Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen 2014) Specification and Review (Part 2)
Design
An all-new aluminum metal edge implies that Moto X second era is stronger than its ancestor, not simply greater than in the recent past. Plastic is no more tying together Motorola's leader gadget. It's closer to the manufacture material of the Iphone 5s, sturdier than the malleable Iphone 6 Plus and, in particular, doesn't feel as shoddy as the metal-looking polycarbonate Samsung Galaxy S5.
What's astounding is that in spite of the Moto X's regularly bigger size consideration of the 5.2-inch show, Motorola by and by utilized traps to minimize the general measurements, and it worked's to support it. For example, there's almost no bezel around the edges and the delicate catches are on-screen, instead of the capacitive catches utilized by Samsung gadgets.
This makes the Moto X 2014 generally the same size as the Galaxy S5 and, surprisingly, even the iphone 6. Its official estimations are 2.9 in (72.4 mm) x 5.5 in (140.8 mm) with an inclined 0.2 in (3.8 mm) to 0.4 in (9.9 mm) bend.
The S5's width and tallness are 2.9 in (72.5 mm) x 5.5 in (142 mm) with a narrower general profundity of 0.3 in (8.1 mm). iphone 6 is almost as large: 2.64 in (67.0 mm) x 5.44 in (138.1 mm) x 0.27 in (6.9 mm). As much as I admire the iphone's home catch and Touch ID, it has a large portion of a crawl less screen land to show for its just about as-tall measurements.
Moto X's premium casing disperse along the corners, however structures a genuinely thick bow shape at the inside for a bended back. This leaves a lot of space for a top-focus 3.5mm earphone jack, a neighboring nano-SIM card opening and base set micro USB port. Along the dispersed sides, there's simply enough profundity for a volume rocker that is smooth and force catch that is intensified with edges. This makes it less demanding to tell the two stainless steel catches separated in your pocket.
Moto Maker comes back with extra customizations to match the now-premium Moto X with much more personalization. Cowhide, for example, is currently among the decisions that can back your telephone in one of four shades. It joins a year ago's four wood choices and 17 plastic shades. Dark or white fronts and 10 stress colors for the front-confronting speaker flame broils and back Motorola logo dimple round out the most pressing Moto Maker choices.
Supporting the Moto X supported in delicate calfskin is an enjoyment, but on the other hand its the most fragile material inside Moto Maker. Yes, the Moto 360 smartwatch utilizes the same real cowhide sourced from Horween Leather Company, yet the supple material wounded more effortlessly in our pockets than on our wrists. That is what's incredible about Moto Maker, however. It's loaded with a larger number of choices than your standard one-size-fits-all smartphone in the event that that doesn't work for you.
Moto X tips the scales at 144 grams versus a year ago's 139 grams. Considering the aluminum metal edge and 5.2-inch screen, that is a commendable exchange off. Obviously, there are beefier specs as well.
Performance and interface
Moto X 2014's specs, in the same way as its bigger showcase size, supplement the way that its probably won't the runt of the Android litter. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor is indistinguishable to the 2.5ghz quad-center chip that is found at the heart of the LTE-prepared Galaxy S5.Motorola likewise answers Samsung's representation performance with the same Adreno 330 GPU at 578 Mhz and its memory with a solid 2gb of RAM. The new Moto X isn't a likewise ran with regards to the most critical specs. It's smart performance backs this up actually when the majority of our most loved applications, photographs and feature are obstructing the interior stockpiling.
There's an admonition: you can just top off the Moto X so much on the grounds that you won't discover a micro SD card space anyplace. Expandable capacity isn't a piece of the Moto X like it is on the Moto G 2014 and the prior Moto G 4g model. You'll need to battle with the 16gb and Moto Maker-exclusive 32gb interior arrangements.
Likewise lost is any kind of unique finger impression sensor, heart rate screen (not that you truly require that) and waterproof seal. It doesn't measure up to the Ip67 rating of numerous Android smartphones, so its not water safe up to 30 meters for 60 minutes. Rather, its simply "splashproof." It's more than the cowhide back that is sensitive in wet conditions.
