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Motorola Moto Z
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Motorola Moto Z

Released: 2016, June. Released 2016, SeptemberPrice: About 220 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - USA, Quad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Global
GPUAdreno 530
NFCYes
SAR0.91 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C, OTG, magnetic connector
Size5.5 inches, 83.1 cm, 2, (~72.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelMotorola Moto Z
PriceAbout 220 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps - USA, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps - Global
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack/Gray, Black/Rose Gold, Black/Gold, White
ModelsXT1650, XT1650-05
SAR EU0.30 W/kg (head) 1.72 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
StatusDiscontinued
Weight136 g (4.80 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - USA
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13 - USA
Charging15W wired
FeaturesLED flash
Internal32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2016, June. Released 2016, September
Announced2016, June. Released 2016, September
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2 mm (6.04 x 2.96 x 0.20 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~535 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 64dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 81dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 5566Basemark X: 36322
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -93.6dB / Crosstalk -93.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 53h

Motorola Moto Z Overview

About Motorola Moto Z Motorola Moto Z is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Motorola Moto Z has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Motorola Moto Z can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Motorola Moto Z?

The Motorola Moto Z supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Motorola Moto Z support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Motorola devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Motorola Moto Z void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto Z will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Moto Z run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto Z.