Verdict
The Moto X is a smartphone that actually makes you feel smarter. We love telling Google Now what to do from across the room, knowing what alert is waiting for us before we unlock the device and firing up the camera without even having to think about it. Moto Maker customization is a breath of fresh air for smartphones. However, we wish this perk were available to more than AT&T customers at launch. And while the 10-MP camera is good, it's not best in class.
Some may lament the lack of a 1080p screen and a quad-core CPU, but the Moto X acquits itself well on both counts because of its bright and rich AMOLED display and the fact that it outperforms allegedly faster phones like the
Galaxy S4 in many real-world scenarios. (Not having a skin helps.) However, theGalaxy S4 offers a lot more features and more robust camera capabilities, while the HTC One sports a more premium metal design and better speakers.
The Moto X isn't necessarily the best new Motorola phone on Verizon. The upcoming
Droid MaxxandDroid Ultra both sport bigger 5-inch screens and similar features to the Moto X, with the former boasting a larger capacity battery and the later a slimmer design with a glossy red color option. The reason to get the Moto X over those devices is its more compact size and awesome customization, so you should either wait until Verizon supports Moto Maker or opt for the AT&T version.