Lanh, that was a great review. You're up there with the best reviewers. You're very well spoken, enthusiastic, and not full of yourself. The production value is also superb! Keep up the great videos!
+David Thomas Fisher is in league of his own. He makes it look easy. MKBHD is great but sometimes I wonder how much of the tech he actually knows. Same as with Vergara. They talk a good talk, but seems like those two are more about the spec sheet vs real world performance. All of them are absolutely fantastic though.
+Seth Jefferies OP2 omits quite a bit, but it has optical image stabilizer, laser auto focus, lower price tag, and a bigger battery powering a smaller display (should mean better battery life).
+tiger d trade off on the battery IMO is the implementation of turbo charge. I wish the X would have included OIS, but that's really the only think the OP2 has that I'm jealous of. and by all reports, the omission in the X has not affected picture quality.
This was a really, really great review. Thank you! You told me everything I need to know, you're easy to listen to and really showed the features of the phone well. I currently have the Moto X (2nd gen) and will absolutely be upgrading for sure now. Seriously, great review!
I purchased a moto x play until the moto x force comes out in December in the UK. The battery on the play is amazing and can easily last a day day and a half with heavy use. The force will have much better spec and a little bit bigger battery, I just hope it comes out on time and theres no delays.
I am an android user. I am actually a 'fandroid'. And I know almost every single android user says 'IPHONE SUCKS/APPLE SUCKS' Well, I agreed to that. But after some years I wondered why it sucks. So I used an Iphone 5s I used it for 2 weeks, and trust me, IT WAS GREAT. Battery life, I lose about 1 -3 percent every night. I can use it with moderate use for about 1 1/2 - 2 days. I used it with iOS9 . Really fast. And it was simple, compared to android which is way more customizable. (Forgive my spelling and grammar errors if there are any) But I liked it how it is simple. Touch ID was also very fast. Oh, and Siri was smart. But it comes with a FEW CONS . You can only download music for free in Spotify, I cant download PDF files that easily. And again, a looot of haters. So , for those who say that blah blah blah Apple sux. Well, it doesnt. Not every iphone user is an iSheep. And you can turn autocorrect off. I actually find it faster than my Z3 tablet from Sony (1gb vs 3gb ram)
Make sure you use either bumper that comes with it or a case. Mine slipped out of my pocket onto the floor of my vehicle and the screen cracked. It landed on some plastic trim in the vehicle and it was only a 10-inch drop. I had dropped my M8 on concrete and it only left a scuff on the edge from over 3 feet.
I bought this phone after your careful review and I am returning this back after 3 months of use, the phone heats up while handling multiple application, UI freezes when swapping between imo, WhatsApp, maps or a few other application. never had this issue with Sony.
Great review, Lanh! Been waiting for it all week, thanks for another in depth review! Kind of bummed out that they switched to LCD over LED, going to drain battery using Active Display.
+urgandma there are plenty of other options better than the Moto x, especially if you want a phone that takes a decent picture as motorola dont know how cameras are meant to work
Masterincommander not much of a camera guy; I only use it for practical stuff like homework/reminders/etc. Plus it has a giant screen; I spend a majority of my time on my phone on youtube or netflix. If you got any suggestions I'd love to hear them.
+urgandma Get the one plus one 64 gb . its $299 istead of the $329 for the 16gb one plus two . Also it has better battery life and it won't be much or a difference from the op2
I gave up my Moto X in 2013 to step over to T-Mobile. Glad I went to T-Mobile from Verizon but I miss my Moto X so bad. It had great features but most importantly, after a year, everything still just worked. The camera wrist twist and the always listening were great features I used often. I must return to the Moto X. LG Nexus is pretty lacking.
you guys have viewers outside the us, when you say for example LTE for all mobile carriers in the us, you must also include Europe.. these phones got first in the EU and still... this thing goes on for years now..
Practically speaking, I can get an LG G4 from Amazon UK for £359 vs £419 for Moto X Style I would want ( 32GC, Wood back). Both prices are inclusive of VAT/tax. This is a whopping £60 ($90) difference in price. Even if I want an additional leather back later, it would still be significantly less than the Moto X Style I configured overall. Removable battery and better camera on the G4 are very important to me, which means, for me, the LG is a much better deal.
