Building on last year’s Moto Z3, Motorola has
officially released the first member of its 2019 Z lineup - the Moto Z4. The
phone is a midranger and retains the Moto Mods compatibility of its
predecessors. The Moto Z4 is built around a 6.4-inch FHD+ OLED screen with a 19:9
aspect ratio and waterdrop notch for the 25MP f/2.0 selfie cam. It has an
in-display fingerprint reader for your biometric security needs and features
Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
The back houses a single 48MP f/1.7 main camera with
OIS which utilizes a Quad Bayer color filter outputting 12MP shots. Motorola is
also bringing the Night Mode from the One Vision alongside the standard array
of AI enhancements.
The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 675 with 4GB
RAM and 128 GB of expandable storage. Although not flagship grade specs, they
should be enough to handle everyday tasks and will likely result in better
battery performance.
Speaking of battery, the Moto Z4 packs in a 3,600
mAh cell, which can be topped up via the 15W TurboPower charger included in the
box. As with past Motorola devices, the Z4 runs on a near-stock build of
Android (9 Pie in this case) with minor improvements like the Moto Actions
which can help you launch the camera app or toggle the flashlight directly from
the lock screen.
The signature Moto Mods are also supported by the
new handset and for an extra US$ 200 you’ll get the 5G Moto mod to access the
next-gen networks. Other extras include a 3.5mm headset jack, NFC and P2i
splash-proof nano-coating for added durability.
The Moto Z4 will come in Flash Grey and Frost White
colors on June 6 for US$ 499. Those who purchase their device from Best Buy,
B&H or Amazon will receive a free 360-degree camera Moto Mod as an added
bonus. Verizon will also offer the new handset starting June 13 with plans
starting at US$ 10/month bundled with the 5G Moto Mod.
