Motorola Moto X - Specifications. Motorola Moto X Review – Brand New Motorola Moto X Smartphones

For many years, Motorola has been pleasing users with a variety of gadgets that are pleasant in price and design, and most importantly, in quality. This time they also decided to keep up with global trends and released, if not the flagship, then close to it, the Moto X Play model, reviews of which speak of good ratio price-quality-performance. But first things first.

Factory equipment

The Moto X Play LTE smartphone is delivered, despite the fact that it is far from a budget one, in a simple cardboard box. In it you can find a branded charging box with two outputs of different power, a USB cable, a paper clip, made again in the corporate style, and documents. There is no battery in the list, since it is non-removable and is already installed in the smartphone.

As many Play buyers note, for such a price they expected a richer bundle, but there was no cover or headset in the box. Yes, and even simple protective glass was not, however, all these accessories can be purchased separately.

Design and appearance

The smartphone has received quite impressive dimensions. It's called like large display, and rather wide frames around it. Capacious battery also makes itself felt, as a result of which the thickness of the smartphone was as much as 11 mm. These figures also affected the weight of the gadget, which reached 169 grams. Not critical, but for some users it may not be entirely comfortable.

Despite such indicators, you quickly get used to the Moto X Play Black smartphone, however, like most models from this manufacturer. The phone is easy to hold, it does not slip out of the hands thanks to the rubberized back cover, on which a nice wavy ornament is also applied.

In the factory version, the back panel is only black or white, but additional panels in seven more colors are sold separately as an accessory, so the smartphone can be as unique as possible.

The rest of the gadget Motorola Moto X Play 16Gb completely repeated the corporate design that fans have been familiar with over the past few years. Even the control elements are located exactly the same as on previous flagship devices.

Display and touch panel

As in most modern devices middle class, a high-quality display is installed here, made according to the IPS standard and having a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. This is quite enough for the picture to be pleasant, and the pixelization is not striking even with very painstaking examination.

In addition, such a matrix allows you to save battery power Motorola Moto X Play, while not bringing discomfort in operation. The viewing angles are very wide, the colors do not change, even if you look at the display almost parallel to the phone. The margin of brightness is quite sufficient to operate the device in very bright sunlight, but the lower threshold is a little big and slightly blinding in complete darkness, you need to get used to it.

The touch panel is protected by glass 3, which allows you to use your smartphone without a protective film. However, it is worth remembering that the glass is scratch resistant, but it can still break, so you should use it as carefully as possible. missing, but there were no problems removing prints from the glass.

Sound through headphones and speakers

Despite the fact that there are two slots for speakers on the front panel of the device, in fact only the lower one is polyphonic, while the upper one serves only for conversations. Nevertheless, the main musical speaker pleased with its sound. I can't say it's perfect, but overall it's pretty good. The volume is at a sufficient level to hear the call signal on a noisy street, while the sound quality does not suffer, there is no rattling.

The location of the speaker on the main front panel contributed to a more comfortable viewing of videos and listening to music. No matter how the Moto X Play smartphone lies on a table or other surface, there are no obstacles to the sound, so it is not distorted.

In headphones, the sound also did not let us down. The volume is quite enough, sometimes even too much. The frequencies are revealed quite well, there is no excess of any particular frequency. If desired, you can bring the sound to the ideal using the equalizer.

Front and main cameras

In this matter, the manufacturer decided not to waste time on trifles and install the same modules as in their flagship models. The differences are due only to the capabilities of the processors. On the this device video cannot be recorded in 4K resolution, only 1920x1080, but this is quite enough for a high-quality video. Also, the frequency is reduced to 540 frames per second.

Otherwise, the performance is quite worthy of the flagship. The main camera is a 21-megapixel module from Sony, which is enough to compete with inexpensive cameras in good light in terms of image quality. But, given the low aperture of the Moto X Play 16Gb optics itself, which is inherent in any phone, noise will inevitably appear in the dark or in low light. The flash can correct this situation only at a distance of up to 2 meters, and even then not completely.

The front camera is ideal for video calling. With it, you can take selfies, but the quality here will be noticeably worse than that of the main one. Noise appears under lighting other than bright sunlight, so you should not hope for a good shot indoors.

