
Overall Score
57.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#4113)57.1
Performance(#7410)54.3
Camera(#2024)45.4
Display(#1255)79.5
Battery(#5471)43.5
Build(#4125)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
Short Review
- The Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) features a sleek design with dimensions of 140.8 x 72.4 x 10 mm and a weight of 144g, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 5.2-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with a quad-core 2.5 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and app usage.
- The rear camera is 13 MP with features like autofocus and 4K video recording, though it lacks optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity stands at 2300 mAh, supporting 15W charging but no wireless charging option.
- The device runs Android 4.4.4, upgradeable to 6.0, offering a clean user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone does not feature stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack for audio.
- Available in black and white, it lacks water resistance but remains a solid choice for its time.
- Overall, the Moto X (2nd Gen) combines a stylish design with competent performance and decent camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as Motorola Moto X (2014), Motorola Moto X2, Motorola Moto X+1
Display
Size5.2"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM (AT&T, T-Mobile)
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.13µm, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired, QC2
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions140.8 x 72.4 x 10 mm (5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 in)
Weight144 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes