MotoX 2015

[Jorge-Vieira]

An All New MotoX Expected To Be Released This Year As MotoX 2015

The successor of Moto X 2014 is expected to be released this year, and while there is no official model name to go with the upcoming handset, it is going to be referred to as Moto X 2015. News that a new Moto X smartphone was going to be launched in 2015 came from Motorola Mobility president Rick Osterloh. The executive laid down some fresh news for those craving to witness another Motorola device in the smartphone market.
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Consumers should expected Moto X 2015 this year, hardware specifications currently not known Responding to some queries on Twitter (https://twitter.com/rosterloh?original_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techno buffalo.com%2F2015%2F03%2F26%2Fnew-moto-x-coming-this-year-confirms-moto-president%2F&tw_i=580852300698267648&tw_p=tweetembed), Rick Osterloh was initially asked by Edoardo Maggio (@northead) that:
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Additionally, the individual was also asked from another Twitter account holder Sumer Broota whether or not Motorola was going to release a fully functional tablet this year. His query and reply are as follows:

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In terms of evidence, the aforementioned query session is sufficient enough to claim that Motorola is currently working on releasing the Moto X 2015. The Moto X 2014 is by no means an obsolete handset since it was released on September 2014, which makes it just a little over six months old. While the executive has not given any timeline for the release of the smartphone, it is expected that the company will be looking to stick to its original timeline for when it had released the Moto X 2014.
As for the hardware specifications that will make up the smartphone, Osterloh did not care to comment on that front. Since the handset will belong to the high-end category of devices, we can expect the Moto X 2015 to be equipped with a Snapdragon 810, 3 GB of RAM and will be running Google’s Android Lollipop 5.1 update ‘out of the box’. Similar to the company’s previous flagship handsets, it is expected that the Moto X 2015 will be void of a microSD slot.
While that is all the information available on the upcoming smartphone, more information will be published as soon as it becomes available.







Noticia:
http://wccftech.com/moto-2015-expected-released-year/#ixzz3Vb0ekd1X

[Jorge-Vieira]

The new Moto X should feature QHD display, 4GB RAM, Snapdragon 808


The third-generation Moto X smartphone is the latest handset to have the rumor mill start up for it, with Motorola's purported new smartphone said to rock Qualcomm's Snapdragon 808 processor.


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Not only that, but the third-gen Moto X should feature a 5.2-inch QHD (2560x1440) display, 4GB of RAM, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and more. We're being told to expect a 16-megapixel "Clear Pixel Technology" rear-facing camera, a 5-megapixel snapper up front, 32GB or 64GB of storage, and a 3280mAh battery.

This new smartphone should compete directly against LG's just-announced G4 smartphone (http://www.tweaktown.com/news/44804/lg-electronics-unveiled-new-g4-shiny-flagship-smartphone/index.html), as well as the new Galaxy S6 from Samsung (http://www.tweaktown.com/news/43845/samsung-makes-galaxy-s6-edge-official-14nm-cpu/index.html). We've reviewed the Samsung's new Galaxy S6 edge, right here (http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7086/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-review-phone-future/index.html).




Noticia:
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/44966/new-moto-feature-qhd-display-4gb-ram-snapdragon-808/index.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

Third Gen Moto X Poses For Paparazzi, Shows Off 5.5-inch Display And Front Flash

Motorola (http://hothardware.com/tags/motorola) is getting ready to unveil new mobile (http://hothardware.com/tags/mobile) devices, which we know because it's been sending members of the press invitations to a livestream event (http://hothardware.com/news/livestream-event-invite-from-motorola-suggests-arrival-of-new-moto-360-smartwatch) scheduled to take place on July 28 (next Tuesday) at a bright and early 6 AM Pacific. While nothing has yet been confirmed, it's generally believed that Motorola will unveil a new Moto 360 smartwatch (http://hothardware.com/tags/smartwatch) and a new handset or two.

