Moto X prices will start at $299 on May 1, Developer Edition will cost $325

3. Doakie (Posts: 2227; Member since: 06 May 2009)

I think you may have a skewed view of money.... I'm a freaking cheapskate yet I understand that these are great deals for the money... Remember these aren't subsidized by anyone or being sold second hand where the first buyer ate the reduction of value. $299 is a great price.

10. Neo_Huang (Posts: 1067; Member since: 06 Dec 2013)

Better off with a OnePlus One or a Xiaomi Mi-3S.

11. Finalflash (Posts: 3527; Member since: 23 Jul 2013)

Yea, phones that aren't out yet and will be available to most people by the end of the year because of shortages and limited releases. I think instead of just waiting for the next best thing, one should just experience the current best thing and enjoy life a bit.

13. sgodsell (Posts: 4859; Member since: 16 Mar 2013)

That is there only device. Not to mention they still have to prove themselves as a company with support and services. That alone I would still go with the Moto X. But then again I would go with the Moto X because of the features that are not found on any other smartphone. True touchless controls, active notifications, moto assist, moto skip to name a few.

17. jellmoo (Posts: 2035; Member since: 31 Oct 2011)

So people in a specific region where the Moto X is on sale are better off buying one of two devices not on sale in that specific region? Interesting.

20. sprockkets (Posts: 1611; Member since: 16 Jan 2012)

Neither one can work on verizon, for some people that's all that matters.

5. sprockkets (Posts: 1611; Member since: 16 Jan 2012)

Still an idiot

7. jellmoo (Posts: 2035; Member since: 31 Oct 2011)

Huh... One of the most innovative Android handsets that performs beautifully and adds interesting features instead of silly gimmicks is overpriced at less than half the cost of other devices?

Interesting school of thought there.

9. Sniggly (Posts: 7305; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)

Lol, right. 300 bucks for a solid phone that can do the kinds of convenient things that the Moto X does? It's a very reasonable price.

18. Mxyzptlk (unregistered)

You can get a nexus for the same price with better specs though.

19. PBXtech (Posts: 1032; Member since: 21 Oct 2013)

Coming from an iPhone user, that comment surprises me. The Moto X isn't about specs, it's about software optimization and user experience, at a great price.

21. sprockkets (Posts: 1611; Member since: 16 Jan 2012)

With this price it is actually $75 cheaper. But each has it's strengths and weaknesses.

23. Scott93274 (Posts: 5399; Member since: 06 Aug 2013)

Better specs, sure, but performance across both devices are smooth, and the added features from Motorola make the Moto X a more compelling purchase. Also, Moto Maker makes the phone your own where Nexus you can choose between three colors.

27. Sniggly (Posts: 7305; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)

Better specs on paper, but software updates are on par, the Moto X is more durable, and the convenience its software suite offers is unmatched by any other phone.

29. Mxyzptlk (unregistered)

That's all entirely subjective. The only software it has an edge in us active display.

30. Sniggly (Posts: 7305; Member since: 05 Dec 2009)

None of what I said is subjective. The Moto X's software updates are almost as, if not as quick as the Nexus. The Moto X performed superbly in durability tests, whereas the Nexus was nothing special there. And apart from Active Display, the Moto X also has its voice commands and contextual knowledge and settings in Motorola Assist.

31. Mxyzptlk (unregistered)

Durability aside everything you've said is subjective to whether a user will prefer the nexus over the Motorola X. A few software tweaks doesn't matter.

25. Mr.Best (Posts: 79; Member since: 17 Jan 2012)

That clearly is an ignorant comment. The Moto X is a stellar device and the most innovative Android handset in recent times. Next time please speak from an informed position instead of looking like an ignoramus.

26. 0xFFFF (Posts: 3806; Member since: 16 Apr 2014)

But it comes with free always-on always-listening spyware. Surely "nothing to hide" Americans will pay more for this?

28. blazee (Posts: 414; Member since: 02 Jan 2012)

There is an x version for Verizon. You get it off moto website

16. jellmoo (Posts: 2035; Member since: 31 Oct 2011)

I would definitely stay away from the OnePlus One. The thing is quite large, and unless she's used a hefty device before hand, it may be a tad intimidating for her.

I would choose the Moto X over the iPhone based on price alone. The iPhone 5s is more than twice the price of the Moto X. The Moto X is pretty close to stock Android, so it's a pretty simple device to use. It's nice and compact for having a 4.7 inch screen, and very comfortable in the hand. Voice activation is great and very useful (especially when driving), but the killer feature really is active notifications. It's just so insanely useful to be able to keep track of everything at a glance.

I think the 5s is a great phone, but it does cost a premium price. If she were heavily tied into the iOS ecosystem and only familiar with it, it might be worth looking at, but that cost is just really high when compared to the Moto X.

22. dontneedtoknow (Posts: 158; Member since: 17 Feb 2014)

Yes the big thing that's deferring me from iPhone is definitely the price. If it's moto x or one plus, I can pay it myself but I gotta ask my dad half of it for iPhone. Thank you for an unbiased opinion. She did try the moto x at AT&T and she liked it. I think I will order that for her on may 1 but how is the camera? Also nexus 5?

24. Scott93274 (Posts: 5399; Member since: 06 Aug 2013)

The Camera has a nifty activation feature where the user just has to do two quick twisting movements of the wrist to load the camera app, even if the phone is sleeping. That being said, the camera itself is said to be rather unimpressive, though I have little experience with other smartphones, and I have been content with using it on a day trip to Sequoia or Yosemite with the family.