Anyone complaining about the price- if you have a friend in the US, you can order via the US site using their address/get them to order for you. Easy work around
Hands down... Motorola has done a great job giving birth to this phone. I'm really looking forward to buying one, although it kinda sounds like I'm dreaming because I'm from the Philippines and it's not that easy getting a moto out here. ha-ha! gotta pull some strings to get my self what I want!
Android Authority, can you help me? I don’t get notifications, the home button, and the task button don’t work, when I set the alarm, the clock doesn’t show at the top, the flashlight doesn’t turn on when I shake my phone. The issues I am most concerned with are getting notifications, and the home and task bar buttons working. Can you help with a fix, where I won’t have to sync my data and pix, as I can’t get them to go to my google account?
Question if you scratched the colored speaker grill, will the color start to come off and look bad over time? Is is better to just leave it grey so the phone will look good for longer?
Hi, He mentions about taking the phone into our carrier to get it switched. I have a kit and used it to switch in my own home from my AT&T to an unlocked Nexus 4. I'm dying to upgrade to something better at this point but really don't want to hassle with going into an AT&T location so can I do the chip switch in my home with this phone?
Hey Lahn, Nice review, so you said that the battery life isn't great, but I've noticed that you had the brightness around 50% all the time. I uselly lower it quiet a bit (around 5% indoors and maybe 30% outdoors). How much more battery do you think I could get out of that phone ?
+Android Authority I really enjoy reviews by Joshua Vergara...I have a request for Joshua to please do a full review on Sony Xperia C5 especially its camera performance in low-light conditions. Thanks
my moto x style is not charging properly. I switched of my moto x and put charge. phone charging display on. after that display is of . again display on with vibration again off. it's continuously happening. When I switched on and put charge charging notification coming and gone. 10 to 15 times it's happen. after that it's charging normally. sometime it's not. I try with other usb cable. it's same. but I use normal charger. it's charging fine. can I use other charger? how much amps capacity charger required to charge my moto x style. how to fix and voice control setup, I can't set.
The lag when unlocking from Moto Display is there since the release of last year's Moto X. It has never been fixed and for me it got so annoying that I got me a Nexus 6. But I still hope that Moto does fix this at some point.
Is there anything like Moto assist on other phones? Is there an app that can do the same thing? I'm physically disabled and they hands-free experience with Moto phones has been essential for me. But I feel like I'm locked to a specific brand. I'm aware Google now is basically on every android phone but it does not work when in standby mode. Whereas the Moto phones allow you to use Google now from across the room even in standby mode. So my question is, does only Moto have this useful feature or is there an app in the Google play store that will allow me to do the same thing on other phones?
OK so I really want to know the difference between stock Android and, lets say, touchwiz. Other than touchwiz being more ram heavy, what really makes stock Android better. I have a lot of experience with touchwiz and I really do like it even if it stutters from time to time. The closest I've gotten to stock Android is the Google launcher from the app store but I know that's not the full experience.
There should have been a disclaimer stating about T-Mobile indirectly forcing manufacturers to turn off LTE band 12, this phone being one of them. If your reception has been going where you travel or work, this won't affect you... but if you have issue, this band will solve most of your issues as it can go through thick buildings and cities travels.
Hello everybody! I have a question: Can I "turn off" turbopower mode, or is it the only way I can charge my phone? If it's the only way, how long battery will last before I will have to buy new one?
Pls answer my question.... Is it possible to buy it from stores instead of online? I live in Bangladesh and we dont have online shopping in our country. So i was wondering how to get this phone.
Lanh, that was a great review. You're up there with the best reviewers. You're very well spoken, enthusiastic, and not full of yourself. The production value is also superb! Keep up the great videos!
Just what I was thinking!
+anthonydotb cough cough the verge cough cough
+Biddybalboa Lol, they're totally full of themselves. ;)
+anthonydotb not even close to Michael Fisher of Pocketnow or MKBHD though
+David Thomas Fisher is in league of his own. He makes it look easy. MKBHD is great but sometimes I wonder how much of the tech he actually knows. Same as with Vergara. They talk a good talk, but seems like those two are more about the spec sheet vs real world performance. All of them are absolutely fantastic though.
please compare this phone versus oneplus 2
yes please compare
it's better, without a doubt. OP2 omits too much.
