There are some metal phones out there now. The iphone and M9 right off the top of my head.
It will be interesting to see what happens with Lenovo at the helm. Don't know much of Moto will be left in the next couple of transition years ahead.
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Moto X [and G] 2015
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It will be interesting to see what happens with Lenovo at the helm. Don't know much of Moto will be left in the next couple of transition years ahead.
Of course there are other metal phones. My only point was that the necessary antenna layout for a Moto X with a metal rear panel may be very different from what's required on the same phone using a plastic or leather material. And since it's all one basic design, the dynamics of the phone may be quite different depending on the build materials one choose with MotoMaker, i.e. the phone you just built with the black leather gets one level of reception while the same phone with the metal back gets a completely different level of reception.
I don't think Motorola wants to design what could essentially be two different phones to accommodate this differences.
I predict Motorola won't be straying very far from their design of the 2014 moto x. Just tweaks and the obvious hardware upgrades. Maybe new moto maker options. S'about it I bet.
If true, will that be enough for them to compete?
If true, will that be enough for them to compete?
I am not sure if that will be enough. Look at HTC and staying the course with their designs. The problem with the whole Moto Maker process is it doesn't allow design changes to their process. If they go to a more premium design say like the S6 how will that work with designing your own phones? It really is not feasible. So Moto kinda locked themselves into this customization scheme for now.
Probably around $499/549 or €499/549 similar to Moto X 2014 when it released. Which in fairness is a good €100-150 cheaper than some of its competitors.
I just hope they don't just go bumping up specs like Snapdragon 810, QHD, 20mp camera, 3gb ram and forget that other than ram there, it's not about how big the spec sheet is - it's the quality of the component too.
I'd happily settle for Snapdragon 805, 1080p and 13mp camera as long as Processor and battery are fast and efficient, screen quality is excellent with both colour accuracy and outdoor visibility, 13mp sensor is fine again as long as it's a better sensor with OIS and higher aperture rating.
Too many times Android phones run a spec race and often make shortcuts to reach the high spec sheet either in software or in quality of those high specs.
Comparing the QHD screen of say a Note 4 to Nexus 6 and it's clear not all screens are the same regardless of resolution and same goes for camera, processor, battery etc...
Just up the quality and give me a phones that's as snappy and responsive as Moto X 2014 and Nexus 6 undeniably are and I'll be happy.
I just hope they don't just go bumping up specs like Snapdragon 810, QHD, 20mp camera, 3gb ram and forget that other than ram there, it's not about how big the spec sheet is - it's the quality of the component too.
I'd happily settle for Snapdragon 805, 1080p and 13mp camera as long as Processor and battery are fast and efficient, screen quality is excellent with both colour accuracy and outdoor visibility, 13mp sensor is fine again as long as it's a better sensor with OIS and higher aperture rating.
Too many times Android phones run a spec race and often make shortcuts to reach the high spec sheet either in software or in quality of those high specs.
Comparing the QHD screen of say a Note 4 to Nexus 6 and it's clear not all screens are the same regardless of resolution and same goes for camera, processor, battery etc...
Just up the quality and give me a phones that's as snappy and responsive as Moto X 2014 and Nexus 6 undeniably are and I'll be happy.
Camera is just one part for me. They need to step up the features and responsiveness of the phone. It just feels sluggish to me. It would be great to have more premium build materials too. You can only go so far with the rubberized feel and colors combos.
As long as they keep it close to stock android as possible, that is what appeals to me most about moto. We have enough skinned devices as it is. Surprised to hear the comments about responsiveness
I can overlook build materials when paying a lower price, particularly during the good sales moto has. I would rather have premium hardware parts with rubberized feel than premium build quality with less than ideal hardware. I prefer going caseless anyway, with glass screen protector. The more premium the build quality, the more careful you have to be when going naked.
Yeah never had any speed issues with my Moto X 2014 tbh. It was always very snappy and responsive. I actually think it's a little snappier than the Nexus 6 which lets face it is just an oversized Moto X 2014.
I don't want them to stray from their stock ethos, software wise but would appreciate a few more OK Moto features and active display features.
I guess your right as a budget phone it is a great deal. Adding premium materials would take it out of the budget pricing zone that appeals to most people that buy the Moto X. As far as responsiveness goes. It was just not a fast phone for me. Compared to the numerous other phones I have had it was slow. It didn't lag but just wasn't snappy and quick. I thought the Nexus 6 was much faster and has a better camera IMHO.
I am okay with extra software features, as long as they dont effect the ability for them to push software updates. For example, the 'unique' processor in the moto x 1st gen that seemed to result in huge delay for lollipop. I'm probably just talking myself into just buying nexus only. I just don't want to get burned on software updates and noone other than nexus is giving me a good feeling right now
I don't know if it is lenovo or what..
Roger that on the camera, I haven't used both of them long enough to really comment on performance differences, but the size of the nexus 6 is basically the only problem I have with it, or I would own one right now.
were you on carrier variant or the pure edition? just curious, for example my verizon moto e 2015 performs noticeably better with all the verizon stuff disabled (at least whatever I was allowed to disable). I actually ended up disabling all of the motorola apps too
The assist app for moto x in the car (that feature does not exist on the 2015 moto e) is probably the only thing Id use. The active display feature caused so many phantom touches when I have the phone in my pocket (not sure whether to blame to phone or the software) but no issues with it disabled. Id take the phone out of my pocket and low and behold hotspot is turned on and location services turned off, happened 3 or 4 times doing lawn work.
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Is there going to be a 5.7 inch Moto X 2015 announced at Motorola the event on July 28?
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Moto...e-release-date-and-all-we-know-so-far_id70988
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Moto...e-release-date-and-all-we-know-so-far_id70988
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I hope not .... I wish they would stick to 5.2 max and just improve the quality. 5.7" without an increase in quality would basically mean I'll end up just sticking with the Nexus 6 and save my money for iPhone 6S+ / Note 5 / Nexus 2015 instead.
Nice article. ....is Moto going to be another HTC? What happens if they keep the same design as the last 2 years and just update the specs a little but the camera still sucks? Since they seem to be all in with Moto Maker will they ever have premium material design?
Well the new Moto G actually looks more like the Moto X 2014 and the new Moto X 2015 looks like its going to be just slightly smaller Nexus 6 albeit with front facing flash.
Ergonomically it looks like they have lost what made the original Moto X 2013 design so great, the Moto X 2014 was a better phone however its increased size did take away much of the great ergonomics. Going 'bigger' again to 5.5 / 5.7" to me seems like a mistake imho.