"Iron" characteristics

The manufacturer decided not to betray the tradition of modern mid-range smartphones, so the Moto X Play LTE main processor was a Qualcomm chip called Snapdragon 615, which has 8 cores at 1.7 GHz. It has an Adreno 405 graphics accelerator and is paired with 2 GB DDR3 RAM.

Not the most brilliant characteristics for such a price, but the solution is quite productive and energy efficient, so there should definitely not be any problems with the comfort of using a smartphone. To store user files, as well as system programs 16 GB flash memory is provided. If it turns out to be small (and it will most likely be if you download videos and movies in high quality), then you can expand it using a card microSD memory up to 128 GB, without having to choose, as in most modern smartphones, between a second SIM card or additional memory. This moment positively distinguishes the Moto X Play model from competitors, reviews repeatedly emphasize the benefits of such a solution.

In synthetic tests, the Motorola Moto X Play 16Gb smartphone did not show any unique results, rather mediocre values ​​for this price segment. So, Antutu gives out about 42,000 points, depending on the firmware version.

When testing with real applications, there were no problems. The smartphone can easily cope with work in several instant messengers at the same time, while simultaneously allowing you to keep a browser with several tabs and a video player in memory. It also seems to cope with heavy games without much difficulty, but in this case it is better to close unnecessary programs to free more space in the operating room.

Software

As in other lines of smartphones from the manufacturer, the Moto X Play 16Gb gadget received pure Android with a minimum set of additional functions. This makes the system lightweight and energy efficient. Most devices are supported on high level, therefore, despite the fresh operating system version 6.0.1 out of the box, you can expect a large number updates. It is also possible to upgrade the version to a more up-to-date one, so that fans will always be with the latest on this moment software can safely take this device.

Battery and autonomy

The gadget is equipped with a fairly tenacious battery with a capacity of 3630 mAh. And, if for flagship models this figure may seem small due to the rather demanding hardware, in this model everything turned out just fine. A processor with a relatively low power consumption and an economical screen allow you to use your smartphone throughout the day, loading it to the maximum and not worrying that the charge will not be enough until the evening.

The Moto X Play device, which has only positive reviews about its autonomy, comes with a charging box that can charge the gadget’s battery from 0 to 100 percent in 3.5 hours. However, this time can be reduced by a factor of three, and spend a little more than an hour on a full charge, because the device supports the function fast charging. True, for this you will have to spend money on an additional accessory called TurboCharger. Given the cost of the smartphone, however, it is strange that this option is not included in the package.

Positive aspects according to user reviews

Since the smartphone went on sale only in the summer of 2016, there are not so many reviews about it. But from those that are at the moment, it is already possible to add up a clear picture that pleases the eye of a lover of high-quality technology. So among strengths the Moto X Play model, reviews of which have just begun to appear on the network, can be noted:

• The main camera with a resolution of 21 MP and high-quality optics. In terms of creating high-quality pictures and recording video in its price segment, the smartphone has practically no equal. Its only drawback can be called, perhaps, insufficient aperture for shooting at night, but given that we have a moto X Play 16Gb smartphone in our hands, and not a camera, then this moment is inherent in all devices with a small matrix size.
• Nice design. As with most gadgets from this manufacturer, the smartphone is pleasing to the eye and feels good in the hand. It also attracts a number of additional options that allow you to individualize your gadget. To do this, for example, you can purchase a suitable Moto X Play case that will emphasize your style and increase the safety of using the gadget.
• Good autonomy. A capacious battery, paired with low-demanding hardware, allows you not to think about the presence of an outlet throughout the day, even with the active use of Moto X Play. The performance characteristics were not affected at all. And if the smartphone is used only for short calls, then it can last up to 3 days without recharging.
• High quality display and sensor. A high-quality picture and excellent sensor sensitivity, paired with its high durability, are exactly what you need for comfortable use of a smartphone without worrying about scratches. If you are interested in color accuracy indicators, you can find more than one Moto X Play review on the net, which reveals the results of tests of the display matrix, from a laboratory point of view.

As you can see, the smartphone can satisfy the needs of even the most demanding users. However, even in such seemingly ideal models have their shortcomings.

