Moto Z, Moto Z Play, and Moto Mods Launched in Singapore

When it comes to modular phones, there aren’t many in the market. One of them which I think is the most promising has been killed off. The Moto Z family is actually one of my most anticipated modular phone so far. it is finally here in Singapore. Introducing the Moto Z, Moto Z Play and Moto Mods.

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With just a snap, you can transform your Moto Z or Moto Z Play to become a prosumer camera (Hasselbald True Zoom Camera), a projector (insta-Share Projector), a speaker (JBL SoundBoost Speaker) or a power pack (Incipio offGRID Power Pack).

It uses magnetic connector to link the module together and they are hot-swappable. In layman term, you don’t need to power off your phone to connect the module. Just snap and it works.

Check out the Press Release for pricing and availability information.

Press Release

Real Smartphone Innovation is Here: Moto Z, Moto Z Play, and Moto ModsTM Launched in Singapore

Singapore, 27 October, 2016: Our smartphones are amazing, they let us capture, listen, watch, play and connect in ways we never imagined. We are further redefining the possibilities of smartphone usage as we believe it’s time to disrupt the market and re-imagine what’s possible.

Everything is just a snap away – be it pursuing your passion for photography, watching videos in a totally different manner or listening to your favorite music. The choice is yours and you can do it in a snap!

Today with the introduction of Moto Z, Moto Z Play, and Moto Mods, the possibilities are endless. Two amazing flagship smartphones and a collection of revolutionary interchangeable backs transform your mobile experience in a snap. A super zoom camera. A battery powerhouse. A big screen projector. A boombox. The choice is yours.

Moto Z: The World’s Thinnest Premium Smartphone

The new Moto Z is durable yet razor thin – just 5.2 mm, making it the world’s thinnest premium smartphone ever. Made from military aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel, the Moto Z features a 14 cm (5.5”) Quad HD AMOLED display that reproduces stunning, lively content with fine detail. A powerful Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 820 processor coupled with 4 GB of RAM allows the Moto Z to run enormously fast and perform heavy duty tasks.

To help you take breathtaking, true-to-life shots in any lighting condition, the Moto Z comes with a high-resolution 13 MP, f/1.8 camera with optical image stabilization and laser autofocus.

The front-facing 5 MP camera comes with an extra front flash and coupled a wide angle lens, works like a charm even in low light and lets you capture beautiful selfies with your friends and family. The fingerprint reader in Moto Z is super responsive and– a simple touch is all you need to instantly wake your phone.

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You can go all day and well into the night without needing to stop and recharge, thanks to a 2600 mAh battery that gives up to 24 hours of battery1 life. Even when the battery does go low, you can get up to 7 hours of power in just 15 minutes with TurboPower quick charging function.

The Moto Z comes with a water-repellent coating that keeps it protected from rain, splashes, or spills. Endowed with 64 GB of internal storage, the Moto Z supports additional space up to 2 TB2 via a microSD card. The Moto Z family brings the latest in Moto Experiences with Moto Actions, Moto Voice, and Moto Display to make your mobile experience more convenient and enjoyable.

Moto Z Play: Ultimate Battery, Unlimited Possibilities

The Moto Z Play comes with Moto’s longest lasting smartphone battery ever. The device features a thin, lightweight design with a solid aluminum frame and elegant glass back. Nonstop multitasking is guaranteed on the Moto Z Play with its ultra-smooth 2.0 GHz octa-core processor and 3 GB of RAM.

A stunning 14 cm (5.5”) 1080p Full HD Super AMOLED display delivers a crisp and clear visual treat to your eyes whether you’re playing games, watching movies or going through your pictures or videos.

With a 16 MP laser autofocus camera, shoot beautifully sharp photos – be it day or night – and go from selfies to groupies instantly with the wide-angle, front-facing camera with LED flash. The Moto Z Play delivers a long battery life of up to 45 hours3 with its 3510 mAh battery that also supports TurboPower charging4, allowing you to get up to 7 hours of use with just a 15-minute charge.

