Is going from the Nexus 5 to the Moto X considered a "downgrade"?

[jrb363]

I have a Nexus 5 that's about two months old, which I do like, but am heavily getting discouraged from going to a Moto X. I switched from an HTC One in November because that device stopped working properly. I like the Nexus 5 but I love some of the Moto X's features: most notably touch less control, active notifications, better battery life, and the display is better (to my eyes anyway). So far my friend says not to do it it's a downgrade, and my wife says "no you just got that phone." My pro list outweighed my con list for getting the Moto X. Do you think I am downgrading if I do this and should I just stick with what I have?

They're about equal in all honesty. If you like the software features the Moto X offers then I would get it. However, if your wife doesn't need a new phone then just save your money and stick with the Nexus 5.

 

[Mikhailov]

They're about equal in all honesty. If you like the software features the Moto X offers then I would get it. However, if your wife doesn't need a new phone then just save your money and stick with the Nexus 5.

I think after two hard days of deliberation, I'm going to stick with the N5 for now. As much as I love the Moto X and its features, I think you're right. Tough decision (first world problems I know) but I know I still have a great phone. When the Moto X 2 comes out, I think I'll immediately go for it.

 

[ffejjj]

I think after two hard days of deliberation, I'm going to stick with the N5 for now. As much as I love the Moto X and its features, I think you're right. Tough decision (first world problems I know) but I know I still have a great phone. When the Moto X 2 comes out, I think I'll immediately go for it.

Try Dynamic Notifications in the play store. It will fill your Active Notification wants since your sticking with the N5

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[Mikhailov]

Try Dynamic Notifications in the play store. It will fill your Active Notification wants since your sticking with the N5

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I did give it a shot. I live it, but it seems to work only when it wants and magically drains my battery.

 

[Speedygi]

I don't think its a downgrade. It may seem to be a downgrade in terms of specs, but if you factor in things like the voice control, the Motorola built apps, battery life and the build quality, it is in fact an upgrade.

 

[zobog]

I have to have always listening Google now and Motorola Assist. And I would hate to give up active notifications. I wouldn't trade my X for any other phone. Only other phone I could live with is the Maxx since it has same features as the X.

Other two phones I really like are the nexus 5 and lgg2. And the Maxx, but I just consider it a Moto x with a big screen and battery.
I am afraid I would hate the Battery life on the nexus. Other then that is a sweet phone. The G2 is awesome too.

I think you made the right decision. Since you haven't gotten used to the moto x features you won't miss them. Enjoy your nexus but be sure and try out the next Motorola phone down the line.

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[hawonjung]

Yes it is a downgrade when you look at hardware specs but buttery smooth and battery life is upgrade. I weigh in battery life and buttery smooth higher priority. So to me moto x is a better device.


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[Mikhailov]

I have to have always listening Google now and Motorola Assist. And I would hate to give up active notifications. I wouldn't trade my X for any other phone. Only other phone I could live with is the Maxx since it has same features as the X.

Other two phones I really like are the nexus 5 and lgg2. And the Maxx, but I just consider it a Moto x with a big screen and battery.
I am afraid I would hate the Battery life on the nexus. Other then that is a sweet phone. The G2 is awesome too.

I think you made the right decision. Since you haven't gotten used to the moto x features you won't miss them. Enjoy your nexus but be sure and try out the next Motorola phone down the line.

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Those features are exactly the reason I was considering the X. And I made my decision to stay, but I still can't seem to stop playing with Moto Maker. A friend told me I sounded like Gollum arguing with himself.

 

[davidnc]

My pro list outweighed my con list for getting the Moto X. Do you think I am downgrading if I do this and should I just stick with what I have?

In a word ..... Nope

 

[Mikhailov]

In a word ..... Nope

No it's not a downgrade or no I should not stick with what I have?

 

[davidnc]

No it's not a downgrade or no I should not stick with what I have?

....its not a downgrade in my opinion.I love the features of the Moto X and I actually use all of them.I had had phones that had features that were more gimmick like before and never used those.
I wasnt sure if I would use all of the features of the Moto X actually when I first purchased the phone but now I cant do without them ,(Active Display,Touchless Controls,Camera Gesture, Always Listening )

 

[oldDummy]

... I sounded like Gollum arguing with himself.

Ha, cute.
Your going to buy a "PRECIOUS".

 

[Mikhailov]

Ha, cute.
Your going to buy a "PRECIOUS".

I can probably get it in orange to simulate The One Ring and have it engraved to say "The One Phone to Rule Them All."

 

[oldDummy]

Watch that Bilbo guy, he has his eye on it.

 

[DCSholtis]

Is switching between a Note 3 and Moto X considered a downgrade. I'm getting sick of TouchWiz..

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[cgardnervt]

I might self am thinking of giving the moto x a try. N5 was nice but the HTC One kept me coming back! Love the boom speakers!

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[Mikhailov]

I had to run it through Moto Maker just to see what it would look like. It was originally a joke but it looks pretty cool.

 

[ScottMGS]

I had to run it through Moto Maker just to see what it would look like. It was originally a joke but it looks pretty cool.

I'd probably change the back to something like "To Rule Them All".

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Hmmm...

 

[grooks]

Is switching between a Note 3 and Moto X considered a downgrade. I'm getting sick of TouchWiz..

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Here are a two threads that explore the pros and cons of Note 3 vs Moto X

Moto X vs Note 3

Opinions Moto X Note 3

 

[DCSholtis]

Here are a two threads that explore the pros and cons of Note 3 vs Moto X

Moto X vs Note 3

Opinions Moto X Note 3

Thanks!

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