Motorola Moto z4
Motorola Updates 5G Moto Mod, Adds Z2 Force Compatibility
Motorola has updated the software for its Moto Mod accessory that adds 5G to existing Moto Z-series phones, improving functionality for all phones, and adding compatibility with the Z2 Force for Verizon. The update improves both 5G download speeds, and enables two-way charging between the phone and the Mod when the battery is low in either. The update is available now for the Z2 Force and Z3. The update comes pre-installed on the Moto Z4. The Z2 Force was launched in August 2017 and carried by Verizon until October 2018.
Hands On with the Moto z4
The only successful modular phone system to date, Motorola's z series is still going strong. The new Moto z4 brings updated specs and design while maintaining compatibility with existing Moto Mods. Highlights of the z4 include top-end cameras front and back, a screen that covers more of the front, a larger battery, and the return of the 3.5mm audio jack. The thin design has a metal frame and frosted glass back. What's it like in person? We checked it out.
Moto z4 Boasts Better Battery, Cameras, and Display
The Moto z4 brings updated specs and design to the z series while maintaining compatibility with existing Moto Mod snap-on accessories. Motorola announced the Moto z4 today, which will come in an unlocked version for $500 with broad support for all US LTE networks, and a Verizon-specific version with special pricing for new lines of service. The phone has a single "48 megapixel" camera sensor on the rear that uses pixel binning to produce high-quality 12-megapixel images. The main camera has an f/1.7 aperture, optical image stabilization, and laser focusing. The front camera is 25 megapixels, with optional pixel binning for high-quality 6.2-megapixel selfies. The camera app includes a new Night Vision mode, portrait mode, motion photos, Google Lens, RAW mode, and auto HDR. The z4 has a 3.5mm audio jack, last seen in the z series on the z2 Play. The phone is housed in a metal frame with a frosted glass back. The 6.4-inch OLED display sports full-HD resolution. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor with 4 GB of RAM. It has 128 GB of internal storage, expandable via a memory card slot. Its 3,600 mAh battery can be charged quickly with the included 15W charger. The fingerprint reader is built into the display and the phone has NFC as well as USB-C 3.1. The unlocked version goes on sale June 6th at Best Buy, B&H Photo, and Amazon for $500 in a bundle that includes the 360ยบ camera Moto Mod. Verizon will offer the Moto z4 on June 13th for just $240 with a new activation (new customer or new line on a family plan). The z4 is compatible with the 5G Moto Mod that adds a 5G radio, and new Verizon customers can get both the z4 and the 5G Moto Mod for $440. Existing Verizon customers can get the z4 for $500, before a $100 discount when they choose a device payment plan. For a limited time, Verizon is offering 5G service at no additional charge for Moto z4 (for customers on Above Unlimited and Beyond Unlimited plans.) The phone will be offered in Flash Gray initially, with a Frost White color to follow "later this summer".
