Motorola·Flagship · Released Sep 2016
Motorola Moto Z
The 2016 modular phone — ultra-thin, with magnetic Moto Mods.
52/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$699
Color · Black
Display
5.5" QHD AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 820
Memory
4 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
13 MP · f/1.8
Battery
2,600 mAh
Weight
136 g
AI Snapshot
The 2016 modular experiment — clever, but a dead end.
The Moto Z built its pitch on magnetic Moto Mods and an ultra-thin body. The tiny battery and now-abandoned Mods ecosystem make it a curious piece of history.
Subscores · 0–100
Display74
Camera56
Performance44
Battery44
Build66
Value50
- Magnetic Moto Mods — projector, battery, speaker, camera add-ons.
- Remarkably thin at 5.2 mm.
- Sharp QHD AMOLED display.
- Light at 136 g.
Full specifications
Type
AMOLED, 60 Hz
Size
5.5 inches
Resolution
2,560 × 1,440 px (535 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass
Main
13 MP, f/1.8, OIS, laser AF
Selfie
5 MP, f/2.2
Video
4K @ 30 fps
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -90.7%
This
150,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -84.8%
This
440
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -85.8%
This
1,150
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -95.2%
This
3.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Motorola Moto Z released?
The Motorola Moto Z was released in Sep 2016.
What is the Motorola Moto Z screen size and type?
The Motorola Moto Z has a 5.5" QHD AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Motorola Moto Z use?
The Motorola Moto Z is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Motorola Moto Z have?
The Motorola Moto Z ships with 4 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Motorola Moto Z battery capacity?
The Motorola Moto Z has a 2,600 mAh battery.
What is the Motorola Moto Z main camera?
The Motorola Moto Z has a 13 MP · f/1.8 main camera.
Does the Motorola Moto Z have 5G?
The Motorola Moto Z does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Motorola Moto Z waterproof?
The Motorola Moto Z is rated Splash-resistant for dust and water resistance.