Phone prior to the Turbo - Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General

Phone prior to the Turbo - Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo General

I'm very interested in buying the Droid Turbo but fear that the screen is small. What phones did everyone come from prior to having the Turbo? I've personally used the entire Note series and loved them, and currently own the LG G3. I love the specs of the Turbo, especially the battery, but fear the screen is just to small.

I'm coming from a G2. It's a comparable size to the G2 and the battery seems similar so far.

jdougal11 said:
I'm very interested in buying the Droid Turbo but fear that the screen is small. What phones did everyone come from prior to having the Turbo? I've personally used the entire Note series and loved them, and currently own the LG G3. I love the specs of the Turbo, especially the battery, but fear the screen is just to small.
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I had a Razr Maxx HD, 4.7" screen. My brother currently has a G3 and I have the Turbo. I feel the screens are almost the same size because of his on screen buttons, although they do go away sometimes. But I feel like it's more or less the same anyway.

Xelios029 said:
I had a Razr Maxx HD, 4.7" screen. My brother currently has a G3 and I have the Turbo. I feel the screens are almost the same size because of his on screen buttons, although they do go away sometimes. But I feel like it's more or less the same anyway.
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Good point about the buttons!

Someone else posted the same exact thing. The biggest thing with Turbo is that it doesn't have on screen buttons, so it seems larger than the G3.

Does this help?
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/size#/phones/size/Motorola-DROID-Turbo,LG-G3/phones/8956,8347
Droid Turbo is slightly shorter and narrower, but slightly thicker. The screen itself seems to be a bit shorter and narrower as well.

SGS3 user here. The Turbo is leaps and bounds better than my S3. My ultimate benchmark was to load GTA: San Andreas on both phones. The Turbo trounced the S3 in every aspect from installation time, to graphics settings. I had to run all low settings to even get a playable game on the S3 and the Turbo could max everything (except "car detail" was turned down to "normal" because I was getting a slight decrease in FPS). Installation time of apps in general is noticeably faster as well. The only bottleneck is my internet. The color on the Turbo is much better as well. I never noticed how blue the screen on my S3 was until I compared it to the Turbo. I have a mostly white wallpaper and the Turbos whites are outstanding. The only things I miss about my S3 are the removable battery (ZeroLemon 7000mAh battery FTW) and root capability. I love Xposed-- I stopped using custom ROMS because of Gravity Box paired with CM11. Hopefully someone will come out with a good root method. If that happens, I will never look back.

How is the screen brightness compared to the SGS3?
Tunameltsalad said:
SGS3 user here. The Turbo is leaps and bounds better than my S3. My ultimate benchmark was to load GTA: San Andreas on both phones. The Turbo trounced the S3 in every aspect from installation time, to graphics settings. I had to run all low settings to even get a playable game on the S3 and the Turbo could max everything (except "car detail" was turned down to "normal" because I was getting a slight decrease in FPS). Installation time of apps in general is noticeably faster as well. The only bottleneck is my internet. The color on the Turbo is much better as well. I never noticed how blue the screen on my S3 was until I compared it to the Turbo. I have a mostly white wallpaper and the Turbos whites are outstanding. The only things I miss about my S3 are the removable battery (ZeroLemon 7000mAh battery FTW) and root capability. I love Xposed-- I stopped using custom ROMS because of Gravity Box paired with CM11. Hopefully someone will come out with a good root method. If that happens, I will never look back.
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jdougal11 said:
I'm very interested in buying the Droid Turbo but fear that the screen is small. What phones did everyone come from prior to having the Turbo? I've personally used the entire Note series and loved them, and currently own the LG G3. I love the specs of the Turbo, especially the battery, but fear the screen is just to small.
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Only because I am a complete and absolute genius have I been able to solve your problem for you.... if the droid turbo screen is too small for you, buy a NEXUS 6.
... its the same phone, but bigger screen -- 6".

I'm coming from a Droid DNA.
And right now, I'm having buyer's remorse. Not loving it yet.

Just got the Turbo yesterday as a work phone, previous work phone being an HTC One M7. I like it a lot so far but I'm really hoping to see at least root on this.
Also own the G3 for a personal phone and still like it a lot more than my Turbo

jdougal11 said:
I'm very interested in buying the Droid Turbo but fear that the screen is small. What phones did everyone come from prior to having the Turbo? I've personally used the entire Note series and loved them, and currently own the LG G3. I love the specs of the Turbo, especially the battery, but fear the screen is just to small.
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I've heard a couple of people say this now, and it just sounds weird to me. Too small? Are you coming from a tablet?
IMHO, 5.2" is just marginally too large.
My criteria are, must be able to hold phone in one hand, supporting bottom with pinky (so it doesn't slide out) and reach 100% of screen surface area using only the thumb of the hand the phone is being held in.
If I ever have to use both hands in order to use my phone, I consider it to be a fail.
I got used to the LG G2's 5.2" screen before this, but reaching the far end (top opposite side of thumb) of the screen is a stretch without shifting the phone in my hand (and risking dropping it) even in my rather large hands.
An ideal screen size for my hands would probably be just a smidge smaller, in the 4.8" to 5.0" range somewhere.
I recall the 4.8" screen in my old Galaxy S3 feeling just about perfect in use.
I wish they would stop making the high end phones only in these crazy large tablet sizes. I was looking forward to the Nexus 6, but it was WAAAAAY too big. Settled on the Droid Turbo, even though it is a little large.

Came from the 2013 Moto G Verizon 3G 8GB variant.
Prior was
Droid 4
Droid 3
Droid 1
I'd get a Droid 5 if it came out >.>;;;

rajuabju said:
I'm coming from a Droid DNA.
And right now, I'm having buyer's remorse. Not loving it yet.
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I've got a DNA now and am seriously looking at the turbo if you miss it that bad I'll trade you ? is it that you miss sense possibly

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Also own the G3 for a personal phone and still like it a lot more than my Turbo
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It's hard for me to find a phone I really like. I upgraded from the G3, but the battery life really isn't that much better. Granted my G3 was rooted, debloated, and had lots of battery life tweaks, the camera is worse on the Turbo and I prefer the more accurate LCD of the G3 over the oversaturated and warm Turbo.

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How is the screen brightness compared to the SGS3?
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Actually as soon as I got the phone I noticed that my S3 was brighter, by quite a bit. Inside, the turbo is fine, but I fear that it might be pretty terrible in sunlight.

PizzaSauce said:
Just got the Turbo yesterday as a work phone, previous work phone being an HTC One M7. I like it a lot so far but I'm really hoping to see at least root on this.
Also own the G3 for a personal phone and still like it a lot more than my Turbo
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What reasons do you like the G3 more?
To the screen being to small, like I said I'm coming from LG G3 and the Note 1/2/3. I like the big screen phablets. I had the Galaxy S5 for a few months but I got rid of it because it was to small.
I've been thinking about the Nexus 6 but I think that may be to large. The Note was on the line of being to big.

I came from a Razr M. Lol. This screen seems huge to me, but very good.
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jdougal11 said:
What reasons do you like the G3 more?
To the screen being to small, like I said I'm coming from LG G3 and the Note 1/2/3. I like the big screen phablets. I had the Galaxy S5 for a few months but I got rid of it because it was to small.
I've been thinking about the Nexus 6 but I think that may be to large. The Note was on the line of being to big.
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Definitely the back buttons in combo with double-tap-to-wake.
It's also really nice having the removable back to add wireless charging and removable battery.
Plus I think the Droid lineup has worn out the Kevlar look, it's getting kind of cheesy. But it's a noticeably solid phone and I don't feel that I could break it easily like I do with my G3

jdougal11 said:
What reasons do you like the G3 more?
To the screen being to small, like I said I'm coming from LG G3 and the Note 1/2/3. I like the big screen phablets. I had the Galaxy S5 for a few months but I got rid of it because it was to small.
I've been thinking about the Nexus 6 but I think that may be to large. The Note was on the line of being to big.
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This is what I like about the G3 over the Turbo:
5.5" display over a 5.2" display, in a phone just ever so slightly larger
On screen buttons
Better WiFi signal strength
More comfortable to hold, and easier to slide in and out of my pocket
Root. And better dev support so far
Much better rear camera, and OIS
More accurate IPS LCD, whites are white and not a slight yellow tint
MicroSD slot and removable battery
Doubletap to wake
And this is what I like better about the DROID Turbo:
Wireless charging included
Feels more durable and substantial
Active display
Wider and better quality front facing camera
Slightly better battery life
More grippier to hold, less chance of falling
Turbo charging
SIM card is easily removable
Display has a wider viewing angle
Brighter display and more saturated
No "oversharpening" problem

