Moto Z2 Play Philippines Price is Php 24,999, Complete Specs, Actual Unit Photos

The 2017 upper midrange Android smartphone of Lenovo-owned Motorola brand, the Moto Z2 Play, has just been officially launched in the Philippines via an exclusive media event held today - July 19, 2017 - in Bonifacio Global City.

Capable of transforming into a full-fledged gaming console via the Moto Mod shown in the photo above, Moto Z2 Play should delight avid mobile gamers of all ages.

Powered by a stellar set of internal hardware including its 64-Bit Octa-Core Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 chipset that incorporates an Adreno 506 GPU, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage, this model should be able to run specs-intensive 3D games without annoying lags and to deliver a smooth overall mobile experience.

Another highlight of its model is its 12 MegaPixel rear camera with Dual Tone LED flash, phase detection autofocus that locks in on a subject in a blink of an eye, as well as a very wide f/1.7 aperture for great low-light performance. I'd say such aperture size is a real treat in this price category.

This main shooter is also capable of shooting 4K videos at 30 frames per second and ultra-slow-motion 720p HD videos at 120 fps!

In front, Moto Z2 Play is equipped with a 5.5-inch Full HD SuperAMOLED display panel that should deliver ultra crisp and brilliant images be it while gaming, watching 1080p videos, or just browsing photos taken using the camera.

Above the display, we'll find the 5 MegaPixel selfie cam and Dual Tone Soft LED flash, which comes in handy when snapping self-portraits in low to zero lighting conditions. As a Moto Z owner, I'd say that Moto has one of the best pre-installed Beautification Software for selfies; It just clears our your skin tone without drastically altering your facial features. It's very subtle but it works.

Despite being incredibly thin with depth of just 6 millimeters, Moto Z2 Play has a built-in 3.5mm audio jack, which should be a welcome feature for those who love listening to music on the go.

As for the phone's design and build, I'd say it's almost identical to my Moto Z. Moto Z2 Play has the same real metal mid-frame, circular protruding rear camera module, and similar placement of the magnetic connector for Modo Mods at the lower back portion.

Moto Z2 Play supports all Moto Mods that are now available in the Philippine market including Moto Insta-Share Projector, Hasselblad True Zoom, Incipio offGRID Power Pack, and JBL Soundboost Speaker Mod (versions 1 and 2). Of course, it also works with the new Game Console Mod, which is arriving in our country soon donning a price tag of around Php 10,000.

Out in three colors, namely, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue, and Lunar Gray, Moto Z2 Play will be available across the country at Lenovo and Moto Concept Stores, kiosks, and authorized retail partners with an official suggested retail price of Php 24,999 starting on July 21, 2017.

TechPinas Smartphone Technical Specs Table (TSTST)Name : Moto Z2 Play Philippines
Type : Slate Form Factor (Full Touchscreen)
Price Category : Upper Midrange
Dimensions : 156.2 x 76.2 x 6 mm
Weight : 145 grams
Available Colors : Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue
Operating System : Android 7.0 Nougat with Moto Customizations
Display : 5.5 inches (~70.1% screen-to-body ratio), 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density), SuperAMOLED Display, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Gorilla Glass 3
Processor : 64-Bit Octa Core 2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, Adreno 506 GPU, Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 chipset
RAM : 4GB RAM
Internal Storage : 64GB ROM, expandable via dedicated microSD card slot supporting up to 256GB
Camera : Back: 12 MegaPixels, f/1.7 aperture, PDAF, Dual Tone LED flash, 1.4 µm pixel size
Front: 5 MegaPixels, f/2.2 aperture, 1.4 µm pixel size, Dual Tone LED flash
Video Capture : Back: 4K 30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
Front: Full HD 30fps
Audio and Video Playback : MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, MP4, H.264
Ports : USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go, Magnetic Connector for Moto Mods, 3.5mm combo jack
Connectivity : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE, 3G HSPA+; 4G LTE
GPS : A-GPS, GLONASS
FM Radio : Yes
Sensors : Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Proximity, Digital Gyroscope, Fingerprint Scanner
Network : 2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2,
3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 19(800), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
SIM Card Type : Dual nanoSIM
Battery : Non-removable 3,000 mAh Li-Ion battery
Uptime : TBD
Value-Added Features : Premium Design and Build, Moto Mods Support, Game Console Mode
Announcement : July 19, 2017
Availability : Philippines - July 21, 2017
Price : Official SRP - Php 24,999

Motorola Moto C 2017 Price is $95 USD : Here Are The Complete Specs

Lenovo-owned Motorola brand has just released new entry-level Android smartphone in several key territories around the world -- and given that the Philippines is an ideal market for a device like it, this model could very well reach our shores real soon.

