Moto Z Review: Is it Still Worth it!? (6 Months Later!)

How does the Moto Z / Moto Z Droid hold up 6 Months Later? With all the recent updated to Android 7.0 Nougat has the phone improved? And is it still worth the purchase? Watch to find out!

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[MikeTrieu]

The reason I prefer the battery mod to external power banks is because the "efficiency mode" keeps the internal battery constantly topped off at 80% charge, thus preserving the longevity of the non-user replaceable battery pack compared to "dumb" external batteries that always charge to 100%, causing more wear cycles. Plus it's super annoying to have a cable jutting out of your phone while you're trying to use it.

[uituituituituituit]

nice re-review! I have the Z Play and can't wait for Nougat!

[TechLineHD]

Great review. I love the sound quality in your vids!

[mateenatlas]

I have one and it's great. Definitely recommend.

[adriancirlea]

I had it for almost a year now as a daily phone and I enjoyed every day of it. I love the fact that although the z2 is out I still get almost weekly updates on the software witch means they still value the customers that they have and not completely drop them as soon as a new phone comes out like other companies do. The battery life only bothered me when I had weak reception as I seen that it tried harder to find it in that situation. But honestly you can't compare the battery pack with a normal power bank because it's almost the same price as a good one but adds the advantage of not having another bulk thing in your pocket. If I would change anything about the phone, I would add an headphone Jack on the projector and the battery pack. And also I would like to add that I recently bought the gamepad mode witch is intended for z2 but works perfectly with my phone, so again they still value the customers they have

[WillRade]

3:42 "it lacks poor battery life" technically means it has good battery life lol

[Darsh]

Really liking the new A-roll setup!! and amazing video Matt!!

[MrLichina]

phone is excellent, battery life is great with me, i get around 5 hours of SOT just like on my old S7. only thing that bothers me is the auto mod on camera Which sometimes captures two inages instead of one. but other than that, my advise is that this phone is a must have!

[adamjreed]

good review but you failed to mention twice about the head phone input on the phone, you get an extension at plugs and where your charger goes that allows you to plug headphones into your phone

[LarryMusgrave]

The Force takes care of your battery issue easily.

One aspect that you didn't mention about the Moto phones compared to my Samsung Note phones is that with this you may add an SD card and choose to use it as a separate drive, or integrate it into the phone's memory. I did the later and my phone now shows over 90gb of internal memory. Applications now have near limitless space, photos and video as well. Using the new green labeled Samsung Evo 64gb card ($19 on Amazon) is extremely fast and supports your 4K video with no issues.

Also, the previous issue with the very low notification sounds was patched last week, so you now can finally hear your notifications.

Also, you may go to your battery settings and activate the battery saver that essentially kills data while the phone is resting with the screen off. Consider it a deep sleep, yet you'll get calls and text like normal. if you need to check emails or get Facebook Updates, simply unlock your device and it will begin checking on updates for your internet based applications.

My big complaints after a month of daily driving the Moto Z Force, the glass on the back of the phone that shattered the 3rd day I had it when I dropped the phone onto my hardwood floor. The second item is the previously mentioned loss of the headphone jack. I'm extremely annoyed with that decision by the manufactures. There are situations where we buds that are cheap, light and disposable are a better option. Not everyone is interested in or capable of using Bluetooth, especially if working in a facility that you are not allowed to have devices to emit (I work in a nuclear power plant, yet use earbuds to listen to music. We must be in airplane mode for the safety of the plant). So for some of us, this is a painful situation.

[garak]

I had the Note 7 and Pixel XL and I've settled on the Moto Z Force Droid. Amazing (albeit slower) Camera, fantastic battery life, fastest charging of any phone out there, the mods are great (and more to come.) I do not have the problem of the mods gaping if holding too tonight. The Moto Z Force Droid is HIGHLY recommended.

[ChrisSullins]

The Z Force is phenomenal with the Nougat update.

[Bish_OP]

I like the mods, and the Hasselblad mod really jumped out to me. I hope with the recent news of the upcoming moto z2 that newer mods will be backwards compatible with this phone. Also stock android was a huge pull for me coming from a Nexus 6P.

[mriganka]

👍 Love your new video Matthew.The thumbnail looks awesome

[AaronStutts]

I love mine and the battery mod is the best you can buy. no thicker than a style and real difference using the efficiency mode vs a power pack, another thing to carry. projector and new mods still being released.

[TJNinneman]

I was lucky to get a Moto Z onsale at Best Buy for the insane price of $240 early this year. This a pretty great phone for the price.

Display is really good. Software experience is stock and very quick with little to no lag. Camera is not great but very serviceable.

My only major gripe is the battery is atrocious. I can only get through a full day if I really limit my usage. Otherwise I'm charging at least once per day; sometimes twice.

[RaymondRobinsonJr]

I like it but prefer the force or play version to get the better battery life. The extra thickness is not a big deal to me if I can easily last all day.

[dlrable]

wonderfully put... i guess the Moto Z Play makes up for the negatives..

[DomGiunta]

Matt, solid review. can you do the Z Force?

[JSantana]

Moto Z is a great phone, but the mono speaker is a bit of a deal breaker for me because I'm spoiled with front facing speakers. Great review Matt!!