Motorola is a brand that is known to be the one that introduced the world to the cell phone and in a way it still is. The Moto series of handsets launched by the brand is fast setting a trend of devices that may not look impressive on paper but are high on user experience. For those who have used an Apple iPhone will understand when we say that it is one of the poorest specced device on paper, however, when it comes to performance and fluidity, it can beat most Android flagships hands down. This is owing to the fact that the handset comes with a flawless sync between hardware and software. Moto X Style is one such device, whereas, other handsets are in the race of which one has better processor or camera module.

Design

The design of the handset is along the lines of new design philosophy adopted by the brand. Moto X still comes with the same front panel and front firing loudspeakers. However, a major difference is visible on the back panel, where there is a thin metal strip now to house the LED flash, camera module and dimpled Motorola logo. Moreover, the panel itself boasts of an attractive diamond pattern finish, which accounts for a better grip. Also, the handset is water resistant, which means added durability.

Display

The display of the handset is quite a delight to look at owing to its size and resolution. Motorola has equipped the handset with a decent size 5.7-inch display that is good enough for all kind of multimedia requirements. Moreover, it comes with a Quad HD resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, which means that the multimedia content can be enjoyed with any visual loss.

User Experience

If there is one thing that Motorola excels in and designs its handset around, it is the user experience offered by its handset. The Motorola Moto X Play comes with the latest Android 5.1 Lollipop update out of the box. Moreover, since it is a Motorola device, you can be rest assured that the handset will receive the Android M update before most of the handsets in the market.

Performance and Battery Life

Motorola has equipped the Moto X Play with a powerful Hexa-core processor that has been clocked at 1.8 GHz, therefore, you can be assured of the performance being offered by the handset. Moreover, the processor comes with sufficient RAM of 3 GB, which means it has ample memory at its disposal to perform smoothly. On the battery front, the handset boasts of a powerful 3000 mAh battery that can last up to 18-24 hours on mixed usage.

Camera Technology

The highlight of the handset has got to be the 21 Megapixel primary camera on the rear panel, which is major improvement since the first generation Moto X. This snapper has been equipped with features like rapid focus and colour-adjusting flash. On its front panel there is a 5 Megapixel snapper.

Connectivity

The handset comes with the native 4G LTE and 3G support to facilitate fast Internet browsing for its users. It also comes with standard connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and microUSB.

Verdict

We do not know about you but Motorola Moto X Style has got us wanting to get rid of our existing smartphones and buy the new device. If user experience and performance fluidity is an absolute must for you, this is the handset for you.