Speculation is all over the place on what smartphone Motorola will unveil. Some believe it will be the a third generation Moto G, while others are holding firm that a third generation Moto X (see our review of the second generation Moto X (http://hothardware.com/reviews/moto-x-2nd-gen-by-motorola-review)) is in the cards. If you're hopeful for the latter, you may be encouraged by photos of the purported Moto X starting to leak on the web. If the photos are real, it would be a pretty strong indication that a Moto X launch is imminent.


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The folks at Droid-Life rounded up a handful of supposed Moto X photos from multiple locations, including Google+ and Facebook. Unfortunately, none of the original sources seem particularly reliable -- Google+ user Paul Faz added commentary to his photos that seem to parrot existing Internet rumors. However, it's all we have to go on at the moment, in terms of pics.

In any event, Faz claims the forthcoming Moto X will sport a 5.5-inch display and a front-facing flash to help with selfies in low-light conditions. There's also mention of a fingerprint sensor, perhaps integrated into the bottom speaker, as weird as that may sound.

The pictures show a textured back and an extremely thin bezel on the sides of the display. Otherwise, there's not a whole lot that can be discerned from the photos.

Noticia:
http://hothardware.com/news/third-gen-moto-x-poses-for-paparazzi-shows-off-55-inch-display-and-front-flash

[Jorge-Vieira]

Moto X Style Officially Announced, Sports Killer Camera Sensor, Large Battery and MicroSD Slot

The best of Motorola was just unveiled moments ago. The Lenovo acquired company just announced its flagship smartphone Moto X Style, and from the looks of the hardware specifications, Motorola finally put some extra effort in to rolling out its best Moto X handset yet. Let us take a look at the hardware specifications in order to have an idea on how the smartphone is going to perform against the remainder of the competition.
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For The First Ever Motorola Incorporates A MicroSD Card Slot On Its Moto X StyleFor the first time in history, Motorola has done the entire smartphone populace a huge favor and incorporated a MicroSD card slot on its Moto X Style. Trust us when we say this; we did believe that Motorola was going to release yet another smartphone that would be void of an expandable storage feature, and we are happy to see that the company has finally started to take things seriously.
According to details (http://motorola-blog.blogspot.com/2015/07/find-your-perfect-moto-match-with-all.html), Moto X Style is going to feature a 5.7 inch screen size and will be assimilated with a Snapdragon 808 SoC. While we did know which chipset was going to be present, the fact that it does not feature a Snapdragon 810 will please future consumers because they will not have to suffer like the remaining users who have been plagued by overheating and thermal throttling issues of Qualcomm’s flagship SoC.
Recommended: Xperia Z3+ Overheating Causes Crashes In Record Time: 35 Secs (http://wccftech.com/xperia-z3-overheating-crashes-record-time-35-secs/)Additionally, Moto X Style will also be stacked with 3 GB for RAM, which was also expected. However, let us come to the most unexpected features of the recently announced smartphone.




Here Are The Most Unexpected Features Of Moto X StyleWhile Motorola will be shipping out Moto X Style in the 16, 32, and 64 GB storage options, the company was also kind enough to incorporate an expandable storage option. However, the company did not care to mention the maximum capacity limit. Additionally, while we thought that the smartphone was going to feature a 16 MP rear camera sensor, in comes Motorola and cramps in a high image resolution capturing 21 MP rear shooter with a ƒ/2.0 aperture.
The sensor will be able to record 4K videos and will also feature a dual CCT flash. The front facing camera sensor will have a resolution of 5 MP and to improve lighting conditions, the front side will feature an LED flash. As for the battery pack, Motorola has taken a huge stride and placed in a 3,000 mAh battery, which according to the company, will be able to give out 30 hours battery life upon mixed usage. Moto X Style also includes a TurboPower 25 charger, for faster battery charging.
Let us come to the pricing details. Moto X Style will be coming in a Pure Edition, and it will be available exclusively in the U.S. from Motorola, Best Buy, and Amazon for a price of $399. Moto X Style will officially be available to purchase during September, and before you guys ask, yes it will support Moto Maker.
So what do you guys think? Has Motorola finally accomplished what it had always intended to? Let us know your thoughts.









