Motorola Moto Z3

The Motorola Moto Z3 is the "first 5G phone," in that it will have an optional add-on for Verizon's 5G network next year. Until then, it stands on its own merits as a solid phone and a good way to try out Moto Mods.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • LTE: B1 (2100) B2 (1900) B3 (1800) B4 (1700/2100) B5 (850) B7 (2600) B8 (900) B12 (lower700 abc) B13 (upper700) B14 (700 PS) B17 (lower700 bc) B18 (Japan low850) B19 (Japan hi850) B20 (800 DD) B25 (1900+) B26 (850+) B28 (700 APT) B34 (TD2000) B30 (2300) B38 (TD2600) B39 (TD1900) B40 (TD2300) B41 (TD2500-China) B41 HPUE (TD2500-China) B46 (LAA 5550) B66 (AWS3+4) UMTS: B1 (2100) B2 (1900) B5 (850) B8 (900) ; GSM B2 (1900) B3 (1800) B5 (850) B8 (900) : CDMA:11BC0 (850) BC1 (1900)
  • 6.01 inch Super Amoled Display (2160x1080p) Full HD+ resolution
  • 3000 mah battery, WORLD'S FIRST PHONE UPGRADEABLE to 5G using Motorola Moto Mod
  • Qualcomm snapdragon 835, 4GB Ram, 64GB storage

PROS

+ Slim.
+ Extensible with Moto Mods.
+ Solid overall performance.

CONS

- Dated processor.
- Below average low-light camera.
- Some carrier bloatware.
- Promised Mods are slow to appear.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on August 02, 2018
The Motorola Moto Z3 is the "first 5G phone," in that it will have an optional add-on for Verizon's 5G network next year. Until then, it stands on its own merits as a solid phone and a good way to try out Moto Mods.
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By The Verge on August 13, 2018
Motorola’s new Moto Z3 is an Android phone with a powerful processor and appealing price. But issues with its design and an uncertain future for MotoMods raise questions about its overall value.
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