Moto X did get the speakers right where others regularly fizzle. Its front-confronting base flame broil anticipated music the privilege way - forward - not down at the ground, and its four microphones for voice calls and clamor scratching off decreased foundation commotion to proper levels in all our test calls.
Interface and applications
Google may have sold Motorola to Lenovo, however the organization is still committed to giving an unadulterated Android experience that helps its telephone appear differently in relation to gadgets from Samsung and HTC. You won't discover Touchwiz or Sense changing the experience with a wonky overlay.
Moto X's Android Kitkat 4.4 interface is much the same as a year ago put something aside for the Google Now Launcher, a couple of crisp Motorola-marked applications and some transporter stacked bloatware relying upon your supplier. At the end of the day, the previously stated Moto Display shows up when the showcase is off, giving a cautious and battery-sparing technique for looking at notice symbols.
Camera
Moto X 2014 can't draw off "premium" without a boundlessly enhanced camera considering a year ago's mediocre snapper. Motorola knocks the specs to 13 megapixels, up from the 10-megapixel back camera that demonstrated extremely conflicting 12 months prior.With a 13mp sensor that is indistinguishable to a considerable lot of today's Android smartphones, the new Moto X took much more honed pictures than its antecedent. It additionally put the self-adjust in the privilege put a bigger number of times than not. This isn't to imply that that its performance was immaculate or as responsive as the speedier LG G3, however I left with higher-determination photographs and subjects in center without the need to argue for retakes. It's a venture in the privilege heading for Motorola.
The 13-megapixel camera is joined by a remarkable sounding ring glimmer, which basically implies the lens is flanked by two LED blaze globules. The privilege and left lights make an honorable showing lighting up subjects to adjust shots, yet approaching subjects too nearly still results in exaggerated pictures.
Battery Life
The new Moto X has a 2300 mah battery moving down its bigger screen, which is greater than the 2200mah battery found in a year ago's model. That appears to be better on paper until you understand that the 5.2-inch screen obliges more power for the duration of the day. All through our testing the new Moto X kept going us 24 hours with mixed utilization.No more to connect it to during the evening without come up short, however not as dependable as something like the Galaxy S5 with a 2800mah battery. Motorola does advantage from the AMOLED Active Display on the grounds that checking the time and notices doesn't light up the whole screen. It additionally doesn't unintentionally light up in this mode when face down or in a pocket.
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen 2014) Specifications (Quick)
GENERAL
Alternate names
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XT1092
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Release date
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September 2014
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Form factor
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Touchscreen
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Dimensions (mm)
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140.80 x 72.40 x 9.97
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Weight (g)
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144.00
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Battery capacity (mAh)
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2300
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Removable battery
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No
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Colours
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White, Black
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SAR value
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NA
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DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)
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5.20
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Touchscreen
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Yes
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Touchscreen type
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Capacitive
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Resolution
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1080x1920 pixels
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Pixels per inch (PPI)
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423
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Colours
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16M
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HARDWARE
Processor
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2.5GHz quad-core
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Processor make
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
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RAM
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2GB
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Internal storage
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16GB
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CAMERA
Rear camera
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13-megapixel
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Flash
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Yes
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Front camera
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2-megapixel
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SOFTWARE
Operating System
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Android 4.4.4
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Java support
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Yes
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Browser supports Flash
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Yes
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CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi
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Yes
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Wi-Fi standards supported
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802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac
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GPS
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Yes
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Bluetooth
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Yes, v 4.00
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NFC
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Yes
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Infrared
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No
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DLNA
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Yes
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Wi-Fi Direct
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Yes
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MHL Out
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No
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HDMI
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No
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Headphones
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3.5mm
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FM
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No
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USB
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Micro-USB
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Charging via Micro-USB
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Yes
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Proprietary charging connector
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No
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Proprietary data connector
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No
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SIM Type
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Nano-SIM
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GSM/ CDMA
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GSM
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3G
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Yes
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SENSORS
Compass/ Magnetometer
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Yes
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Proximity sensor
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Yes
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Accelerometer
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Yes
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Ambient light sensor
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Yes
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Gyroscope
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Yes
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Barometer
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No
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Temperature sensor
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No
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