Moto ModsTM: Instantly transform your smartphone into an entirely new device.

With Moto Mods, you can transform your Moto Z and Moto Z Play into exactly what you need, when you need it. Moto Mods magnetically attach to Moto Z and Moto Z Play seamlessly, adding advanced functionality and becoming one with the phones.

Give your smartphone a boost with powerful stereo sound from the JBL® SoundBoost, or enjoy a movie or your favorite show with the Moto Insta-Share Projector that turns your Moto Z into a 70-inch movie projector.

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Whenever your battery is low, get some extra juice with the Incipio offGRIDtm Power Pack that instantly adds up to 20 hours5 of battery life to your phone.

Transform your phone to fit your style by adding a beautifully designed Moto Style Shell. Choose from premium materials like real wood and leather, or pick out the ballistic nylon variants.

The Hasselblad True Zoom adds advanced imaging functionality to your phone, letting you capture shots you normally wouldn’t be able to with a standard smartphone camera. 10x optical zoom lets you capture detailed photos from a distance without reducing image resolution. Don’t worry about how far the subject is, just focus on getting the shot. The Xenon flash lights up your subject evenly, giving you crisp, pictures in any environment. And, since the True Zoom becomes one with your phone, sharing the brilliant photo moments is just a click away.

Hasselblad design and ergonomics provide a real imaging experience with enhanced control for easier shooting and better results. Physical shutter and zoom controls make capturing great shots a snap. You’ll also be able to capture in RAW format so you always have the highest image quality. Plus, enjoy ultimate control with free access to Hasselblad’s Phocus editing software.

Availability and Price

Moto Z and Moto Z Play will be available at Lenovo exclusive stores, Qoo10 and Lazada. The Moto Z comes available in the Charcoal Ash Style Shell or Washed Oak Style Shell in November, starting at SGD899. The Moto Z Play comes available in the Charcoal Ash Style Shell or Washed Oak Style Shell in November, starting at SGD699.

 

Moto Mods Pricing
JBL® SoundBoost Speaker SGD 139
Hasselblad True Zoom Camera SGD 459
Insta-Share Projector SGD 399
Incipio offGRIDTM Power Pack SGD 139
Style Shells Pricing
Black Leather SGD29
Charcoal Ash SGD29
Silver Oak SGD29
Washed Oak SGD29
Crimson Ballistic Nylon SGD25
Black Herring SGD25

 

About Lenovo

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a $45 billion global Fortune 500 company and a leader in providing innovative consumer, commercial, and enterprise technology. Our portfolio of high-quality, secure products and services covers PCs (including the legendary Think and multimode Yoga brands), workstations, servers, storage, smart TVs and a family of mobile products like smartphones (including the Moto brand), tablets and apps. Join us on LinkedIn, follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@Lenovo) or visit us at www.lenovo.com.

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About Motorola

Motorola Mobility, a Lenovo Company, connects people to the mobile Internet with affordable devices that don’t compromise on quality, experiences or style.

1 All battery life claims are approximate and based on an average user profile that includes both usage and standby. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on many factors including signal strength, network configuration, age of battery, operating temperature, features selected, device settings, voice, data, and other application usage patterns.
2 MicroSD card sold separately. Content with DRM restrictions may not be able to be moved to the card. 2000GB is the maximum capacity currently available.
3 Battery must be substantially depleted; charging rate slows as charging progresses. All battery life claims are approximate and based on an average mixed use profile that includes both usage and standby time on a 4G LTE network. Out-of-box settings are applied to the mixed use profile to project battery performance. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on many factors including signal strength, network configuration, age of battery, operating temperature, features selected, device settings, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns.
4 All battery life claims are approximate and based on a mixed use profile (which includes both usage and standby time) under optimal network conditions. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on many factors including signal strength, network configuration, age of batter, operating temperature, features selected, device settings, and voice, data and other application usage patterns.
5 Battery must be substantially depleted; charging rate slows as charging processes. Charger sold separately in some markets.

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