The Moto Z3 Play is scheduled to launch on June 6. There are reports the third generation Z series will be the last in the modular series. Nevertheless, that shouldn’t dampen the excitement for the upcoming device(s).
New images have surfaced from XDA-Developers and they show the Moto Z3 Play along with a 5G Moto Mod. Some of the specs have also been confirmed.
A 5G Moto Mod would supply 5G cellular connectivity to the smartphone, delivering higher speed downloads and uploads in accordance with the new standard. Presumably, the Z3 Play would feature an internal cellular modem for 4G connectivity by default.
We wouldn’t be surprised if there was an extra battery in the mod too, as the first generation of new cellular connectivity can be power-sapping. You also have to wonder whether the 5G Moto Mod would work with previous Moto Z releases. After all, this doesn’t seem like a simple gamepad mod or power bank add-on.
On display the bezels have been significantly reduced to make way for the new MaxVision display. There is no fingerprint scanner in front and we know it can’t be on the rear with the way the Moto Mod is designed. That means it is on the side.
The Moto Z3 Play is running a near stock version of Android. Don’t let the pill navigation bar fool you, it is actually running Android 8.1 Oreo.
The XDA report also yielded more camera details, such as a Cinemagraph mode, portrait mode on front and rear cameras, and a color pop mode. Other claimed specs include a 3,000mAh battery, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 6-inch AMOLED display (18:9).
It looks like Lenovo is dropping the headphone jack on the Play model too, so you’ll either have to get an adapter or use Bluetooth/USB Type-C headphones. Who knows, the company may launch a headphone jack Moto Mod instead…