+Seth Jefferies OP2 omits quite a bit, but it has optical image stabilizer, laser auto focus, lower price tag, and a bigger battery powering a smaller display (should mean better battery life).
+KJAAN I agree
+tiger d trade off on the battery IMO is the implementation of turbo charge.
I wish the X would have included OIS, but that's really the only think the OP2 has that I'm jealous of. and by all reports, the omission in the X has not affected picture quality.
loving the Jeremy Jahns cameo
If Lanh had a little bit of a deeper voice he would sound just like Marques Brownlee :D
My favourite!!! :)
Damon that production quality doe. amazing work man
the problem about the price is, that here in europe its about 500€ so not sure if thats worth it...
Stop crying about Europe price. Blame taxes. Without them X Style in Europe is just $30 more then X Pure on Amazon US in same configuration.
+Valery Babanin wtf man all he is saying is that considering the price in EU it might not be as Great as it is shown by US reviewers
Yoni VM OK, you may be right. That's because I saw so many people who blamed Moto for this price.
Valery Babanin all good man :)
+Maarte n for the bands you should check the website, but the change you will have to pay the taxes is quite big.
Moto X pure user here
Nice in depth review! Always love to support fellow kansas citians!
Love it. Thanks so much. I ordered mine this past weekend. It is going to ship soon. Can't wait to have it in my hands.
Now I just have to wait for the Nexus 5x to come out and see if I like that better. If not, I'm probably buying this one.
Best color combination i've seen so far
+lilmario0 first time, first time
wait for mkbhd's moto x. He kills it every year.
+Ward Huyskes He did the same combination
Top Ten FACTS really? Where did you sea that?
Ward Huyskes His Instagram
The Moto actions I use numerous times a day, every day, can't go without them now.
Thank god this was reviewed by Lahn, him and Joshua are the best
Very nicely done review. Android Authority keeping the standard high.
This was a really, really great review. Thank you! You told me everything I need to know, you're easy to listen to and really showed the features of the phone well. I currently have the Moto X (2nd gen) and will absolutely be upgrading for sure now. Seriously, great review!
Best review out there yet! Subscribed!
I was really hoping for Josh to review as he's the go-to guy for these kinds of phones... but this guy did it all right...
I purchased a moto x play until the moto x force comes out in December in the UK. The battery on the play is amazing and can easily last a day day and a half with heavy use. The force will have much better spec and a little bit bigger battery, I just hope it comes out on time and theres no delays.
Great review Lanh!
Some people just can't customize a pretty phone. Fact.
Jokin'. Nice review!
I am an android user. I am actually a 'fandroid'. And I know almost every single android user says 'IPHONE SUCKS/APPLE SUCKS' Well, I agreed to that. But after some years I wondered why it sucks.
So I used an Iphone 5s
I used it for 2 weeks, and trust me, IT WAS GREAT. Battery life, I lose about 1 -3 percent every night. I can use it with moderate use for about 1 1/2 - 2 days. I used it with iOS9 . Really fast. And it was simple, compared to android which is way more customizable. (Forgive my spelling and grammar errors if there are any) But I liked it how it is simple. Touch ID was also very fast. Oh, and Siri was smart. But it comes with a FEW CONS . You can only download music for free in Spotify, I cant download PDF files that easily. And again, a looot of haters.
So , for those who say that blah blah blah Apple sux. Well, it doesnt. Not every iphone user is an iSheep. And you can turn autocorrect off. I actually find it faster than my Z3 tablet from Sony (1gb vs 3gb ram)
Make sure you use either bumper that comes with it or a case. Mine slipped out of my pocket onto the floor of my vehicle and the screen cracked. It landed on some plastic trim in the vehicle and it was only a 10-inch drop. I had dropped my M8 on concrete and it only left a scuff on the edge from over 3 feet.
I bought this phone after your careful review and I am returning this back after 3 months of use, the phone heats up while handling multiple application, UI freezes when swapping between imo, WhatsApp, maps or a few other application. never had this issue with Sony.
I just wish john did this review I loved his reviews of the previous moto x's
I was reading the comments while I was watching the video and then I forgot this was a review
Love your color combo of the Moto X Pure Edition :)
+Manilette Ann Fernandez You are such a cheater. Last time you told me, that you loved me. :(
I want one. This looks like the smartphone I have been searching for. Keep the glitz and give me these features.