Noticia:
http://wccftech.com/moto-x-style-specifications-release-date/#ixzz3hCJ1cnxF

[Jorge-Vieira]

[Device Breakdown] The 2015 Moto X Style Vs Moto X Play – Design, Processor, Camera, Everything

Motorola has just announced three new devices which cater to all segments of the market. The Moto X Style, the Moto X Play and the Moto G come with varying specifications that ensure that anyone looking to have a great device experience that Motorola offers owing to its unique design is not left out of the pack. Excited about Motorola’s announcements but unsure which Moto is for you? Worry not, we’ve done a preliminary design and specifications analysis for you, which you can take a look at below.
DesignStarting from their design, its no doubt anywhere that the Moto X style wins out when it comes to overall design details. Motorola’s been known for its well designed devices, and with the Motorola Style, the smartphone maker hasn’t disappointed either. The device carries that premium look and feel which has become common over the Android world these days, and for any user who wants the tons of customizations offered by Moto Maker, coupled with that premium look should give the Moto X Style a shot.
The Moto X Play on the other hand is for those who are much more relaxed about their design preferences for their smartphones. As opposed to the X Style’s gold and lighter frame, the X Play keeps it real and features much less curves and chooses for a much more sturdier frame. Its for those who’d rather feel at easy with slight rough usage of their phones and for a mid ranger, you really can’t ask for more.
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The ProcessorWhen it comes to processing power, its easy to know which device comes out on top for performance. But high performance isn’t what many users require, and they’d rather settle for great battery life, coupled with the ability to run basic application on a smartphone. Taking a look at both of their processors, the Moto X Style comes with the Snapdragon 808 on board, also found on the LG G4. By choosing the Snapdragon 808, Motorola becomes yet another manufacturer to look over the Snapdragon 810. But with the Moto X Style’s price, we’d also suspect cost considerations coming into play here.
With the top frequency of 2 GHz with six cores making up its architecture, the Snapdragon 808 is one good choice of a processor. Lacking any overheating issues such as its cousin, the Snapdragon 810, the 808 uses big.LITTLE with its two 64 bit Cortex A57 and four 64 bit Cortex A53 cores, which results in efficient power management owing to switching of workloads. The Snapdragon 808 also utilizes separate L1 Data and instruction caches, following Harvard architecture, which enables more efficient instruction execution.
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The Moto X Play on the other hand comes with the Snapdragon 615 on board, whose focus is more towards power management and not high performance. As compared to the Snapdragon 808, the Snapdragon 615 comes with eight 64 bit Cortex A53 cores, allowing for a peak frequency of 1.7 GHz. While not as performance intense as the Snapdragon 808, due to the obvious absence of Cortex A57 and subsequently big.LITTLE, the Snapdragon 615 still follows separate instruction and data cache rules.
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CameraCamera resolutions are one feature in which both the Moto X Style and the Moto X Play come together. Both the devices come with a 21 MP rear camera, which should be able to take some great photos indeed. You can take a look at some camera samples above, which do justice to the 21 MP rear camera found on both the devices. The camera on both the devices is supported by Dual Flash LED and comes with aperture size f/2.0, that should allow for plenty of light capture.
Coming towards video recording, the only differences between the two are due to their respective processor differences. The Moto X Style carries support for 4K and 1080p HD at 30 and 60 fps respectively, while the Moto X Play comes with 1080p HD at 30 fps. Front cameras for both the devices are quite reasonable as well, with a resolution of 5MP that matches several high end flagships out there.