Motorola Moto C 2017 is a pretty basic Android handset with a very affordable price tag and a handful of decent features.

All photos in this post are courtesy of Techniqued on Youtube

Looks-wise, the smartphone is pretty simple - flaunting a polycarbonate back plate with brushed texture plus rounded corners and edges, and a circular camera module, serving as a the distinguishing external feature.

A similar albeit far more powerful circular camera module is also found on the more expensive Moto Z flagship model as well as the Moto Z Play high-end release.

As for its specs, the Moto C 2017 comes replete with a 5-inch 480 x 854 pixels FWVGA TN display, 5 MegaPixels fixed focus rear camera with LED flash, HD video recorder, Dual SIM Dual standby capability, 4G LTE support, and a removable 2,350 mAh Li-Ion battery pack.

Inside, this smartphone runs near-vanilla Android 7.0 Nougat operating system with a Quad-Core 1.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 and Mali-T720MP2 GPU based Mediatek MT6737M chipset, has 1GB of RAM, and comes with 16GB of expandable storage.

Moto C is now available in India, in the United States, and in some countries in Europe with a price tag of $95 USD. The handset, which should see launch in Southeast Asia within the next few weeks, is out in a number of colors, including Fine Gold, Metallic Cherry, Pearl White, and Starry Black.

TechPinas Smartphone Technical Specs Table (TSTST)Name : Motorola Moto C 2017
Type : Slate Form Factor (Full Touchscreen)
Price Category : Entry Level
Dimensions : 145.5 x 73.6 x 9 mm
Weight : 154 grams
Available Colors : Metallic Cherry, Starry Black, Pearl White, Fine Gold
Operating System : Android 7.0 Nougat
Display : 5.0 inches (~64.3% screen-to-body ratio), 480 x 854 pixels (~196 ppi pixel density), TFT, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Processor : Quad-Core 1.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, Mali-T720MP2 GPU, Mediatek MT6737M chipset
RAM : 1GB RAM
Internal Storage : 8GB/16GB ROM options, expandable via microSD card slot supporting up to 32GB
Camera : Back: 5 MegaPixels, LED flash
Front: 2 MegaPixels, LED flash
Video Capture : HD 720p 30 frames per second
Audio and Video Playback : MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, MP4, H.264
Ports : microUSB 2.0, 3.5 mm audio jack
Connectivity : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.2 with LE, EDR, 3G HSPA+; 4G LTE Cat4 option
GPS : A-GPS
FM Radio : Yes
Sensors : Accelerometer, Proximity
Network : 2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2,
3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300)
SIM Card Type : Dual microSIM
Battery : Removable Li-Po 2,350 mAh battery
Uptime : TBD
Value-Added Features : Front-Facing LED Flash, 4G LTE option, Fairly Large Battery
Announcement : Global - June 2017
Availability : Global - June 2017
Price : Official SRP - $95 USD
Price Guesstimate in the Philippines - Php 5,000 to Php 5,500

Moto Z Philippines Price is Php 33,999, Full Specs, Actual Photos, Impressions

Several months after its launch in the Philippines, the Moto Z flagship smartphone remains to be the one of the most gorgeous and most innovative handsets that you can get in the market currently.

I highly recommend this model to those who are now looking for a top-of-the-line daily driver and are interested in trying out an off-beat yet stellar offering by another brand, apart from the usual suspects.

With a real metal mid-frame that's only 5.2 millimeters thin, Moto Z is one of the slimmest mobile devices ever released. And yet, this model packs a heavyweight punch in its ultra-sleek shell.

The Power button as well as the Volume Up and Down toggles are located on the right panel.

Before I give you details about Moto Z's technical specifications, allow me to talk about its design and construction more.

What I particularly like about this model is that despite being very slim, it feels very solid in the hand. The metal elements feel sturdy and well-made while everything that's within it, including the curved Gorilla Glass 4 panel, are neatly packed in such a way that the device won't have any flex.

The protruding circular camera module at the back is an obvious 'impact point' for bumps and scratches - especially when you're not using any of the Moto Mods, which I'll talk more about in future entries - but I actually like this element as I believe it gives the phone more character.

