No it doesn't, it'll make your picture crooked or blurry since you're putting pressure on a side of the phone, which could move it a tiny bit. Especially if you have a soft grip on your phone. Or have gentle hands. It could easily ruin a photo.
I've had my X Pure for about a month now and I gotta say it's hands down the best phone I ever had. I never had a flagship before this so it's a significant upgrade for me. :)
I find it good that you guys allow for multiple reviewers review the same phone. Every person has different needs and it helps us even more in learning if the phone is right for us or not.
I like your "Second Thought" video Josh. You structured it very well. I like how you break things up with designated segments rather than rattling off a spec sheet. I hope you keep it up.
This has nothing to do with the phone, but just wanted to say that I think you've improved so much in this review! Love the chilled out, no holds barred approach you used - or maybe it's just a 'second opinion' video thing, but keep it up!
YES!!! So glad to have Josh do a review even if it is a mini one on moto device as he did the last 2. that and I really just like the way he does reviews. I need some more of these in my life XD
Moto's phablet format works..it fits great in the hand like my Nexus 6 did. I bought a Nexus 6p and am getting rid...soulless metal slab and a weird shape...phones are a personal thing..might be the fastest in the world, but if it just 'isn't you'..that will always come back..so sold the 6p and ordered a Moto X Style (or 'pure' in the USA)..it's about life..not the specs..it's the sum of all the parts..just the way I feel.. #peace =)
well said, all the kids in my school brag about having the newest iPhone and roast people who have android phones that aren't well known when in reality it's all about your own personal preference not what's most popular.
Used Moto X Pure for a year, brand new from box. Overall a great phone until at the one year mark when the battery started to fail. Phone would loose 25% in 10 minutes unplugged, and require to stay plugged in inside my helicopter just to function with GPS load. Decided to have battery replaced as I loved the phone, only to find the 20 (size torx 4) screws had multiple stripped screws from the factory. Two of them had to be drilled out precisely to remove the battery. I imagine I have about a year before the replacement battery offers similar trouble. My husbands LG v20 has similar stats, dual cameras, same size, and a REPLACEABLE BATTERY. I advise you to consider other options before the Moto X Pure. It is a nice phone, but it is very power hungry which leads to premature battery degradation, and without an easily accessible battery, a possible nightmare even for a professional to to replace.
Imported my Moto X Style from the UK to NZ and am very happy with the quality, performance and looks. It's a great phone and is surely a good buy for many of us. The fast charging is awesome and the battery life doesn't disappoint.
Kerron Walker I bought mine from a website called handtec dot co dot uk. It is the second phone I bought from them and they have warranty too. Look for the prices without the VAT (english tax stuff). It is still way cheaper to buy and pay for importation tax + gst than buying from a store in NZ. Plus, this model is an example, we don't usually get the international models as they come out to the market.
One point more reviewers should bring up are the options available to people who buy these phones. For example, there are photo apps out there which can give you different interfaces and ways of taking pictures. Yes some cost a tiny bit of money, but if you can afford a $400+ phone you can afford a $2 app. And if you buy it one you can pretty much use it on any phone. There are some that are incompatible, but it's worth looking into, at least. Just throwing that out there. :)
Please don't encourage companies to accept quick charge as a solution to battery optimization or size. Some people can't plug in or carry around a battery pack. Is it better than nothing? Yes. But don't praise it... It's not a solution or patch. It's like a way to shut up some people...
I agree 100000000% all this praise of fast charging is gonna make these companies still put in whimpy batteries but claim they made up for it by having fast charging.. Its almost 2016 and these 750-1000$ dollar phones have terrible battery life.. that's why I stick with the droid line up Motorola puts in a huge battery in all droids that last
+gkb Except their tied to Verizon.. Complete total deal killer. At least with the moto's I can go overseas and drop a vodaphone sim and be good to go.. instantly. Really getting tired of VW's exclusive with the droids.
+Huzaifa Qader you are a fucking clown, learn to understand the conversation before you stated your idiotic statement, were not talking about this phone specifically were talking about phone companies in general substituting a big optimized battery to last all day, for a fast charger......
there is a setting on the camera where you can turn off the touch screen for taking pictures and leave it to just focus and then you use the volume button to take the pictures. (On Moto X (1st gen) that is)
I like this phone and very nearly bought it but for some reason I just couldn't complete the sale. I've now preordered the Huawei nexus 6p which is the phone I've been waiting for, having all the features that are important to me at a very reasonable price. I would say that the moto X is the new entry level flagship device (no longer the Oneplus) and the 6p the next step above. Both very nice indeed.