So if you’re look for any differentiation on the basis of camera resolutions, the only factor that should be of concern is video recording quality, and 4K in particular. Oh, and there’s no Optical Image Stabilization in the mix either, so don’t be expecting your device to aid you in that aspect.
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Display, Graphics & BatteryOut of the two, the Moto X comes with the larger screen and higher screen resolution. Motorola’s flagship device comes with a screen size of 5.7 inches and resolution of 1440 x 2560. This makes it nearly a phablet, and for those looking for premium design, display and performance, the Moto X Style should cater to all of your needs at a reasonable price. The Moto X Style on the other hand comes with a screen size of 5.3 inches and resolution of 1080 x 1920. The devices have pixel density of 515 and 401 ppi, and with the larger screen of the Moto X Style, we’d say a higher resolution was needed for balance.
Coming towards graphics, The Moto X Style is powered by the Adreno 418, while the X Play comes with the Adreno 405. Even though they belong to the same generation of Adreno graphics, they’re not similar by any account. The Adreno 418 is manufactured on the 20nm process, while the 405 uses the much older 28nm. The have frequencies of 550 and 600 MHz respectively, and for us, the manufacturing process is the main selling point here. Once again, it comes down to performance vs power efficiency.
Battery capacity is undoubtedly one of the major selling points of both the devices. Even though you’d expect the opposite, the Moto X Play comes with the larger battery out of the two, with a battery of capacity 3630mAh. The Moto X Style comes with a battery of 3000 mAh, which isn’t small by any account either and should prove sufficient for most users. 3000 mAh seems to have become the norm for Android devices, and as processors become more powerful, larger batteries are an expected perquisite. That’s not to say the processor’s aren’t efficient though.
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Price & VerdictFinally. After all those features and specifications, one crucial feature that every device must get right is its price. Devices often get users’ ire for being overpriced, and both the Moto X devices won’t disappoint you in that category. As the devices are expected to see an international launch, pricing details for different locations vary. For users here in the US, the Moto X Style will be launched as the Moto X Style Pure Edition. This device will be unlocked, compatible with all major carriers and will come at a price tag of $399. Compare this with some of the other flagships out there and you’ll see the difference yourself.
The Moto X Play on the other hand will of course be slightly lower priced than the Moto X Style. The device will launch in August and will come with a price tag of around $300, which is a complete $100 less than the Moto X Style. And given its specifications, we’d say the device is a bargain. Motorola truly has managed to launch well equipped devices at attractive prices, though the devices’ real grit will be judged once they become completely available.
So which device gets the top verdict? Once again, like all smartphones out there, it really depends on your usage and requirements. If you’re heavy on specifications, and want a good looking flagship device at a reasonable price then the Moto X Style is truly the device for you. If, however, you’re looking for sturdier usage that’s a bit hard on the phone and you aren’t bothered for any performance intensive applications or games, then the Moto X Play should be the device for you. At its price and the customization options which have always been Motorola’s strength, the device should be a seller for many. Stay tuned for the latest and let us know what you think in the comments section below.







Noticia:
http://wccftech.com/moto-play-moto-style/#ixzz3hDTfE3FE

[Jorge-Vieira]

