                    • 6Px
                                    • 13 Aug 2016

                                    AnonD-368020, 13 Aug 2016I don't see why someone would prefer it over OP3. Moto mods... moreOP3 is crap compare to moto bro.. It has software issues, worst lcd display and battery and many more things..

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                                      • AnonD-213493
                                      • 6Px
                                      • 13 Aug 2016

                                      I'm impressed!
                                      Wow..

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                                        • AnonD-255623
                                        • 6Pa
                                        • 13 Aug 2016

                                        Anonymous, 13 Aug 2016You're worst than a fanboy actually... note 7 is not out an... moreNote7 whether out or not is not in competition with this phone. Note7 is only for the person seeking the S-Pen. This however is for the one looking for the best phone in the market, add the MotoMods and this phone is meant to be kept for two-three years.