Hi all! Motorola is known to almost everyone in our country. Previously, this brand was present on our market, but then left it. Since then, things have not gone well for the company. The owner of the company was the giant Google, but then Motorola was sold to Lenovo, and since then everyone has been waiting for the legendary “motor” to return to our market. Actually this is what happened, now Motorola products can be bought in our market.

I received a copy for review without packaging or accessories. Well, in this review we will talk about Motorola Moto Z Droid Edition XT1650 (Motorola Sheridan). I’ll say right away that this copy was an engineering sample and may differ from the final release.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model – Moto Z.

Black color.

Case material – metal/glass.

Screen size – 5.5 inches.

Screen resolution – 2560x1440 pixels.

Pixel density - 535 PPI.

Screen manufacturing technology – AMOLED.

There is a protective screen coating.

Protective coating type - Corning Gorilla Glass 4.

operating system– Android OS 6.0.1.

Processor model – Snapdragon 820.

The processor frequency is 1.8 GHz.

Number of cores – 4.

Video processor - Adreno 530.

RAM- 4 GB.

Built-in memory - 32 GB.

Memory card type - micro SD up to 128GB.

Wi-Fi standard - 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n.

Bluetooth version – 4.1.

The main camera is 13MP.

Front-camera– 5MP.

Battery capacity - 2600 mAh.

GPS/A-GPS support – yes.

GLONASS support – yes.

LTE support – yes.

Headphone jack type – absent.

Charging connector – USB Type-C.

Dual SIM support – no (optional)

NFC – yes.

2G communication - GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GSM 850, GSM 900.

3G communications - UMTS 1900, UMTS 2100, UMTS 850, UMTS 900.

Ranges LTE frequencies– LTE 1800 (B3), LTE 1900 (B39), LTE 2100 (B1), LTE 2300 (B40), LTE 2500 (B41), LTE 2600 (B38), LTE 2600 (B7).

Width – 73.3 mm.

Height – 153.3 mm.

Thickness – 5.19 mm.

Weight - 136 g.

APPEARANCE

There are two versions of this smartphone on the market. One with (1 Nano-SIM + MicroSD) + 13MP main camera. The second with (2 Nano-SIM or 1 Nano-SIM + MicroSD) + 21MP main camera.

I reviewed the “light” version of the smartphone.

When the smartphone fell into my hands, what struck me first was its thickness, TOTAL - 5 mm, or more precisely, 5.19 mm. On this moment The record for thickness belongs to the Chinese in the person of Vivo X5 Max, its thickness is fantastic - 3.98 mm. Even in the main camera area, the thickness is only 4.74 mm. Believe me, the thickness of 5.19 mm in our case is also very cool. At first, you’re even afraid that you might break the device.

The front side of the smartphone is covered with 2.5D glass in the form of Corning Gorilla Glass 4.

Along the edges of the smartphone there is a metal edging with a matte texture, which smoothly bends around the corners of the smartphone.

The top part houses the front camera and flash. To be honest, I’m quite skeptical about the benefits of the front flash, but perhaps selfie lovers will appreciate this point. The earpiece protrudes slightly above the body of the smartphone, and it is clearly visible; by the way, there is only one speaker, it serves as the main and earpiece. There is also a proximity sensor and a sensor automatic adjustment brightness

The thickness of the frames is not impressive, especially at the bottom. Touch buttons are located on the screen itself. The width of the bottom part is 2 centimeters, it houses two microphones and two motion sensors, as well as a square fingerprint scanner. We can clearly see the irrational use of free space. If the touch control buttons were placed under the screen, the width of the frame would no longer seem so large.

Please note that the button with the scanner is not actually a button as such; it cannot be pressed. By the way, the scanner works very quickly, you literally just raise your finger and the smartphone instantly comes to life.

In general, in the lower part there is some kind of dissonance in the design. A wide frame, a square scanner, two holes with microphones, clearly the designers miscalculated a little.

On the right side there are volume buttons and a power button. Moreover, the volume button is divided into two parts, and the power button is embossed and feels good when you take the smartphone in your hand, therefore, it cannot be confused with the volume buttons.

At the top end there is a hole for the third microphone and a plastic antenna insert. There is also a tray for installing a “nano” SIM card and memory card.

But on the left side there are no controls.

At the bottom there is a hole for a USB Type-C connector. There was no place for the old man in the form of a 3.5 mm mini-jack, apparently the thickness of the smartphone itself affected it.

The back of the smartphone is covered with a glass panel. As a result, the smartphone turned out to be quite slippery. The texture of the back panel is gray and striped. There are black inserts at the top and bottom.

The main camera module is made in the shape of a circle, the size of a 2-ruble coin. There was also a flash in the circle. It’s immediately noticeable that the camera module stands out quite strongly against the general background, but up to a certain point...

The fourth microphone was placed at the bottom. There is also a special magnetic connector at the bottom; in fact, this is the most important feature in this smartphone.

To some extent this smartphone will be modular, but these modules do not expand the technical part of the smartphone, but only complement it, and some modules will also decorate the smartphone.

Replaceable modules are called Moto Mods. Lenovo also offers three types of overlay covers: leather, wood, and plastic.

Functional modules are presented in triplicate.

SoundBoost- speaker module with built-in speakers from JBL and an additional battery. Please note that the battery itself in the speaker does not power the smartphone itself; the charge is spent only on the operation of the speaker itself.

The speaker can be charged via a smartphone or separately when USB help Type-C cable.

In the upper status bar you can separately find out the charge level for the smartphone and the speaker.

Insta-Share Projector- module with built-in projector. With its help, you can broadcast an image from a smartphone to a flat surface. The module has an additional battery and an adjustable stand that allows you to place your smartphone at any angle.

Power Pack- a module with an additional battery that increases the battery life of the smartphone.

