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I'm somewhat (pleasantly) shocked that it is Motorola doing this. I've been a Motorola user for >15 years now, but my current phone (xt1650 moto z) had me recom
by zrobotics 8y ago
I'm somewhat (pleasantly) shocked that it is Motorola doing this. I've been a Motorola user for >15 years now, but my current phone (xt1650 moto z) had me recommending family members to go for a different brand. I've always liked the nearly stock android and build quality up until this one, which had me convinced Lenovo was destroying the brand. Of 2 identical phones bought at the same time, by 13 months I had
1) replaced 3 screens
2) replaced 2 batteries
3) replaced 1 rear camera
4) replaced 1 USB-c connector
As well, this phone is just as bad as an iPhone for repairability, at least IME.
Hopefully this is a trend for the brand going forward, parts availability was always one of the downsides of Android (after 1 or 2 years, even alibaba doesn't have any parts at any quality for many models).
Additionally, I hope this signals to designers that there is a market for phones that sacrifice thinness for repairability and durability. It just depends on how many people buy these parts. I know I would gladly pay a premium for an OEM battery, but a market of 1 isn't significant.
- dwild 8y agoI had the Moto X Play and it lasted nearly 3 years, the battery went bad, which is to be expected. That was my only issue with it. I currently have the Moto Z2 Play, no issue and it's been more than a year now. My experience is anecdotal, but so are yours. Are you just missing the fact that you happens to drop your phone pretty often? It would still be crazy because I do drop mine from time to time and never wear phone case.