We are on AT&T US. Time to replace both our aging smart phones. I am planning to upgrade on th AT&T NEXT plan.
ANY reason to stay away from the Moto-X second generation? My wife wants a very good camera. What would you suggest?
What other phone would you guys recommend? (We don't want the huge Note like phones)
We are also considering:
Samsung Galaxy S5
Lg G3
HTC M8.
Appreciate any comments, we want to pick one up at bestbuy this weekend!
I had the LG G3 (T-Mobile) and now the moto X. The moto X is just like my nexus 5 was, but better with all the hands free stuff.
I did not like the G3 as I felt it stuttered too much when using it. I will say this though, the G3 had an amazing camera, much better than my moto X.
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I need inputs from the moto x people here if y'all have any regrets or would u get a g2 instead of the moto x
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Moto x. Better software. No lag. Faster updates.
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Moto X of course. But, what did you expect when posting a question like this in the Moto X forum? I had the LG G2 and heavily favor the Moto X. Still think it's an awesome phone after a few months.
My comment on this was in one of these two postings:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489835&highlight=lg+g2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2486413&highlight=lg+g2
shaqqq said:
Moto x. Better software. No lag. Faster updates.
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This. G2 has better display, better battery life and MUCH better camera. Moto x has better software, better performance, more useful features, better speaker. If it wasnt for the lag i would say the G2 is better but because of it i say moto x.
Both phones are amazing in their own personal way...
I had the LG g2 after the moto x, then came back to the Moto x....
I missed the breathing notifications, and all of the personalization that comes with the moto x.
Fwiw, the LG g2 is a phone that you must root and put a custom rom onto in order to enjoy it ; at least for me.
The moto x is awesome out of the box!
Cheers,
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I think it is a personal preference, they are both really good phones.
I have both and for me the G2 is the better phone. The moto is too small, the screen isn't as good, and is a touch slower and the camera is a step behind. Further, I tend to keep my phones for 2 years or longer and I feel like the G2 will be the better phone in the long haul. I know that some people complain about the UI but after a few weeks of using, rooting, and tweaking it I have it just the way I want it, lean but still useful feature rich. I loaded CM on it for 3 days and went back to my version of stock. It was just missing too much.
The moto is a great phone, the updates have been impressive, the features rock and my wife loves it. It is the good size for her and she doesn't care about screen resolution (or kit kat) in the slightest. She had a razr maxx and it was too big for her. She is much happier now with her pink and black moto x
good luck with your decision.
If you post this question on the "Moto X" area = Moto X winner
If you post this question on the "LG G2" area = G2 winner
G2 has better specs, better screen... but it's big, and clumsy, and made by LG which we all know, really don't care for updates... in the end, it's up to you...
I tried the G2 before the X (coming from a S4) and for me the screen was the deal breaker. I didn't like the G2 screen. I'm just a sucker for SAMOLED I guess but the low contrast and saturation of the G2 (both stock and CM10.2) drove me nuts constantly.
G2 wins on camera, battery life and audio quality over both the X and S4. The G2 processor absolutely smokes but I've been pleasantly surprised by the X in that regard as well. I'm not a gamer so this is just working with regular apps but it feels faster than the S4 and not too far off the G2.
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Hi everyone,
I recently bought a Moto G 16gb for 199 euros and one of my classmates is ready to buy it from me for the same price.
I am seriously considering selling it to him and buy myself a new phone but i am confused
Should i stick to Moto G or sell it to him and buy one of these Moto X or Nexus 5 (16gb) or HTC One mini or Sony Xperia Z (the four devices come around 349 euros, i will be paying 150 more from my pocket)..
I have not included Samsung in the list (never like it) and i havent used Sony or HTC before. I live in Germany and LTE is not an absolute must, however good battery is a must though.
Suggestions please!!
Thanks in advance
Sanjay
Moto g and Moto x are far far away. If you can buy a moto x for 150 more do it.
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The Moto X is the best choice from that list if you factor in battery life. If battery life isn't important, than maybe Nexus 5 is better.
Nexus 5 have wireless charging, better camera, 1080p screen, and more developers for custom roms.
Moto X have better battery life, unique features like Touchless Control and Active Display, smaller size and better form factor, great sounding speaker and good voice quality.
If you want a very fast phone, root and flash custom roms a lot, get a Nexus 5. If you want a good experience right out of the box with good battery life, get Moto X.
Thanks everyone
Got myself a Moto X (Moto Maker is not available in Germany which was the only bummer)
Have both, MG and MX. The X feels far more better in the hand, although the MG is really good.
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Just got a moto x but I like my moto g more
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Hey guys. I am looking for some opinions on these 2 phones. I currently have a rooted/bootloader unlocked verizon LG go but I am strongly considering selling it and buying a Moto X. I owned last year's moto x and once rooted, it was the best android phone I ever owned.
I like the smaller size of this year's moto x when compared to the g3 and also the fact that it runs a stock version of Android. I know at some point the g3 will get aosp roms that will solve the stock Android issue but you never really know how buggy those my be.
My concern about going with the moto x is losing root for things like adaway, greenify, and mobile hotspot. Also concerned about the battery life on the moto x. Should these items be a concern or can they be address without root?
I really like the moto x smaller footprint. Granted when it was announced, I was disappointed that it grew so much but all phones are bigger now and I think it's size is the best of what's available on verizon.
Please give me your thoughts. Thanks.
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My father is turning 56 this year, and his HTC MyTouch 4G Slide is finally failing him this year. Great phone in its own right. Now I want to get him a new phone for his birthday and I ordered the Moto G because the reviews were great.
All he does is use Google Maps, call, email for work and text. Will this phone be a good one for him or should I just spend more and get him the Moto X? It's his birthday and I don't want to get him a phone that will fail two years down the road. I also don't want to get him a laggy, slow phone like his HTC has become.
Thanks!
In few words... you have made the best choice ever.
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I don't want to get him a phone that will fail two years down the road.
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My take on this, spend a little more and get the Moto X
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/help/memory-management-problem-solution-t2951992
depends on your budget actually...moto x 2nd gen is great device
unless you want a dual sim variant which is moto g 2nd gen xt 1068.
i am having moto g 2nd gen for 2 months now...and i must it is a great device...no lags ...smooth...worry free purchase.
(i always liked motorola phones ....these are great devices...my old photon 4g still rocks when it comes to image quality...hardware quality is at par than competition...)
if you want to give him htc then htc desire 820 is great device...specifications are top notch and as he is already familiar with htc that would be great gift for him...
other good devices in that price range are
zte z7mini
samsung note 2
samsung s5 mini
nexus 5
huawei honor 6
I decided to stick with the Moto G. If it sucks I'll just return it and get him a Moto X, but pure Android is such a treat to use I'm sure he'll like it
I had an iPhone 4s until a month ago. I sold ir and bought the xt1063 from.best buy unlocked. Great device. For the price of 180 you wont get anythig better. I really recomme d this cell phone.
You guys know alot about phones...would it be a good deal to trade a moto x 2014 for a lg g3? thanks
NO. I left a G3 for the 2014 moto X and am much happier. Same battery life (not capacity) and a much more fluid experience. The LG G3 lagged a lot and got hot really fast. It also could not handle games as simple as sonic dash without dropping frames. STAY AWAY!
I second this. Came from the G3 to the moto x. The only two things I miss are the camera and the standyby battery life
My daughter has the G3. I have the vrz moto x coming from the note 3. Root or no root I love the moto x. G3 is nice but from a user experience the moto x rocks
Only if you're the one who will walk away with the Moto X...
Had G3 myself, terrible lag and software. Went to note 4, but can't take the lock bootloader and lack of root.
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You guys know alot about phones...would it be a good deal to trade a moto x 2014 for a lg g3? thanks
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Tough choice.
Software: Moto
Hardware: G3 (expandable memory, removable battery, QHD screen, camera)
I had the G3 and didn't plague from the problems people are yapping about. I love the almost bezel-less display. Dim the brightness on the moto x and looks atrocious. Super turn off. Hands down the G3 has a better display and bigger display in a surprisingly small package compared to the other OEM's in its size.
What sold me on the moto x was the personalized experience. I wish apple would adopt the same concept with the custom paint job and finish.
The moto is aesthetically pleasing.
Its a toss up really. You wouldn't be unhappy thats for sure.
I had a G3 (well 3 different G3's F400, D850 and the F460) from launch last year until 3 weeks ago when I sold my last one. I've been using Mt Nexus 6 for a while and bought my wife the Moto X. I loved the G3 because of its excellent camera and compact size yet large screen. The G3 is a great phone, I didn't have any heating issues on mine but I didn't like the LG ui. I realized that I prefer stock android over other ui's. The back buttons are a nice touch and so is the removable battery/SD slot.
Since using the Moto X I was pleasantly surprised sigh how well it preformed. It's much faster stock than any of my G3's were. Updates are hit and miss on the LG. My korean ones would get updates fast but my ATT one was left in the dark the whole time I had it. The Moto voice and display are a big plus in the X's favor. Overall it's just preference but if I had to choose between them I would buy the Moto