moto z³
race past expectations
With the new moto z3, be the first to upgrade to Verizon’s 5G network just by snapping on a moto mod™.* Plus, get an all-day battery,† dual depth-sensing smart cameras, and more.
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accelerate your mobile experience
Introducing the first ever use of millimeter wave technology for a smartphone, only on Verizon with the 5G moto mod™,* sold separately. With up to 10 times the speed of today’s wireless technology, say goodbye to buffering and hello to the fastest network ever.****
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go all day and recharge faster
Stay unplugged longer with up to 24 hours of built-in battery life. When you’re running low, get half a day’s power in half an hour of charging with turbopower™.†
customize your moto z3
Print real Polaroid photos right from your phone, turn any room into a DJ booth with immersive stereo sound, and more. Whatever you’re into, there’s a moto mod™ for you.
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dual depth-sensing smart cameras
Snap stunning images under any conditions with dual 12 MP low light sensors, including one monochrome sensor. Use advanced imaging software to adjust layers and colors, and even animate moments with cinemagraphs. Plus, discover your world with integrated Google Lens tools, like text translation and object recognition.††
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a near bezel-less display
Binge-watch a show or scroll through your newsfeed on an edge-to-edge 6” Full HD Super AMOLED display. Text and images pop with deep blacks and vivid colors. And with a Max Vision 18:9 aspect ratio, you see more and scroll less.
super-slim design
At just 6.75mm, moto z3 is one of the thinnest smartphones around. With an aluminum body, 2.5D shaped CorningⓇ GorillaⓇ Glass display, and smooth rounded corners, it looks as great as it feels in your hand.
goof-proof construction
Never let spills, splashes, or a little rain get in your way. A water-repellent coating helps protect your phone inside and out.‡
declutter your screen
Want an even better view? Turn on one button nav to replace the Android buttons with a simple bar and navigate your phone using intuitive gestures. Swipe left to go back or right to access recent apps, tap to go home, and more.
not your average lock screen
Intuitive shortcuts help you access your favorite features quickly and easily—without unlocking your phone. Use moto actions to launch the camera or turn on the flashlight with a simple gesture. Or try nudging your phone to preview and respond to notifications on moto display.§
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security on your side
Unlock in less than a second with just a touch on the fingerprint sensor, now located on the side for more comfortable access. Authenticate apps‡‡ and make payments in an instant with your unique fingerprint.‡‡‡
here’s looking at you
Unlock your phone simply by letting the front-facing camera see your face. Thanks to facial recognition software, you don’t need to enter your password.
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Get some space
With 64 GB of storage, you have plenty of space for music, movies, and photos.§§
Go high speed
The Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 octa-core processor with 4 GB of memory keeps up with everything you want to do.
Upgrade on us
Receive two future upgrades to the latest Android® OS, absolutely free.
specifications
Get ready for 5G
Be the first to get on Verizon’s 5G network when it launches by adding the optional 5G moto mod™.*
All-day battery
Go from morning to night with a 3000 mAh battery. Plus, get half a day’s power in half an hour of charging with turbopower™.
Endless possibilities
moto mods let you customize your moto z3with features that reflect your passions and interests. Learn more.
Dual depth-sensing rear cameras
Capture and edit brilliant photos and self portraits in any light. The smart cameras even recognize objects and text.††
6” edge-to-edge display
Enjoy your favorite content in living color on a Max Vision Full HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio.
Exclusive moto experiences
Simple shortcuts and natural hand gestures help you access your favorite features and content quickly, easily, and securely.
