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Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)

Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)

Brand: MOTOROLA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 5.2" Inch
  • Camera: 13MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 2GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 801
  • Battery: 2300mAh
  • Launch Date: 2014, September
  • Storage: 16GB/32GB/64GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: Android 4.4.4, up to 6.0
  • Body: 144g, 10mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
CDMA 800 / 1900 - Verizon
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EU, AT&T, Verizon
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - T-Mobile
4G bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17 - XT1097 AT&T, XT1095 T-Mobile
1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - EU
2, 3, 4, 7, 13 - XT1096 (Verizon)
1, 3, 7, 20 - India
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced 2014, September. Released 2014, September
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 140.8 x 72.4 x 10 mm (5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 in)
Weight 144 g (5.08 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM
Water resistant

Display

Type AMOLED
Size 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~73.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OS Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM (AT&T, T-Mobile)
eMMC 5.0

Main Camera

Primary Camera 13 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.13µm, AF
Features Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 2 MP, f/2.2
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature

Battery

Type Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging 15W wired, QC2

Misc

Colors Black, White
Models XT1097, XT1096, XT1095, XT1092, XT1085, XT1093
SAR 1.46 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.49 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
Price About 320 EUR

Test Results

Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 1176
Basemark X: 11855
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 72dB
Audio quality Noise -93.5dB / Crosstalk -93.8dB
Battery(old) Endurance rating 48h

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.2
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 6 / 10
  • Image Quality 6 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Features 9 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 9 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 4 / 10

PROS

  1. Premium build quality featuring a robust metal frame.
  2. Excellent 5.2-inch 1080p AMOLED display provides vibrant colors.
  3. Smooth, near-stock Android software experience with minimal bloatware.
  4. Fast performance from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor.
  5. Highly useful Moto Display (Active Notifications) for checking alerts.
  6. Customizable back panel options, including wood and genuine leather.
  7. Innovative "Moto Voice" allows custom voice commands, even when locked.
  8. Very ergonomic design that fits comfortably in the hand.
  9. High-quality front-facing speaker provides clear, loud audio.
  10. Fast charging capabilities with a supported Motorola turbocharger.

CONS

  1. Disappointing battery life, with 2,300mAh struggling to last a full day.
  2. Camera performance, particularly in low light, is mediocre.
  3. No microSD card slot for expandable storage.
  4. Storage is limited to 16GB or 32GB models, which fills up quickly.
  5. No Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) on the camera.
  6. Leather back option wears out and scratches easily.
  7. The front-facing camera produces grainy, overexposed images.
  8. The metal frame adds extra weight to the device.
  9. No NFC or wireless charging on some carrier models.
  10. The phone can become warm during heavy gaming or processor-intensive tasks.

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