The tray for the Dual nanoSIM slots as well as the microSD card memory expansion slot is found on the top panel. Also, notice the thick yet well-placed antenna band right smack in the middle.

Being so thin, Moto Z lacks a 3.5mm combo jack. Nonetheless, you can plug in the adapter, which comes with free with the package, to the USB Type C port at the rear or use wireless earphones to listen to music on the go.

Alright! Now, let's jump to specs.

Moto Z flaunts a very clear and crisp 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED display that's a joy to look at regardless of the viewing angle. Whether you're just browsing photos or playing a specs-intensive 3D game, you will surely find the expensive enjoyable on this screen.

Below the display, you'll find the square fingerprint scanner for quickly unlocking the interface with but a touch of a finger. I initially thought this was the home button but it wasn't the case. In fact, Moto Z has virtual navigation buttons as shown in the photo above.

At the back, on the said circular module, you'll find the phone's 13 MegaPixel camera with f/1.8 aperture, laser autofocus, and Optical Image Stabilization. Trust me when I say that this shooter makes Moto Z one of the best cameraphones that you can purchase currently.

Oh, and this rear cam can also shoot 4K 30fps clips, which is great for those who like documenting their travels and other activities via video.

If you enjoy taking selfies, you'll definitely fall in love with this handset's 5 MegaPixel front cam with f/2.2 aperture, 1.4 µm pixel size, and wide-angle lens. It also comes with Soft LED flash, which you can use in torch mode to get bright selfies even in low to zero lighting conditions. Powered by Moto's own Beautification software, this front cam delivers selfies that are instantly ready for sharing on Facebook and Instagram.

Inside, Moto Z runs its near-vanilla Andoid 7.0 Nougat operating system (following a firmware upgrade) with a beastly 64-Bit Quad Core 2.15 GHz Kryo and Adreno 530 GPU based Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 chipset, has 4GB of RAM for smooth multitasking, and comes with 64GB of ROM that can even be expanded using the dedicated microSD card slot supporting up to 256GB.

This impressive set of innards allows this flagship-level smartphone to run multiple resource-demanding 3D games and apps at the same time, without annoying lags.

Moto Z is powered by a non-removable 2,600 mAh battery pack, which - I find - is capable of delivering whole day uptime with regular use. I kind of wish that the battery were bigger -- but then that would also make the device thicker; So there's that compromise.

As many tech experts will tell you, the most innovative feature that the Moto Z has is its ability to expand functionality through modules.

These modules - called Moto Mods - connect to the Moto Z magnetically and become part of the system through the exposed metallic knobs and plates located at the lower portion of the phone's back panel.

The use of these exposed plates as well as the magnetic attachment represent probably the most convenient and most clever rendition of a modular smartphone set-up to date. Kudos to Team Moto for conceptualizing and actually crafting this.

Currently, my favorite Moto Mod is the Hasselblad True Zoom, which gives Moto Z a whopping ten times optical lossless zooming capability both for snapping photos and recording videos! Really comes in handy when watching concerts and musicals.

This Php 14,099 mod transforms the Moto Z into a full-fledged digital camera with its rubberized grip, shutter button, and Xenon flash.

Alright! That's it for now. Again, stay tuned for more entries about Moto Z and Moto Mods. You can purchase this amazing smartphone for Php 33,999 at all Moto Concept Stores and authorized retail partners of the brand nationwide. The handset is available in a number of elegant colors, including Black with Gray accents, Black with Rose Gold accents, Black with Gold accents and White.

TechPinas Smartphone Technical Specs Table (TSTST)Name : Moto Z
Type : Slate Form Factor (Full Touchscreen)
Price Category : High-End (Flagship Level)
Dimensions : 153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2 mm
Weight : 136 grams
Available Colors : (Black + Gray), (Black + Rose Gold), (Black + Gold), White
Operating System : Android 7.0 Nougat with Moto Customizations and Moto Mod Software
Display : 5.5 inches (~72.0% screen-to-body ratio), 1440 x 2560 pixels (~535 ppi pixel density), AMOLED, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Curved Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Processor : 64-Bit Quad Core (2.15 GHz Kryo X 2 + 1.6 GHz Kryo X 2), Adreno 530 GPU, Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 chipset
RAM : 4GB RAM
Internal Storage : 64GB ROM, expandable via dedicated microSD card slot supporting up to 256GB
Camera : Back: 13 MegaPixels, f/1.8 aperture, laser autofocus, Optical Image Stabilization, Dual Tone LED flash
Front: 5 MegaPixels, f/2.2 aperture, 1.4 µm pixel size, Soft LED flash
Video Capture : Back - 4K 30 frames per second, HD 960 frames per second
Front - 1080p
Audio and Video Playback : MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, MP4, H.264
Ports : USB Type C, 3.5 mm audio jack
Connectivity : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.2 with A2DP, EDR, 3G HSPA+; 4G LTE-A Cat9
GPS : A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
FM Radio : Yes
Sensors : Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Proximity, Gyroscope, Fingerprint Scanner
Network : 2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2,
3G HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500
SIM Card Type : Dual nanoSIM
Battery : Non-removable 2,600 mAh Li-Ion battery
Uptime : TBD
Value-Added Features : Premium Build, Near Vanilla Android Interface, Ultra-Slim form factor, Moto Mods expansion support, Front-Facing Soft LED Flash for selfies
Announcement : Philippines - Q4 2016
Availability : Philippines - Q1 2017
Price : Official SRP in the Philippines - Php 39,999

