Moto Z2 Force
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Design16
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Rear Camera7
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Benchmarks10
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 -
Tru-Octa Core (2.35 GHz, Quad Core + 1.9 GHz, Quad core) -
6 GB RAM
Display
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5.5 inches (13.97 cm); P-OLED -
1440x2560 px (QHD (2k))
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 12 MP Primary Camera
- 12 MP Camera
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Dual-color LED Flash -
4k @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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5 MP -
Dual-Color LED Flash
Battery
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2730 mAh -
Turbo Power Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
64 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 2 TB -
Water Resistant
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Moto Z2 Force Expert Review Summary
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Verdict
With the kind of specs the Moto Z2 Force comes with, smooth performance was a given. The battery life could easily have been a point of contention, but Moto has smoothly taken care of that by bundling the TurboPower mod, and converted that into a strong point. Add the high-resolution shatterproof display, capable dual cameras, support for Moto Mods and useful software features atop stock Android Oreo, and you have a winner on your hands. Moto has aggressively priced the phone at Rs 34,999 in India, which makes it go head on with the venerable OnePlus 5T. Each of these devices have their own st...
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Pros
- Solid build and shatterproof screen
- Smooth performance and capable dual cameras
- Long battery life with bundled TurboPower mod
- Useful software features
Cons
- Lacks 3.5mm headset socket
- Screen is prone to scratches
- Selfie camera may not match rivals
Specs at a glance
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Summary
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Barring a few quirks, the Moto Z2 Force is a powerful, capable smartphone that doesn't cost the earth, yet offers a compelling combination of smooth performance, good cameras, the benefit of an unbreakable screen and solid build, along with the flexibility of adding more functionality by means of the Moto Mods.
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Design and display
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The Moto Z2 Force doesn't stray away from the design language use by other phones in the series. However, it's very slim, and that's the first thing you'd notice about it. The 6.1mm chassis is one of the slimmest I've seen on a phone in a long time. So slim in fact, that there's no space to accommodate a 3.5mm headset socket. However, that's not to say that the phone feels flimsy - quite the opposite in fact. Because up front is Moto's ShatterShield screen that's guaranteed not to crack or shatter. And at the back is 7000 series aluminium, with a brushed metal finish. The ShatterShield tech uses a proprietary five-layer approach to make the screen shatterproof, but I found that the topmost layer is quite prone to scratches, and I saw small scratches appearing on the screen of my review unit despite my careful usage. At the back, you'll also notice the protruding camera bump which holds the dual cameras and flash, and the 16-pin connector below that enables the Moto Mods.
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Camera
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With a pair of 12MP sensors handling photography duties at the back, the Z2 Force is no slouch when it comes to shooting prowess. One sensor is RGB, and the other is monochrome, allowing the Z2 Force to capture true black and white images natively.
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Software
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The platform on the Moto Z2 Force is Android Oreo in its stock avatar. So that means I don't really have much to talk about here right? Wrong. You see, Moto is known for spicing up stock Android with its own signature tweaks, and all of those are available on the Z2 Force as well.
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Performance
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Snapdragon 835 may be a generation old now, or getting there, but it's certainly no slouch. Paired with 6 gigs of RAM (Moto hasn't launched the 4GB RAM variant of the phone in India) on the Z2 Force, it makes for a very smooth usage experience, with no lags or stutter whatsoever. The phone seems to manage thermals well too, despite its slim chassis and metal construction.
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Verdict
With the kind of specs the Moto Z2 Force comes with, smooth performance was a given. The battery life could easily have been a point of contention, but Moto has smoothly taken care of that by bundling the TurboPower mod, and converted that into a strong point. Add the high-resolution shatterproof display, capable dual cameras, support for Moto Mods and useful software features atop stock Android Oreo, and you have a winner on your hands. Moto has aggressively priced the phone at Rs 34,999 in India, which makes it go head on with the venerable OnePlus 5T. Each of these devices have their own st... Read Full Verdict
- Solid build and shatterproof screen
- Smooth performance and capable dual cameras
- Long battery life with bundled TurboPower mod
- Useful software features
Pros
- Lacks 3.5mm headset socket
- Screen is prone to scratches
- Selfie camera may not match rivals
Cons
Barring a few quirks, the Moto Z2 Force is a powerful, capable smartphone that doesn't cost the earth, yet offers a compelling combination of smooth performance, good cameras, the benefit of an unbreakable screen and solid build, along with the flexibility of adding more functionality by means of the Moto Mods.
Read MoreThe Moto Z2 Force doesn't stray away from the design language use by other phones in the series. However, it's very slim, and that's the first thing you'd notice about it. The 6.1mm chassis is one of the slimmest I've seen on a phone in a long time. So slim in fact, that there's no space to accommodate a 3.5mm headset socket. However, that's not to say that the phone feels flimsy - quite the opposite in fact. Because up front is Moto's ShatterShield screen that's guaranteed not to crack or shatter. And at the back is 7000 series aluminium, with a brushed metal finish. The ShatterShield tech uses a proprietary five-layer approach to make the screen shatterproof, but I found that the topmost layer is quite prone to scratches, and I saw small scratches appearing on the screen of my review unit despite my careful usage. At the back, you'll also notice the protruding camera bump which holds the dual cameras and flash, and the 16-pin connector below that enables the Moto Mods.
Read MoreWith a pair of 12MP sensors handling photography duties at the back, the Z2 Force is no slouch when it comes to shooting prowess. One sensor is RGB, and the other is monochrome, allowing the Z2 Force to capture true black and white images natively.
Read MoreThe platform on the Moto Z2 Force is Android Oreo in its stock avatar. So that means I don't really have much to talk about here right? Wrong. You see, Moto is known for spicing up stock Android with its own signature tweaks, and all of those are available on the Z2 Force as well.
Read MoreSnapdragon 835 may be a generation old now, or getting there, but it's certainly no slouch. Paired with 6 gigs of RAM (Moto hasn't launched the 4GB RAM variant of the phone in India) on the Z2 Force, it makes for a very smooth usage experience, with no lags or stutter whatsoever. The phone seems to manage thermals well too, despite its slim chassis and metal construction.
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Moto Z2 Force Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Android v8.0 (Oreo) |
| Custom UI | Stock |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 |
| Processor | Tru-Octa Core (2.35 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 280 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 280) |
| Fabrication | 10 nm |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 540 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Camera Speed Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
Geekbench4 Benchmark
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Display
(Best In Class)
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| Display Type | P-OLED |
| Screen Size | 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440x2560 px (QHD (2k)) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Pixel Density | 534 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 70.26 % |
| Screen Protection | Yes |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 155.8 mm |
| Width | 76 mm |
| Thickness | 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 143 grams |
| Build Material |
Frame: Aluminium Back: Aluminium |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Splash proof |
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Rear Camera
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus | |||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual-color LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 120 fps 1280x720 @ 240 fps |
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Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
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Front Camera
(Good)
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| Flash | Yes, Dual-Color LED Flash |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 2730 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| Quick Charging | Yes Turbo Power Charging |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 64 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 2 TB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Front |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Moto Z2 Force User Reviews
Moto Z2 Force Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 |
| RAM & Storage | 6 GB + 64 GB |
| Display | 5.5", 1440 x 2560 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 2730 mAh |
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