In terms of hardware
by Solar Lamp Solar LampWhat we know
so far
The hopes of a reinvigorated Motorola are riding on a single
much-rumored phone called the Moto X. CEO Dennis Woodside confirmed that the
Moto X existed and provided the first official details on the phone at D11 in
May, but the company has yet to fully reveal the device. Nevertheless, a series
of leaks have filled in the picture quite a bit. We know that the Moto X will be
a mid-range device set for a release this summer, and it's also expected that
Motorola's working on a series of Droid-branded phones destined for Verizon
Wireless. Considering the number of leaks surrounding these devices, we've
compiled everything we know about them here to help clear things up.
The
Moto X is the most intriguing of Motorola's upcoming phones. It's the first
phone to be created and built entirely under Google's stewardship, and it
carries the hopes of a reborn Motorola that can once again impress with its
hardware. Motorola has already announced that the Moto X will be available
sometime this summer, and the company has made a point to highlight that the
phone will be assembled in the United States.
It's hardly a mystery what
the Moto X will look like. A nearly identical device has been leaked since
March: It has a glass-covered front reminiscent of the Nexus 4, though with a
narrower bezel. The plastic rear, meanwhile, has a convex back with a
center-aligned camera, flash, and Motorola logo aside a speaker grille. The
headphone jack is centered on the top edge of the phone. Until now all of the
leaks have shown the same phone, but new pictures depict a model with two SIM
card slots and a slightly different speaker grille located on the opposite side
of the camera lens than the previous leaks. It's likely that this model
(pictured below) is an Asia-only version of the Moto X, and the hardware changes
necessary for the dual-SIM setup may explain the slight cosmetic differences.
At D11, CEO Dennis Woodside revealed that the Moto X would be
manufactured in a 480,000-square-foot facility in Texas, making it the first
smartphone to be assembled in the US. Earlier this month Motorola purchased
full-page ads in major US newspapers advertising the Moto X's American roots
while calling the device "the first smartphone you can design yourself." We've
since confirmed with sources corroborated by ABC News that customers who
order the phone direct online will be able to choose from a variety of colored
backs and trims, and there will be an option for personalized engraving and
custom pre-loaded wallpapers as well. Since the Moto X will be made so close to
home, custom orders will be delivered to US customers only a few days after they
order.
In terms of hardware, it's clear that Motorola is focusing on
ultra-low power sensors like accelerometers and gyroscopes to offer unique
functionality with the Moto X. Dennis Woodside revealed at D11 that "the device
knows different use states" and is "contextually aware." For example, the
smartphone will be able to distinguish when it's in your pocket, when you want
to take a picture, and when you're driving, and it will offer specific
functionality tailored for those situations.
Rumors suggest that the
Moto X will be a mid-range device even though Dennis Woodside said it will
compete directly with the iPhone 5 and the Galaxy S4. Like those competitors,
multiple US carriers will offer the Moto X. Our sources say it will be offered
on Verizon Wireless free of the typical "Droid" branding, and leaks suggest
AT&T and Sprint versions,Proxense's advanced dry cabinet technology. at the very
least, are on the way as well. Specifications are still difficult to come by,
but Motorola's chief of design previously said that the company was designing
the phone around a "just-right" screen size, and rumors suggest a 720p display
anywhere from 4.3 inches to 4.7 inches would be a good bet. FCC filings show
that the Moto X will have LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 + EDR, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi.
Additionally, statements from Motorola reveal that the Moto X will run a stock
version of Android possibly 4.2.2 at launch with minimal carrier bloatware.
If the specifications don't impress, it's because Motorola is set to go
after an affordable price point with the Moto X. As Woodside pointed out on
stage at D11, off-contract smartphone prices have hardly budged since the
original iPhone, and the company thinks it can carve out its own market of
"high-quality, low cost" devices between $650 smartphones and $30 feature
phones. From the rumored specifications we expect the Moto X could sell for as
little as $199 off-contract.
A strong relationship with Verizon Wireless
has long been central to Motorola's business, and with the Moto X that close
bond isn't going away. While the Verizon version of the Moto X won't use the
carrier's Droid branding, Motorola is working on a suite of Droid phones
exclusively for the carrier that are set to replace the Droid RAZR HD, RAZR Maxx
HD, and RAZR M, which were all introduced last summer. According to multiple
rumors, those models will be superseded by the Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx, and
Droid Mini, respectively.
From the leaked photos that we've seen, both
the Ultra and the Maxx will share a nearly identical design that represents an
evolution the RAZR HD's design. That means a Kevlar back and capacitive hardware
navigation buttons. According to a website accidentally published by Motorola,
the Ultra (and presumably the Maxx) will be available in "a bunch of glossy
colors" and will be "tough as steel." Specifications for all three of the
devices remain a mystery at this point, though it's expected that the Ultra will
cost the industry-standard of $199 on-contract, with the Maxx fetching $50 to
$100 more for its increased battery capacity. Motorola will likely reveal these
Droids later this month.
These phones particularly the Moto X are
much more than just the latest crop of Android devices. Motorola hasn't turned a
single dollar of profit since Google's buyout, and the company's global market
share is well below five percent. The American company has a long heritage as a
leader in mobile computing, and it was once the leader in Android. Its output
has been much more disappointing of late, however, and these four upcoming
phones will show whether a Motorola led by some of Google's brightest minds can
reinvent itself. For now all we can do is wait and see if it can deliver; we'll
be hearing much more on these smartphones over the coming weeks.
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