Third-party manufacturers can also develop their own modules for this smartphone.

I reviewed the SoundBoost module and the rear decorative cover.

When installing a decorative cover, the smartphone gains quite a bit in thickness, and the main camera no longer sticks out in the background.

The lid has a black fabric finish. When installed, the smartphone takes on a more finished look and stops slipping out of your hands.

SoundBoost module from JBL, the device is more advanced and interesting.

Attaches to the back of the smartphone instead of back cover.

The speaker has a retractable stand that allows you to place your smartphone on a table in a horizontal position.

Please note that when a speaker is connected, the camera becomes deeply recessed into the body. Using the camera in this mode is somewhat limited, as the flash will reflect off the speaker body and illuminate the frame.

A separate speaker is intended for music lovers. The sound is simply amazing within a mobile device, of course. Excellent low frequencies and very high volume allow you to organize a party in a separate room.

SCREEN

The screen diagonal in Moto Z is 5.5 inches. At the moment, this is the most popular screen diagonal format. The resolution of the AMOLED matrix is ​​2560x1440 pixels. From a practical point of view, there is no benefit from such a resolution, unless you have some kind of VR helmet lying around at home. The pixel density is 535 ppi, naturally you will not see any individual pixels on the screen.

There is an automatic brightness adjustment function. The maximum brightness is at a high level, which is good. Multi-touch for 10 touches.

The screen is made using OGS technology, which eliminates the air gap between the glass and the touch layer.

As I said above, there is protective glass represented by Gorilla Glass 4. I would also like to note the simply excellent oleophobic coating. The sensitivity of the touch layer is very high, the screen instantly responds to even the slightest touch.

In this video you can see the viewing angles of the screen.

Gamma curves simply show reference values.

Color channels have a slight spread.

The color temperature is a little high, as a result of which the colors on the screen will be a little “cold”.

According to the sRGB standard, we see significant differences in all colors. This effect is observed on all screens with AMOLED matrices. The reason lies in the different construction of pixels when compared with IPS matrices.

In the screen settings, you can select the “normal” color display mode, thereby reducing the oversaturation of color shades on the screen.

CAMERA

The main camera in the smartphone has a 13 megapixel matrix. IN Lately there is a tendency to complete the increase in unnecessary megapixels, which is of course correct. The camera's aperture is f/1.8. This value allows you to take good pictures in poor lighting. There is laser autofocus and an optical image stabilization system.

The only negative that was revealed during testing was minor errors with white balance.

I would like to note that the camera interface is quite pleasant and understandable, everything is at your fingertips, the settings are minimal and there are no difficulties in mastering it.

The camera itself works quite quickly. However, let's take a look and evaluate the results of the shooting.

MACRO MODE

In macro mode, there is good detail in pictures at a minimum focal length.

IN ROOM

In a room with insufficient lighting, the camera did not fail, there was practically no noise.

SHOOTING TEXT

When shooting text, almost the smallest font is visible.

PANORAMA

Excellent stitching of panoramic images.

OVERALL PLAN

Good sharpness and color rendition in the frame.

NIGHT SHOOTING

Minimum amount of noise when shooting at night. A large amount of light enters the lens, which has a positive effect on the final result.

HDR ON/OFF

Normal work in HDR mode. I'm glad that the camera's operating speed is this mode does not decrease.

The main camera can shoot video from 720p to 4k resolution. It is possible to record slow motion, but only in 720p resolution. Examples of videos can be viewed at the end of this paragraph.

The front camera has a 5MP matrix. There is autofocus, which has a positive effect on pictures. The front camera can shoot video in FullHD at 30 frames per second.

SOFT

The smartphone runs on Android OS version number 6. The company has almost completed work on version 7 of the operating system from Google, and soon the smartphone will begin to receive this update. In general, the company has been doing very well with updates lately, which is good news.

We can say that the firmware of this smartphone complies stock firmware from Google itself.

I recorded a short video about the firmware in this smartphone and I suggest you familiarize yourself with it.

IN WORK

The Moto Z has the already proven Snapdragon 820 - this is the most common processor in top smartphones, but not the fastest. It was replaced by an overclocked version in the form of the Snapdragon 821, and at the beginning of 2017 the Snapdragon 830 will appear. Nevertheless, the 820 model is still relevant and will remain so for at least another couple of years.

Computing cores are represented by two Kryo 64-bit cores with a dynamically variable frequency of up to 2.2 GHz + 2 Kryo 64-bit cores with a frequency of 1.6-1.7 GHz. Adreno 530 is responsible for graphics. Memory is dual-channel LPDDR4 RAM with a frequency of up to 1866 MHz. All this stuff is manufactured using 14 nm FinFET technology.

Here are the results I got in synthetics. Please note that I am reviewing an engineering model of a smartphone with lower SoC frequencies. This is why the performance in Antutu is not so high.

However, the reduced frequencies did not have any particular effect in 3D applications. Then you can see this for yourself.

During games, the back side of the smartphone heats up quite significantly, but what did you expect from a thickness of 5 mm?

In this screenshot you can see what sensors are installed in the smartphone.

The smartphone has 4GB of RAM, again - this is the standard for 2016 flagships. About 2GB remains in free use. The firmware works quickly, no hints of lags or brakes.

32GB of permanent built-in memory, which is quite enough for everyone necessary programs, because there is no possibility of installing applications on removable media, although there is support for memory cards. The 128GB test card worked perfectly in this smartphone.

And this is what the indicators for reading/writing internal memory look like.

Since there is only one speaker in the smartphone, after the speaker from JBL it did not surprise me at all. Plays loudly, cleanly, but without any requests for individuality.

There were no questions at all regarding the quality of speech transmission. Usually two active microphones are enough, but in our case there are four of them, four Karl, four!!! Perhaps in some conditions the extra two microphones will come in handy, but so far I can’t imagine such a use case.

