Z Play 2 Slimdown

[soma4society]

What's everyone's thoughts on this? I'm torn. I love the built-in battery longevity of the current Z play, but otoh the thinner profile may make using mods a bit more attractive as the phone won't be so chunky when they're attached.

3000 mAh will likely be good (given the other specs). Just not *as* good as it is now...

Report: Moto Z2 Play will be thinner with a much smaller battery

 

[Scott337]

I know he is a well known "leaker" and well respected, but until the phone is actually released it's all just rumors and speculation.

 

[PowrDroid]

The only reason I would consider the Z Play 2 would be for an oversized battery. This 3000 mAh battery would cause me to look elsewhere for my next phone.

 

[mobrules]

I expect to use my Z Play for the next 2 years at least. Then I plan to look for an unlocked phone that fits my needs at that point. But I can't see going backwards in battery capacity.

 

[VAYinzer]

If this is true, then it's definitely disappointing. I bought my wife the Moto Z Play specifically b/c it had the larger battery. I own a Moto XPE and was looking at the Moto Z Play2 as a possible replacement for the XPE, but not now. With my XPE, battery life is a concern and for any replacement, I will be looking at battery life. To that end, if the Moto Z Play does decrease the battery, I would more than likely look towards the One Plus 5 or Huawei Mate 9, both with great battery life.

 

[1901Madison]

What's everyone's thoughts on this? I'm torn. I love the built-in battery longevity of the current Z play, but otoh the thinner profile may make using mods a bit more attractive as the phone won't be so chunky when they're attached.

3000 mAh will likely be good (given the other specs). Just not *as* good as it is now...

Report: Moto Z2 Play will be thinner with a much smaller battery

It's only going to be about 1mm thinner. Is it really worth losing nearly 15% of battery?

 

[PowrDroid]

This could be a way for Moto to promote their battery pack mod.

If I were to get a Moto Z of any variety, Force, regular, or Play, I would definitely use a style shell mod on the back to make the protruding camera lens flush with the rest of the phone's backside. If instead, I used a battery power pack mod I would get the camera lens flush AND have more battery than the original Z Play. Win-win. The overall weight of the combo would be a consideration.

 

[nickname303]

It's only going to be about 1mm thinner. Is it really worth losing nearly 15% of battery?

No is the answer

 

[nickname303]

I will be looking at battery life. To that end, if the Moto Z Play does decrease the battery, I would more than likely look towards the One Plus 5 or Huawei Mate 9, both with great battery life.

The One Plus 5 isn't even released yet, how can you say it has great battery life?!

 

[Morty2264]

3000 mAh would more than suit my needs, but yeah, I get what you are saying, OP. The Play is currently really tough to beat - let's hope the next iteration does that! At this point, I think my next phone will be either the Axon 8 or the Moto Z Play 2 - or, at least, those are the ones that I'm keeping an eye on.

 

[VAYinzer]

Only assuming based on the performance of the One Plus 3T, and the internet leaks on the battery in the upcoming One Plus 5, but of course you are right b/c you know what happens when you assume.

 

[pkguy323]

I'm good with it. Battery mods to the rescue.

 

[Morty2264]

I'm good with it. Battery mods to the rescue.

This is a fair point. I keep forgetting about the mods lool.

 

[soma4society]

I'm good with it. Battery mods to the rescue.

I'm fine with the idea of a mod, but I need to be able to put a case on my phone because I'm a notorious klutz. If using a mod means I have to go caseless, then Houston...we have a problem lol.

 

[this_is_nascar]

Really dissappointed that the Z2 will take away what made it so popular.

 

[1901Madison]

I'm fine with the idea of a mod, but I need to be able to put a case on my phone because I'm a notorious klutz. If using a mod means I have to go caseless, then Houston...we have a problem lol.

The battery mod is fine, but it's not just about the thickness. A Moto Z / Force / Play with the battery mod is really heavy.

 

[BigCTM]

Looks like a second Z Play will be my next phone then...This phone is all about the battery life. A mod won't cut it.

 

[Morty2264]

I'm fine with the idea of a mod, but I need to be able to put a case on my phone because I'm a notorious klutz. If using a mod means I have to go caseless, then Houston...we have a problem lol.

LOOL that is a great way to say that.

 

[Dconn1975]

If this is true, then it's definitely disappointing. I bought my wife the Moto Z Play specifically b/c it had the larger battery. I own a Moto XPE and was looking at the Moto Z Play2 as a possible replacement for the XPE, but not now. With my XPE, battery life is a concern and for any replacement, I will be looking at battery life. To that end, if the Moto Z Play does decrease the battery, I would more than likely look towards the One Plus 5 or Huawei Mate 9, both with great battery life.

I picked up the Z Play today and I love it. However I had the Z Force when it first was released when I used a carrier. So naturally loving the Z Force I figured I'd love the Z Play and I do. All that said up until today bc I have to send my Honor 8 in for a charging issue I did get the Z Play. I would have jumped at the Mate 9 had it been $500 or less. Overall the Z Play is a very good device and definitely a winner at $399. Plus I had some mods left over from my Z Force so it made the most since to get the Z Play. I love the device so far. I really can't tell much of any noticable difference between it and the Z Force. Especially not when they aren't side by side. Z Plays performance is plenty good!

 

[Ry]

Smaller so you can buy a battery mod.