I love this device. lightning fast and clean android experience with great motorola tweaks. Camera is great in opposition to some opinions on the internet. I came from samsung note 4 and I most likely won't come back to samsung's bloated and laggy devices. I have high hopes for next year's moto x.
my moto x style thumbnails not showing.when I play some videos it hanged every time.even I factory reset my mobile.please give me the proper solutions of this issue.
Just wish mine would get past fed ex clearance delay! Its been sitting in memphis TN for day and a half. Moto didnt send info or something. Looking forward to it one day.
Hey, buy a bike X Pure Edition by amazon was an open box, when I came brought no specification of the previous account that apparently put him, now I do not get how to enter the formatting manufactures and configure it with a new account. Please know how to perform the format is unknown when the original Gmail account? Thank you
Off topic but can I connect an Android phone via Bluetooth and use the data from my phone to run my Windows 7 laptop? Coming from an iPhone it is easy, I just do the initial pair and connect via a shortcut on my laptop, done in seconds. I know you can use wifi hotspot but my phone cuts that off after a few quiet mins. and I have to turn it on again. I am a relative newbie coming from Apple and I know when I read these reviews Android can do anything that Apple does and more. I have paired my phone but I cannot seem to share the data, is there an app or a hidden setting? Cheers.
Hi, I've purchased a Moto X Pure Edition from a reseller on ebay... contacted Motorola support for help and waiting... here's my question... is the "Pure" non-customizable AFTER purchase? another words the "back" (which is what I want to change) isn't removable, correct and can only be done from the factory? This is the empression I have because their is NO path to purchase just a new "back"! Thank's
technically you can replace the back yourself, but Motorola doesn't want you to. look up a moto x pure tear down on RUclips for explanation. also, I've seen people selling backs on like eBay and stuff, so just google it.
+android authority Thanks for another great review as always. But can I ask in future videos to add how good the speakers are. I believe most people would like to know how good the speakers are ( not just say, the speakers are great ). maybe mention how good the it sounds with headphones on, and then play some music to test the external speaker quality . Thanks:-)
+guangyang109 it's spaced out a little more this time. I sometimes hit the power button by mistake but I'm still getting used to a bigger phone having come from a nexus 5. the power button has ridges so it's pretty obvious what button your finger is on.
With respect to the camera app, I agree that it's not the best. I went into the Play Store and downloaded Google's camera app, which gives you an actual on-screen button for taking a snapshot. Works just fine!
I just bought this phone and only had it for 3 days before I had to send it back. The Moto X kept crashing and Motorola could not give me an answer why it was doing so. I sent it in as an exchange for a "like new" device on Oct 23rd and still have yet to get my new phone.
Can Josh do a follow up review for oneplus2 2? Software update really change the whole experience for the phone . And camera processing got way better.
i think that the front facing flash was unnecessary and including optical image stabilization would hav helped the 21 mp shooter to snap some better pics especially in low light, but overall its a very good phone mayb the best in that price bracket.
Pro Tip: Press the volume button to take a photo instead of tapping. Way more intuitive and easier.
tapping the screen isn't easy?
+Phil Nguyen I can't believe I didn't know about this one...it's so obvious and yet I have never tried it, thanks a lot dude.
No it doesn't, it'll make your picture crooked or blurry since you're putting pressure on a side of the phone, which could move it a tiny bit. Especially if you have a soft grip on your phone. Or have gentle hands. It could easily ruin a photo.
+7lameboy From experience it tends to mess up photos. cool feature but it doesnt really work out, for now I use the heart rate monitor on my s6
thank you Genius at Apple Inc.
I've had my X Pure for about a month now and I gotta say it's hands down the best phone I ever had. I never had a flagship before this so it's a significant upgrade for me. :)
I find it good that you guys allow for multiple reviewers review the same phone. Every person has different needs and it helps us even more in learning if the phone is right for us or not.
more and more convinced about letting my s6 go for this one. awesome phone
Haha, exactly my thoughts :) I think i am gonna trade my S6 for the Style.
I let mines go for a 6p
I like your "Second Thought" video Josh. You structured it very well. I like how you break things up with designated segments rather than rattling off a spec sheet. I hope you keep it up.
This has nothing to do with the phone, but just wanted to say that I think you've improved so much in this review! Love the chilled out, no holds barred approach you used - or maybe it's just a 'second opinion' video thing, but keep it up!
YES!!! So glad to have Josh do a review even if it is a mini one on moto device as he did the last 2. that and I really just like the way he does reviews. I need some more of these in my life XD
Got my moto X style for a week now, im very happy :D Performs extremely good for this price.
In each Utube channel there is one reviewer that distinguishes him self from others. For me Josh is the number 1 android authority reviewer.
Moto's phablet format works..it fits great in the hand like my Nexus 6 did. I bought a Nexus 6p and am getting rid...soulless metal slab and a weird shape...phones are a personal thing..might be the fastest in the world, but if it just 'isn't you'..that will always come back..so sold the 6p and ordered a Moto X Style (or 'pure' in the USA)..it's about life..not the specs..it's the sum of all the parts..just the way I feel.. #peace =)
well said, all the kids in my school brag about having the newest iPhone and roast people who have android phones that aren't well known when in reality it's all about your own personal preference not what's most popular.
I bought it since it is available, and I still love it ! Awesome phone
Used Moto X Pure for a year, brand new from box. Overall a great phone until at the one year mark when the battery started to fail. Phone would loose 25% in 10 minutes unplugged, and require to stay plugged in inside my helicopter just to function with GPS load.
Decided to have battery replaced as I loved the phone, only to find the 20 (size torx 4) screws had multiple stripped screws from the factory. Two of them had to be drilled out precisely to remove the battery. I imagine I have about a year before the replacement battery offers similar trouble.
My husbands LG v20 has similar stats, dual cameras, same size, and a REPLACEABLE BATTERY.
I advise you to consider other options before the Moto X Pure. It is a nice phone, but it is very power hungry which leads to premature battery degradation, and without an easily accessible battery, a possible nightmare even for a professional to to replace.
Imported my Moto X Style from the UK to NZ and am very happy with the quality, performance and looks. It's a great phone and is surely a good buy for many of us. The fast charging is awesome and the battery life doesn't disappoint.
OMG SOMONE FROM NEW ZEALAND 👍👍👍👏👏👏 I know how you feel about this phone I do want it is it good 👍👍
Kerron Walker I bought mine from a website called handtec dot co dot uk. It is the second phone I bought from them and they have warranty too. Look for the prices without the VAT (english tax stuff). It is still way cheaper to buy and pay for importation tax + gst than buying from a store in NZ. Plus, this model is an example, we don't usually get the international models as they come out to the market.
please compare moto x style ad nexus 6p once you get the 6p. Many thanks in advance!
props to the video on the phone! one of my favorite shows
would using the Google camera app work better compare to the Motorola app?
What an amazing phone...the bamboo version is the best and the miracast on it is Amazing!!!!
I just bought the phone today and will be getting it in a week. It's a solid upgrade coming from a Nexus 5.
One point more reviewers should bring up are the options available to people who buy these phones. For example, there are photo apps out there which can give you different interfaces and ways of taking pictures. Yes some cost a tiny bit of money, but if you can afford a $400+ phone you can afford a $2 app. And if you buy it one you can pretty much use it on any phone. There are some that are incompatible, but it's worth looking into, at least. Just throwing that out there. :)
Please don't encourage companies to accept quick charge as a solution to battery optimization or size. Some people can't plug in or carry around a battery pack. Is it better than nothing? Yes. But don't praise it... It's not a solution or patch. It's like a way to shut up some people...
I agree 100000000% all this praise of fast charging is gonna make these companies still put in whimpy batteries but claim they made up for it by having fast charging.. Its almost 2016 and these 750-1000$ dollar phones have terrible battery life.. that's why I stick with the droid line up Motorola puts in a huge battery in all droids that last
+gkb Except their tied to Verizon.. Complete total deal killer. At least with the moto's I can go overseas and drop a vodaphone sim and be good to go.. instantly. Really getting tired of VW's exclusive with the droids.
+gkb it's a 399$ phone idiot
It is like a workaround than a solution
+Huzaifa Qader you are a fucking clown, learn to understand the conversation before you stated your idiotic statement, were not talking about this phone specifically were talking about phone companies in general substituting a big optimized battery to last all day, for a fast charger......
you can use the volume buttons to take a picture and change focus and exposure via a change in settings of the camera app.
there is a setting on the camera where you can turn off the touch screen for taking pictures and leave it to just focus and then you use the volume button to take the pictures. (On Moto X (1st gen) that is)
I like this phone and very nearly bought it but for some reason I just couldn't complete the sale.
I've now preordered the Huawei nexus 6p which is the phone I've been waiting for, having all the features that are important to me at a very reasonable price.
I would say that the moto X is the new entry level flagship device (no longer the Oneplus) and the 6p the next step above. Both very nice indeed.
FYI, you can use the volume buttons whilst in the camera app to take pictures :)
I love this device. lightning fast and clean android experience with great motorola tweaks. Camera is great in opposition to some opinions on the internet. I came from samsung note 4 and I most likely won't come back to samsung's bloated and laggy devices. I have high hopes for next year's moto x.
my moto x style thumbnails not showing.when I play some videos it hanged every time.even I factory reset my mobile.please give me the proper solutions of this issue.
im stealing that activation phrase
Lol, it was pretty cool huh?
+Lance Martin What is the phrase?
"Hey X, Activate"
+Lance Martin mine's better.
"Skynet, activate."
*phone turns into terminator and kills everyone*
Just wish mine would get past fed ex clearance delay! Its been sitting in memphis TN for day and a half. Moto didnt send info or something. Looking forward to it one day.
I'd love to know what camera you used to shoot this video and what mic also. The quality on this video was superb!
Hey, buy a bike X Pure Edition by amazon was an open box, when I came brought no specification of the previous account that apparently put him, now I do not get how to enter the formatting manufactures and configure it with a new account. Please know how to perform the format is unknown when the original Gmail account? Thank you
@joshua Is that a fitness tracker on your wrist in the video?
Got mine last October and love it but I wouldn't recommend getting it now as there are new phones that are coming out this year like the One Plus 3!
I did see the two nexus 6p boxes in the back. Hope the review is coming soon.
I love the moto x, and you guys are doing a lot of coverage on it too. running out of ideas?
No. Just loving the phone.
Please upload moto x style vs oneplus 2
from where do you get these tshirts joshua? i want one of these
I rooted mine and flashed the Bravia xtremevideo and made everything look nicer and darker and sharper on the screen
What portable battery pack do you use? Some dont work with the MXP
Off topic but can I connect an Android phone via Bluetooth and use the data from my phone to run my Windows 7 laptop? Coming from an iPhone it is easy, I just do the initial pair and connect via a shortcut on my laptop, done in seconds. I know you can use wifi hotspot but my phone cuts that off after a few quiet mins. and I have to turn it on again. I am a relative newbie coming from Apple and I know when I read these reviews Android can do anything that Apple does and more. I have paired my phone but I cannot seem to share the data, is there an app or a hidden setting? Cheers.
I have the Alcatel idol 3. do you think the camera on the moto x pure would be a drastic improvement over the idol 3's camera????
Do you think the battery life will be a lot better on the 6p? Im trying to decide between the 2. thanks in advance if you respond.
Does this phone has a little bit of a curved screen on the sides like the Oneplus 3?
Hi, I've purchased a Moto X Pure Edition from a reseller on ebay... contacted Motorola support for help and waiting... here's my question... is the "Pure" non-customizable AFTER purchase? another words the "back" (which is what I want to change) isn't removable, correct and can only be done from the factory? This is the empression I have because their is NO path to purchase just a new "back"! Thank's
technically you can replace the back yourself, but Motorola doesn't want you to. look up a moto x pure tear down on RUclips for explanation. also, I've seen people selling backs on like eBay and stuff, so just google it.
When will this channel start having videos at 1440P and more?