Working in 4G networks did not cause any complaints. But a lot depends on the specific operator, the terrain and traffic load.

There is support for GPS/GLONASS. Again, no complaints about the work. Fast “cold” start and a large number of satellites included.

You can connect to Wi-Fi at a frequency of 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. The vibration signal is medium in strength. There is NFC support, maybe it will be useful to someone.

AUTONOMOUS OPERATION

When I found out that this smartphone uses a 2600 mAh battery, I was even a little depressed. A large high-resolution screen and a top-end processor did not inspire hope for a long battery life.

But in practice the results were completely different.

1. A few calls and messages – 2 days

2. A large number of calls and messages – 1 day

3. Watching a movie on a smartphone screen – 13 hours

4. 3D games – 7 hours.

The smartphone supports fast charging; the company calls this technology TurboPower. In any case, the battery life for the 2600 mAh battery is very good.

CONCLUSIONS

When you first get acquainted with this smartphone, the appearance does not cause any delight; the protruding pancake of the main camera, the square fingerprint scanner, the wide bottom frame are all a little disappointing. But only until the moment when you start using your smartphone, as they say, appetite comes with eating!

First of all, modularity is perfectly implemented in this smartphone, much more interesting than the LG G5. Tired of the look of the back cover, change the cover itself. If you want high-quality music, connect a speaker. If you're going on a long trip, connect an additional battery or take it on the road. It's a pity that the review didn't include a plug-in projector. In fact, replaceable modules add originality and unusualness to this smartphone, and the most interesting thing is that they are convenient to use.

And the motion sensors at the bottom are a great thing. You need to look at the time or message, just move your hand over the smartphone at the bottom. Shake your smartphone - the flashlight will turn on, a few circular movements will activate the camera, etc. It seems like all these are little things, but in Moto Z they are somehow implemented correctly and conveniently.

How much will this smartphone cost in Russia? There is no exact information. The grandmothers on the bench near the house say that it will be about 50 thousand rubles. If this happens, then this price is on the verge of good and evil, as it seems to me...

PROS:

1. Extensive customization using replaceable modules.

2. Good main and front cameras.

3. Very thin body.

4. Long battery life.

5. Reference voice quality.

6. High performance.

7. USB Type-C connector.

8. Motion sensors.

9. The best fingerprint scanner at the moment.

MINUSES:

1. Lack of 3.5 mm mini-jack connector. I'm not yet ready for such innovation.

2. Touch control buttons on the screen.

3. Without replaceable modules, you get a dummy smartphone.

That's all. Thank you all very much for your attention.

Good luck and see you again on air!

The editors thank the EDAM online store
for kindly providing the Motorola RAZR XT910 smartphone for review

It's hard to accuse Motorola designers of copying other people's ideas. On the contrary, this American company, which stood at the origins of the “mobile industry,” itself often set the direction of the entire industry. Released in 2004, the thin and wide RAZR V3 became the founder of a whole class of “thin phones” - today the thickness of phones is indicated in hundredths of a millimeter. Due to the fashion for displays larger than 4 inches, devices are growing in length and width, which means that there is only one way to make them less bulky - to reduce the thickness. Motorola's competitors have succeeded in this; it's time for the founder of the tradition to have his say. And it was said, and the word was - RAZR.

One can argue what exactly made the company revive the legendary brand, but the fact remains - on November 11, 2011, Motorola Mobility introduced a new record thin smartphone DROID RAZR XT912 for the CDMA network of the Verizon operator. For everyone else, as usual, a GSM twin was released - the RAZR XT910, and we will talk about it.

The RAZR (unlike the you-know-what brand of smartphone) is completely different from the iPhone. This is great not only from a legal, but also from an aesthetic point of view - the almost rectangular body of the smartphone looks fresh and stylish. The front surface of Corning Gorilla Glass is decorated with a silver nameplate with the company’s name and touch buttons with auto-backlight. The microphone hole breaks (or emphasizes?) the harmony - it looks as if they remembered it at the last minute and drilled it “where it happened.”

What makes the RAZR unique is that Kevlar is used for the back wall of the case. Its best known use is for making lightweight body armor. It is clear that one thin layer of this fiber will not stop either a bullet or a knife, but the material is solid, pleasant to look and feel, and scratch-resistant. The latter, alas, does not apply to the plastic frame around the Kevlar - it scratches quite easily.

Some may be disappointed that the smartphone is not made of metal. I, testing it in winter, was only happy about it. The RAZR already has plenty of durability thanks to its rigid internal frame and non-dismountable design. Unfortunately, I had to verify this in practice - one of the test subjects suffered 2 serious falls (these are only those that I know about), ending up with small dents on the edging. He also earned a couple of scratches on the vaunted “gorilla”, however, she had long since compromised herself. There is one small complaint about the assembly - in two of the three RAZRs tested, the rear frame does not fit tightly to the frame and slightly “plays” when pressed; in the last one this was especially noticeable. Traditionally, above the display there are light and proximity sensors, a webcam and a three-color LED - it blinks green when events are missed, red when the battery is below 15%, and lights up yellow while charging.

All connectors - MicroHDMI, MicroUSB and 3.5 mm audio - are located on the upper end of the case, in its thick part. On the back side of the same thickening there is an 8-megapixel camera, LED backlight and multimedia speaker.

There is nothing on the bottom edge, on the right there is a power/lock button and a volume control, on the left, under the general cover there are slots for microSIM and microSD.

On the inside of the cover there is a sticker with the IMEI of the device and tiny drawings that provide instructions for installing cards. The SIM card slot is a little inconvenient - you need to insert it a little deeper than can be done without foreign objects (your fingernails didn’t help either, I had to use a memory card).

