Motorola Moto Z2 Force / Motorola Moto z Force Edition (2nd gen.)

Crack-resistant screen ; Powerful performance ; Mod support

Average battery and camera at this price ; Expensive

The Moto Z2 Force comes with a dual-lens rear camera that combines two 12-megapixel, ƒ/2.0, Sony IMX 386 sensors – one bayer (colour), one clear (mono). The setup is similar to the Huawei P10’s and in my mind isn’t as useful as the more common...

Shatterproof screen ; Top notch performance

Absurdly expensive ; Camera struggles in low light

The only thing that makes me pause in my recommendation is the price, which at £719 means it isn’t quite the force to be reckoned with it once was.

The Moto Z2 Force is really thin, with a fast processor and great battery life. It can survive drops without shattering. The new dual rear cameras have some cool features we haven't seen before.

It's a really high price for a phone that doesn't do anything terribly new or exciting. The modular accessories are sometimes fun, but generally not worth the hassle. There's also no headphone jack, and it's more splash-resistant than water-resistant.

Motorola's step-up sequel to the Moto Z2 has great features and solid design, but the competition in this price range is about to get fierce.

Stock Android OS;Shatterproof screen;Lightweight & slim;Moto Mods for additional functionality

Screen easily scratched;Dated design with big, ugly bezels;Fingerprint sensor may be confused for home button;Battery life could be better;Moto Mods are expensive

Motorola’s latest is a very tempting alternative to the usual crowd of fragile devices we see in shops, but at £735, this indestructible phone is no longer a force to be reckoned with.

Top-tier performance ; ShatterShield works as advertised ; Mostly stock Android 7.1.1 ; Mods offer lots of flexibility ; Available for all major US carriers

Battery life could be better ; ShatterShield screen is prone to scratches ; Not actually water-resistant ; International versions have more RAM

Motorola made some questionable trade-offs here, but the Moto Z2 Force is still a solid, impressive smartphone. I'll give it props for being the most powerful modular phone out there (unless you count RED's forthcoming monstrosity) and so far, the...

Processor and RAM on par with other flagship devices. ; Near-stock Android 7.1.1. ; Shatteshield protects the display.

Battery life is inconsistent. ; Moto Mods present big compromises. ; Shattershield isn't impervious to scratches. ; No water resistance. ; Neither rear camera has OIS.

Useful modular design. Fast performance. Long battery life. Sharp display. Solid dual-sensor camera.

Easy to scratch plastic display cover. Weak speaker. No waterproofing or headphone jack. Some carrier bloatware.

In many ways the Moto Z2 Force Edition matches the Galaxy S8 feature for feature while adding support for truly useful add-on accessories. If you're sold on the Moto Mod idea, the Z2 Force Edition is the most powerful phone with which you can use them....