Motorola Moto X 2 (2015) review

Motorola announced the launch of the Moto X 2 smartphone in 2015. The manufacturer is offering the Motorola Moto X 2 phone with 5.2 inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The Motorola Moto X 2 series was launched with Android OS v5.0 (Lollipop) pre-installed, but it is upgradable to newer versions of OS as they become available. The Moto X 2 comes with a high-quality AMOLED display. AMOLED displays offer several advantages that contribute to their popularity in smartphones and other devices. This smartphone has a single camera on the back (13 MP, 4128 x 3096 px, autofocus). The single camera setup can be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The front camera of Moto X 2 gives you the freedom to capture moments with yourself or your friends and family easily.

Motorola Moto X 2 specifications

Body

The weight of Motorola Moto X 2 is about 5.08 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Motorola smartphone are average (5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 inch). Smaller smartphones are more compact and easier to carry around, but they may have smaller displays that can be harder to read and interact with. A Nano SIM is a small (12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 mm) chipcard that is used in smartphones as a subscriber identity module (SIM) for connecting to a cellular network.

System

The Motorola Moto X 2 comes with Android OS v5.0 (Lollipop) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is based on the Linux kernel and includes a user interface, middleware, and a range of pre-installed applications. The Moto X 2 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC CPU. This mid-range, quad-core CPU is capable of delivering fast and efficient performance for a wide range of tasks.

The Moto X 2 utilizes Adreno 330 GPU. A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized chip that is primarily designed to handle and accelerate the processing of graphics and visual data. It is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations on a smartphone screen. Adreno GPUs are designed to work in conjunction with Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. The latest Adreno GPUs support advanced graphics features such as high dynamic range (HDR) rendering, virtual reality, and augmented reality applications.

Display

The Moto X 2 features a 5.2 inch AMOLED display. AMOLED displays enable an Always-On Display feature, where a portion of the screen remains active to display information such as time, date, notifications, or custom widgets, even when the rest of the display is off. The 5.2 inch display make this smartphone pocket-friendly. The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. A larger screen typically requires more power to illuminate, which can impact battery life. The display of Motorola Moto X 2 is multitouch capable. Multitouch technology enables the device's touchscreen to detect and interpret multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously.

Memory

With 2 GB of RAM, a smartphone can run multiple apps simultaneously without experiencing any significant lag or slow performance. The amount of RAM needed for optimal performance depends on factors such as the operating system, the apps and services you use, and how you use your device. 32 GB of internal storage is generally considered to be the minimum amount of storage you would want in a smartphone. The Moto X 2 has only 16 GB of internal storage. The memory and the internal storage of the Motorola Moto X 2 (2 GB) cannot be expanded.

Camera

The Moto X 2 offers only a single-camera setup. The single camera can still be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The main camera of the Moto X 2 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. Moto X 2 is equipped with a basic camera setup, and it does not have any advanced features. Basic camera setups are designed to fulfill the needs of users who prioritize affordability and basic photography requirements.

Connectivity

The Motorola Moto X 2 supports 4G/LTE networks. 4G networks are widely used around the world and have become the standard for mobile networks in many countries. To connect to a Wi-Fi network on the Motorola Moto X 2, you simply need to go to the Wi-Fi settings on the device, select the network you want to connect to, and enter the password. The Moto X 2 supports the latest Bluetooth standards, which offers faster data transfer speeds, better range, and improved reliability compared to previous versions of Bluetooth.

The Moto X 2 has a GPS receiver. GPS allows smartphones to determine their precise location and provide accurate navigation and mapping services. This includes turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, points of interest, and alternative routes. The Moto X 2 has a built-in NFC chip, which allows it to support various NFC applications and services such as contactless payments, data transfer, and access control.

The Moto X 2 phone doesn't have built-in FM radio receiver. The Moto X 2 has a microUSB port. MicroUSB is a type of USB connector that was commonly used on older smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. The Moto X 2 smartphone has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. A 3.5 mm headphone jack is a small round port, that allows you to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery

The Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Moto X 2 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The Motorola Moto X 2 smartphone has an accelerometer. The presence of an accelerometer in smartphones enables a range of interactive and intuitive functionalities that enhance the user experience and enable innovative applications. This Motorola phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear.

The Moto X 2 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. Corning Gorilla Glass is a type of chemically strengthened super-glass.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Motorola Moto X 2, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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