Motorola Intros New Moto X, Moto G Smartphones, Lenovo's Influence Emerges

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Motorola has traveled a bit of a rocky road over the past few years. Though it was one of the early innovators in the phone and smartphone space, it lost its way and was snatched up by Google. Despite an emphasis on producing well-priced, quality devices running almost stock Android, Google didn't seem to get what it wanted from Motorola and recently sold it off to Lenovo.
This transaction was completed in October 2014, so the first phone launched after that time, the Nexus 6, was in development prior to the change in ownership. It wasn't until now, many months after Lenovo took over, that we expected to see if the Chinese OEM would have any impact on Motorola's direction.
After seeing the devices at today's event, I can say, yes, but perhaps not detrimentally.
At today's events, which took place in London, New York and Sao Paulo, Motorola introduced three new phones, with each city's speaker covering a device. London talked about the Moto X Play, New York covered the Moto X Style, and Sao Paulo the new Moto G. The choice of cities for each device also reflected the market that they are aimed at.
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Before it dove into the actual phones, Motorola President Rick Osterloh recapped their strengths, emphasizing their customization options and the "86 percent customer satisfaction" level it has. Osterloh also said that a survey reported Motorola as one of the top three brands in the US. Although that's perhaps a bit of a stretch, the strategy does seem to be working, with a reported 118 percent growth in sales. This is, of course, surely made up by more of the lower-end phones such as the Moto G and Moto E that have done very well, especially in emerging markets like Brazil.
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Next, Adrienne Hayes, SVP of Marketing, came on stage to talk about the relationship we have with our smartphones, and how Motorola is aiming to improve that. She threw up some statistics that showed how attached we are to our mobile devices, such as 40 percent of respondents saying they ask their phones things they wouldn't ask a friend. However, even though we love our devices, Hayes said that they often don't necessarily love us back, and many of us are not happy with our phones. Motorola aims to fix that by focusing on five key areas.
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The first is "Meaningful exchanges" with our phones, meaning that Motorola wants to use features like Moto Voice and Moto Assist to enhance how we interact with them. The second is "Making and sharing memories" by giving its new phones best-in-class cameras. The third area is "Self expression" that lets you use its Moto Maker to customize the look of your phone to make it unique to you. The fourth is a phone that is "Always there for you," and Motorola hopes to achieve this with long-lasting batteries and fast turbo charging. The last tenet is phones that won't "Empty your wallet." Hayes said that Motorola believes that you should get more for less. This usually either means you have to sign a contract, or get something cheap and be disappointed. Motorola hopes that with its latest devices, you won't be forced into this compromise.
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The first phone announced was the flagship Moto X style. This phone is a direct successor to last year's Moto X, continuing the same design language (that was also used on the Nexus 6). It still has the attractive metal frame with a non-removable curved back. Around front, there are stereo speakers, and the Moto X now sports a big 5.7-inch QHD screen.
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Despite its big screen, the Moto X Style does have a class-leading screen-to-body ratio of 76 percent, making it reasonably compact for a phone with such a big screen. Like previous versions of the X, you can customize the look of the Moto X by changing the back cover's color or material and by changing the color of the metal.
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The default material for the Moto X Style's back is a new coated silicon rubber available in 10 different colors. This new material has a nice smooth, soft-touch finish that resists discoloration, so you can be confident that the blue from your jeans won't ruin your white X. The Moto X Style can also be customized (for an extra fee, of course) with either a wood or leather back. There are four wood colors and four types of leather to choose from.
The Moto X Style uses Motorola's turbo charging tech (which is Qualcomm's Quick Charge 2.0) that the company claimed charges faster than Samsung's Adaptive Fast Charging. When compared to the Galaxy S6, the Moto X Style gets 50 percent more charges in 15 minutes (reaching 34 percent vs. 26 percent for the S6). This is supposed to give you 10 more hours of use, but we all know that this is an inflated number that doesn't reflect real-world battery life.
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One of the biggest weaknesses of Motorola's phones has always been their cameras. Although they're by no means terrible, they just couldn't quite compete with cameras on other leading devices. For this year's models, it has gone back to the drawing board to equip the Moto X Style with a class-leading camera. The X Style uses Sony's new 21MP Exmor RS IMX230 sensor (http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/201411/14-112E/) (as far as we know it's the first phone to be equipped with it). This new sensor in addition to improved image processing means better low-light performance, faster focus, faster capture and better color accuracy. Motorola said that DXOMark has rated the Moto X Style to be "One of the top 3 smart phone cameras in the world." Another camera innovation is the inclusion of a front-facing flash for better selfies. The X Style does not have OIS.