Moto M Philippines Price, Specs, Release Date and Features Announced!

Lenovo-owned Moto PH has just made it even harder for Filipino mobile consumers to choose a midrange Android smartphone to bet their money on by releasing yet another powerhouse device in the said price bracket.

Donning an SRP of Php 14,999, the all-new Moto M goes head to head with some of the best-selling handsets in our country this year, including OPPO F1s, Vivo V5, and Asus ZenFone 3.

And I'm sure you're wondering, "Does this fresh offering by Moto have the chops to give those other models a good run for the money?"

Well, my quick answer to that is 'Yes'.

For one, it has stellar aesthetics. Its body is crafted from anodized aluminum, which should make it look and feel elegant and durable. The rounded corners and edges should make it a joy to have in the hand as well.

Inside, it runs Android Marshmallow OS with a 64-Bit Octa Core MediaTek P15 processor, has 4GB of RAM for multitasking, and comes with 32GB of expandable storage; A set of innards that's certainly not bad for a device in this price echelon.

One of the coolest things about this release is that its shell has a nano-coating that protects it against accidental spills and splashes of water. The device doesn't really have any IP certification -- but one can't deny that this is certainly a treat on a smartphone with a fairly affordable price tag.

It also has a Fingerprint Scanner at the back for quickly unlocking the interface with but a touch of a finger. Sweet!

Personally, though, what I love most about this the Moto is its above average imaging capabilities. The main cam is a 16 MegaPixel PDAF shooter with f/2.0 aperture and 1 µm pixel size, which should give it great low-light performance. The front cam on the other hand is an 8MP snapper with Beauty Mode that's capable of delivering clear and crisp selfies that are instantly ready for sharing on Facebook and Instagram.

Can't wait to give this model a test run! I mean, being a Moto Z (with Mods) owner, I can tell you that this Lenovo-owned company hasn't forgotten how to craft well-designed smartphones that give good value for money.

TechPinas Smartphone Technical Specs Table (TSTST)Name : Moto M
Type : Slate Form Factor (Full Touchscreen)
Price Category : Midrange
Dimensions : 151.4 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm
Weight : 163 grams
Available Colors : Gold, Silver, Grey
Operating System : Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Display : 5.5 inches (~73.1% screen-to-body ratio), 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density), IPS, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Processor : 64-Bit Octa Core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 chipset, Mali-T860MP2, MediaTek Helio P15
RAM : 4GB RAM
Internal Storage : 32GB ROM, expandable via hybrid secondary nanoSIM slot
Camera : Back: 16 MegaPixels, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, 1 µm pixel size
Front: 8 MP, 1/4" sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size
Video Capture : Full HD 1080p 30 frames per second for main camera, Full HD for front camera (TBC)
Audio and Video Playback : MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, MP4, H.264
Ports : USB Type C, 3.5 mm audio jack
Connectivity : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1 with A2DP, EDR, 3G HSPA+; LTE Cat6
GPS : A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
FM Radio : Yes
Sensors : Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Proximity, Fingerprint Scanner
Network : 2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2,
3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100,
4G LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
SIM Card Type : Dual = nanoSIM + nanoSIM
Battery : Non-removable Li-Po 3050 mAh battery
Uptime : 15 Hours of Talk Time, 7 Hours of Web Browsing
Value-Added Features : Premium Design, Metal Body, Fingerprint Scanner, Good Imaging Capabilities, Splash-proof Build
Announcement : Philippines: February 23, 2017
Availability : February 2017
Price : Php 14,999