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People who have switched from another 2013 flagship to the Moto X

I continue to hear only good things about the Moto X and I'm tempted to pick one up at the $350 sale price. I currently have a Droid DNA (which is on par with the 2013 flagships) running Sense 5 - it works well but has it's annoyances, however I don't know if it will actually be a good idea to upgrade from. My thoughts/concerns:
-Size: Going from a 5" 1080p screen to a 4.7" 720p screen is going to be a big change, especially since the Moto X screen is actually about 4.3" with the on screen buttons. However, I've found the DNA to be too big sometimes (especially with the power button on the top, it's my biggest annoyance) so I may like the slight downsize.
-Camera: The DNA takes great pictures, and I love the Sense 5 camera. The Moto X camera however sounds like its below average, so this would be a clear downgrade.
-Wireless Charging: Having a Nexus 7 and DNA I rarely plug anything in anymore. I've got 3 chargers between my house and office so this would be another adjustment with the Moto X.
-Root: I don't care abut an unlocked bootloader but I need root (TiBu, Greenify, Tasker). I wasn't planning on getting the DE (too late now anyways) but the hassles of getting root with each update worries me.
Those things are my biggest concerns. I'm very much interested in Moto X's software features and quick updates though (among other things). I've thought about just getting a Droid Maxx (keep the big screen and wireless charging) but not for $150 more and slower updates.
Also, I'm the kind of person that switches phones about every 6 months (buying/selling used usually). I get bored or I find something that annoys me about a device. The DNA's resale value is dropping real quick (from $300 a few months ago to just over $200 now) so the sooner I sell the better probably.
So, for anyone that's come from an S4, One, G2, etc - do you regret it? Can anyone sway me one way or another?

I came from an s4 and don't regret it in the least. Actually, I do miss the ir blaster a bit, but that's it.
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I came from an S4 and G2. I honestly don't miss those devices. They're definitely powerhouses but the Moto X is just an all around better device...for me at least. The difference from 1080p to 720p isn't that noticeable since the ppi is still high on the X. If you compare both side by side and zoom in on stuff then yea you're bound to notice something. The camera is pretty good. You can check out the picture thread in this section to see some pics. I have the dev edition so rooting is easy but I'm sure the regular ones will be rootable with future updates especially if more devs get this device with the sale.
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Im very happy with Moto X. I have had (this year) Note 2, Razr Maxx, SG4, HTC ONE and LG G2. Size and features are what did it for me.

I think the two biggest things that are likely to disappoint people coming from a flagship phone to the Moto X are going to be the camera (mediocre, especially in low-light settings) and the AMOLED display (extremely saturated, this is moreso going to be the case for people coming from LCD screens like the Nexus 5).

I came from a Nexus 4, to a Nexus 5 for almost a couple week, then to the Moto X. I am loving it so far. Like you, I've been so used to wireless charger and this is probably the only feature I kind of miss.
Size was actually one of the deciding factor for me. Nexus 5 was slightly too big for my taste. The size and the build quality makes this a really nice phone to use.
Camera is not so great on the Moto X, but is more than what I need. The Nexus lines never had great cameras, either. Not sure how it compares to a DNA.
Ultimately for me, active notification and Moto Maker are the features that make me switch to Moto X. Maybe it should for you, too?

I bought a DE yesterday and I currently have a One. I am anxious to see as well as the One can sometimes be too large for my liking especially with the power button on top. I am thinking the screen and the aluminum body are going to be the only things I miss - the dev support on the One has been great lately too though.

I came from a Note 3, and the software on the X is just so much better. I always feel like I'm using Gingerbread when I use Touchwiz, but the X is a very nice 4.2.2 experience. The Active Notifications are wonderful as well!
I think the thing to remember about the X, is that you must look past the hardware. Its hardware really isn't great, but the software is like a testbed of all of Google's neat ideas that they didn't want to test in the Nexus line.

I ordered one of the VZW developer versions yesterday, and I am excited to switch from my GS3. However, I do hope development picks up after this sale because I can't seem to find much for this phone.
But rest assured that out of the box, due to the AOSP nature of the phone, it will feel smooth and speedy compared to many other flagship phones.
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I am kinda of afraid to switch from s4. I am on custom ROM 4.3 and kernel with all the goodies and tweaked screen colors to my liking. Camera quality is obviously good, screen is near perfect, some development in forum, battery is very good on S4, everything works with 0 bugs.
I like moto x design and feel, don't care about specs, but I do care about those too blue or too yellow screens and as well as camera quality. Some photos I've seen at link above of moto x are horrible.

I came to the X from Nexus 4/5 because of the common sense design, and I am hopeful the industry takes note of its success. It seems most phones are going out of their way to employ technology solutions that are looking for a problem.
Design the phone to fit your hand, duh! Ever picked up a Samsung device?
We pull these out and turn them on a hundred times a day... one button at the top right to do this is silly. And voice commands are great, but if you have to pull out your phone and turn it on to execute them... well, you get my point.
And while we should all keep phones locked when out and about, having to always enter your pin is tiresome. Kudos to Apple fingerprint scanner, but trusted Bluetooth and nfc is even more convenient.
And I don't use my phone for photography... I have an slr around my neck when I want to take pictures. To me, phone cams are for capturing a moment you weren't planning on, and hence need to do it as quickly as possible.
These are the common sense issues the Moto X addresses that other phones don't. Hopefully the X2 will address even more.
Yes, I will miss some aspects of the Nexus 5, but I don't use any of those a dozen times a day. Wireless charging is probably the most missed. I am done with the spec race, and want a phone that works better.
While you can have a cool titanium and composite hammer, if it is not weighted effectively for the task of driving nails, it's of less use than an old steel one.

I came from a G2 and before that a S4. I don't miss the S4 one bit, I do like the G2 like its knock knock feature and its form factor is nice (big yeti hands). But other than that I don't miss either of the phones over the Moto X. I will be ordering a Moto X DE today or on the 9th so my wife can get the Moto X I currently have and I get a DE device. She is currently using the S4 and before that she and I were GNex users. She is liking the S4 but she was instantly drawn to the Moto X the evening I picked it up from the VZW store.
The display on the S4 was nice to me. The G2 is just plain sexy and blew away the S4 IMO. The Moto X screen is nothing to laugh at. I do like the G2 display over the Moto X but not enough to make it a show stopper.
The form factor of the S4 was not bad, the size was not a factor with it, the same with the G2. I did like the G2 over the S4 as it felt not as cheap. The Moto X form factor and build quality puts Samsung and LG to shame. The Moto X feels solid, they went back to their roots on this one. Makes me feel like I got the awesomeness of the Droid 1 and the Droid X and not the joke quality of the Bionic. I am not afraid of the Moto X might break when I hold it like I did the S4.
Speed wise.. The S4 blew my GNex out of the water, very fast and once I put CleanROM, Eclipse, or CM 10.2 on it the slight home stutter of the horrible TouchWiz launcher was gone. The G2 to me made the S4 feel sluggish and just not as spunky as it should be. With the G2 I am pretty much stock of the factory software but I did root it to debloat it and to also use G2 Xposed on it for the proper button placement that I like.
The Moto X is holding its own and I feel it is able to run against the G2 with everything I do in a days time. It is also able to do the gaming I like with no issues what so ever. Now if you do testing and all that then you will not see any of this based on those numbers. But if you actually use the device you will see it is not an issue.
The camera on the Moto X compared to the S4 is good. Comparing it to the stock camera on the G2 I feel the Moto X beats the hell out of it. Now with the Camera MODs for the G2 that are out then I will say the G2 is better way better. Comparing the Moto X camera to the N4 and I feel the N4 is better. But to be honest if I want a good picture then I will ask my wife to use her DSLR camera and take the picture for me. but for a camera phone it works. My smartphone camera-fu is not as strong as most but I might as well not even enter the race if you want me to talk camera with you. But for a typical user I can take a good picture and it does its job. Compare my camera shots to my wife camera shots using the same hardware and she beats me every time. Her take on the smartphone cameras are they are good for when you need a quick pic here and there but she prefers to take pictures with her DSLR camera over anything else.
You will not miss your phone when you switch to the Moto X. I am loving the near stock of Android on this device and I do like some of the features from Moto like the assist, trusted devices, active notifications, and the Motorola connect which replaced airdroid for me. Motorola is back to doing things right so far with the Moto X. Battery life is great with the Moto X as I am a pretty heavy data user with streaming media, web browsing, XDA, Reddit. I do about 10-60+ minutes of calls a day along with checking multiple gmail/email accounts. Screen is on 2+ hours everyday and I can go a full day on one charge and have just a pinch left over. With the GNex it was only possible with 3 extra batteries or a plug. The S4 could almost last the day but needed some power loving during lunch. The G2 could last till I got into the car and plug it in at the end of the day for me. The Moto X as I stated does last through my work day without the need of a charger near me as long as I don't go over a 12 hour work day with 2-3 hours in the car for driving to and from work. I am going to pick up one of the Moto battery packs as it is slim and doesnt take up a lot of room for those few days I go past 12hours.
Sorry for the wall of text but hope this helps you out.