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performance
Operating system
Android™ 8.1, Oreo™
Processor
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 processor with a 2.35GHz octa-core CPU and 850 MHz Adreno 540 GPU
Memory (RAM)
4 GB§§§
Internal storage
64 GB§§
Expandable storage
Up to 2 TB microSD***
Security
Fingerprint reader, face unlock
Sensors
Fingerprint reader, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, magnetometer (compass), ultrasonic
battery
Battery size
3000 mAh non-removable Li-Ion
Battery life
All-day battery*
Charging
Half a day's power in half an hour*
Charger type
15W TurboPower™ charger included, USB-C connector. Wireless charging available with Moto Mod****
display
Display size
6.01"
Screen to body ratio
79%
Display technology
Super AMOLED
Resolution
Full HD+, 2160 x 1080p
Aspect ratio
18:9 Max Vision
Display design
Corning™ Gorilla™ Glass 3
Display features
Moto Display,§ night mode
design
Dimensions
76.5 x 156.5 x 6.75 mm
Weight
156 g
Body
Glass rear, 2.5D glass front, 6000 series polished aluminum frame
Water protection
Splash-resistant p2i‡
Ports
USB-C
colors
Ceramic Black
camera
Rear camera hardware
12 MP, f2.0, 1.25um + 12 MP monochrome, Laser Autofocus (pDAF), Color Correlated Temperature (CCT) dual LED flash, Zero Shutter Lag (ZSL)
Rear camera software
Cinemagraphs, portrait mode, spot color, cutout mode, true black and white, face filters, panorama, manual mode, YouTube Live mode, text / landmark / object recognition (powered by Google Lens),†† text scanner,†††† active photos, barcode & QR code scanner, business card reader
Rear camera video capture
Up to 4K Ultra HD (30 fps), Timelapse video, Slow motion video, Video face filters
Front camera hardware
8 MP, f2.0, 1.12um, wide-angle 84° lens, screen flash
Front camera software
Cinemagraph, portrait mode, group selfie mode, YouTube Live mode, face beauty, manual mode, face filters, active photos
Front camera video capture
Up to 1080p (30 fps), Timelapse video, Slow motion video, Video face filters
audio + video
Speakers
Front port loud speaker
Audio playback
AAC, AAC+, Enhanced AAC+, AAC ELD (Enhanced Low Delay), MAR-NB, AMR-WB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Vorbis, PCM/WAVE
Audio format
AOSP Codecs: AAC, AAC+, AAC ELD (Enhanced Low Delay), MAR-NB, AMR-WB, PCM/WAVE
Video playback
MPEG4, H.263, H.264, H.265, VP8, VP8
Video format
H.263, H.264, VP8 -- H.265 (HVC encode), 4K
Microphones
4 far-field mic system
Headphone jack
USB-C to 3.5mm converter included
experiences
Voice control
Moto Voice (beta),** Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa available with Moto Mod
Quick gestures
Moto Actions: three finger screenshot, screenshot editor, one button navigation, chop twice for flashlight, twist for quick capture, swipe to shrink screen, pick up to stop ringing, flip for do not disturb
Smarter screen
Moto Display:* night display, attentive display
moto mods
Compatible with all Moto Mods****
connectivity
Networks + bands
Only on Verizon.
LTE:†††
B1 (2100)
B2 (1900)
B3 (1800)
B4 (1700/2100)
B5 (850)
B7 (2600)
B8 (900)
B12 (lower700 abc)
B13 (upper700)
B14 (700 PS)
B17 (lower700 bc)
B18 (Japan low850)
B19 (Japan hi850)
B20 (800 DD)
B25 (1900+)
B26 (850+)
B28 (700 APT)
B34 (TD2000)
B30 (2300)
B38 (TD2600)
B39 (TD1900)
B40 (TD2300)
B41 (TD2500-China)
B41 HPUE (TD2500-China)
B46 (LAA 5550)
B66 (AWS3+4)
UMTS:†††
B1 (2100)
B2 (1900)
B5 (850)
B8 (900)
GSM:†††
B2 (1900)
B3 (1800)
B5 (850)
B8 (900)
CDMA:†††
11BC0 (850)
BC1 (1900)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/ac/b/g/n 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Bluetooth® technology
5.0
Location services
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU
NFC
Yes
in the box
Device
moto z³
Components
TurboPower™ charger, USB-C cable, headset adapter, guides