Negative points based on reviews

Most of the negative aspects do not concern performance, but still do not honor the manufacturer, although in most cases you can close your eyes to them. Among them are the following:

• Poor starter kit. The lack of additional components in the out-of-the-box version was an unpleasant bonus for many buyers. The smartphone has a large number of branded accessories, but you will have to buy them all separately. And this is taking into account that they can not always be found on sale, in most cases you will have to order blindly via the Internet. Considering that the Moto X Play price is not so low, the kit could have at least included a block and a cable for accelerated battery charging.
• Enough high price. If you purchase a Moto X Play smartphone not through an exchange program from the manufacturer, the cost may seem overpriced. If you do not take into account the camera, similar models from other manufacturers can be purchased at almost half the price, so in most cases this model is suitable for purchase by fans of the company.
• A small amount of built-in memory, taking into account such characteristics, as a result of which its expansion is simply necessary.

Otherwise, users are happy with everything, and you can ignore such shortcomings, which practically do not affect performance.

Conclusion

A smartphone is a high-quality and productive solution for solving all everyday tasks related to communication and communication. You should not expect fantastic performance from him, but he copes with all applications without much difficulty. The good autonomy and pleasant design of the Moto X Play model, the review of which makes it possible to draw conclusions about the smartphone, can attract those who do not want to lose face in front of business partners.

Slightly inflated, as for the Moto X Play model, the price will not allow you to buy a smartphone with a low income, so this model It will be optimal for business, but it can also be a great gift for a loved one. The choice of the intended use of this model is truly unlimited, so it all depends on you, desire and available budget.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of a particular device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.

Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	65.3 mm (millimeters) 6.53 cm (centimeters) 0.21 ft 2.57in
Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	129.4 mm (millimeters) 12.94 cm (centimeters) 0.42ft 5.09in
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	10.4 mm (millimeters) 1.04 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft 0.41in
The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	130 g (grams) 0.29 lbs 4.59oz
Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	87.88 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.34 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	The black White

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides higher data transfer rates and connectivity more consumers at the same time.	CDMA 800 MHz CDMA 1900 MHz
CDMA2000 CDMA2000 is a group of 3G mobile network standards based on CDMA. Their benefits include a stronger signal, fewer interruptions and network outages, support for analog signal, wide spectral coverage, etc.	1xEV-DO Rev. A
UMTS UMTS is short for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency with W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 850 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz

Mobile technologies and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.

SoC (System on a Chip)

System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.

SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT
Technological process Information about technological process on which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications.	Krait 300
Processor bit depth The bit depth (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance than 32-bit processors, which, in turn, are more productive than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands by which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 0 Cache (L0) Some processors have an L0 (level 0) cache that is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such a memory is not only more high performance but also reduced electricity consumption.	4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes)
First level cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently accessed data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and much faster than system memory, and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for them in the L2 cache. With some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes)
Second level cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but in return it has a larger capacity, allowing more data to be cached. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or RAM.	1024 KB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core performs program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing many instructions to be executed in parallel.	2
Processor clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1700 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. AT mobile devices ah it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 320
Number of cores GPU Like the CPU, the GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical calculations of different applications.	4
GPU clock speed Speed ​​is the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	400 MHz (megahertz)
Volume random access memory(RAM) Random access memory (RAM) used operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost when the device is turned off or restarted.	2 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR2
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates.	dual channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its speed, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data.	500 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends.	AMOLED
Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches.	4.7in 119.38 mm (millimeters) 11.94 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate Screen Width	2.3in 58.53 mm (millimeters) 5.85 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate Screen Height	4.1 in 104.05 mm (millimeters) 10.4 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper image detail.	720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail.	312 ppi (pixels per inch) 122ppm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device.	72.3% (percentage)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistance
	Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.

rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the sensor used by the camera.	OmniVision OV10820
Sensor type Information about the type of camera sensor. Some of the most widely used sensor types in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc.	CMOS BSI 2 (backside illumination 2)
Sensor size Information about the size of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with a larger sensor and lower pixel density offer more high quality images despite the lower resolution.	6.09 x 3.45 mm (millimeters) 0.28in
Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light performance and a wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size.	1.41 µm (micrometers) 0.001410 mm (millimeters)
crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the size of a full-frame sensor (36 x 24mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35mm film) and the size of the device's photosensor. The number shown is the diagonal ratio of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor specific device.	6.18
Svetlosila Luminosity (also known as f-stop, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens aperture that determines the amount of light that enters the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Usually, the number f is indicated, which corresponds to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture.	f/2.4
Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera that is equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor that would achieve the same angle of view. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of the mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. The crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the 35mm diagonals of a full-frame sensor and a mobile device sensor.	4.5 mm (millimeters) 27.82 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, giving an approximate number of pixels in millions.	4320 x 2432 pixels 10.51 MP (megapixels)
Video Resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30 fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	autofocus Burst shooting digital zoom geo tags panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Macro mode
	720p@120fps

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a PTZ camera, a cutout or hole in the display, a camera under the display.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about navigation and location technologies supported by the device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for short distance data transmission between different devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, making it easier to discover and connect devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.

4.0

Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols for faster data transfer, power savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of the profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) BPP (Basic Printing Profile) EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) FTP (File Transfer Profile) HFP (Hands Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OBEX (OBject EXchange) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol)

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the key features and standards supported by the device's browser.

HTML HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs that store and encode/decode digital audio data, respectively.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.

Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliamp-hours.	2200 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically, by the chemicals used. Exist different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most commonly used in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Li-Ion)
Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 2G network.	13 h (hours) 780 min (minutes) 0.5 days
2G standby time The 2G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	576 h (hours) 34560 min (minutes) 24 days
3G talk time Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 3G network.	13 h (hours) 780 min (minutes) 0.5 days
3G standby time The 3G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	576 h (hours) 34560 min (minutes) 24 days
Characteristics Information about some additional features device battery.	Fixed

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

SAR level for the head (USA) The SAR level indicates the maximum number electromagnetic radiation, which the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are controlled by the CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	1.39 W/kg (watt per kilogram)
Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest acceptable SAR value in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA controls whether mobile devices comply with this standard.	0.5 W/kg (watt per kilogram)

I think many still remember those times when our market mobile phones such giants as Nokia, Siemens and Motorola ruled. I myself was an adherent of the last of them. I owned both the T180 and the C650 and even the first MPx200 smart clamshell. Since then, a lot of water has flowed under the bridge, and I think it's no secret to anyone that we won't see any new phones under these brands in the near future. But enough about the sad, today the hero of our review - Moto X 16Gb Black - the latest device released by Motorola under the wing of Google. Let's see what results this cooperation has brought. Beware, there are a lot of letters in the review!

Choice

It all started with the fact that I was a little tired of my Jiayu G2S, which I bought a year and a half ago in the vastness of Ali Express. Yes, and there were complaints about his work: terrible GPS, slowdowns, lack of support from the manufacturer, problems with tachim when heated, etc. All this typical problems Chinese devices that release a dozen new models a year and do not have time to properly debug them. By the way, I would like to express my gratitude to the Russian community w3bsit3-dns.com, which, in fact, do their work for the Chinese and eliminate their flaws.

Based on the foregoing, I decided to take a device from a well-known manufacturer, always on Qualcomm SoC and with LTE support. Also, an important requirement for the phone was compactness within certain limits: no less than 4.5 and no more than 4.7 inches. I don't support the gigantomania that has plagued almost all mobile phone manufacturers in the last year, I just want a mobile phone to fit comfortably in a jeans pocket. I don’t really play games and I don’t chase cores either. Well, the last selection criterion is the price with delivery no more than 15,000 rubles. Many would have answered me - “take the Nexus 4 and don’t worry”, I would have taken it, but I accidentally came across the Moto X review and, as they say, it was hooked, or struck by nostalgia. Since then, I have not looked at other devices anymore.

Acquisition

In total, Moto X is available in 7 versions with support for various networks (WCDMA/CDMA/LTE). The amount of memory can be either 16 or 32 GB.
I will not describe everything in detail, I will leave only my recommendation for choosing a model and a pivot table with.

XT1052- European version of the device, without locks. But also the most expensive of all. LTE works in Russia.
XT1058- version for America, can be locked to the operator (AT&T). LTE works in Russia. For the AT&T operator, the device is assembled in the USA.
XT1053- differs from XT1058 in other LTE frequencies. LTE will not work in Russia. 3G is working.
XT1060- just like XT1053 does not support our LTE frequencies, 3G works.

pivot table

One of the features of Moto X was the ability to customize the device by the buyer through the MotoMaker.com service. The user can choose from various design of the phone, which even includes 3 options for finishing the cover under the tree. There you can put an inscription on the back cover. There is only one problem: ordering a phone from there directly will not work - the store only accepts cards issued in the USA. Although, with a strong desire, you can find an intermediary or a friend and assemble the device for yourself. Personally, I was satisfied with the standard design of a black device with a gray carbon back cover. It is also worth noting that the XT1058 model is assembled exclusively in the USA, unlike other models assembled in China.

I decided to order the device on ebay, I chose Moto X 16Gb Black with a radio module locked under AT&T. On the one hand, it is cheaper, but the AT&T unlock is always expensive and there is a chance that they will not be able to help you. It's up to everyone to decide whether the game is worth the candle or not. Personally, I was lucky, although I still had to be a little nervous.

Delivery

The seller sent the goods by service. For those who are not in the know, this is a way when the goods are sent to an Ebay postal address in the United States, and he, in turn, through several courier services, delivers the goods to you personally. In Russia, delivery is handled by SPSR-Express, which also asks you for passport data and draws up the goods at customs. They delivered it to me in 17 days, and 4 of them I was waiting for delivery in the region. Initially, the track can be viewed on Ebay and then tracked on the SPRS when they send you the invoice number.

Appearance and equipment

The parcel reached me safe and sound, the box without dents or damage. Initially, the phone comes in a retail box. In addition to the phone, the kit includes a USB cable and Charger 1A with 2 USB outputs. Unfortunately, I got the phone in a non-native box from AT&T with a 0.6A left charger. The phone itself was in a protective film, without traces of use. The seller also put a car charger as a bonus. I didn’t even print out either one or the other.

Appearance

P.S. I didn’t take pictures right away, the phone is already unlocked in the photo.

Characteristics

The phone fits comfortably in the hand thanks to the curved back cover. Although the device has the designation Black, but in fact the cover is made “under carbon” and has a gray color. The surface is slightly rough to the touch, but not textured. Hand marks remain, but are easily removed. The bezels on the screen are narrow, but there are no accidental clicks on the edges of the screen. The display is covered with Corning Gorilla® Glass 3 with a good oleophobic coating and an effective light filter.

Comparison of dimensions with iPhone 4S

The phone is built on the company's own chip - Motorola X8. This SoC includes:
2 CPU cores Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
4 GPU cores Adreno 320
1 L-NLP (Noise Reduction and Speech Recognition Processor) core
1 CCP core (processor for processing data from sensors and other calculations)

It's basically a dual-core Qualcomm with Motorola's tweaks to make it work with proprietary features like Touchless Control, Active Display, and Quick Capture while reducing power consumption.

LP-DDR2 RAM in the device 2 GB, internal memory in a 16 GB device, where “out of the box” about 11 GB is available to the user.

I ran the device in several popular benchmarks.

Test results

The results are quite normal, I think the performance is enough for most modern games. The weakest link, as expected, was the dual-core processor. This factor does not affect the operation of the device, after all, the processor frequency is decent, and the optimization from Google is worth a lot. Although, it's a little pity to see a 2-core solution in the flagship of the company.

The screen resolution is 1280 by 720 pixels, which is quite enough for a 4.7-inch display. Personally, I do not notice individual pixels and consider this resolution to be optimal for this size. The screen is made using AMOLED technology with excellent dynamic contrast ratios and (like everyone else) slightly oversaturated colors. At angles, the image does not fade, and at daylight the screen remains quite readable.

Photo display

The smartphone is equipped WiFi module operating in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The reception is confident, it sees access points that my Chinese device did not even find. See the signal level to the router located in the next office behind a brick wall under the spoiler.

WiFi signal strength

In addition to WCDMA networks, my model supports LTE Band 7, at the frequency of which 4G networks are being deployed in Russia. Below is an example of his work, where the smartphone acted as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. Photo from a laptop screen, I apologize for the quality of the picture.

