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Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)#3912

Released: 2014

Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)

Overall Score

37.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3912)37.6
Performance(#4162)61.0
Camera(#1704)53.1
Display(#1903)80.2
Battery(#5788)20.8
Build(#12265)0.2
Connectivity(#2328)63.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

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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
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, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.13µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera2 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired, QC2
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions140.8 x 72.4 x 10 mm (5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 in)
Weight144 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SAR1.46 W/kg (head)     1.27 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature