I'm excited to check these out! I've always had a soft spot for the Play line. Thanks so much!
I'm a big Moto fan since original Moto X. Had the 2nd gen and returned it ((terrible battery) went back to OG. Than got the X Pure. Loved the feel,, I screen (most accurate ever) and best speakers. Hated the battery even more!
Than, got excited with 1st gen Z Play and got it. (sold The Droid version once left VZW and got unlocked one). But, Second Gen was a step back - big battery cut. And now from what I see w Z3 Play, it's another hit on a battery. Same size but bigger screen.
Originally "Play" stood for extra Time Playing. Not anymore.
Also, the software updates are disappointing. I got Oreo less than a month ago on my unlocked Z Play , whereas my wife's (also unlocked) Z2 play is still running Nougat. And my Z Play even though so late in the game got only 8.0 not 8.1 update.
Lenovo is simply not reliable for anything Motorola.
My next phone - unless they release a remake.of OG Moto X (need a single hand friendly phone) - won't be Moto.
The only reason I would consider is because of their superb and to me best yet take on notifications - Active Display. Really hard to give up on that.
Though, the G6 play I will recommend to all of my friends who need a reliable phone on a budget.
I'm just about to get 2 for older fam members. I already got 1 g5s and 2 of the g4 plays for others. The latter are due for upgrades. Amazing piece of tech for $180