Videos can be recorded in Full HD or Ultra HD with the Moto X, but only with 30 frames per second in both cases. The review sample is sufficient for occasional snapshots but it will not replace a camera. Intense noise becomes visible quite soon, and the photos are comparatively dark. Low ambient light is not the Moto's strong point. The iPhone 6s Plus and Galaxy S6 edge+ both cope much better with that even without enabled HDR mode. The area of the leaves in front of the sky is almost indiscernible and deteriorates to blurry formations. The Moto X also has major issues with backlight, as can be seen well in Scene 2. The range of dynamics is quite decent and the sharpness in the photo's center is also good although it decreases strongly toward the edges. The primary camera with up to 21 megapixels (f/2.0, 5344x4008 pixels) not only offers a higher resolution, but also much better image quality. The front LED can help by retrieving some residual light even in the darkest conditions. However, noise develops quickly in low-light situations. The front-facing unit delivers up to 5 MP (f/2.0, 2592x1944 pixels) and shoots decent photos that are suitable for the one or other selfie. Motorola's Moto X Style sports two light-sensitive cameras. Ten different plastic covers and four wood or leather alternatives are available here. The options of back covers are especially lush. For example, there are three bezel colors to choose from, and the camera and speaker components can be configured. The smartphone's design can be configured quite freely in the Moto Maker. The review sample will completely satisfy individualists. A water repelling finish additionally protects the Moto X Style against splashes and rain. The screen is Corning Glass 3 protected, and the grooved rubber back provides a good grip. By the way, it accepts nano-SIM and micro-SD cards. Only the card slot does not close quite flush with the casing. The gaps are narrow and even, and the metal bezel supports the high-quality impression. The difference becomes very evident when compared directly with a slim device like the Mate S. That is relatively bulky, but the smartphone is nevertheless comfortable to hold. We even measured as much as 11.1 millimeters (~0.44 in). The manufacturer states 7.5 millimeters (~0.3 in) at the edges and up to 10.6 millimeters (~0.42 in) in the tallest part. The Moto X Style does not break any records in terms of height, either. The Galaxy S6 edge+ is 24 grams (~0.9 oz) lighter despite its identical screen size. The review sample is quite heavy weighing 177 grams (~6.2 oz). The different design alternatives just cannot be styled as colorfully, and are a bit more conservative. The casing design of Motorola's Moto X Style resembles that of the Play. Otherwise, rivals like LG's G4, OnePlus' 2, Apple's iPhone 6s Plus or Huawei's Mate S are usually a bit smaller at 5.5 inches. Besides Samsung's Galaxy S6 edge+, particularly the upcoming Microsoft Lumia 950 XL has to be mentioned. Not many of these giants are found in the premium range yet. The Moto X Style pursues the trend of increasingly bigger screens, and has an impressive diagonal of 5.7 inches. Our review sample is the lowest priced model. ![]() Doubling the internal storage to 64 GB adds 45 Euros (~$48) to the price, making up to 564 Euros (~$605) possible. A wooden or leather back costs 20 Euros (~$21) extra. On the other hand, the Moto X Style has a comparatively low price starting at 499 Euros (RRP, ~$535). The manufacturer apparently wanted to circumvent thermal issues of the 810, just like LG. ![]() However, the buyer does not get real high-end since the review sample is powered by a Snapdragon 808. For the original German review, see here.įollowing the Moto X Play, a smartphone of the upper mid-range, Motorola tops that and offers the Moto X Style (aka Moto X Pure Edition) that is to be seen as the Moto X's successor.
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