Thanks for the responses everyone. I'm going to stop by the Verizon store today to play with one but I'm thinking I'll just try and get one tomorrow during the sale. If for some reason I really don't like it, I can always return it or sell it for near cost. Kind of makes me wish I got the DE yesterday so I wouldn't have any root worries, but I don't need the extra 16GB and I'm looking forward to having a custom designed phone. The community has always prevailed anyways.

@Ainvar thanks
although i am surprised you say N4 camera was better then Moto X, I tought N4 wasn't good at all compared to S4. I am not a fan of taking pictures with phone, but all my N4 pictures went straight to trash while some S4 pictures are keepers for sure.

I'd say the Moto X camera is between the N4 and N5 personally. Moto X camera is inconsistent and produces more grainier photos than N5 in my usage.

here is more camera comparison. (note: s4 with google camera, not TW)
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/09/23/moto-x-camera-update-new-vs-old/

PeterGunz said:
I do hope development picks up after this sale because I can't seem to find much for this phone.
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i really think part of the reason there's less development is that the phone is nearly perfect out of the box. I got my dev x before any sales and was looking for any reason to return it and couldn't find any

Well I just found out touchless controls don't work if you use a lock pattern or pin. So that's kind of a bummer. But I really liked how the phone felt in the store, and with free returns its pretty much a no risk chance to try it for 2 weeks.

Came from a DNA myself and an very pleased with my X. I'm already looking forward to a second-generation model. That said, the only thing I miss from my DNA was the burst mode picture capture which is replicated in this phone's software but not implemented as well.

I can from a DNA and a LG G2 and honestly, the only thing I really miss is the wireless charging. I still use my DNA from time to time (recently giving it to my bro since he broke his windows phone) and the screen is giant compared the moto x but for day to day use, its not noticeable.

[AMA] Just got an LG G3 after using my Moto X for 8 months

I got my hands on an LG G3 (D851 TMOUS 32/3) and have used it for a solid day. Coming off of 8 months on the Moto X (AT&T 16), there are some big pros and cons on both sides. Here are some thoughts so far:
1. The LG G3 has a BIG screen! Seriously, the entire Moto X is about the size of the G3 screen. I actually giggled when I got the X back in my hand because it looked and felt so tiny. It's a similar feeling to going from the X to an iPhone.
2. The G3 is big but much more manageable than the Note 3 or Oneplus One. The shape of the G3 is similar to the X but not quite as contoured. Still, the X (and HTC M7) really set the standard for ergonomics with the curved back. One of the things that makes the Note 3 & 1+1 so hard for me to use is that they are big flat slabs. The Moto X has spoiled my hand and the G3 fit very nicely. It was still a 1 hand device for me and I enjoyed using it.
3. The Moto X has a low res screen. There's simply no way around that. Of course, I'm comparing a bleeding edge 2014 phone to a 2012-spec'd phone, but you'll never notice a pixel on your Moto X (or Nexus 5) until you pick up the G3. I actually said "Wow!" multiple times while turning the G3 on during the day.
4. LG "simplicity" vs Moto simplicity. One of the big things LG said they did with the G3 was simplify the whole UI. While it's certainly simple compared to the G2, it's not in same league as the Moto X. The simplicity of the Moto X "Vanilla" easily beats out the G3 for ease of use and lightness. The G3 lags more than the X (which isn't much but it's there) and is much more complicated as far as tweaking goes. This really played into my modding tendencies but the straight-forward approach of the X won out. That being said, the LG UI feels infinitely more modern and makes the X feel frumpy and dated. Thank goodness for Nova!
5. Features/Gimmicks. The G3 is packed with features and many of them are actually useful. The IR blaster is great and works with my dinosaur Vizio TV. It's nice to have Qi charging back. The knock feature is actually really cool, and all the customizable UI elements are great. By far the best feature of the G3 is the removable battery and micro SD support. This is seriously nice to have back, no matter what anyone says. When you fly 10,000 miles a month like I do, it's nice to be able to have movies and music with you. The replaceable battery is nice for the same reason.
6. Battery life. I'm a power user and the battery life is the same. The G3 is maybe 5% better at best.
7. Thermal throttling. Yes, it happened right away with my G3. My brightness got knocked 10% and the device became very laggy as it was installing my apps (about 30)
8. Build quality. Both of these phones are excellent. The materials on the G3 are very nice and don't leave me wanting anything more.
9. Speaker. The G3 speaker blew me away. It's even better and louder than the Moto X speaker. Points to LG for that one. The speaker was one of the major downfalls of the N5 IMO.
10. Button placement. The button placement on the G3 actually makes a lot of sense and I prefer it to the Moto X setup.
11. Camera. The camera on the G3 focuses very fast and the OIS does wonders for phone photography. That being said, it isn't that much better than the X and honestly let me down a bit.
At the end of the day, the G3 is the second best phone I've ever used. It wasn't compelling enough for me to leave the Moto X just yet, not because the G3 is flawed, but because the X is just that good. I'm astounded!
Hopefully this is helpful/interesting to someone out there. I'm happy to answer any more questions.

I was playing with the G3 today and it is an excellent phone. I would have thought that the large size would be off-putting, but that slight curvature of the back really helps with the ergonomics.
I disagree with 2 points:
LG's UI is more simplified than the previous iterations, but it's still a little too cluttered. To me, it's a step towards Touchwiz, which is definitely a step in the wrong direction, at least IMO.
The speaker quality didn't seem as good as my X. Volume was fairly equal, but the sound was not nearly as full. It still destroys the G2/N5 speaker, though.
I was really surprised that I didn't notice any 2D scrolling slowdown, though. I thought the 1440p screen would really tax the SD 801 processor in that regard, but it held up fine for me.
If the Moto X+1 weren't coming out in a couple months I'd jump ship to LG.

3UR0TR45H said:
4. LG "simplicity" vs Moto simplicity. One of the big things LG said they did with the G3 was simplify the whole UI. While it's certainly simple compared to the G2, it's not in same league as the Moto X. The simplicity of the Moto X "Vanilla" easily beats out the G3 for ease of use and lightness. The G3 lags more than the X (which isn't much but it's there) and is much more complicated as far as tweaking goes. This really played into my modding tendencies but the straight-forward approach of the X won out. That being said, the LG UI feels infinitely more modern and makes the X feel frumpy and dated. Thank goodness for Nova!
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I was just reading a review about the G3 and they mentioned that the phone lags. I'm still in disbelief that a 2.5Ghz quad core can lag in comparison to our 1.7 dual core. Granted I'm sure that it's the UI and the screen on the G3 more than the SOC. But much credit needs to be given to moto for optimizing the X to run smooth as butter in 2014 with 2012 specs.
Thanks for the awesome review.

erikiksaz said:
I was playing with the G3 today and it is an excellent phone. I would have thought that the large size would be off-putting, but that slight curvature of the back really helps with the ergonomics.
I disagree with 2 points:
LG's UI is more simplified than the previous iterations, but it's still a little too cluttered. To me, it's a step towards Touchwiz, which is definitely a step in the wrong direction, at least IMO.
The speaker quality didn't seem as good as my X. Volume was fairly equal, but the sound was not nearly as full. It still destroys the G2/N5 speaker, though.
I was really surprised that I didn't notice any 2D scrolling slowdown, though. I thought the 1440p screen would really tax the SD 801 processor in that regard, but it held up fine for me.
If the Moto X+1 weren't coming out in a couple months I'd jump ship to LG.
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I had actually planned on grabbing an n5 today as an upgrade for my gnex because I didn't really feel happy with the g3 reviews, but this almost changes my mind.
Was gonna get an n5 until something more solid came around

uurrnn said:
I had actually planned on grabbing an n5 today as an upgrade for my gnex because I didn't really feel happy with the g3 reviews, but this almost changes my mind.
Was gonna get an n5 until something more solid came around
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I think the G3 trumps the N5 in basically every area. I owned an N5 for a couple months too. There's nothing better about the N5 except the updates directly from Google and the low price tag. I think the G3 will be a fairly dev friendly device once it's released.