Completeness

In a bright box along with the RAZR - only the essentials: Charger 850 mA with a USB connector, a two-in-one cable for charging and connecting to a PC and a wired headset. Neither HDMI cable, unfortunately, there is no adapter for connecting peripherals (yes, the RAZR has a USB Host function), nor a cover.

Dimensions and ergonomics

Once upon a time, holding the Galaxy S in my hands (which was then considered a hefty “shovel”), I thought about the optimal size of a geeky smartphone. The answer came by itself a couple of days later, when I bought a chocolate bar and stuck it in my jeans pocket... took it out... twirled it in my hands... turned on my imagination... So here it is, the perfect size! It fits perfectly in your pocket, fits well in your hand, and the display can be set to at least 5 inches! And now smartphone manufacturers are finally starting to move in the right direction. Although the RAZR does not reach the “standard” (it is shorter and narrower than a chocolate bar, and the display is “only” 4.3 inches), it is even better in terms of thickness.

Reading the first reviews of the RAZR, I couldn’t understand why all the reviewers unanimously insisted that the phone was too big, that it was completely impossible to operate it with one hand, etc. Shortly before this, I walked around with a 4-inch ATRIX for a month and did not notice anything like that. Is three tenths of an inch really that much? The dimensions of the RAZR are really quite large; in length and width it is much larger than the Nokia N9 with a 3.9-inch display, and the 4-inch ATRIX, not to mention the iPhone.

The RAZR also owes its dimensions to the fact that there is too much body around the display. But a smart design hides the real dimensions, and there is a benefit from a wide frame - the number of accidental sensor triggers is reduced. Due to its small thickness, the phone does not lie in the hand, but hangs, squeezed between the fingers and palm, so the non-slip soft-touch plastic in the middle of the side edges and on the top end is very appropriate.

Once you get used to it, you can operate the phone with one hand, but to press the buttons in the corners of the display, you have to grab the device in your hand or hold it in a special way, risking dropping it. It is much more convenient to control the smartphone with both hands.

Display

It is made using technology Super AMOLED Advanced. Previously, Motorola did not use this type of matrix, preferring TFT, but apparently, for the sake of record thickness, it was necessary to use thinner technology. We could have stopped there, but no - the Pentile RGBG option, long criticized by reviewers, was chosen. Due to the “checkerboard” arrangement of subpixels, thin lines on the screen turn from straight to broken or dotted, and small text on a 4.3-inch display with a nominal resolution of 540x960 pixels looks worse than on a 4.1-inch classic TFT 480x800.

As in the case of the Nokia N9, at first it’s a little annoying, but after a few days you get used to it, and if you don’t specifically look closely or bring the phone too close to your eyes, it’s quite comfortable to use. The brightness and contrast of the display are good, the image is perfectly readable outdoors. Yes, the winter sun is not an indicator, but I’m sure the RAZR will not be outdone by the summer sun either. The colors are not too toxic, the photos look quite natural, and the viewing angles are excellent. When deviating from the direct angle of view, the white color acquires a blue tint, especially noticeable at low brightness (apparently, this is a characteristic feature of AMOLED screens, the same thing happened with the Nokia N9 and Samsung Galaxy SII).

Fingerprints remain on the display, but thanks to the special coating they are not as noticeable as on “regular displays”. My Galaxy Tab after only half an hour of operation it gets dirty to the point of indecency, and the RAZR can be used all day without wiping. Motorola claims that the entire body is protected with the same coating and that it is not afraid of splashes, but the glass is not afraid of water anyway, but the open connectors on the top The end and rather large openings of the speakers are not conducive to experiments - I did not risk using the device in the rain.

Interface

The firmware is based on Android version 2.3.5. Like all smartphone manufacturers, Motorola is striving to fix shortcomings in Android and make the system even more convenient and functional. HTC Sense is traditionally considered the best of the branded add-ons, but Motoblur was at least no worse in the first Atrix. Let's just say that if I bought a RAZR and found out that it wouldn't be upgraded to ICS (but it would be), I wouldn't be upset at all.

There are five desktops, scrolling and moving icons between them is done in the style of Android 3.1, with beautiful effects. The highlight of the device is a chic animated widget that displays up to 20 favorite contacts. The weather widget with the forecast from AccuWeather has been updated and became prettier.

The bottom row of icons is fixed, three of them can be changed at your discretion, and the fourth opens the application menu, which scrolls horizontally with a 3D effect.

In it you can choose the desired group(category), by default there are three: all applications downloaded by the user and recently used. You can create your own groups with custom names and stylish icons from the standard set. The Market icon in the top right corner is a great idea, no need to look for it among other applications. A long press on the icon of any application opens a menu with which you can move the application to the desktop, add it to a group, hide (for pre-installed applications) or delete (for downloaded ones). Groups can also be placed on the desktop - this is more convenient than folders and looks better.

The Home button has several functions - returning to the main desktop and viewing all desktops (short tap), a list of recently launched programs (long tap) and quick launch of your favorite application, for example, a camera or player (double tap).

There are no Wi-Fi, GPS, or other switches in the notification area. Widgets on the desktop are not so convenient - you have to minimize the open application. Third-party utilities help out.

Localization

As in all Motorolas on Android 2.3, there is no Russian version of the interface, but the keyboard has Russian and Ukrainian layouts with vocabulary tips and autocorrect.

There is another input method - Swype, but there is no Russian there. SMS typed in Cyrillic alphabet arrive empty to the recipient, but in RAZR this can be easily corrected in the message settings. And the standard messages that are automatically sent when a call is rejected can simply be replaced.

If you install Morelocale from the Market and select the Russian locale, then the Russian will be Google services and third-party applications that provide this. This does not affect Motorola's proprietary applications, which are the majority on the phone. Complete Russification of the RAZR is not yet possible, but enthusiasts are already working. Over time they will surely appear alternative firmware MIUI and Cyanogen Mod, in which Russian is built in initially. Using third-party applications, you can Russify your telephone keyboard and desktop.

