Connect smartphone reviews are written with the needs
of photographers in mind. We focus on camera features, performance and
image quality.
The Moto X is the lovechild of the brief tryst between Google and
Motorola that began when the search giant bought Motorola Mobility in
2012, and is now ending as Google prepares to sell the business to
Lenovo. The handset expresses at least some of the innovation you’d hope
would spring from such a union. It listens for your voice even when the
screen is off, wakes up when you pull it out of your pocket, and tries
to optimize its behavior depending on what you’re doing. Spec-wise, it’s
capable but not particularly impressive: The emphasis is on usability
over raw power.
Google’s Nexus line earned a bad rap for lackluster camera
performance that is just now turning around with the Nexus 5, and
Motorola doesn’t have a track record of pushing the boundaries of mobile
photography, so photographers may wonder what Google+Moto equals for
imaging. There are suggestive hints. A double-flick of the wrist opens
the camera app, and there’s some unusual hardware that promises improved
performance in both bright and low light. But how does it shake out in
the real world?
Read our full review of the Moto X’s camera to find out. Early
reviews of the Moto X were critical of inconsistent camera performance;
our review unit ran updated software designed to address some of those
complaints.
Key Photographic/Video Specifications
- 10 megapixel RGBC 1/2.6-inch 16:9 sensor
- F2.4 lens
- 1080p 30fps and video recording, 720p slow-motion mode
- 2MP front camera
- Auto HDR mode
- Panorama mode
- Gesture camera activation
Other Specifications
- Dual core 1.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor
- Coprocessors for continuous voice command listening and contextual tasks
- 2GB RAM
- Android 4.4 (KitKat)
- 4.7-inch 1280x720 316 ppi AMOLED display
- 16 and 32GB storage options
- 2,200 mAh battery, non-removable
- LTE 4G (some variants)
- Range of custom color options
Our 8-page review
We've considered every aspect of the Motorola Moto X, with the mobile
photographer in mind. We examined the user interface of the native
camera app and its special features. We experimented with the camera's
performance when taking stills and video, and had a play with the
device's many special feature modes. Click any of the links below for
more information of specific functions and continue to our conclusion
for a final summary of our findings.
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