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I think the G3 trumps the N5 in basically every area. I owned an N5 for a couple months too. There's nothing better about the N5 except the updates directly from Google and the low price tag. I think the G3 will be a fairly dev friendly device once it's released.
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I understand the g3 is better in all aspects, but I don't know if I want to all in on this phone. I was thinking of just grabbing a n5 and waiting with that until some more phones came out.
Does that make sense.

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I understand the g3 is better in all aspects, but I don't know if I want to all in on this phone. I was thinking of just grabbing a n5 and waiting with that until some more phones came out.
Does that make sense.
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Yes that totally makes sense. I still think the X is better than the N5 though.

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Yes that totally makes sense. I still think the X is better than the N5 though.
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Really? My roommate just got an x, which is how I got to this topic. I understand how optimised it is, and it seems awesome.
Are there any specific things that it does better than the n5?

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11. Camera. The camera on the G3 focuses very fast and the OIS does wonders for phone photography. That being said, it isn't that much better than the X and honestly let me down a bit.
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The camera is the only thing I would want this phone for. Glad I read this. I'll wait for the X+1 and 360.

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Really? My roommate just got an x, which is how I got to this topic. I understand how optimised it is, and it seems awesome.
Are there any specific things that it does better than the n5?
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Yes they both have their plusses and minuses but I feel the X has the edge. Here's just a few points on each:
Moto X:
+Better battery life
+Louder speakers
+Better signal
+Screen/device size (IMO)
+Touchless control
+Active display
+Trusted devices
-Little to no dev community (depends on model)
-Some models can't be rooted/unlocked
-720p is showing its age
Nexus 5:
+1080p
+Direct updates from Google (Moto X has kept up well)
+Massive dev community
-Poor battery life
-No VZW option (if that matters)
-Bad speakers (low volume & quality)
-Less hardware custom options (if that matters)

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Yes they both have their plusses and minuses but I feel the X has the edge. Here's just a few points on each:
Moto X:
+Better battery life
+Louder speakers
+Better signal
+Screen/device size (IMO)
+Touchless control
+Active display
+Trusted devices
-Little to no dev community (depends on model)
-Some models can't be rooted/unlocked
-720p is showing its age
Nexus 5:
+1080p
+Direct updates from Google (Moto X has kept up well)
+Massive dev community
-Poor battery life
-No VZW option (if that matters)
-Bad speakers (low volume & quality)
-Less hardware custom options (if that matters)
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Oh yeah the X is awesome all around, I just don't know how much the 720p will affect me, plus Android L on the n5 is very tempting.

I have two questions to OP.
First, how could you fathom G3's display? I mean I am not talking about QHD or resolution, I am talking about panel type, I mean was not it hard to see an IPS display after X's AMOLED? How about the contrast ratio? GSMA review clearly mentioned it to be pretty low. Didn't it feel dull?
And secondly, how was the call quality? On par with X? Or inferior (if yes then to what extent?)? Or superior, which is highly unlikely though.

Looks good from the front but has those stupid looking controls at the back which kind of ruins the overall appearance as I like my phones elegant and conservative.
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I have two questions to OP.
First, how could you fathom G3's display? I mean I am not talking about QHD or resolution, I am talking about panel type, I mean was not it hard to see an IPS display after X's AMOLED? How about the contrast ratio? GSMA review clearly mentioned it to be pretty low. Didn't it feel dull?
And secondly, how was the call quality? On par with X? Or inferior (if yes then to what extent?)? Or superior, which is highly unlikely though.
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Going by how rubbish the call quality was on the N5, I wouldn't be surprised if it's just as bad on the G3.
One lesson I learned from owning the LG made N5, I NEVER buy LG phones, not even consider them.

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I have two questions to OP.
First, how could you fathom G3's display? I mean I am not talking about QHD or resolution, I am talking about panel type, I mean was not it hard to see an IPS display after X's AMOLED? How about the contrast ratio? GSMA review clearly mentioned it to be pretty low. Didn't it feel dull?
And secondly, how was the call quality? On par with X? Or inferior (if yes then to what extent?)? Or superior, which is highly unlikely though.
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1. The IPS panel on the G3 is fantastic but the phone is calibrated to keep the display dim if left on auto, probably due to heat & battery. The touch sensitivity is better on the X but both are way better than the iPhone. I love both display technologies for different reasons. It's contrast vs clarity. The G3 doesn't have the contrast or intensity of the X, but the X doesn't have the color clarity or accuracy of the G3. The G3 seems easier on the eyes.
2. Call quality is great! I would say it's on par with the X although the G3 doesn't have the signal strength of the X.
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Looks good from the front but has those stupid looking controls at the back which kind of ruins the overall appearance as I like my phones elegant and conservative.
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Going by how rubbish the call quality was on the N5, I wouldn't be surprised if it's just as bad on the G3.
One lesson I learned from owning the LG made N5, I NEVER buy LG phones, not even consider them.
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Lol, thanks. Kinda same here with me, when I first called my home from my friend's N5 it was like WTF! I asked him to increase the volume as even at highest it was sounding like crap. Then when the call connected the quality was pretty below average too. I think LG needs to do a much better job.
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1. The IPS panel on the G3 is fantastic but the phone is calibrated to keep the display dim if left on auto, probably due to heat & battery. The touch sensitivity is better on the X but both are way better than the iPhone. I love both display technologies for different reasons. It's contrast vs clarity. The G3 doesn't have the contrast or intensity of the X, but the X doesn't have the color clarity or accuracy of the G3. The G3 seems easier on the eyes.
2. Call quality is great! I would say it's on par with the X although the G3 doesn't have the signal strength of the X.
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Thanks. Well seems like you definitely missed the contrast of X but at the same time you liked the clarity of the G3, which is kinda surprising (or not!), cause I am still not sure how human eye can see the difference for anything above 350 PPI! I mean I have moved from an S4 to X, a 1080p to 720p, and to be honest I don't see much difference, if any at all. And I am kinda obsessed with displays as well, I don't like the X's display because of it's infamous cross hatch pattern (or whatever it is called, the Pentile problem) but I guess I will live with it. I have thought about moving from OLED to normal / standard IPS based panels a lot of time, then I had the M7 after selling the S4 for about two weeks and the display was horrible, the dullest display I have ever seen. With AMOLED you can have decent amount of saturation and colour accuracy with a different profile, I am exampling S5 here, not anything else, I have seen my colleague's G900F and with Cinema preset it's really decent, I mean for people who prefers accurate colours and less saturation, but at the same time I can switch back to normal, over vivid mode if I want to. Personal preference I suppose. But this AMOLED fantasy of mine have kept me from using a lot of good phones, you know M8, Z2 etc., yeah they all are monstrous in size that's another reason, still.
Oh and thanks for clearing the call quality factor, seems like LG has learnt a lesson from Nexus 5.

Moto X uses an RGB pattern... Not anything pentile btw. Though you do roll the dice getting a screen that doesn't have some color shift halfway down the screen or whatever.
I actually sold my Nexus 5 after I got the moto x because it just sat in a box. This is the only device I've used that wasn't a Nexus since the Nexus S came out, and I have used other flagships.
Nothing really quite beats the ergonomics, size, quality (speakers, touch, antennas, etc) and subtle software features of the Moto X. In my mind it's the best android phone ever built. If they would have shoehorned a 1080p Amoled at 4.7in and little bigger battery, and wireless charging at the time it would probably be the greatest phone ever made period.
With my Nexus 5 I luckily never had the sound problem you guys describe, but perhaps that was because I have T-Mobile and HD voice. My friends on ATT hated the call quality over the speaker on their N5. To me the phone was just too big (and I'm 6'3), not nearly as ergonomic, and was just basic compared to the X. I prefer the screen of the nexus, and I actually got the same or better battery life.
I just can't go without the sensors in the X and the touch less controls and active notifications. The X+1 should have no problem doing better on that front because their sensors plus the newer snapdragons should be great on battery. This is why I'm personally going to wait for the moto x successor even though it's no doubt fallen into the bigger-screen-is-better bull crap.
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3. The Moto X has a low res screen. There's simply no way around that. Of course, I'm comparing a bleeding edge 2014 phone to a 2012-spec'd phone, but you'll never notice a pixel on your Moto X (or Nexus 5) until you pick up the G3. I actually said "Wow!" multiple times while turning the G3 on during the day.
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I contest this statement. "Low-Res" is a huge exaggeration because the order of magnitude from 720x1280 to 1440x2560 is 4x the difference in pixel density overall when we're still manufacturing phones that are 480x800 at 4.5 inches and 10 inch tablets that are 768x1366. Having the G3 doesn't automatically make the Moto X 'low-res' but that it makes the G3 'hi-res' by comparison to the rest of the market.

I just tried a HTC One M8 for two days and returned it to go back to my MotoX.
I was looking for removable storage, and a bit larger and brighter screen. The HTC M* has all that, but it has so much crud from HTC and AT&T that I can't see how anyone uses it stock.
I had an LG Optimus G prior to my Moto X. They both have 4.7 inch screen, but the LG had capacitive buttons. The extra screen space that the on screen buttons take up is noticeable in everyday use.
I am looking forward to the Moto X+1, hopefully it will answer all of my concerns that I have with the MotoX. But after using the MotoX it will be hard to give up active notifications, touchless control and moto assist.
There is also a great gulf between the Dev Edition and any phone that is branded for a carrier. The stuff that the manufacturers and carriers shove down your throat is beyond annoying.

Nice review and thanks! I thought I read somewhere that US-spec G3's didn't include Qi? Am I going nuts [don't answer this one!]?

quailallstar said:
Nice review and thanks! I thought I read somewhere that US-spec G3's didn't include Qi? Am I going nuts [don't answer this one!]?
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I'm not sure what the official phone will have but this one definitely worked on my Qi pad. I believe it's all in the back cover anyways so you could easily swap if needed.

Will This Be Your New Device

Looks like the Moto X may be a keeper with a 5.2" screen.

Looks very pleasant. Concerned a little bit about the battery size though

Same about the battery, big concern if this thing cant last a whole day. Should be at least a 2700mAh battery with a screen over 5 inches. Unless moto made some big changes to background software for the battery (and the L preview's project volte being a battery saver), I might just wait and see.

No . I currently own the LG G2 (having had a Moto X 2013 before). I liked how compact the old moto x was and have been disappointed with this year's flagships (HTC, LG, Samsung) for going larger but not superpowered relative to the LG G2 and Nexus 5.
The X2 is bigger in every dimension compared to the G2 (and I found that 2.8" width was my breaking point where I no longer like holding phones... why I downgraded from the LG G3 to LG G2) with a smaller battery and similiar power. The AMOLED screen will be great for battery life with notifications. The software updates seem really good and leave me more confident that post-Google Motorola won't fall off a cliff. The speakers aren't my thing. The additional mics aren't either (as I never leave my phone far from me in a crowded room. The camera looks very good as it seems like they fixed a weak area of
I think I'll be targeting slightly smaller phones for now (in the pre-SD805 days). On my fall list are the Galaxy Alpha, Sony's Z3 Compact and the Xioami Mi4.

i'm very interested in seeing the actual performance of this phone. i have high hopes for the camera and additional functionality they're claiming. all-in-all i'll have to hold it before i make my decision.

Currently a Note 2 user, I was pleased to see the size increase on the Moto X. I'm concerned abotu the battery, though. Right now I'm torn between the Note 4, LG G3, Moto X, and Nexus 6/X.

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No . I currently own the LG G2 (having had a Moto X 2013 before). I liked how compact the old moto x was and have been disappointed with this year's flagships (HTC, LG, Samsung) for going larger but not superpowered relative to the LG G2 and Nexus 5.
The X2 is bigger in every dimension compared to the G2 (and I found that 2.8" width was my breaking point where I no longer like holding phones... why I downgraded from the LG G3 to LG G2) with a smaller battery and similiar power. The AMOLED screen will be great for battery life with notifications. The software updates seem really good and leave me more confident that post-Google Motorola won't fall off a cliff. The speakers aren't my thing. The additional mics aren't either (as I never leave my phone far from me in a crowded room. The camera looks very good as it seems like they fixed a weak area of
I think I'll be targeting slightly smaller phones for now (in the pre-SD805 days). On my fall list are the Galaxy Alpha, Sony's Z3 Compact and the Xioami Mi4.
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According to Joshua from Anandtech even though the Moto X is the same in dimensions to the S5, the Moto X is still much easier to use with one hand because of its design and is similar to use with one hand to LG G2. So you should give it a try, maybe you'll like the size.

Maybe?
Very disappointed to see the increased size, though it was inevitable.. I have been looking forward to this phone for months because of the innovation and engineering that went into the original moto x. Using separate processing elements for different parts of the phone is, I think, the absolute key to the battery life/functionality equation. I've been waiting for a company to split the UI and external features (screen, mics, cameras, etc..) off from the core phone functionality to save juice for a long time. When the screen is off, there should be little need to run the main processor, and therefore it should be kinder to its battery. I do need to know if this unit will have a replaceable battery, unfortunately its a complete no-go for me if it doesn't..
Hoping for the best!:good:

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According to Joshua from Anandtech even though the Moto X is the same in dimensions to the S5, the Moto X is still much easier to use with one hand because of its design and is similar to use with one hand to LG G2. So you should give it a try, maybe you'll like the size.
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Thanks that's useful to hear as that's quite a key requirement for me with a phone.

I was thinking about replacing my rooted GS4 with this one but I wonder whats coming down the pipe from the Nexus and LG

If it comes to Sprint, I will most likely get it.
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If there is a Dev edition then I'll buy immediately.

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If it comes to Sprint, I will most likely get it.
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http://www.androidcentral.com/moto-x-specs-2014 XT1092 unlocked version, including sprint

I like the size increase. I would rather it stayed at 5 inch screen instead of 5.2 but the battery size should have been bumped to 2600. Even if they are going to release a Moto Maxx version with a 3000 battery. Not sure if I will get this now or wait until the Nexus X before I ditch my VZW unlimited for greener pastures.

let us not forget about this filing:
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/07/30/moto-maxx-trademarked-by-motorola-for-new-phone/
seems like the new X might be worth the additional wait. what was the turnaround on features for the X? AT&T had exclusivity until summer '12? Then other carriers got the "plain" variants, followed by MotoMaker almost two months later. Wood backs didn't arrive for... another two months?
if there were a bigger (read: thicker) battery option for the X in the works, are we looking at Jan release?

640k said:
let us not forget about this filing:
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/07/30/moto-maxx-trademarked-by-motorola-for-new-phone/
seems like the new X might be worth the additional wait. what was the turnaround on features for the X? AT&T had exclusivity until summer '12? Then other carriers got the "plain" variants, followed by MotoMaker almost two months later. Wood backs didn't arrive for... another two months?
if there were a bigger (read: thicker) battery option for the X in the works, are we looking at Jan release?
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I'll probably wait to see what the next nexus phone is and then make a decision. Hopefully by then, there will be more clarification on what the Moto maXx is . I'd really like a 2014 Moto X with a larger capacity battery. For me that's the only thing it's really missing.

I don't get the battery size concern. I've never once worried about my moto x's battery running out by the end of the day. Motorola knows what they are doing.

the new X is a good 1-2mm thinner than the old one at the edges. i'd say there's room for a 4000mAh battery.

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I don't get the battery size concern. I've never once worried about my moto x's battery running out by the end of the day. Motorola knows what they are doing.
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That's great news for you then.

