Review: Motorola Moto Z3 Play
The Motorola Moto Z3 Play is a solid contender in the $500 range. It covers the basics and then some, while offering flexibility thanks to the selection of Moto Mods accessories.
The Z3 Play may be about the same size/shape as last year's phone, but it has a brand new screen, reduced bezels, and a more modern look. The new button placement — including the side-mounted fingerprint reader — works well, and Motorola made the right choice in including support for memory cards and USB-C. The screen looks great; call/data performance is up to snuff; and battery life is good even without the included Moto Mod battery accessory.
Motorola's variation of Android is one of the best, thanks to its light touch and usable enhancements. The camera software is powerful, and the image quality matches the phone's price point well.
Speaking of which, Motorola sells the Moto Z3 Play unlocked for $499. You can find it from $449 if you poke around. The phone comes with either the extra battery or the stereo speaker. I say go for the battery and live it up.
In the $500 space, few phones offer as much value as the Motorola Z3 Play, particularly if you're looking for an unlocked phone with support for Sprint/Verizon.
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