Moto X Pure Edition Release Date Review: ‘It Doesn’t Feel As Premium As Other High-End Phones’
Motorola has officially released its highly-anticipated Moto X Pure Edition phone, garnering mixed reviews from different analysts.
Although many have lauded the device's sleek design and improved camera, others have questioned whether its steep $399 price tag is in accordance with its features.
"It doesn't feel as premium as other high-end phones," The Verge writes in a review of the Moto X Pure Edition, adding that it Motorola's new 5.7-inch quad HD LCD display "doesn't encourage you to stare at it and appreciate its beauty."
The 2015 versions of Motorola's flagship Moto X phone line are continuing to make headlines, especially for users looking for alternatives to the notorious Samsung Galaxy S6 and Apple iPhone 6.
The Moto X Pure (known as the the Moto X Style outside of the United States) and the Moto X Play have received increased attention in recent weeks. Here's a brief review of the prices, specs and release dates for both devices:
Moto X Pure (Style)
Price:
$399
Specs:
Dimensions (153.9 mm, 76.2 mm, 11.1 mm)
Weight (179 g)
Operating System (Android 5.1.1 Lollipop)
Chip System (Qualcomm Snapdragon 808)
CPU (1.8 GHz 64-bit Hexa-core)
Memory (3 GB LPDDR3 RAM)
Storage (16, 32, and 64 GB)
Battery Power (3000 mAh Li-ion)
Display (145 mm, 520 ppi, Quad HD TFT LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass 3)
Front Camera (5 mp)
Rear Camera (21 mp)
Release Date:
September 2015
Moto X Play
Price:
$200-$300
Specs:
Dimensions (148 mm, 78 mm, 10.9 mm)
Weight (169 g)
Operating System (Android 5.1.1 Lollipop)
Chip System (Qualcomm Snapdragon 615)
CPU (1.7 GHz 32-bit Octa-core)
Memory (2 GB LPDDR3 RAM)
Storage (16 or 32 GB)
Battery Power (3630 mAh Li-ion)
Display (140 mm, 403 ppi, 1080p Full HD with Corning Gorilla Glass 3)
Rear Camera (21 mp)
Release Date:
August 2015