Way too big for my taste, and I've become a big Moto fan since owning the X. What ever happened to all that research done to come up with the original X being the perfect size? Hope they do a blow out sale on the original X and I'll pick up a spare if the price is good. I understand the trend towards bigger phones, but all the Android manufacturers leaving behind high spec more compact models is VERY disappointing.

From S5 to Moto X? Anybody else do it? Experience?

I have an Samsung S5 right now and have been tempted to pick up a Moto X. I would prefer the 32GB but you can't even order them online at this time so was thinking of 16GB at AT&T store. I can freeze the bloatware so not worried about that.
My main hesitation is I can't figure out what I'm really gaining from my S5. Screen is about the same, same CPU, same RAM, camera on S5 is better, bigger battery on S5, software is better on X, build quality is better...
So it sort of comes down to better build quality and software. Everything else would be the same or not much different.
Has anyone gone from S5 to X and what's been your experience?>

I'm on the same boat. I have an unlocked S5 16gb version. I got it in hopes that the S5 google edition would be released and I would simply convert it. Totally bummed because that never happened and I'm used to Google edition or Nexus phones. The S5 is riddled with constant lag across the UI and popups everywhere. Also the bloat on the S5 is amazing. I turned off most of the apps and found that this caused errors on other apps I couldn't disable, must be due to some dependencies. So I decided to go with Moto X, which is still currently being built and I'm expecting to receive on 10/8.
Some things I'll probably miss include the bigger battery (S5 easily lasts me all day with heavy use), SD card slot (had an extra 64GB for music and pics), and the IR blaster which I used to control my TVs or simply prank people :laugh:
But I'm willing to overlook all of the above since I'll be getting a better software experience, something I miss from all of my previous nexus phones and my S4 GPE.

I just came from a Galaxy Note 3 Developer Edition (running CM11) to the Verizon Moto X.
When you consider the unlockable bootloader, 3gb of RAM, and screen size, and S pen, the N3 DE has some advantages on paper vs the X.
I'm not trying to justify anything, nor convince anyone else to change.
My needs changed, somewhat, in terms of size, and I needed something just a little smaller. At 5.2", the new Moto X was about right for me. I would have not even considered changing if the X did not have stock AOSP, and such outstanding reviews.
So far, I am not disappointed with the X. But it is definitely not a competitor of the Note Series.
It is an outstanding device, though for someone who wants stock AOSP, and a very fast, smooth responsive OS.

I made this exact switch this past weekend. The S5 is a great phone, but I simply can't resist the combination of stock android and Motorola's enhancements. I love the look, feel, and fluidity of the Moto X, and the front facing speakers are wonderful (I stream a lot of radio at work). I really did enjoy the S5, and I will miss the screen and camera there, but overall I'm really enjoying the Moto X and am happy with my decision to switch.

The 32 GB is available again. If you want a white front those are delayed. I just built one (just for fun, pure edition) a little while ago.

I'll be getting the Verizon version tomorrow and I have the S5. I'll see if its worth the switch, if not I'll send it back.

I got an update yesterday night, and my new customized Moto X arrives tomorrow morning! Good thing I work from home tomorrow so I'll have it up and running in no time! Pretty excited!

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I got an update yesterday night, and my new customized Moto X arrives tomorrow morning! Good thing I work from home tomorrow so I'll have it up and running in no time! Pretty excited!
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I got mine today and I'm not sure if I like it.
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alhadee12 said:
I got mine today and I'm not sure if I like it.
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Can you elaborate?
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It just doesn't have that wow factor. For me it's just a bigger screen. They're both snappy and fluid. I'm not seeing anything yet that says I'm a keeper. Is there something that you or others have seen or read that makes it stand out?

I disagree (just my opinion). I'm a phone hopper. I get the latest and greatest as soon as they come out (tablets included) and besides the battery life, which isn't the worst in the world by any means, this is hands down my favorite phone to date. My last 5 phones were the One Plus One 64g, Oppo N1 CM edition, Galaxy S5, Nexus 5, M8 and Note 3 (that's 7). I personally wouldn't go back to ANY of them from this years Moto X. It's really all about preference. I like stock android with a few bells and whistles. And the bells and whistles that Motorola has sprinkled in work flawlessly and I actually use. I'm not dogging Samsung, but the first thing I do when I get one of their devices is turn every single useless gimmicky crap off and put a Google Now launcher and Google Keyboard on it. I also have the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 LTE with phone capabilities (to troll some people when making phone calls lol) and did all of what I said above to it before I installed anything. I hate to compare Motorola to Apple because the iphone and iPad bores the hell out of me, but Motorola paired their hardware and software as well as Apple does for the user experience. I prefer this phone over the red Nexus 5 and I'm a Nexus head. Just my two cents and my preference. If you're looking for a phone with zero lag, a beautiful screen, nice looking build, front facing firing speaker (which is dam loud BTW) and just an all around dam near perfect experience using it, then get the Moto X. If you're more concerned with battery life, removable battery, better camera and ALL the bells and whistles Samsung pours in then stick with the S5. The S5 is a great phone! And SD card support and IR blaster. Samsung's awesome.. I just prefer this Moto X.

I made the switch and while I am overall happy, I am very disappointed in the way that the Moto X handles drops. The GS5 is a beast and can handle abuse butI had a small spill last night that would've left the GS5 with nothing more than a scratch, however my X got a quadruple crack at the top left corner that extended all the way across the screen. And then magically a new crack formed this morning at the bottom COMPLETELY out of nowhere. This phone is great but it's SUPER FRAGILE.

i think the best way to say it is if you use the few features that moto has put on their phone, then you will have a much better experience over the gs5. other than that... its just a phone. there is something to be said for the beauty of the leather backs also.

I have used but not owned an S phone since the first generation (Epic with keyboard, great for its day). I use a Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet and a Moto G phone at the moment. Everything about the Samsung experience is some window dressing hanging off of android. I really like the note, but all of the touchwiz junk added to the device is irritating. With Motorola, it is all clean. Where they add, they do so through apps, so there is better control. On my G, I changed to the Nexus experience launcher, and the difference from the one packaged with the phone is almost imperceptible - I just gained a swipe to a screen of cards. The S5 and 2014 X are so technically similar, it will come down to if you like the Samsung experience or want closer to Nexus.

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So far, I am not disappointed with the X. But it is definitely not a competitor of the Note Series.
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It's not supposed to be imo, they are two different class of device. I think the Shamu will be more comparable, even then it's not designed with stylus in mind I think. The note is pretty much on it's own until a real stylus phone competitor come along.

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I disagree (just my opinion). I'm a phone hopper. I get the latest and greatest as soon as they come out (tablets included) and besides the battery life, which isn't the worst in the world by any means, this is hands down my favorite phone to date. My last 5 phones were the One Plus One 64g, Oppo N1 CM edition, Galaxy S5, Nexus 5, M8 and Note 3 (that's 7). I personally wouldn't go back to ANY of them from this years Moto X. It's really all about preference. I like stock android with a few bells and whistles. And the bells and whistles that Motorola has sprinkled in work flawlessly and I actually use. I'm not dogging Samsung, but the first thing I do when I get one of their devices is turn every single useless gimmicky crap off and put a Google Now launcher and Google Keyboard on it. I also have the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 LTE with phone capabilities (to troll some people when making phone calls lol) and did all of what I said above to it before I installed anything. I hate to compare Motorola to Apple because the iphone and iPad bores the hell out of me, but Motorola paired their hardware and software as well as Apple does for the user experience. I prefer this phone over the red Nexus 5 and I'm a Nexus head. Just my two cents and my preference. If you're looking for a phone with zero lag, a beautiful screen, nice looking build, front facing firing speaker (which is dam loud BTW) and just an all around dam near perfect experience using it, then get the Moto X. If you're more concerned with battery life, removable battery, better camera and ALL the bells and whistles Samsung pours in then stick with the S5. The S5 is a great phone! And SD card support and IR blaster. Samsung's awesome.. I just prefer this Moto X.
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I have two questions for you, because you have used other phones, so you will be able to tell better, firstly, is the camera really improved from last year's X? And secondly how much Screen On time are you getting with normal usage?
I personally am looking for a phone to upgrade from my 2013 X, and I just can't find anything worthy!
S5: Great hardware, bearable design, brilliant display, very good camera, but TouchWiz, so no way.
M8: Camera. And I hate all aluminium build too.
Z2: Self crackling body! Also screen to body ratio isn't really great!
G3: LG's UI is no better than TouchWiz, maybe slightly better but it's still awful. But fantastic design, and OIS!
And then there's the X 2014: Extremely over saturated display. Leather back has questionable durability I suppose (and when leather is available it's impossible to choose something else, for me at least). I am highly doubtful about the camera quality. 32 GB variant is still not available in my country and 16 GB without an SD card slot is unbelievable in 2014. But polished UI, and the overall UI experience is near Nexus level.

