Hi all,
I just wanted to post a note here. I shattered my Note5's screen (AMOLED display is dead now), and so I needed a replacement phone that wasn't too expensive, but was still a reasonably decent phone. I didn't have many expectations for the MXPE, other than I wanted a phone that was more or less stock Android (and the further away from Touchwiz the better).
Maybe the secret to enjoying a device is to have low expectations for it, but something amazing happened - I really enjoy using this phone. From the front facing speakers (never thought I'd really care for what the speakers in a phone were like, this thing proved me to be an fool, since it makes a big difference), to the Moto enhancements (karate chop for flashlight is genius), I really find myself wanting to use this phone all the time.
It actually is faster than the Note5 in daily operations (opening apps, multitasking, etc.). Not sure if that is Marshmallow vs. Lollipop, or just the lack of TouchWiz, but either way, I am happy.
Battery life is the only issue. Long screen times results in a short use time for the phone. But I've discovered that since most of the time I am using PushBullet and my Pebble Time Round for notifications and time, the MXPE actually lasts me over a day of use. Doze really helps - battery drain in Marshmallow seems much lower than my Note 5. So by the end of the day, the two devices end up with a similar amount of battery left.
I also enjoy the way the device feels. The Note5 was too slippery in hand, even though it looked really nice. The curve on the back of the MXPE, and the Bamboo wood back make it a much more holdable phone.
Anyhow, for around $400, this is a great phone - carrier unlocked, SD card, and mostly stock Android. Liking it a lot so far!
I just wanted to post a note here. I shattered my Note5's screen (AMOLED display is dead now), and so I needed a replacement phone that wasn't too expensive, but was still a reasonably decent phone. I didn't have many expectations for the MXPE, other than I wanted a phone that was more or less stock Android (and the further away from Touchwiz the better).
Maybe the secret to enjoying a device is to have low expectations for it, but something amazing happened - I really enjoy using this phone. From the front facing speakers (never thought I'd really care for what the speakers in a phone were like, this thing proved me to be an fool, since it makes a big difference), to the Moto enhancements (karate chop for flashlight is genius), I really find myself wanting to use this phone all the time.
It actually is faster than the Note5 in daily operations (opening apps, multitasking, etc.). Not sure if that is Marshmallow vs. Lollipop, or just the lack of TouchWiz, but either way, I am happy.
Battery life is the only issue. Long screen times results in a short use time for the phone. But I've discovered that since most of the time I am using PushBullet and my Pebble Time Round for notifications and time, the MXPE actually lasts me over a day of use. Doze really helps - battery drain in Marshmallow seems much lower than my Note 5. So by the end of the day, the two devices end up with a similar amount of battery left.
I also enjoy the way the device feels. The Note5 was too slippery in hand, even though it looked really nice. The curve on the back of the MXPE, and the Bamboo wood back make it a much more holdable phone.
Anyhow, for around $400, this is a great phone - carrier unlocked, SD card, and mostly stock Android. Liking it a lot so far!
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