Motorola has unveiled not just one, but two successors of the Moto X 2014. The new Moto X Play and Moto X Style smartphones claim to deliver powerful cameras, worthwhile software experiences and deep customization options.
The better Moto X successor of the two, the Motorola Moto X Style features a 5.7-inch display, Quad HD resolution and stereo sound from front-facing speakers. The company claims it has utilized the most advanced camera tech available for the Moto X Style, allowing the phone to have features such as rapid focus, zero shutter lag and color-balancing flash.
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Also worthy of note is its screen-to-body ratio: at 76%, it beats iPhone 6 Plus (68%) and Samsung Galaxy S6 (71%). One of the bundled accessories is the TurboCharger 25, which along with the phone’s fast charging capability can fill up a third of the battery capacity within 15 minutes.
Motorola Moto X Style Specs
- Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
- 5.7-inch TFT LCD (1440×2560 Quad HD), ~520ppi
- 1.8GHz hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) processor
- Adreno 418 GPU
- 3GB RAM
- 16/32/64GB internal storage
- microSD support up to 128GB
- 21-megapixel main camera, with autofocus and dual LED flash
- 5-megapixel front camera, with LED flash
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- 3G HSPA+, 4G LTE
- Bluetooth 4.1
- GPS
- Dimensions: 153.9 x 76.2 x 6.1-11.06mm
- Weight: 179g
- 3000mAh battery
On the other hand, the Motorola Moto X Play offers slightly lower yet still respectable specs. It features a 5.5-inch Full HD display, 48-hour battery life and a water-repellent design (i.e., not waterproof, just good enough against light rain and accidental spills). The Moto X Play still comes with the 21-megapixel camera found in the Style, but its front-facing camera no longer has its own LED flash. Fast charging is still supported, but the turbo charger is no longer bundled for free.
Motorola Moto X Play Specs
- Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
- 5.5-inch LCD (1080×1920 Full HD), ~401ppi
- 1.7GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939) processor
- Adreno 405 GPU
- 2GB RAM
- 16/32GB internal storage
- microSD support up to 128GB
- 21-megapixel main camera, with autofocus and dual LED flash
- 5-megapixel front camera
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Dual nano-SIM with dual standby
- 3G HSPA+, 4G LTE
- Bluetooth 4.0
- GPS
- Dimensions: 148 x 75 x 8.9-10.9mm
- Weight: 169g
- 3630mAh battery
The official starting prices of the Motorola Moto X Style and Moto X Play are $399 and $299 (approx.. Php18,200 and Php13,640), respectively. The Philippines won’t likely see these phones until later this year.
[Source: Motorola]