I have a Moto X Pure Edition, you have questions. Lets play!

[Matt Machens]

Hi Matt, I have both the Moto X Pure and Polarized Sunglasses and there are no issues, no blackout happens.

Awesome, thanks for the response!

 

[swebb]

I've had Nexus phones since the Galaxy Nexus, except N6 because of size and price. I've been happy with all of them despite their limitations. Mainly like the de-bloated software, timely updates, and carrier freedom. I'll be skipping the Nexus 5 2015 because of the underwhelming spec improvement compared to the 2013 version, plus the rumored price point of $399. My question; Does the XPE seem like a worthy Nexus replacement? Also, have you noticed better signal strength compared to your daily driver? This is a bit important as I'm in marginal areas and I feel my N5 2013 does not perform as well as my wife's G4.

 

[Ziich47]

is this the 16, 32 or 64gb? how much available storage is on board

 

[swebb]

Don't think anyone's asked about GPS. How quick is it to lock and how accurate?

 

[Ry]

Don't think anyone's asked about GPS. How quick is it to lock and how accurate?

I played some Ingress this morning. GPS worked great.

 

[vn33]

How does the included bumper case feel ? Does it offer sufficient protection and grip for a phone with smooth, wood back ? would you care to post a few pictures with this case ?

Thank you!

 

[jephanie]

Okay weird question, but I always have my polarized sunglasses on and some screens tend to blackout with them on. Have you viewed the screen with polarized lenses at all? I know on my DROID MAXX I can see fine but my computer monitor at work, not so much. Thanks!

I posted in a separate thread that I have zero problem seeing the screen when wearing polarized sunglasses.

 

[jephanie]

How are the viewing angles? Is the accent flush with the rest of the back or is it slightly raised? Are the speaker grills raised? is there a bit of plastic where the front glass meets the metal frame?

Viewing angles drop off noticeably but I personally am okay with that. I'm not in the habit of wanting someone 85 degrees to my side to necessarily browse my screen.

 

[jephanie]

How does the included bumper case feel ? Does it offer sufficient protection and grip for a phone with smooth, wood back ? would you care to post a few pictures with this case ?

Thank you!

It's not grippy because it's clear plastic. It does a nice job of not hiding the beautiful aesthetics of the phone and provides a nice lip to grab onto.

 

[Seemslike4ever]

Wifi calling is a feature that tmobile installs only on phones that they sell. They upload their software onto the phone.

 

[jephanie]

How does the screen look in the sunlight?

It cranks up to quite a bright level. I've used it in direct sunlight on a very clear day (10 minute ago was most recent) and I can see the screen very, very easily. MUCH better than the previous two gens' screens.

 

[jephanie]

Don't think anyone's asked about GPS. How quick is it to lock and how accurate?

I took mine on a road trip this past weekend. GPS was fast and accurate for me at all times.

 

[sangs]

The screen is not noticeably worse than OLED. I'm coming from a Galaxy S6 edge, and the screen doesn't feel like a downgrade.

Really? I think the screen is a significant step back from that of the S6 Edge+. I had the two of them side-by-side with the same settings and was not very impressed with the Pure screen. Interesting.

 

[jdot104]

(Posting again in case it was missed)

What's your opinion on how "premium" it feels in hand? Does the metal compare to other low cost flagships? (Particularly the OnePlus 2?)

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[Russell Holly]

is this the 16, 32 or 64gb? how much available storage is on board

32gb phone, 24gb available

 

[Russell Holly]

(Posting again in case it was missed)

What's your opinion on how "premium" it feels in hand? Does the metal compare to other low cost flagships? (Particularly the OnePlus 2?)

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It's a plastic phone, no doubt about it. There's no uncomfortable gaps that feel bad, but it flexes a bit when pressure is added. It feels more like a Nexus 6, and less like the 2014 X.

 

[csmall]

Camera is about all I want to know about. I loved the Moto X camera aside. How does it compare to the S6, Note 5, G4 etc...?

We already know the Moto X is an awesome device. The camera is the deal breaker for me on almost all flagship devices these days.

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[Russell Holly]

Really? I think the screen is a significant step back from that of the S6 Edge+. I had the two of them side-by-side with the same settings and was not very impressed with the Pure screen. Interesting.

I'd say it's darker, but the colors are nice and text is sharp. It's different, but I wouldn't call it worse just yet.

 

[JayVGee]

If it was not already commented on, what is the battery life like? Specifically with bluetooth and GPS (w/ high accuracy) both on.

 

[Russell Holly]

Camera is about all I want to know about. I loved the Moto X camera aside. How does it compare to the S6, Note 5, G4 etc...?

We already know the Moto X is an awesome device. The camera is the deal breaker for me on almost all flagship devices these days.

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Have some candy!

I'm going to be directly comparing all of the current heavyweights to the Moto X Pure, separately so there no room for distraction. Look for that in the coming week.