Motorola didn't go over the other specs in detail, but it did put up this slide quickly that shows that the Moto X Style uses a Snapdragon 808 SoC; has 3 GB of RAM; comes with 16, 32 or 64 GB of storage; and has a microSD slot. It also has a 3,000 mAh battery, runs Android Lollipop 5.1.1, has a water-repellant coating and has universal LTE banding.
This last spec is a big deal, because the unlocked Moto X will work on any U.S. carrier – AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. That is an impressive feature.
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Although the Moto X Style will be available in other markets through more traditional means (such as carriers), in the U.S. it will only come as an unlocked Pure edition, either directly from Motorola, or from Best Buy and Amazon. You can only take advantage of the Moto Maker customization if you buy it from Motorola. It only comes in white, black or bamboo from the other retailers.
The last, and some might say the most important, piece of information is the price. The Moto X Style Pure edition will be $400 for the 16 GB model, and an extra $50 more for each storage tier. This is a very competitive price for what on paper seems to be an excellent device. However, it will not be coming until September.
Moto X Play The second phone announced today is the Moto X Play. Motorola said that the Play has almost the same specs as the Moto X Style (well, "almost" is relative), but it's less expensive. It has the same 21MP rear camera, but the front-facing camera doesn't have the flash. It also has a smaller 5.5-inch full HD screen and runs a slower Snapdragon 615 SoC.
Its design language is also quite different than previous Motorola phones, eschewing the metal sides (they're plastic coated to look like metal), and this, at least to me, points to its origin as being more Lenovo that Motorola. Perhaps the new owners wanted to release an "almost" flagship with slightly lower specs that the margins are higher on. What it does have is a larger 3,620 mAh battery.
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The Moto X Play will not be available in the U.S. though -- just other markets, including Canada. Pricing will be less than the Moto X Style, so you can expect the equivalent price in USD to be $300-350. In Canada it will be $400 CDN outright. Unlike the Moto X Style, the X Play will be mainly sold through carriers, but you can still order a Moto Maker-customized one from Motorola. The Moto X Play will be released in August.
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The last phone to be announced is the new Moto G. Although there is no official name change, to make it easier we'll refer to it as the 2015 edition. The original Moto G and 2014 version of the Moto G have been Motorola's best-selling phones, with millions sold. Since its release, its competitors have stepped up their game in the mid-range space, but Motorola said today that the only real "Moto G killer" is the next Moto G.
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The Moto G offers flagship-like performance and features for 1/3 of the cost of flagships. Last year's model is an excellent mid-range device, but one of its primary weaknesses was its camera. Motorola has addressed this on the new model by equipping it with the same 13MP Sony Exmor RS IMX214 as the Nexus 6.
Costs had to be cut, though, so there is no OIS. One other big change for the new model is that it can now be customized in Moto Maker, and in conjunction with this, Motorola announced the availability of Moto Maker in Brazil, one of the largest markets for the Moto G. While you will be able to customize the color of the new Moto G, unlike the Moto X Style, there won't be wood or leather options.
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Another new feature is that the Moto G is now IPX7 rated, making it water resistant in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes. This is usually a feature reserved for much more expensive phones. The new Moto G is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 410 SoC (the same as the Moto E that we recently reviewed (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/motorola-moto-e-2nd-gen,4174.html)), and it has a 5-inch HD display, comes with either 8 or 16 GB of storage (with a microSD slot), 1 or 2 GB of RAM, and a 2470 mAh battery.
The new Moto G is available in 60 countries (including the U.S.) starting today for $180 for the 8 GB model. The 16 GB model with 2 GB of RAM will be $220.
Event Wrap Up Today's announcement showed that Motorola isn't really deviating much from its strategy, at least with its most successful device, the Moto G. On the higher end, while the Moto X Style itself isn't dramatically different than its predecessor (apart from the much-improved camera), how Motorola wants to get it to consumers is very different, at least in the U.S. market.
By eschewing U.S. carriers and selling only the Pure edition, Motorola is taking a page from the Chinese (OnePlus, Xiaomi) smartphone playbook. This is likely influenced by its new owners, and it will be interesting to see how this new sales model works. Further, with the lack of a smaller lower-end Nexus phone right now, the new Moto X Style takes over the slot occupied by the Nexus 5 for those looking for a pure Android experience (at least until Google releases an actual successor).
The Moto X Play is the most unusual phone announced today, as we're a little unsure of its place in Motorola's phone lineup. Being priced close to the flagship phone, but with some significant negatives (slower SoC, plastic construction, lower-res screen) means we wouldn't recommend it over the Style. It seems there will be markets like Canada where the Play will be the only option (at least for now) for those looking for a new Moto X.
The Moto G isn't a big step up from last year's model, but that's okay. All a new Moto G needs to do is keep on trucking with the same good mid-range specs and features for an excellent price. The addition of a better camera and Moto Maker customization is just icing on the cake.
Stay tuned for more coverage of these phones.



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