Verizon customers have more choice when it comes to Moto Z Droid and Moto Mods: Introducing the Moto Z Play Droid and Hasselblad True Zoom

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Aug 31, 2016, 02:30 ET

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The newest members of the Moto Z Droid family, the Moto Z Play and the Hasselblad True Zoom Moto Mod, will each be available to order beginning September 8. The Moto Z Play is a feature-rich, premium smartphone delivering a "best-in-class" experience along with Moto's longest lasting smartphone battery ever, all on the "best-in-class" Verizon 4G LTE network. The Hasselblad True Zoom with 10x Optical Zoom and a Xenon flash adds an advanced imaging experience to your phone in a snap. Now you can use your smartphone to capture images in ways that have never been possible, fueling your creativity and letting you share the brilliant results. 

Moto Z Play Droid

Moto Z Play works with the Moto Mod ecosystem, yet offers distinct design features that can be tailored for your lifestyle. The Moto Z Play boasts a solid metal frame and elegant glass back for a sophisticated, thin look and feel, plus:  

  • Moto's longest lasting smartphone battery ever
  • TurboPower™ which delivers up to 9 hours of use in 15 minutes of charging
  • Brilliant 5.5" 1080p Super AMOLED display
  • 16 MP camera with laser focus
  • Verizon's Advanced Calling, which gives you calls that sound like you're having a conversation with someone in the same room instead of across the country when the other party also has Advanced Calling. You can also start a video call right from the calling screen with just a tap.

The newest Moto Mod: The Hasselblad True Zoom

With the Hasselblad True Zoom you can unleash your passion for photography in a snap.

  • 10x optical zoom lets you capture detailed photos from any distance without losing resolution.
  • Xenon flash gives you crisp, blur-free pictures with even lighting in any environment.
  • Hasselblad design and ergonomics give you a real imaging experience with enhanced control and handling for better results.
  • RAW format gives you the highest level of image quality while enjoying more editing flexibility and control.
  • Easily share pictures while you're in the moment and backup automatically so you never lose the perfect shot.

Moto Mods magnetically snap onto your phone, seamlessly become one with it and are easy to swap out. Additional Moto Mods include:

  • JBL SoundBoost Speaker — Instantly get powerful stereo sound that's perfect for the beach, the backyard and everywhere in between. The speaker features a kickstand, built-in battery for 10 extra hours of playtime and speakerphone capabilities. $79.99
  • Moto Insta-Share Projector — Snap the Insta-Share Projector onto your phone to share vacation photos from a recent trip or to play that movie everyone's talking about. The projector includes an integrated kickstand, up to 70" projection and a built-in battery for up to an extra hour of projection time. $299.99
  • TUMI and kate spade new york Power Packs — Add up to 22 hours of battery life to your phone without adding bulk. The Power Pack snaps on so you can recharge on the run. Forget about fumbling with batteries or searching for open wall outlets…and get it done in style. Prices range from $59.99 to $89.99.
  • Incipio Back Plates — Personalize your Moto Z Droid and Moto Z Force Droid with Incipio Back Plates. Magnetic covers are available in Soft Touch, Iridescent, and Brushed Metallic. $14.99

Price and availability

The Moto Z Play is available for $17 per month for 24 months (0% APR) on Verizon device payment or at the $408 full price. Beginning September 8, visit any Verizon store to buy the Moto Z Play on device payment, trade in your current eligible smartphone and apply up to $300 in trade-in value immediately toward your purchase.* Don't have the time to trade in at a store? You can also trade-in your phone at verizonwireless.com.

The Hasselblad True Zoom, at $249.99, will be available for pre-order starting September 8 and for purchase online and in Verizon stores on September 15. For a limited time, when you buy a Moto Mod, you'll get 50% off another Mod. Discount applies to equal or lower-priced Mod.

Order the Moto Z Play or Moto Mods at www.verizonwireless.com/droid/.

*Trade in a phone in good, working condition (cracked screen acceptable) for an account credit or gift card. Eligible phones for $300 trade-in value: Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, Note 5, LG G4 or V10, HTC One M9 and iPhone 6. Eligible phones for $200 trade-in value: Samsung Galaxy S5 or Note 4, LG G3, HTC One M8, iPhone 5, 5C or 5S, Droid Maxx 2 and Droid Turbo 2. Eligible phones for $100 trade-in value: Samsung Galaxy S4, LG G2, HTC One M7, Apple iPhone 4 or 4S, Droid Maxx and Droid Turbo. Limited time offer.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE,Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York City, has a diverse workforce of nearly 162,700 and generated nearly $132 billion in 2015 revenues. Verizon operates America's most reliable wireless network, with 113.2 million retail connections nationwide. The company also provides communications and entertainment services over mobile broadband and the nation's premiere all-fiber network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers worldwide.

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