Speed ​​on LTE

The battery in the device has an average capacity of 2200 mAh. In my usual mode of use, it lasts for one and a half - two days. It is worth noting that I work outside the city and the loss of communication with the device is a common occurrence here. On weekends, the device lives quietly for two days with average use. At the same time, Bluetooth and LTE are turned on 100% of the time.

Battery consumption

my typical day

Navigation on the smartphone works great. Below is the result of testing in the GPS Test. I measured the work, standing at the window facing the north side. The Internet was turned off, however A-GPS data seems to have been used.

To perceive information about the surrounding world, the smartphone is equipped various sensors. For a complete set, only an ambient temperature sensor is missing.

List of sensors from Antutu

The main camera in the phone has a resolution of 10.5 Mpx, frontal 2.1 Mpx. Video is recorded in Full HD H.264 at 17.2 Mbps at 30 frames per second. The native camera application does not allow you to change the quality and resolution of pictures. The LED flash is single, but powerful enough. It also features HDR and Slow Motion.

There are NFC and Miracast in the device, but, alas, it was not possible to check the performance.

Firmware and software features

Initially, in 2013, the smartphone was released with Android 4.2.2 on board. Later it received an update to the latest version 4.4 KitKat. Moreover, the release of new updates directly depends on the specific modification, and if for XT1058 AT & T latest version- 4.4.2, then for XT1053 T-Mobile is already 4.4.3. According to official statements, the release of the recently announced Android 5.0 L on Moto X is also planned.

The phone came to me with firmware 4.2.2, which I updated to version 4.4 via OTA. Official firmware not multilingual and no Russian language support.

Android Version

Installing unofficial firmware on the XT1058 is hampered by the fact that the bootloader is blocked in it. It is possible to partially correct the situation if the device has root rights, however, after such changes it is impossible to update the firmware “over the air”. So the best solution would be to switch the locale to Russian through the Morelocale2 program.

Now let's dwell on Motorola's proprietary technologies implemented in the smartphone.

Touchless Control - the device constantly listens to the surrounding background in anticipation of the code phrase "OK, Google". At the first start, he learns to recognize the voice of the owner and then reacts only to him. In fact, this is an add-on for Google Now, and when installing the Russian language in the search, it can, for example, execute the command “Write SMS to my Beloved - I will be home soon” without touching the phone. All this is available with the Internet, however, Touchless Control also has its own teams that work anytime and anywhere. It is very convenient to find out the current time and information about missed calls using the "Wat" s Up command. Or, for example, the phone will give sound signal, if you say the phrase "Find my phone".

Active Display - the phone perfectly understands when it is picked up. If this happens, it displays the current time on the screen and offers to unlock the device. This is very convenient - taking it out of your pocket, you can immediately unlock the screen without pressing the power button. In addition, the function periodically notifies you of missed calls or new SMS. The list of programs that are allowed to display information on it can be edited in the settings.

Quick Capture - this function allows you to start the camera without unlocking the screen by double-swinging the device along its vertical axis. Just like in the case of the Active Display, there were no random triggers.

Motorola Connect - allows you to view SMS and a list of incoming phone calls through Chrome browser on the computer. While hands did not reach to test this chip of the device.

Conclusion

Motorola turned out to be an ambiguous product, alas, in terms of its parameters, it does not reach the flagships of 2013, such as the Samsung S4 or HTC One M7. The blame for everything is the long development of the device, in which, according to rumors, Google has invested a lot of time and effort, but has not caught up with the market leaders. In addition, the smartphone was originally focused on the North American market, for which the devices were assembled at home. However, such an advertising move did not give the expected results - soon the US factory will be closed and all new Moto X will be assembled in China.

pros
- high build quality and materials
- work in 4G networks
- great screen
- 2GB RAM
- support from Google
- proprietary technologies from Motorola

Minuses
- 2-core processor
- lack of Russian language
- no slot for memory cards
- poor equipment
- no support for wireless charging

In the bottom line, we have an excellent phone for those who care about quality and who are not chasing cores and megapixels. For these people (including me), using this phone will bring real pleasure. An updated Moto X + 1 model is expected soon, where these shortcomings should be eliminated. Thank you all for your attention!