Connection

The telephone part of the system is almost no different from previous models on Gingerbread. To call to phone number You can also use Skype if it is installed. There are proprietary options for automatically answering calls and pronouncing the caller's name before or instead of the ringtone (both are disabled by default). Active noise suppression with the help of an additional microphone has also not gone away. There are no complaints about voice transmission in both directions, the interlocutor can be heard clearly and intelligibly, and the speaker volume is sufficient even on the street during rush hour. The vibration alert is of medium power, unpleasantly rattling. When working with Bluetooth headsets, both mono and stereo, no problems were noticed, but a wired headset does not have an answer button - you need to pick up the phone or use the auto-answer function, which works when the headset is connected.

The address book has only a couple of additions to the standard functionality, but they are interesting. For each contact, you can view the history, not only of telephone conversations, but also of communications on social networks and instant messengers. And on the “Favorites” tab above the list of favorite contacts, several subscribers with whom you communicated most often automatically appear. Mobile Internet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth - all communications work as expected, including access point and wired modem mode. On a local network, RAZR is like a duck to water - the pre-installed file manager can work with network resources. Function Wi-Fi Direct It’s not stated in the specifications, but from your smartphone you can print documents or images to any printer available on the network. When launched, the MOTOPRINT application displays a list of all found documents, and any of them can be sent for printing. The most common printers are supported without installing any software on the PC; for less popular models, you will have to install the MOTOPRINT application on the corresponding computer.

Pre-installed applications and system functions

Browser the same as in several previous models - without bells and whistles like gestures and carousel scrolling open windows. It quickly and correctly opens pages with any content, including Flash, it works stably, in general, I didn’t find any reason to change it to a third-party one.

Calendar convenient and functional. In the drop-down menu, the same as in the application menu, you select the calendar type (locally stored or synchronized) and the presentation - month, week, day and agenda (Agenda). You can set multiple notifications for each entry, such as hourly, daily, and two-weekly. Recurring events can be assigned to both days of the week and days of the month, for example, every Tuesday, every 5th, or every first Tuesday of the month. An interesting innovation: if, when creating an event, you specify the contacts of its participants in the “Who” field, they will automatically be sent invitations via e-mail asking you to confirm your participation. This came as a surprise to me: if one of two acquaintances randomly selected for the test recording had not responded to such an invitation, I would not have known about this function.

Alarm simply excellent, with many settings and additional option, which will not allow you to ignore it (see screenshot). There is also a simple timer.

Smart Actions- probably the most interesting innovation in the RAZR. This is a constructor set for creating rules (Rules) that control the behavior of a smartphone depending on various key factors (Triggers). The simplest example- battery saving function, implemented as one of the Smart Actions rules. The key can be a period of time, geographic location, state of the display or battery (remaining charge, operating mode - charge or discharge), presence of unread messages, state of wireless and wired connections, etc.

For each such key or their combination (the keys are combined with logical AND), you can assign one or more actions and save this set as a Rule. The choice of actions is very rich - from turning on/off various smartphone functions to changing the wallpaper and sending a message with given text. You can create rules from scratch or use ready-made ones from the included collection, leaving them as is or modifying them to your liking.

When a rule is triggered, a notification appears; you can use it to go to the active rule and, if necessary, disable it completely or only individual actions by “tearing” them from the “tree” with a gesture to the right. You can also view the list and status of those system settings and functions that have been changed by the current rules.

In general, Smart Actions is a simple and at the same time powerful tool for flexible system configuration, including for energy saving purposes. According to Motorola, using Smart Actions you can increase your smartphone's operating time by up to 30%. This is also a great toy for training logic - the more rules you set up, the more carefully you will have to ensure that they do not conflict with each other. Unfortunately, using Smart Actions, like using an alarm clock, you cannot turn on your phone at a specified time (this is a common drawback of all Android devices). Task Manager- another weapon in the fight for autonomy. In it you can specify applications that will automatically end 2 minutes after the screen is turned off. If an application is not used for a long time and consumes system resources, the smartphone will prompt you to end it. By the way, critical operations, the incorrect completion of which can lead to failures, cannot be performed when the battery charge is low. These include, for example, resetting settings or installing applications.

Data Manager(Data Manager) - a new useful section in the settings. Here you can find out how much mobile traffic consumed per day, and identify the most power-hungry applications. And enabling the Data Saver function will allow you to minimize data consumption by postponing the most traffic-intensive operations until available Wi-Fi connections. The Social applications item allows you to order social services synchronize only via Wi-Fi (this does not apply to third-party applications).

Now about other data - about user files. When inserting a memory card, the function is activated Storage Optimizer- the system offers to transfer images, music and videos to the card, freeing up more space on the built-in storage for other files, for example, those created by third-party applications.

File Manager very convenient and functional. It works with network folders, can unpack ZIP archives and has built-in DLNA support. In general, it is quite possible to do without third-party alternatives Mail client for Gmail is standard, there is another one - for working with other mail servers, supporting MS Exchange and having many settings. Universal client for social networks Social Networking supports the most popular services and has its own widget with rich settings. The feed can be filtered both by accounts (for example, display only Twitter) and by individual contacts or groups. By clicking on the message, the Social Networking application itself opens, which is much inferior in terms of functionality to specialized clients - for example, you cannot reply to a tweet from a person you do not follow. But all the updates are collected in one place, which may be more important for some.

Playing video

The stock Android player can only play video captured by a smartphone, and even a couple of formats that you won’t find on trackers. There are no improvements in this regard in the RAZR - out of 4 test videos, I was able to watch only one in FullHD. But that’s why it’s a smartphone - in the free MX Video Player, almost any video file no larger than 4 GB in size can be played back without problems, including on a TV via HDMI. Full-length films will have to be watched in a resolution of about 700x400, however, they look quite decent on the RAZR display.

