The Moto X has special features like always-on display, touchless control, and interactive stories. It has a 4.7-inch 720p display, 1.7GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 10MP camera, and runs Android 4.4 KitKat. Unique features like active display and touchless control redefine the user experience. Touchless control allows interacting with the phone using just voice commands. The built is solid and it has good battery life and camera performance. However, the specs are not flagship level and storage is non-expandable. Overall, it is a well-built phone that takes interaction to the next level with innovative features like touchless control.

1. Moto
X
Review in
pictures

2. May not be a mutant superhero like the X-Men, but
has special powers
• Always-on co-
processor
• Touchless control
• Active Display
• Quick Capture
• Spotlight Player
• Motorola Connect

3. Not exactly flagship specs…
• 4.7-inch, 1,280 x 720
display
• 1.7GHz dual-core
Snapdragon
processor
• 2GB of RAM and
16GB fixed storage
• 10-megapixel
shooter
• Uses a nano-SIM

4. … but solid build and great handling
• Curved rear and ergonomic design
• Great for one-handed usage
• Solid build
• Chequered pattern on the rear

5. Walnut or teak for you sir?
• The Moto X is
available in white,
black, red, royal blue
or turquoise
• For Rs 2,000 extra,
you can opt for a
wooden rear panel,
finished in either
walnut or teak

6. Scrumptious visuals on the 720p screen
• The 4.7-inch AMOLED screen may only offer 720p
resolution, but is gorgeous and vivid
• Good viewing angles and sunlight legibility
• Produces crisp and vibrant colours
• Ample contrast and brightness levels

7. Clicks yummy shots
• The 10MP primary shooter
can be launched from
standby with a quick double
twist
• The Camera app is basic, but
includes features like Auto
HDR, panorama, slow-mo
video capture and touch-to-
shoot
• Pristine images in good
lighting and usable shots in
low light

8. All the sweetness of KitKat, plus useful Moto
goodies
• Runs Android 4.4.2
KitKat out of the box
• Completely stock
interface, with no
customisations
• Includes useful Moto
apps like Migrate for
moving your data and
Assist that helps you
define phone behaviour
based on conditions or
time

9. Starts mutating and shows its true colours
• Loads of unique features
• Features like Active
Display and touchless
control really hold the
potential to change the
way you interact with
your phone
• These go much beyond
gimmicks or party tricks
– they actually work

10. Active Display is like Glance on Nokia Lumias, only
better
• Notifications fade in
and out on the
screen when the
phone is on standby
• Let you jump to the
app or event directly
with an upward
swipe
• Doesn’t consume
extra battery power

11. Spotlight Player is pure, interactive fun
• Animated, interactive
stories created by
award-winning artists
• You can interact with
them when you turn
around
• Somewhere between
an animation and a
game
• Loads of fun

12. No need to get touchy feely
• Saying the ‘Okay Google
Now’ hotword wakes up the
device from standby and
activates voice search
• Check waiting
notifications, make
calls, launch navigation, set
alarms and reminders, send
SMSes and emails… all with
just your voice
• Works brilliantly and adds a
lot to the usage experience
• Only works with your voice

13. Fast and steady – doesn’t win the race, yet stands
on the podium
• Dual-core Snapdragon chip running at 1.7GHz and 2GB of RAM handle
routine tasks well. Even intensive games like Riptide GP2 load fast and run
smoothly, with no sign of lag
• Full rage of connectivity options including Wi-Fi ac and NFC on board. No
memory expansion slot but USB OTG is supported
• Almost 12GB of storage available to use

14. Doesn’t like power sockets much
• The sealed 2,200mAh
battery keeps the Moto
X going for a full day
comfortably with
moderate heavy usage
• Lasted 10 hours on our
video loop battery test,
with brightness and
volume at 50 percent

15. At a glance
• 4.7-inch, 1,280 x 720 AMOLED
screen
• 10MP primary camera, 2MP
front shooter
• 1.7GHz dual-core Snapdragon
processor
• Adreno 320 GPU
• 2GB RAM, 16GB non-
expandable internal storage
• 2,200mAh battery
• Dual-band Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth
4.0, A-GPS, NFC, USB OTG
• Single SIM

16. -
• Hard to justify the specs
at this cost
• Non-expandable
memory
• Touchless control does
trip on occasion and fails
to recognise words
Pros and cons
+
• Solid build, available in
a variety of colours
• Runs Android KitKat out
of the box
• Stock interface, with
useful apps like Assist
• Smooth performance
• Very good camera
• Active Display and
Touchless Control work
well, and redefine
usage

17. Rs 23,999
onwards
Pricing and verdict
“The Moto X is a path-breaking smartphone. It’s a jack of all
trades with its good build, crisp display, ergonomic
design, smooth performance and good snapper, and really takes
things to the next level with its Touchless Control. May not be a
value-for-money buy in the traditional sense, but is definitely a
smart buy. Highly recommended.”