The moto x is awesome but the camera sucks. The G4 with the leather back reminds me of the X but with the best camera ever. I think the camera alone will help you forget the active notifications. The G4 also had some similar cool features.
I briefly had the 2014 Moto X. Returned it due to poor battery life and subpar camera. Waiting to pick up my G4 from Best Buy. I'm sure I won't miss Moto X when I get my G4 since I prefer my G2 over Moto X.
I had the 2014 Moto X for a few months and I still miss it. I use the AC display app with my G4 now which is similar. I miss just waving my hand over the Moto X too.
This is exactly my worry. Yes, the camera on this phone is horrendous. I have a 2013 and the battery life is stellar but yeah man, that camera was a big mistake.
I am making the switch from the 2013 to the G4. I am going to miss the Moto X functions, but I won't miss the camera. Wish someone would duplicate some of the notifications, Drive Mode, etc
I just ordered the G4 and am ugrading from the 2013 Moto X. Like others have said I will definitely miss active notifications but I hate the camera on the X. I'll gladly suffer with the G4 I think... I also think I'm ready for the big screen.