Well, I finally traded my trusty Nexus 4 for a shiny new Moto X. I was vacillating between it and the Nexus 5 for a quite a while. I liked that the Nexus 5 was the purest form of Android and would receive updates directly from Google. I also liked its high resolution 1080p screen. Ultimately, I opted for the Moto X for one main reason: I believe that, despite it not being a "pure" Android experience, the Moto X represents the truest vision of Android's future.
This device feels just a little smarter than the average smartphone. It was designed to be aware of its user and what that person is doing at that moment. It knows when I'm driving and will read text messages aloud. It knows when I'm in meetings and will set itself to vibrate. It knows when I'm sleeping and mutes itself. It knows when it's in my pocket or upside down and keeps the screen off until I look at it. I can control it by using my voice without touching the screen at all. Its hardware was specially designed to listen for me to say "Ok Google Now" followed by a command. Its Active Display feature is the smartest notification system that I've seen on any device. Active Display is a great combination of battery conservation and information display.
There is also a lot to like from the hardware side. I really enjoy the 720p AMOLED display. While it may not be as crisp as some of the 1080p displays out there, I think the colors look better. Battery life is better than most smartphones that I have used. Most of all, I love the shape of this device and the way it feels in my hand. I have been reluctant to get a case for the phone because I'm worried it would ruin the spectacular feel of the Moto X. The only real disappointment is the camera. Fortunately, everything else more than makes up for this slight deficiency.
There is so much to love about the Moto X. This is the first Android phone that I've used since the beloved Nexus One that seems to have been designed with a real purpose. I can appreciate how much thought and planning went into its design. I'm amazed at how well the Moto X's hardware and its special software like Active Display, Moto Assist, and Touchless Control have been so well integrated into an otherwise "stock" Android experience without cheapening the device the way other OEM skins and "features" seem to do. I believe that the Moto X will serve as an inspiration to future phones to demonstrate how smart a smartphone can be.
Well, I finally traded my trusty Nexus 4 for a shiny new Moto X. I was vacillating between it and the Nexus 5 for a quite a while. I liked that the Nexus 5 was the purest form of Android and would receive updates directly from Google. I also liked its high resolution 1080p screen. Ultimately, I opted for the Moto X for one main reason: I believe that, despite it not being a "pure" Android experience, the Moto X represents the truest vision of Android's future.
