Own a Motorola Z series smartphone? then its time to upgrade. Well not by changing the mobile itself, but with bundling it with Moto Mods. The semi-modular devices that can be snapped on to the back of your Moto Z device to give is a new life. Add a powerful stereo speaker and start a party or shoot with a 10x optical zoom camera or instantly extend the battery life of your phone.
So, if you own a moto z series smartphone, which includes the original Moto Z, Moto Z Play and Moto Z2 Play then the company has new Moto Mods in store. The Lenovo owned Motorola has launched three new Moto Mods in India.
Motorola India has launched the JBL SoundBoost 2, Moto TurboPower Pack, and Moto GamePad Mod. Each catering to the specific needs of Indian customers. Before we get into the features of this Moto Mods, let’s find out how much do these mods cost each.
The Moto TurboPower Pack which an essentially a battery extender will retail for Rs 5999. The other two Moto Mods, the JBL SoundBoost 2 and Moto GamePad will retail at Rs 6,999 each. You could buy this Moto Mods exclusively through Flipkart and Moto Hub stores starting this December 17th.
JBL SoundBoost 2 Speaker Moto Mod
As the name suggests, the JBL SoundBoost 2 Moto Mod can instantly add a stereo sound speaker mastered by JBL to your smartphone. It doesn’t require any pairing or adapters, just snap it at the back of the device and you are good for a party blast.
Weighing just 135 g, the JBL SoundBoost 2 Speaker Moto Mod won’t add much of a bulk to your smartphone. It comes with two 27 mm diameter stereo sound speakers offering 6W (3W per speaker) of total speaker power. The body is covered with splashproof coating making its slight water repellent.
With an inbuilt 1000 mAh battery, the JBL SoundBoost 2 Speaker can play loud music up to 10-hours non-stop. Other than music playback, you can use it for hands-free voice calls. It has an integrated kickstand, which helps you to enjoy movies or videos with great quality sound.
Moto Turbopower pack
Next in line is the Moto TurboPower Pack, which can extend your mobiles battery life to an extra day. It comes with 3490 mAh battery that’s more than enough for one-to-two days of phone usage. Aesthetically, the Moto Mod blends seamlessly with your mobile. It has a four-level battery indicator to show the charge level. Weighing around 95g, it’s pretty slim to get noticed and won’t add any bulkiness to your mobile.
The Moto TurboPower Pack supports 15W fast charging that lets you recharge at blazing fast speeds on the go. You can recharge the battery up to 50 percent of its capacity in just 20 minutes on a 30W wall USB-C charger.
Moto Gamepad
Did you know, you own a small (but powerful) gaming console in your hands. Take your mobile gaming to the next level with Motorola’s Moto Gamepad. It features solid physical buttons, which include dual control sticks, a D-pad, and four tactile action buttons offering a realistic gaming experience.
The Moto Gamepad also comes with 1035 mAh built-in battery that powers the Gamepad for up to 8 hours without recharging. It has 3.5mm headphone jack, a red dual LED lights that respond to controls and USB-C for charging.
“We are ending the year on an exciting note and have upheld our commitment to build a better mobile future with the promise of limitless possibilities, through the new mods,” commented Sudhin Mathur, Managing Director, Motorola Mobility India, during the launch event.