I played with the Moto X in a store for a while and came away unimpressed. Camera seems so so unless you force HDR on. Screen seems over saturated and no way to adjust like on Samsung. Build quality is nice for sure and software seems nice and stock. I really wanted to get this phone but the smaller battery, lesser camera makes it hard to switch. I also have a wireless charging back on my S5 so I'd loose that and I have wireless chargers everywhere around my house. I don't think I'd honestly use most of the Moto software either especially since my Moto 360 gives me glance able notifications already and remote voice when phone is off.
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Since you have had so many phones could you please compare the one-handed usage experience between the M8, S5, and the Moto X (2014)? How would you rank them in that aspect?
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The ergonomics of the Moto X 2014 for one handed use smoke the M8 and S5. Motorola spent some time holding this sucker because it's VERY natural one handed for me. I would put the M8 in second place because of the curved back, but the aluminum is slippery as hell and then the S5. The S5 doesn't slip in your hand, but doesn't feel as natural as the Moto X does. This is just my experience though. Everyone holds their phones differently. My wife texts on her Note 2 with her left thumb and right pointer finger and it makes me mental lol.
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I have two questions for you, because you have used other phones, so you will be able to tell better, firstly, is the camera really improved from last year's X? And secondly how much Screen On time are you getting with normal usage?
I personally am looking for a phone to upgrade from my 2013 X, and I just can't find anything worthy!
S5: Great hardware, bearable design, brilliant display, very good camera, but TouchWiz, so no way.
M8: Camera. And I hate all aluminium build too.
Z2: Self crackling body! Also screen to body ratio isn't really great!
G3: LG's UI is no better than TouchWiz, maybe slightly better but it's still awful. But fantastic design, and OIS!
And then there's the X 2014: Extremely over saturated display. Leather back has questionable durability I suppose (and when leather is available it's impossible to choose something else, for me at least). I am highly doubtful about the camera quality. 32 GB variant is still not available in my country and 16 GB without an SD card slot is unbelievable in 2014. But polished UI, and the overall UI experience is near Nexus level.
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The camera is without a doubt better than last years Moto X and is fine for a pull out of your pocket shooter. It's perfectly fine for what I need it for and I own a restaurant and take a lot of pics of food for our social media. And I'm a bad person to ask about screen on time because I keep my screen on 100% 24/7 (I'm always near a charger). I haven't tested it consistently, but with heavy use I would say 3-4 hours screen on time and that's power using it.

chefdave12118 said:
The ergonomics of the Moto X 2014 for one handed use smoke the M8 and S5. Motorola spent some time holding this sucker because it's VERY natural one handed for me. I would put the M8 in second place because of the curved back, but the aluminum is slippery as hell and then the S5. The S5 doesn't slip in your hand, but doesn't feel as natural as the Moto X does. This is just my experience though. Everyone holds their phones differently. My wife texts on her Note 2 with her left thumb and right pointer finger and it makes me mental lol.
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So if I could just barely reach the top left corner with my right hand on the S5, will it be easier to reach the same corner on the HTC One and even easier on the Moto X?

Moto X (2014) vs Nexus 5

So I have the choice of either getting a Nexus 5 or a Moto X (2014) but on paper these two phones are pretty good, not much between them. I really don't know which to get. So for those of you who have used both or at least one of these devices, what are you opinions on them and which do you prefer? Hopefully this will help others too!
I'm mainly looking at these categories:
- General Usage
- Durability
- Accessories (I've noticed currently there's not that many screen protectors for the Moto X plus there being issues with tempered glass)
I original had the Nexus 5 but it broke. Really badly. The repearability of the Nexus 5 is not good and now my phone just no longer works. Should I stick to the same or try something new?

Why would you get a nexus 5 when the 6 is available? no matter what a phone is going to break if you don't take care of it. you don't need a screen protector the the moto x. the glass is nearly impossible to scratch since it's gorilla glass 3. take care of your phone and you won't have to worry about it breaking. other than that, there are over a thousand spec comparisons between the two phones on the web.

stastnysnipes26 said:
Why would you get a nexus 5 when the 6 is available? no matter what a phone is going to break if you don't take care of it. you don't need a screen protector the the moto x. the glass is nearly impossible to scratch since it's gorilla glass 3. take care of your phone and you won't have to worry about it breaking. other than that, there are over a thousand spec comparisons between the two phones on the web.
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See I'm not all about specs and hardware, more about personal user experience with the device. Accidents happen, I took really good care of my Nexus 5 but it fell out of my hands because of someone else mucking about around me.
The Nexus 6 is way too big for me. I loved using my Nexus 5 and I would happily buy it again but the Moto X looks very appealing. I'm all about stock android so.

I currently own both, and now that I've gotten a Moto X 2014, i won't be going back.
The build quality alone makes it a better option. It FEELS so good in the hand, and that weight...UGH!! so nice.....
The Nexus 5 has only 1 leg up on the moto x, and thats qi charging. BUT, i'm thinking of getting a bluboon *spelling* receiver and trying that out...we will see.....
the moto takes better pics imho and has slomo recording!!
go with the X, you won't regret it....the battery life is the same and with 5.0 we will get project volt and won't need bigger batteries anyway....

Thedonk13 said:
I currently own both, and now that I've gotten a Moto X 2014, i won't be going back.
The build quality alone makes it a better option. It FEELS so good in the hand, and that weight...UGH!! so nice.....
The Nexus 5 has only 1 leg up on the moto x, and thats qi charging. BUT, i'm thinking of getting a bluboon *spelling* receiver and trying that out...we will see.....
the moto takes better pics imho and has slomo recording!!
go with the X, you won't regret it....the battery life is the same and with 5.0 we will get project volt and won't need bigger batteries anyway....
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This guy really nailed it for the main part. QI charging is deal breaker for some but I don't care. I don't mind plugging it in since I can use it while plugged in but if it has to sit in charger, I can't really use it comfortably. I've had multiple N5s since I enjoy stock Android but I keep going back to Motorola since they've added some very nice features to just bring that little extra that you flashed roms for.
Build quality, radio, reception, screen (IMHO), feel in hand, camera (slightly, not software) and loud speaker kill N5 any day. Moto X 2014 is not a perfect phone but LG build quality is the worst. Loud speaker and radio/reception on N5 is a joke IMHO.

When I had my 2013 moto x, I decided to try the Nexus 5. Bought it, it arrived, toyed with it for 5 mins, then promptly put it back in the box to sell it to a friend. I thought the 2013 X was better than the N5 off usability features alone. The 2014 X completely dominates the N5.
Better ergonomics
WAYYYYYY better speakers
Better reception
Customizable
Moto Display+Voice
The only thing the N5 has over the X is the well-calibrated LCD screen.

noobsquared said:
This guy really nailed it for the main part. QI charging is deal breaker for some but I don't care. I don't mind plugging it in since I can use it while plugged in but if it has to sit in charger, I can't really use it comfortably. I've had multiple N5s since I enjoy stock Android but I keep going back to Motorola since they've added some very nice features to just bring that little extra that you flashed roms for.
Build quality, radio, reception, screen (IMHO), feel in hand, camera (slightly, not software) and loud speaker kill N5 any day. Moto X 2014 is not a perfect phone but LG build quality is the worst. Loud speaker and radio/reception on N5 is a joke IMHO.
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Totally forgot to mention the loud speaker... It's amazing how loud it really is. I also owned an M8 (hated sense) and Moto isn't "better" but it is really really close. Actually wakes me up when I need it in the morning.
Also, I have noticed that I am on LTE a lot more often on the Moto than I was with the N5.
I use the hand waving thing a lot more often than I thought I would as well.