Great review, Lanh! Been waiting for it all week, thanks for another in depth review! Kind of bummed out that they switched to LCD over LED, going to drain battery using Active Display.
Straight to the point excellent review thank you
I have the moto x pure, black with a grey accent. I love it!
My m7 is really starting to crap out on me, this phone looks like a good replacement.
+urgandma there are plenty of other options better than the Moto x, especially if you want a phone that takes a decent picture as motorola dont know how cameras are meant to work
Masterincommander not much of a camera guy; I only use it for practical stuff like homework/reminders/etc. Plus it has a giant screen; I spend a majority of my time on my phone on youtube or netflix. If you got any suggestions I'd love to hear them.
***** no microsd, and a bit outta my price range. but that screen though.... :'(
urgandma Oneplus 2, Asus Zenphone 2, LG G3 or 4 if you can afford that one
+urgandma Get the one plus one 64 gb . its $299 istead of the $329 for the 16gb one plus two . Also it has better battery life and it won't be much or a difference from the op2
Best Moto X Pure review so far
Great review, very thorough!
I gave up my Moto X in 2013 to step over to T-Mobile. Glad I went to T-Mobile from Verizon but I miss my Moto X so bad. It had great features but most importantly, after a year, everything still just worked. The camera wrist twist and the always listening were great features I used often. I must return to the Moto X. LG Nexus is pretty lacking.
great review, lanh!
very tempted to get this. im just waiting to see the new nexus 5x.
one will be mine!
you guys have viewers outside the us, when you say for example LTE for all mobile carriers in the us, you must also include Europe.. these phones got first in the EU and still...
this thing goes on for years now..
Practically speaking, I can get an LG G4 from Amazon UK for £359 vs £419 for Moto X Style I would want ( 32GC, Wood back). Both prices are inclusive of VAT/tax. This is a whopping £60 ($90) difference in price.
Even if I want an additional leather back later, it would still be significantly less than the Moto X Style I configured overall. Removable battery and better camera on the G4 are very important to me, which means, for me, the LG is a much better deal.
wow, lahn got so much better at reviewing, i forgot the last time i watched one of his reviews
Anyone complaining about the price- if you have a friend in the US, you can order via the US site using their address/get them to order for you. Easy work around
Why no Josh Vergara? :(
they split the phones.
+Sergei Garcia I like this guy better though for some reason..
I have the moto x pure edition right now and I love it battery life is good and I like the new display better
Eagerly waiting for the launch.
Great review...! Quite spectacular phone at $400 bucks... i just wish with the launch of this phone in India, Motorola launches Moto Maker too...
What camera app did you open at 9:34 and how did you open it with a swipe up from the bottom?
This will be my next phone.
Hands down... Motorola has done a great job giving birth to this phone. I'm really looking forward to buying one, although it kinda sounds like I'm dreaming because I'm from the Philippines and it's not that easy getting a moto out here. ha-ha! gotta pull some strings to get my self what I want!
hey great vid I was thinking of upgrading but it would be around christmas when I do. What do you think the price of this phone will be then?
Amazing review!
The intro is badass.
I love moto X.
Perfect review.good job
that is what i am talking about! cool style and unique...when will release here at taipe?
definitely getting this
do a review for the moto play please. From the UK and value your reviews
Android Authority, can you help me? I don’t get notifications, the home button, and the task button don’t work, when I set the alarm, the clock doesn’t show at the top, the flashlight doesn’t turn on when I shake my phone. The issues I am most concerned with are getting notifications, and the home and task bar buttons working. Can you help with a fix, where I won’t have to sync my data and pix, as I can’t get them to go to my google account?
smart lock causes that hang on Moto display, same thing here on my 2014
Question if you scratched the colored speaker grill, will the color start to come off and look bad over time? Is is better to just leave it grey so the phone will look good for longer?
How about the battery backup. Will it last me for a day with moderate to heavy usage pattern?
What keyboard you are using? Is it the solar keyboard from Logitech ?
Hi, He mentions about taking the phone into our carrier to get it switched. I have a kit and used it to switch in my own home from my AT&T to an unlocked Nexus 4. I'm dying to upgrade to something better at this point but really don't want to hassle with going into an AT&T location so can I do the chip switch in my home with this phone?
