If you decide to replace your Moto X PE what phone would you get?

[VAYinzer]

I currently own the MXPE and love it - white/bamboo. The only issue I would improve is the battery. I've owned the previous 2 Moto Xs as well, and don't want to spend $600+ on a Pixel/Samsung or LG. I've been researching One+/Honor/Asus and other budget unlocked phones but keep coming back to Moto for the near stock android and overall experience. I'm curious about the update for the Moto Z Play, but I would never use the mods. Has anyone out there had luck with a sub $500 phone that they would recommend? Thanks.

 

[matthewkuhl]

Has anyone out there had luck with a sub $500 phone that they would recommend? Thanks.

i have an MXP and a Z Play and i am very happy with the Z. My only grievance is no stereo speakers, although its speaker is quite loud.

 

[SmartAssBill]

the ZTE Axon 7 with the 6bg RAM looks mighty temping...

 

[BuccoDroid]

This is a tough question. Mainly because the MotoX Pure is a one off phone. A mid priced phone with a lot of top of the line features. I bought mine to replace a Note 4. Never have missed the Note 4 stylus.

Actually have been looking around to find another phone so I can give my wife my MotoX Pure and I get a new phone. But there is nothing really on the market right now that I like more than the Moto X Pure. Did look at the Moto G5 but not crazy about the small screen size. Also looked at the Moto Z but why pay soooo much money for a phone that really lives and breathes by the mods you add to it.

Since I am with Verizon and have been for forever I am unwilling to change carriers so I am stuck with CDMA phones. I want a phone that is unlocked and has a very close to pure Android OS. After reviewing several phones, the Moto Z, Galaxy S8, and finally the Pixel XL if I would replace my Moto X Pure it most likely be with the Pixel XL. Unfortunately it is twice what I would pay for the Moto X Pure but if I buy it from Google I can get it for 24 nice payments without any interest. Only problem with that is do I want to be stuck to the phone for two years like I did when I bought from Verizon.

What I have finally decided to do for now is not to replace the Moto X Pure but the Note 4 that I handed down to my wife when I got the Moto X Pure. And I am going to do that by buying another Moto X Pure for me and handing down my old one to her.

 

[Coresh]

And where can one get a new MXPE these days, preferably the 64gb?

 

[acejavelin]

And where can you get a new MXPE these days, preferably the 64gb?

B&H Photo stocks the 64GB model for $329 new, and the 32GB and 16GB versions.

They are the last reputable retailer I know about that stock them new... Best Buy did until about a week ago, know all 3 models show "This item is no longer available." for new ones, although they still carry refurbished units with warranty.

 

[Coresh]

Thanks. I know that BestBuy sold them on sale for $250 for the 64gb, so $329 is a bit expensive

 

[ffejjj]

If I were to replace my Pure right now it would be the LGG6. My daughter's is really impressive.

 

[acejavelin]

Thanks. I know that BestBuy sold them on sale for $250 for the 64gb, so $329 is a bit expensive

That was the refurbished price... the 32GB sold new a couple times as a Deal of the Day for $250, the 64GB was $299 for a best price new on BB to my knowledge. I could be wrong but I watch those deals pretty regularly.

Is $329 a bit steep for a 64GB Moto X Pure? Maybe... To be honest I still don't see why 32GB+microSD isn't enough, I can still get by on 16GB if I need to.

 

[scarpozzi]

And where can one get a new MXPE these days, preferably the 64gb?

I bought the 32GB last Fall and threw a 64GB sd in it for $16 more. Adding memory was very easy and far cheaper than buying the 64GB model.

 

[J Dubbs]

I'm tired of Android...... I'll be replacing my MXPE with an iPhone when the X finally dies. My X is a year and a half old and works like new in every way....no loss in battery life at all, no screen issues/overheating/lagging ect. It's been perfect..... too bad it's running Android or I'd love the thing ;-)

 

[mrpackerguy]

What is Motorola's best phone at the moment

 

[acejavelin]

What is Motorola's best phone at the moment

Best is pretty subjective here... But probably the Moto G5 Plus 4GB/64GB, although we are still waiting on the Moto X4 that should be released in the near future.

 

[ScottMGS]

My XPE battery has been fading - running hot and dropping charge quickly, even when the phone is off. If the XPE had a user-replaceable battery (no, phone surgery doesn't count) I would stay with it. Had to go, though, so I went with Sprint's LG V20 father's day deal. I'd prefer a non-carrier phone but the deal (and free 49" TV) changed my mind.

 

[mrpackerguy]

My XPE battery has been fading - running hot and dropping charge quickly, even when the phone is off. If the XPE had a user-replaceable battery (no, phone surgery doesn't count) I would stay with it. Had to go, though, so I went with Sprint's LG V20 father's day deal. I'd prefer a non-carrier phone but the deal (and free 49" TV) changed my mind.

Same issue here, that is why I asked the question of best existing Motorola phone. Between my office and car chargers I can keep the charge up. Don't know if and when my MPE gets nougat if battery performance will improve. So many things I like about the MPE (camera is NOT one of them) hate to retire it after only a couple years. Will hold on for now. And not willing to switch carriers.

 

[cbreze]

I replaced mine already with an HTC 10. Love the 10 and it's a much better size for my liking. The MXPE got annoying after about a year or less. Tired of big phones finally. I got the 10 used about a year ago and that was the end of the MXPE for me. I'd sell it if it were worth anything.

 

[VAYinzer]

I still love my Moto XPE and I'm having a hard time deciding on a replacement. At first I was concerned the screen was going to be too big but its not and now I'm used to it. It would be nice for Moto to come out with a big/bigger screen like the MXPE with slim bezels, big 4000+ mah battery and dual cameras. A 660 SoC and FHD would be fine. Moto needs more diversity than the 5'2 and 5'5 clone phones they've been pushing.

 

[beandaddy]

My battery is lasting less than three hours. I'm lugging around a battery pack on vacation in DC. Yesterday it died charged it up for a couple of hours then it used 55% (leaving me with 45% battery) by the time it booted. It will power down anywhere from 35ish percent down, without warning.

I wanted to wait for either the next note (8)or big pixel 2. But dang near went to get a S8+ Wednesday, but I head back home Friday. So I just need to get through today. I reset to factory about a month ago trying to 'fix' battery issues.

5.7 is my minimum screen size.
Moto /Lenovo are out of the running for the foreseeable future for me.
I pre-ordered this xpe the minute it was available. So it's about 20 month old. I'm unrooted

 

[acejavelin]

My battery is lasting less than three hours. I'm lugging around a battery pack on vacation in DC. Yesterday it died charged it up for a couple of hours then it used 55% (leaving me with 45% battery) by the time it booted. It will power down anywhere from 35ish percent down, without warning.

I wanted to wait for either the next note (8)or big pixel 2. But dang near went to get a S8+ Wednesday, but I head back home Friday. So I just need to get through today. I reset to factory about a month ago trying to 'fix' battery issues.

5.7 is my minimum screen size.
Moto /Lenovo are out of the running for the foreseeable future for me.
I pre-ordered this xpe the minute it was available. So it's about 20 month old. I'm unrooted

When is the last time you did a cache wipe?

Also, replacing the battery isn't overly difficult on these device, just watch a few YT videos, but I recommend ordering a replacement back with adhesive as well.

That said, the battery life of the MXPE is pretty bad, especially outdoors... the screen is a massive battery hog and the "price" for having such a nice display is battery life.

 

[JHStewart1023]

if you're coming from the MxP I would say pixel XL all the way