Camera

The XT910's camera does not have a hardware power button and shutter button, but you can turn on the shooting mode directly from the unlock screen. The interface in shooting mode is as simplified as possible; the meager set of settings called up by the menu button is not even divided into photos and videos. You can only take photographs with the maximum resolution - 8 megapixels for 4:3 format or 6 megapixels for 16:9. If you need to reduce a photo for MMS or Twitter, you will have to use the Resize function in the gallery. There is no manual selection of ISO and white balance; these parameters are left to the automation. And in vain - in poor lighting, the white balance constantly “jumps” from yellow to blue, in order to get a normal shot, you have to seize the moment. Useful options include turning off the shutter sound, different modes filming and story programs. The serial shooting is interesting - 6 frames taken in a row (reduced size, about 4 megapixels) are grouped into one element in the gallery. This group can be viewed in a separate window, ungrouped, saving all frames, or selected the best (the rest are deleted automatically). Directly when shooting, you can apply one of the filters - black and white, toning, solarization, negative.

The camera takes good pictures at short distances, and generally works wonders in macro mode. But distant objects are almost always noticeably blurred, regardless of the scene program used and other settings. In some frames you can see that autofocus “clings” to the object closest to the camera, even if it is in the very corner. At the same time, touch focus, which seems to react to the finger, does not affect the result in any way. But don’t rush to be disappointed - an update for the RAZR was recently released, in which, according to owners of updated phones, the focusing bug has been fixed. Unfortunately, this update did not have time to reach test copies.

For video, you can select a frame size from QVGA to HD+ (1080p). Recording is carried out with stabilization, stereo sound and automatic focusing (working normally, unlike photo mode). There is a Mute button to temporarily mute the microphone. Examples of taking photos:

Video shooting examples:

The main feature of MOTOBLUR is social functions in the gallery and audio player

The idea of ​​integrating the address book with social networks in Android was first implemented in Motorola CLIQ. Starting with version 2.0, this mechanism has become part of the OS and a standard for all “robophones,” but manufacturers provide “socialization” of the gallery and media player using proprietary add-ons. Motorola in latest versions With its shell, MOTOBLUR has taken a big step forward in this direction. In RAZR, it no longer makes any difference where photos, videos and music are located - on a smartphone, on a home PC or in an account on one of the social networks, and not necessarily in your account. If during the initial setup of your phone you indicated that you have unlimited mobile Internet, then all social and other Internet-dependent functions are turned on “to the maximum.” And then, when you open the gallery, you will see new photos and video clips that your friends have posted on Facebook, Picasa, Youtube, Flickr, etc.

By clicking on the icon in the lower right corner of the image, you can view photos or videos, read other people's comments and leave your own. If traffic is strictly limited or you simply don’t need it, uncheck the “Display friends’ activities” item in the settings, and home page galleries, a collage of photos stored on the phone will appear, and network galleries of friends will be hidden behind the “Friends” button.

Using the remaining buttons you can view: everything captured by the camera (“Camera roll”); all images and videos in the phone memory (“My library”); your files on social networks and photo and video hosting sites (“Online”). The MotoCast button allows you to access files stored on your PC or laptop, not only through your home network, but also through any Internet connection, wherever you are. To do this, you need to install the MotoCast application on a computer running Windows or MacOS and tell it which folders to open. remote access. In any section of the gallery, you can choose the display method (list or grid), as well as sorting - by the time the file was created (Timeline) with sorting by years, months and days, as well as by albums, location of shooting, tags or folders. In landscape display orientation, files are displayed as a 3D carousel.

Once the image is open for viewing, you can edit it by selecting Edit or Edit > Advanced editing from the menu. The set of operations is large - rotate, flip, crop, reduce the size (up to 3, 2, 1 or 0.3 megapixels), brightness-contrast-saturation, as well as auto-correction of the image with one button Enhance (“Make it beautiful”) and a set of filters in addition to those available during shooting.

By touching the picture, you can find several more controls. This is the camera power button, standard for Android button transferring the image to applications that can work with it, the already familiar button for adding comments (if this photo/video is on one of the social networks). The button in the form of an upward arrow is responsible for quickly (with one click) uploading a file to a photo (video) hosting pre-selected in the gallery settings.

By holding your finger in the desired place in the photo, you can mark a person or some object and assign a text label (tag) to it. You can match the people in the photo with names from your address book. These names and tags will be useful for searching and sorting later.

An annoying drawback of the gallery is that you can’t get detailed information about the photo. Even for locally stored photos, only the size in megapixels and the date/time of shooting are displayed. There are full EXIF ​​data in the files, but you can only see them in a third-party application or on a PC. Home page The Music application looks similar to the gallery, only the buttons are different:

• “My Library” - a collection of music stored in the phone’s memory or on a MicroSD card;
• “Internet-radio” is a well-known catalog of ShoutCast network radio stations with search and sorting functions according to various criteria;
• “Podcasts” - a catalog of podcasts, naturally, mostly in English;
• "MotoCast" - access music and playlists stored on your PC Windows Media Player or iTunes via local network and the Internet.

It is very convenient that you can listen to all audio content in one application, controlling playback using the same widget or stereo headset buttons. But I couldn’t do without third-party applications - unfortunately, you can’t add your own links to podcast and Internet radio directories. The player widget is also on the lock screen, and without control buttons - they smoothly move onto the screen by tapping on the player icon. During playback, the widget appears in the notification area, but there are no buttons there, it's just fast access to the player.

