Moto X (1st generation)
Moto X is an Android smartphone developed and manufactured by Motorola Mobility, and released in August 2013.
| Manufacturer | Motorola Mobility |
|---|---|
| First released | August 23, 2013 |
| Successor | Moto X (2nd generation) |
| Related | Moto G (1st generation) Moto E (1st generation) Moto 360 |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions | 129.3 mm (5.09 in) H 65.3 mm (2.57 in) W 10.4 mm (0.41 in) D Curve 5.7–10.4 mm |
| Mass | 130 g (4.6 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 4.2 "Jelly Bean" Current: Android 5.1 "Lollipop" (Moto X XT1050 CDMA)- Android 4.4.2 "KitKat |
| CPU | Modified 1.7 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 ProMobility Motorola X8 Mobile Computing System (8 cores) |
| GPU | Quad-core Adreno 320 @ 400 MHz |
| Memory | 2 GiB RAM |
| Storage | 16, 32 or 64 GiB |
| Battery | 2200 mAh |
| Display | 4.7″ diagonal HD 1280×720 (316 ppi) AMOLED (RGB) with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Sound | Mono speaker on back |
| Rear camera | 10 megapixels, 1080p HD video recording |
| Front camera | 2 megapixels |
| Connectivity | GPS, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth, USB, USB otg, Mirror Screen, Miracast, Motorola Connect |
| Development status | Discontinued |
| Website | Moto X (1st Gen.) at the Wayback Machine (archived 2014-12-02) |
The Moto X was the first smartphone from the company fully developed under Google - which acquired Motorola Mobility in 2012 – introduced with a brand refresh, and a new flagship design language replacing the "sharp" metallic and Kevlar coating used since the original Droid. It was primarily aimed at "mainstream" consumers, distinguished by features taking advantage of voice recognition (through Google Now) and contextual awareness, the ability for users to custom-order the device in their own choice of color options, and emphasizing the fact that the phone had final assembly completed in the United States. It was backed by a large advertising campaign. The Moto X was available on all U.S. carriers rather than being a Verizon exclusive.
Moto X was met with mostly positive reviews, with particular praise towards its hardware design, Motorola's new approach to customizing Android, along with its suite of contextual features, and the influence of its "mainstream" targeting on its overall performance, user experience, and battery life. Its camera, while praised for its user interface, was criticised for inconsistent image quality (later updated with an OTA software patch), and the lack of certain advanced features for the sake of simplicity. Before its release it was tipped as Motorola's "comeback" device. Despite positive reception, the Moto X did not fare well commercially, having failed to grasp enough sales against rival makes.
The Moto X was succeeded by the second generation Moto X on September 5, 2014.