Can you change the software buttons on this phone? I like the back button on the right side.
Really wish this was coming to Canada...
Can you please do a video for the turbo charging!!
awesome review !
any chance you can change the background music???? PLEASE :)
Otherwise great channel!
Is the phone really water resistant, or does it only have splash resistance like the One M8?
Nice detailed review...
Hey Lahn,
Nice review, so you said that the battery life isn't great, but I've noticed that you had the brightness around 50% all the time. I uselly lower it quiet a bit (around 5% indoors and maybe 30% outdoors). How much more battery do you think I could get out of that phone ?
+Android Authority I really enjoy reviews by Joshua Vergara...I have a request for Joshua to please do a full review on Sony Xperia C5 especially its camera performance in low-light conditions. Thanks
Where do you get this music?
i am so getting this phone
my moto x style is not charging properly. I switched of my moto x and put charge. phone charging display on. after that display is of . again display on with vibration again off. it's continuously
happening. When I switched on and put charge charging notification coming and gone. 10 to 15 times it's happen. after that it's charging normally. sometime it's not. I try with other usb cable. it's same. but I use normal charger. it's charging fine. can I use other charger? how much amps capacity charger required to charge my moto x style. how to fix
and voice control setup, I can't set.
can you use double tap to wake? i love that feature on my z3
Based on your review what is the display on time on this phone?
I think that screen hang issue is been there since 1st moto x
The lag when unlocking from Moto Display is there since the release of last year's Moto X. It has never been fixed and for me it got so annoying that I got me a Nexus 6. But I still hope that Moto does fix this at some point.
Great review, thanks!
Hi, I have a quick question. Is the X Pure identical to the X Style here in the UK?
+Thomas Harrison-Lord yes
Petar Nikolov Brilliant, thank you!
Which one should I buy lg g flex 2,lg g4,one plus two or this one
I think I just found my next phone. Checks literally all the boxes. No removable battery, but I can live with that.
Awesome Review!
looking for a new phablet note 5, lg g4 or moto x pure? any recomendation? :/
Is this the deep sea blue option? Someone please answer me, I have not seen any deep sea blue unboxing.
I was wondering this too. In the unboxing, he says it's slate with lime green.
Slate back, lime accent
i recently bought moto x style but any1 know why SMS notifications & calls not showing?? any1 know maybe?
If you were to choose between the LG G3 and the Moto X Style..... which one would you choose?
I like this guy doing reviews better.
Is there anything like Moto assist on other phones? Is there an app that can do the same thing? I'm physically disabled and they hands-free experience with Moto phones has been essential for me. But I feel like I'm locked to a specific brand. I'm aware Google now is basically on every android phone but it does not work when in standby mode. Whereas the Moto phones allow you to use Google now from across the room even in standby mode. So my question is, does only Moto have this useful feature or is there an app in the Google play store that will allow me to do the same thing on other phones?
not to my knowledge
I want one of those
OK so I really want to know the difference between stock Android and, lets say, touchwiz. Other than touchwiz being more ram heavy, what really makes stock Android better. I have a lot of experience with touchwiz and I really do like it even if it stutters from time to time. The closest I've gotten to stock Android is the Google launcher from the app store but I know that's not the full experience.
Nice video as always
just got this phone Love it!
Which smartphone should i buy Moto x pure or Nexus 6....
I'm still rockin the 1st gen, still holdin down...
why dont they sell it thru out the continents????? like Asia Pacific for example..
There should have been a disclaimer stating about T-Mobile indirectly forcing manufacturers to turn off LTE band 12, this phone being one of them.
If your reception has been going where you travel or work, this won't affect you... but if you have issue, this band will solve most of your issues as it can go through thick buildings and cities travels.
nice full review. how about review a Moto X Play next.. its have a larger battery and smaller screen size compare with Moto X pure.
Hello everybody! I have a question:
Can I "turn off" turbopower mode, or is it the only way I can charge my phone?
If it's the only way, how long battery will last before I will have to buy new one?
Pls answer my question.... Is it possible to buy it from stores instead of online? I live in Bangladesh and we dont have online shopping in our country. So i was wondering how to get this phone.
+Zarif Shahid Bestbuy sells in store
Will it go on sale on Black Friday?
Hi, can you tell me what color is this phone ? thanks
Would you recommend this for a 2 year contract?