The Motorola Moto X is the second generation of phones with an improved screen, high-end processor, and infinitely customizable design, making the 2014 Moto X a true flagship device.

Motorola Moto X Phone Reviews

Last year, Motorola turned smartphone design on its head. Although the Moto X smartphone had a special beauty and personality, it could not compete with high-end smartphones.

This year, the Moto X stays true to its roots, but adds high specs that puts the device on par with any other flagship Android smartphone of 2014.

Custom Motorola Moto X

If you have seen the stylish Moto X, any other smartphone will seem boring to you. Thanks to Moto Maker, everyone can become a designer and make their phone the way they want it to be.

Appearance

Those who buy the new Motorola Moto X Smartphone will be able to choose from 25 different rear panels, including four types of genuine leather, natural wood, and other bright, colorful options.

New smartphone The Moto X is very similar to the previous model, but this time it has a bezel around it, it's premium metal instead of plastic. The metal looks and feels high-end. It also adds a nice shine to the phone. The slight curve of the case on the back makes it very comfortable to hold in the hand, and the matte surface gives a good grip.

The volume rocker sits below the power button on the right side, and the power button itself has a light texture to distinguish it from the volume button, which adds another little touch to the device. The headphone jack is placed at the top, while the micro-USB port is located at the bottom of the phone. Two speakers are located at the top and bottom on the front of the Motorola Moto X, while the camera, which has a round LED flash, is mounted on the back of the device.

Screen

This year, the Moto X smartphone is slightly larger than last year's model, mainly because the screen size is 5.2 inches. Even so, the difference in size is minimal at first glance, thanks to thinner bezels and space savings along the top and bottom of the phone.

Screen

The display is full HD, 1080p OLED so images look bright and crisp. If you're obsessed with pixels, you won't immediately notice that this isn't a Quad HD screen.

New phone Moto X runs under Android control 4.4.4 KitKat and unlike most other smartphone manufacturers, Motorola offers software in its purest form, with only a few changes and additions.

Excellent voice and gesture features

An interesting software extension is a voice assistant that recognizes your voice and responds only to it.

Voice Assistant moto x

Gesture control on the X is also possible. All you have to do is run your hand over the phone when it is "sleeping" and the watch will tell you the time. We found this feature to be incredibly useful and makes checking the time on the Moto X much easier than on any other smartphone, including the LG G3, which has a similar thing called indirect influence.

You can also turn on your phone, turn on the camera at any time, and perform other cool gestures for common tasks.

The first Moto X phone was a solid, mid-range smartphone, but this time Motorola is giving us a true flagship. The main specifications of Motorola Moto X are the same as those of others flagship smartphones, including Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with clock frequency 2.5 801 and 2 GB of RAM.

Moto X proved to be very fast in all tests. Application downloads and launches run smoothly, web searches at very fast speeds, and streaming YouTube video no buffering happens at times.

In addition to the processor and a large amount of RAM, the Moto X phone offers you a choice of 16 or 32 GB of memory. Unfortunately, there's no microSD slot, so you're limited in terms of storage, which you'll never find on the Galaxy S5, LG G3, and HTC One M8.

Motorola Moto X photo and camera

The 13MP camera on the back has a much higher resolution than the 10MP shooter on the back. previous version. The camera focuses very quickly, but sometimes misses. In bright lighting conditions, everything tends to be in bright colors, especially if you focus on the wrong things.

In low light, the photos of the Moto X are slightly grainy, and so are the videos.

2 megapixel front-camera works well for selfies and will handle video chat needs without issue.

Overall, we're not overly impressed with the cameras. They work well, but as with most Motorola phones, they're far from impressive.

The data transfer speed is fast and we didn't have any problems with the network. The call quality was also excellent, we had no problems with hearing or the microphone.

Battery

The Moto X smartphone has a 2300mAh battery that allows you to use your smartphone intensively for a full day.

Conclusion

The Motorola Moto X is an improved second generation smartphone that features a new screen, high-end processor, and an infinitely customizable design.

Motorola's first Moto X was a solid mid-range smartphone, but this year's new Moto X is undeniably high-end and already at the same level as most other flagship phones, but it's the most customizable smartphone you can buy.