Z play vs z2 play

[johnnyshinta]

I recently got the z2 play and I really like it. I'm wondering though if it's worth the extra $70 or if I should exchange it for the z play and get 15% more battery.

 

[1901Madison]

OG Moto Z Play for the win.

 

[kingstu]

The Z2 Play has FM radio while the first generation doesn't

 

[soma4society]

The Z2 Play has FM radio while the first generation doesn't

What is this thing you call "FM radio"?

 

[johnnyshinta]

True. Don't listen to radio and could use some if I did. But I think there decision was made for me. Looks like Verizon is it off stock and when in stock only carries white. That's a deal breaker

 

[xeene]

Original z play is superior to z2 except in camera department.

 

[benjamminh]

Original z play is superior to z2 except in camera department.

How is it superior besides battery, which everyone agrees goes to the original Z Play and the lower price? Form factor? Software? The fact that it will likely get one fewer OS software update since it's a year older? Build quality? I certainly wouldn't suggest anyone needs to upgrade to the Z2 Play because it's vastly better because it isn't.

 

[xeene]

Z2 doesn't come with style shell cover and costs 2x the original z play costs now. Z2 play with mods ~ $600, z play with mods ~ $300. So for the price of one z2 play you can have 2 z play.

And before you ask where you can get z play for less then 300, https://m.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_446768.html?wid=4&currency=USD

 

[Cane Prevost]

That listing at gear best has all the wrong LTE bands for US.

 

[soma4society]

Z2 Play is a great phone. But, as I'm sure others have said, other than the camera the upgrades are marginal and you likely won't notice them in day to day use. I use the original Play and it runs 100% like a champ. Personally I'd save the money, and purchase as follows:

Z Play 2016
Moto External Power Pack ($40)
JBL Speaker Mod.

My guess is for all that stuff you won't be much above the Z2 price, but you'll get a lot more bang for your buck.

 

[Dconn1975]

I just had the chance to either purchase the Z2 Play or the Z Play. I chose the Z Play quickly over the Z2. If it's not broke don't fix it. The Z Play is overall a killer device. Everything about it is good. I saw no real advantage in paying extra for the Z2. Plus the Z Play was on sale for 350 with a free mod. In the end you simply can't beat the unbelievable battery life of the Z Play. I won't even purchase a battery mod. No need for it. Just style shells and the newest jbl speaker mod in blue.

 

[johnnyshinta]

I stuck with the z2 play. Loving the metal body and the mm they shaved off makes this thing so light. I still get all day battery without issue. The lowest I got at the end of the day was around 40%. And that was with something like 7hrs of SOT and lots of streaming video

 

[Dconn1975]

I stuck with the z2 play. Loving the metal body and the mm they shaved off makes this thing so light. I still get all day battery without issue. The lowest I got at the end of the day was around 40%. And that was with something like 7hrs of SOT and lots of streaming video

Wow that's just as good. Sounds like both devices are quite similar. My biggest deal was trying to save money so I went with the Z Play being that it was on sale for 350. Hopefully it will receive updates and support for a good while longer. I fear it won't as Android support updates typically don't last that long. Hopefully they will support the Z Play for a good while to come. That's one huge advantage for you with your Z2. You will receive support for a good long while to come.

 

[1901Madison]

Wow that's just as good. Sounds like both devices are quite similar. My biggest deal was trying to save money so I went with the Z Play being that it was on sale for 350. Hopefully it will receive updates and support for a good while longer. I fear it won't as Android support updates typically don't last that long. Hopefully they will support the Z Play for a good while to come. That's one huge advantage for you with your Z2. You will receive support for a good long while to come.

I thought you had the S8?

 

[Dconn1975]

I thought you had the S8?

I did but I sold it. It never grew on me for some reason. Actually I've never really liked Samsung. I thought I'd like the S8 but I never did. I also went back to cricket and got away from Sprint.

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[1901Madison]

I did but I sold it. It never grew on me for some reason. Actually I've never really liked Samsung. I thought I'd like the S8 but I never did. I also went back to cricket and got away from Sprint.

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Smart move. Sprint is horrible. I've had a Moto Z Play for the past year. Every time I try a new phone, I come back to the Z Play for the battery life. This phone has ruined other phones for me.

 

[Dconn1975]

Smart move. Sprint is horrible. I've had a Moto Z Play for the past year. Every time I try a new phone, I come back to the Z Play for the battery life. This phone has ruined other phones for me.

I know what you mean. This battery is unbelievable. The other brief time I owned the Z Play I remember being amazed by the battery. Also the performance of the phone is plenty fast. I've owned both the Moto Z and the Force and I really can't tell a difference in performance. I chose the Z Play over the Z2 due to the battery life and price tag. At 350 with a free wireless shell mod is hard to beat.

 

[1901Madison]

I know what you mean. This battery is unbelievable. The other brief time I owned the Z Play I remember being amazed by the battery. Also the performance of the phone is plenty fast. I've owned both the Moto Z and the Force and I really can't tell a difference in performance. I chose the Z Play over the Z2 due to the battery life and price tag. At 350 with a free wireless shell mod is hard to beat.

100%. The only area the Z Force beats the Play is in the build. The Force feels much more premium. I'm not sure what the sides are actually made of, but it feels like stainless steel. That said, I almost always have a case on my phones, so build doesn't really matter. I'm kind of getting that itch for a new phone, but I'm worried that I'd miss the Play. There is something about having absolute confidence my phone will get me through the day no matter how I use it that is so reassuring.

 

[Dconn1975]

100%. The only area the Z Force beats the Play is in the build. The Force feels much more premium. I'm not sure what the sides are actually made of, but it feels like stainless steel. That said, I almost always have a case on my phones, so build doesn't really matter. I'm kind of getting that itch for a new phone, but I'm worried that I'd miss the Play. There is something about having absolute confidence my phone will get me through the day no matter how I use it that is so reassuring.

No doubt. That's one big reason I went with the Z Play over the Z2 was I knew the battery life was the best on the market. That and it was on sale much cheaper than the Z2. You're right about battery life. You simply can't beat the Z Play.

 

[benjamminh]

100%. The only area the Z Force beats the Play is in the build. The Force feels much more premium. I'm not sure what the sides are actually made of, but it feels like stainless steel. That said, I almost always have a case on my phones, so build doesn't really matter. I'm kind of getting that itch for a new phone, but I'm worried that I'd miss the Play. There is something about having absolute confidence my phone will get me through the day no matter how I use it that is so reassuring.

The Z Force camera is much better than the Play. Probably that gap narrows with the Z2 Play.