@AndroidAuthority can you suggest good portable fast chargers to buy? I have a moto X pure and would like to invest in one
great review. im thinking of saving up for this phone
i love the wallpaper. where do you get that?
hey im between the 6 plus and the s6 which one you recomend buying??hope you answer cause it would help me a lot!! thanks
just swipe to left to right while in the camera app to allow for Manuel control.
what brand of fast charging portable battery do you use ? plz answer. thanks in advance.
Hey Josh, no 60fps love? :) great phone and great video
i`m so waiting a full review of the Nexus 6p from you, guys.
On a side note, this phone charges ridiculously fast!!!!! I love it!
always rocking the barbell brigade gear. 👍
Great review, had thoughts about buying this phone for quite a while though the 808 processor kept me from buying it.
Oh well, I'll wait.
how do you have lock screen and wallpaper different?
hey I have been wondering, what is your favorite phone so far from 2015
+Roshan Chachane
Just so true Dude. Right on the point
if you put a sd card in would you still be able to put a sim card in?
would you prefer the oneplus two or the moto x ? need to decide which one ill buy
what is that wallpaper? not muzei but the image
I would take this over Galaxy S6 any day. Stock android and Moto features FTW.
+android authority Thanks for another great review as always. But can I ask in future videos to add how good the speakers are. I believe most people would like to know how good the speakers are ( not just say, the speakers are great ). maybe mention how good the it sounds with headphones on, and then play some music to test the external speaker quality . Thanks:-)
What fast charging portable battery do you have? which would you recommend? +JoshuaVergara
When I hold the Nexus 6, I always press the power and volume button by mistake. Do you have similar experience?
+guangyang109 it's spaced out a little more this time. I sometimes hit the power button by mistake but I'm still getting used to a bigger phone having come from a nexus 5. the power button has ridges so it's pretty obvious what button your finger is on.
How long have you been powerlifting?
great, please do more second opinion vids
Thank you for this video I have the 2014 Moto X. And to let people know there are more phones than the iPhone.
If you were to choose between the LG G3 and the Moto X Style..... which one would you choose?
With respect to the camera app, I agree that it's not the best. I went into the Play Store and downloaded Google's camera app, which gives you an actual on-screen button for taking a snapshot. Works just fine!
how do you remove a backwards sim card slot in a motorola x pure edition
Great review, thank you very much !!
nexus 6 or moto x style (pure edition in us) ?
would the leather back or the rubberised back be more ideal for grip josh ?
rubber but the leather feels more premuim
help!!! confused between an oppo r7, sony xperia z5, or htc one m8?
Re: Camera - You can use the volume button to snap the picture instead of tapping on the screen.
I just bought this phone and only had it for 3 days before I had to send it back. The Moto X kept crashing and Motorola could not give me an answer why it was doing so. I sent it in as an exchange for a "like new" device on Oct 23rd and still have yet to get my new phone.
Does the wood cracks? Looks like it would
Can't you download a better camera app that might mitigate the current camera issues?
Can Josh do a follow up review for oneplus2 2? Software update really change the whole experience for the phone . And camera processing got way better.
i recently bought moto x style but any1 know why SMS notifications & calls not showing?? any1 know maybe?
srsly considering this phone. def one of the best out there currently
how to get different types of backing? like bamboo backing ?
when you buy it from the store online you get to customize
its a great phone! only €250 now without contract.
It's soooooo BIG!
+Tobias A. G. ......that's what she said.
+swishpronoob lmfao 😂😂
i think that the front facing flash was unnecessary and including optical image stabilization would hav helped the 21 mp shooter to snap some better pics especially in low light, but overall its a very good phone mayb the best in that price bracket.
"Hey X, activate" Such a boss!
😂😂😂😂😁
Hows the handling when compared with other large screen device like the Note 4?
+Jake Lo Appereantly the handling compared to something like the note 5 is quite well. Can't remember where I read that though.
do you use a screen protector?
if you get the silicon backing it is very easy to handle
does anybody know the wallpaper?!
how many megapixel is the camera?
I just got this phone but I have no idea how to send a group message.
Plz a link for that wallpaper
anyone know the name of the RPG game he's playing on the video?
When are we getting our Marshmallow for this phone???
Please review LG V10
When will this be getting android marshmallow
"Dropped On My Face!" lol... hahahah
Yah, you said that on the last podcast... xD
When the moto G 4th generation plus comes out you guys should make a video putting it against the moto x pure edition