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

Motorola Moto Mods in the Philippines : How Much Are They and Where To Buy Them?

Now under Lenovo, iconic tech brand Motorola is once again entering the mobile devices scene with the launch of the Moto Z and Moto Mods, powerful complementary modular Moto Z accessories that add a variety of useful features to the flagship phone. 

Made to quickly connect to the main device using strong magnets, the Moto Mods integrate easily and seamlessly into the Moto Z without having to turn off the handset or remove its back plate.

“Filipino millennials who wear many hats demand ultra-functionality, enhanced productivity and extreme mobility. We are proud to usher in a new era of mobile experience with the launch of the Moto Mods, which allow users to transform their phone’s style, power and entertainment capabilities effortlessly in a snap as they play multiple roles in their day-to-day life,” shared Mr. Dino Romano, Country Manager for Lenovo Mobile Business Group Philippines.

Let's take a look at all the Moto Mods that are now available in the Philippine market:

Moto Insta-Share Projector - Php14,999

The small but powerful Moto Insta-Share Projector projects up to 70-inch images on to any flat surface and comes with 1 hour additional battery life for weekend movie marathons.

This mod is also perfect for sharing photos and videos with your friends whether in a house party or when you're outdoors glamping in your tent!

JBL Soundboost Speaker Mod - Php 5,499

With this cool modular boombox, millennials can instantly chill with their friends with high-quality mobile audio that lasts for up to 10 hours. Share your favorite music tracks with your barkada and even watch movies together without using earphones!

Incipio offGRID Power Pack - Php 4,999

Go for days without charging you Moto Z using the Incipio offGRID Power Pack that adds 22 hours of battery life to your handset! For mobile warriors who who need their smartphones up and running 24/7, you can count on the TurboPower (TM) for an instant recharge.

Useful and hip, the Incipio offGRID Power Pack comes in stylish designer versions, so millennials can still look trendy while recharging their Moto Z.

Hasselblad True Zoom - Php14,099

Hasselblad, the camera brand that was used to snap photos of the moon landing and the pioneer behind mirrorless digital cameras, brings the Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Mod to the Moto Z to satisfy mobile photographers’ demands and whims.

Featuring 10x optical zoom and 12MP sensor resolution, the Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Mod lets users to take high-quality photos with enviable precision and even has Optical and Electronic Image stabilization to prevent shaky photos and videos!

On top of that, this camera mod shoots videos at 1080p resolution, has a bright Xenon flash, and can save photos in RAW format for better post-processing.

Flaunting the trademark Hasselblad design and ergonomics, complete with physical zoom and shutter buttons, the legit Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Mod delivers a premium mobile photography experience like no other.

Moto Style Shell Mod: Fit your style

Herringbone Nylon - Php 699
Crimson Nylon - Php 699
Black Leather - Php 999

When you're not using any of the above-mentioned mods on your Moto Z, you can snap on a Moto Style Shell to bring on the fab in a snap with premium-designed back shells that transform the powerful handset to reflect your personality. Available in real wood, leather, ballistic nylon and patterned fabric, the Moto Style Shell Mod offers a number of stylish options letting you show your their individuality.

The new Moto Z smartphone retails for Php 33,999 at Lenovo and Moto Stores and authorized channels nationwide. On the other hand, the Moto Mods are available at select MemoXpress and Silicon Valley outlets (SM North EDSA, SM Megamall and SM Mall of Asia).