Thedonk13 said:
Totally forgot to mention the loud speaker... It's amazing how loud it really is. I also owned an M8 (hated sense) and Moto isn't "better" but it is really really close. Actually wakes me up when I need it in the morning.
Also, I have noticed that I am on LTE a lot more often on the Moto than I was with the N5.
I use the hand waving thing a lot more often than I thought I would as well.
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Yeah, N5 would have such a hard time keeping up with LTE. I was mostly on HSPA+ because radio pretty much sucked.
I am coming from M8 as well and X may not have the same quality and deepness, but it's very very loud and surprises you at times for being just one speaker. Equalizer is pretty good by default on X as well.
I love the texting from Chrome browser and the X talking to me while driving. Oh and sleep mode saves your screen some energy by not turning it on at all if put screen down or in night mode. Software features are actually useful unlike gimmicks IMHO.

Thedonk13 said:
I currently own both, and now that I've gotten a Moto X 2014, i won't be going back.
The build quality alone makes it a better option. It FEELS so good in the hand, and that weight...UGH!! so nice.....
The Nexus 5 has only 1 leg up on the moto x, and thats qi charging. BUT, i'm thinking of getting a bluboon *spelling* receiver and trying that out...we will see.....
the moto takes better pics imho and has slomo recording!!
go with the X, you won't regret it....the battery life is the same and with 5.0 we will get project volt and won't need bigger batteries anyway....
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You've sold me with that. I guess I will just have to deal with no tempered glass etc. I mean I keep good care of my phones but I don't want to run the risk of accidental dropping like my Nexus 5, guess I'm going to have to. I'll just buy a phone sock or something :laugh:
Only thing I'll miss from the Nexus 5 is the notification light (Moto Display is still cool but something about that LED gives it the edge) and Paranoid Android ROM but Android L seems perfect as it is right now. Also I have fairly small hands and the Nexus 5 was the PERFECT size. 2014 X isn't that much larger so it should be all fine! Many thanks!

I own both, and while they are both amazing phones, the Moto X is a pretty massive upgrade from the N5. Not necessarily in terms of speed (though the X is faster), just in terms of overall experience. I feel like the N5 is just a no-frills reference device (which technically it is, I guess) but the Moto X is the ultimate luxury smartphone. I have owned upwards of 20 different smartphones since 2009 including most of the major flagships, and never in my life have I held one this high quality before. The Moto X is the complete package, and I firmly believe it is the best smartphone ever made. The ONLY thing I wish it had was Qi charging but considering everything else the X has to offer, it's a minor compromise. You really can't go wrong with either phone, but my recommendation is the Moto X, without hesitation. Get the Pure edition if you can.

_MetalHead_ said:
I own both, and while they are both amazing phones, the Moto X is a pretty massive upgrade from the N5. Not necessarily in terms of speed (though the X is faster), just in terms of overall experience. I feel like the N5 is just a no-frills reference device (which technically it is, I guess) but the Moto X is the ultimate luxury smartphone. I have owned upwards of 20 different smartphones since 2009 including most of the major flagships, and never in my life have I held one this high quality before. The Moto X is the complete package, and I firmly believe it is the best smartphone ever made. The ONLY thing I wish it had was Qi charging but considering everything else the X has to offer, it's a minor compromise. You really can't go wrong with either phone, but my recommendation is the Moto X, without hesitation. Get the Pure edition if you can.
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Pure Edition? I'm assuming that's one directly from Motorola? (I'm the UK by the way! I know about American companies like Verizon taking ages to push updates and ugly branding etc)

RawrLikeADino said:
Pure Edition? I'm assuming that's one directly from Motorola? (I'm the UK by the way! I know about American companies like Verizon taking ages to push updates and ugly branding etc)
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The Pure edition gives us an unlockable bootloader, because the AT&T and Verizon models are locked down. I'm not sure how it works across the pond though, as long as you can unlock your bootloader than you're golden.

Both are amazing, in my opinion the Moto X is the Nexus 5 2.0
Better specs all around (albeit nothing to write home about it), better battery life and touchless control its superb

RawrLikeADino said:
You've sold me with that. I guess I will just have to deal with no tempered glass etc. I mean I keep good care of my phones but I don't want to run the risk of accidental dropping like my Nexus 5, guess I'm going to have to. I'll just buy a phone sock or something :laugh:
Only thing I'll miss from the Nexus 5 is the notification light (Moto Display is still cool but something about that LED gives it the edge) and Paranoid Android ROM but Android L seems perfect as it is right now. Also I have fairly small hands and the Nexus 5 was the PERFECT size. 2014 X isn't that much larger so it should be all fine! Many thanks!
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I haven't ONCE missed root or any ROM since i got the Moto X. i was always flashing on my N5 to get the features that come with this phone out of the box.
We mentioned build quality, i honestly believe my Moto X is of better feel than the M8. The M8 always felt slippery and cold, this phone just feels good.
I also splurged and got the moto care for 80 more bucks. 3 replacement phones over the next 2 years for anything i warrant. I will take full advantage of that service i promise you.

Exactly my debate a month ago. I've got a thread on here someplace about it. It came down to price vs quality and customization. I got the .edu discount (alumni account), so the difference was about $125 on a 32 GB. At that, the X with a wood back was worth it to me. If $ are tight, I think the Nexus 5 is the best option. If $ are tighter than that, then the Moto G (we have a couple of those in our household as well).

Thedonk13 said:
I haven't ONCE missed root or any ROM since i got the Moto X. i was always flashing on my N5 to get the features that come with this phone out of the box.
We mentioned build quality, i honestly believe my Moto X is of better feel than the M8. The M8 always felt slippery and cold, this phone just feels good.
I also splurged and got the moto care for 80 more bucks. 3 replacement phones over the next 2 years for anything i warrant. I will take full advantage of that service i promise you.
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I totally agree that the X feels nicer than the M8. I honestly wasn't all that impressed with the M8. It kinda gives off a "hey look at me, I'm metal" vibe without actually being all that nice. Like it's made out of aluminum just for the sake of being made out of aluminum, for bragging rights, if that makes sense. There just isn't anything special about it... and those godawful bezels, ugh. The Moto X on the other hand is just... elegant. It's very mature, and no part of its design is superfluous. I keep saying it and I'll keep on saying it- the Moto X is the nicest smartphone ever made.
On a side note, my friend just got the One E8 which is essentially just a polycarbonate version of the M8 and I like it a heckuva lot more than the M8. I think it looks nicer and feels nicer than its aluminum brother.

The Moto X is like a Nexus 5.5. Physically a big step up from the Nexus 5, feels premium. If the Nexus 6 size puts you off a great successor. Outside of a Nexus there is no other manufacturer that will truly give you a stock feeling. Is it worth the price to upgrade? Not for everyone, but I wouldn't have gone to any other handset.
The development on this phone may not kick off massively, which would be a shame, but I wouldn't force yourself to adapt to the Nexus 6 just because its a new Nexus device. I'd either stay on the Nexus 5 or choose a Moto X.
If big devices don't bother you though its Nexus 6 > everything else.

I moved from the even older nexus 4, huge jump for me but only in day two of using it and I'm really on the fence if this is right phone for me. But it is a nice stock feeling phone.

mario24601 said:
I moved from the even older nexus 4, huge jump for me but only in day two of using it and I'm really on the fence if this is right phone for me. But it is a nice stock feeling phone.
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I'm on Nexus 4 and debating Moto X vs Nexus 5 (N6 size doesn't work for me).
I was leaning towards Moto X until I read your comment.
Why are you on the fence? What's not right about Moto X?

RawrLikeADino said:
So I have the choice of either getting a Nexus 5 or a Moto X (2014) but on paper these two phones are pretty good, not much between them. I really don't know which to get. So for those of you who have used both or at least one of these devices, what are you opinions on them and which do you prefer? Hopefully this will help others too!
I'm mainly looking at these categories:
- General Usage
- Durability
- Accessories (I've noticed currently there's not that many screen protectors for the Moto X plus there being issues with tempered glass)
I original had the Nexus 5 but it broke. Really badly. The repearability of the Nexus 5 is not good and now my phone just no longer works. Should I stick to the same or try something new?
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I had the nexus 5 and hated it. Had great specs but the cheapest design and actually stuttered a little bit with animations.. least favorite phone so far besides the s4. I'd go nexus 6 if the screen isn't to big for you[emoji12]

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