Traditionally, in the system settings there is a menu for setting up sound effects, separately for the built-in speaker and wired headphones. By default, stereo widening and bass enhancement are enabled, apparently in order to somehow improve the sound of a cheap headset. With more decent headphones, effects are not needed - the sound path of the RAZR is very good. And now one of the main features of Motoblur. The functionality of an audio player is much broader than just playing music. A small button with the letter “i” on the album cover opens a page with information about the artist - biography, discography, photos, videos, news, tour schedule, etc. All this is taken from the music portal last.fm, and if you set up an account on your smartphone, all the functions of this service will be available directly from the player. Below the album cover, the lyrics of the song are displayed, synchronized with the sound, so you can sing along to your favorite artist, and in the player settings you can select the language in which the lyrics will be displayed! Clicking on this line opens the entire text, the current line is highlighted in bold. True, all this does not work perfectly - often the texts are inaccessible, sometimes the synchronization of the text with the music is disrupted, and the translations are simply terrible. You can rate songs and share links to them on Twitter or Facebook directly from the player (if music is playing from your memory card, the link will be to the corresponding song on last.fm). Naturally, standard functions are supported - playlists, random and loop playback, etc.

MOTOBLUR and MotoCast

Motoblur in RAZR finally got rid of what he was criticized for the most. Previously, when you turned on your smartphone for the first time, you first needed to register a Motoblur ID account, without which further work was impossible (this was the case in CLIQ and the first DROID). In later versions there is an easy way to skip this step, but then most social functions do not work - for example, connecting to some social networks, even those not related to Motorola, was only possible through Motoblur (this was the case in ATRIX). Now Motoblur ID has been abolished, and no ID is needed to work with third-party accounts. But a new service has appeared - MotoCast (formerly ZumoCast), registration in which is required to operate only branded Motorola applications. Good example such an application is MotoChat. This is a simple but nice text “chat” with its own trick: Motochat can detect when the owner of the phone is busy with an incoming call or notification, and will not disturb him at this moment, and can even change the status to “busy”.

As mentioned, MotoCast is also a PC application. It is installed directly from a phone connected to a PC via USB and has three main functions:

• Motocast USB is responsible for synchronizing the multimedia content of your smartphone with Windows Media Player or iTunes, and backup contacts and files from a memory card to your computer via a USB connection. All Motorola smartphone models, starting with CLIQ, work with Windows computers; all American models and only some European ones work with Macs.
• Device Software Update is a system update service that also works via a USB connection, but only for the XT910 and the MOTOACTV sports gadget.
• MotoCast Wireless - this is the function that makes it possible to view and listen to media files from a PC on a smartphone or tablet via a local Wi-Fi connection or via the Internet. Currently only XT910, XT912, XOOM2 and the new DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and DROID XYBOARD 8.2 tablets are supported. Synchronizing and downloading files to your mobile device is not required, but the computer with Motocast installed must be turned on and connected to the network.

If you listen to music via MotoCast, the player has the same appearance and the same functions, only the logo of this service is displayed next to the name of the song (previously DLNA had its own separate interface). An interesting surprise: music in .flac cannot be played from the built-in memory or card, but through MotoCast it can be easily played, although the files are marked with question marks, as in unsupported formats. The Music app has a ton of settings, including controlling access from different devices with DLNA and even interacting with Xbox. But the functions of MOTOBLUR and MotoCast are not limited to this. There is a web portal MOTOBLUR where you can:

• move to new smartphone contacts from an old phone or e-mail account;
• locate the device and view other information about it, such as IMEI;
• remotely block your smartphone or erase your data;
• go to the MotoCast web service website.

The MotoCast website, in turn, allows you to access files from a Motocast computer directly from the browser - listen to music, watch videos, view publicly accessible folders and work with documents. ? But all this beauty is only for owners of RAZR and subsequent devices, since a MotoCast ID is required to enter the Motoblur and MotoCast sites, and you can get the coveted ID... only from a smartphone/tablet with MotoCast support. By the way, that's why MotoChat is also only compatible with RAZR. Owners of DROID 3, ATRIX 2, BIONIC, PHOTON and ELECTRIFY can continue to use the ZumoCast service, the functionality of which has been preserved, apparently, specifically for these models.

Performance and autonomy

For fast and smooth operation of the interface, including flash animation, as well as for playing video in any resolution, the RAZR has enough power. results standardized tests not bad, but it was not possible to get the Neocore result - as soon as the results were about to appear, the smartphone started the test all over again, and so on endlessly. The browser performed very well in the Wellamo Score test.

In dynamic games where the touchscreen is actively used, everything is worse - this is a known problem with Android, which has little dependence on the overall performance of the hardware. For example, the game Fruit Ninja slows down when using gestures, making it impossible to play normally. There were no problems with calmer games like Angry Birds or Cut the Rope. The 1750 mAh battery often lasted the smartphone for a full day from morning until late evening with fairly active use - in “3G only” mode, with a constant connection to the Internet - mobile or Wi-Fi, automatic Twitter updates and periodic forays into Skype, without any special measures like disabling background data transfer and synchronization. With very active testing of all functions, including FullHD video and music via A2DP, the RAZR lasted more than 6 hours, which is very good for such a load. That is, a user without geeky habits can easily count on a couple of days when using a smartphone every day.

Accessories

Like all the latest top models since the ATRIX, the RAZR can be connected to the LapDock “laptop without a heart”. And with the help of a small docking station from a smartphone, TV, keyboard and mouse, you get a kind of computer for more comfortable web surfing or working with documents in the WebTop interface designed for a large display. Unfortunately, while you can still buy Motorola smartphones and tablets from us, you can only order accessories from foreign stores.

Bottom line

Motorola RAZR amazingly combines rich social and multimedia capabilities, a strict business style and developed business functions, as well as a powerful image charge. Yes, due to its size it is not suitable for everyone, and by all indications this is a man's phone, but I would not be at all surprised to see it in women's hands. And for geek enthusiasts, the mass of functions and settings in the RAZR is just a balm for the soul, and it will be one of the first to receive an update to Ice Cream Sandwich. And even if it doesn’t have the “best” hardware and doesn’t have the perfect display, its thoughtful, beautiful and fast interface, coupled with original features like Smart Actions and Data Saver, noticeably sets the RAZR apart from its competitors. Thanks to MotoCast's compatibility with MacOS and iTunes, perhaps the company will be able to interest some owners Apple technology, especially since the SIM card from the iPhone can be installed in the RAZR without any problems. P.S. While writing this review, it became known that the record did not last long and the RAZR is no longer the thinnest - Fujitsu and Acer presented models with a thickness of 6.67 and 6.68 mm at CES. Are we waiting for phones as thick as a credit card?

A subsidiary of Motorola Mobility, which was acquired by Lenovo in 2014, presented a new line to the public in the fall of 2016. The first smartphone that got its start was the Moto M (XT1663) - a typical mid-ranger with a good design and average “filling”. The model, having received a price tag of $300, was doomed to fight for a place in the market, which is already strewn with devices in this price segment. And yet it found its buyer, and more than one. Let's take a closer look at the Moto M (XT1663).

Let's start the review with the main technical characteristics of the smartphone, so that everyone can understand what kind of beast it is.

• Android 6.0.1
• Screen: 5.5”, FullHD
• Cameras: 16+8 MP
• Processor: MediaTek Helio P10
• Graphics: Mali T860 MP2
• Memory: 3+32 GB
• Battery: 3050

Equipment

By tradition, first let’s look at the delivery package. And the Motorola Moto M (XT1663) comes in a very ordinary cardboard box, which is somewhat surprising - it feels like this is not a middle-class device from a well-known manufacturer, but some unknown ultra-low-cost smartphone. In general, Lenovo saved a little on the box, but this cannot be considered a huge disadvantage. Inside we have a fairly standard set: the smartphone itself, power adapter, USB cable Type-C, a set of documentation, as well as a headset. True, why the manufacturer included headphones is not clear - they cost 100 rubles, and only for the Motorola logo. Although they won’t be superfluous, especially since most companies today won’t even provide them.

Design, case materials, dimensions and weight

There are no special features in the design, but something hints that this is a device from Motorola. And it's not just the Moto logo on the front. The XT1663 is similar to the G4 line, which many users love. True, they were plastic, and the guest of our review is completely enclosed in a metal case. The colors are presented in a standard set, which is already starting to become boring - dark gray, gold and silver. A smartphone in gold color looks festive, while a silver one is more impressive. Overall, the Moto M (XT1663) turned out to be neat; this is the word I would like to use to describe its design. The corners are rounded, the back side is sloping. It looks good and is easy to use – it fits into your hand like a glove.

The manufacturer did not trick the arrangement of the elements, not placing them in places unusual for the user, as many Chinese companies like to do. We have a large display on the front panel, but it cannot boast of an ideal ratio to the body - it has a decent chin at the bottom. The control buttons are on-screen, so only the Moto logo appears at the bottom. The top of the smartphone is also standard: an earpiece hole, sensors, a front camera and an event indicator.

Let's walk along the edges. On the top side, which looks slightly recessed, we have a standard 3.5 mm Jack for headphones, as well as a microphone hole.

From below USB port Type-C is surrounded by two grilles (the right one is for the speaker, the left one is for symmetry).

On the right side there is a power button (corrugated for better feel with your finger) and a volume rocker.

On the left is a combined tray for two nanoSIM, or 1 SIM and microSD.

Well, let's finish the review of the design of Motorola's brainchild with the rear panel. Below and above we see the usual plastic stripes, which do not even try to disguise themselves - they have a different shade. There is also a camera with dual LED flash. The module and flash protrude slightly above the body and are framed by a metal frame. Just below is the familiar fingerprint scanner. Well, the Motorola logo, which is placed at the very bottom, completes the picture.

The Moto M we reviewed is far from a compact smartphone. With its 5.5-inch screen diagonal, it can be compared with some 5.7-inch solutions. It is not light either - 163 grams, dimensions - 151.35 x 75.35 x 7.85 mm. However, it fits perfectly in the hand, largely thanks to the beveled sides on the back. Feels like high quality metal.

CPU

So, as for the hardware of the Motorola Moto M. It is based on the chipset from MediaTek Helio P10, which is not the best option for the average person, but the device does not experience any special problems with performance, unless, of course, you try to run new games at maximum graphics settings. We have it with 8 cores, it works with clock frequency 1.8 GHz, an alternative from Snapdragon can be considered the 617 or 615 solution. The Mali T860 MP2 is used as the graphics core.

And in general, everything is not bad with performance. In AnTuTu, Motorola Moto M (XT1663) scores about 50,000 points. It behaves well in games, even new releases mostly run at maximum graphics settings. The heating is not critical, no throttling was noticed, which indicates good optimization of the system. And yet, with such price tags, the manufacturer could have offered something more powerful when compared with other Chinese brands.

Memory

The device has 3 GB of RAM; if you don’t particularly load the smartphone, then about 1-1.5 GB is available. The storage capacity is stated to be 32 GB, but about 22 GB is available to the user; do not forget that you can additionally install a memory card - a maximum of 128 GB. This is quite enough for the vast majority of users.

Autonomy

The smartphone received a battery with a capacity of 3050 mAh. It seems that the capacity is not bad, but let’s not forget about the diagonal and screen resolution, and our processor is not the most economical. With average use (medium brightness level, data transfer turned on, social networks), the device will work for a little more than a day, that is, you will have to charge it in the evening so as not to look for an outlet during the day. If you use it as a “dialer”, you will be able to squeeze out a full two days. In general, the performance is not bad, despite the fact that most smartphones with similar batteries and hardware are unlikely to perform better. In addition, the smartphone supports fast charging function – Motorola Turbo Power.

Cameras

Let's figure out what smartphone cameras can do. The main module is quite good on paper. There are 16 megapixels, phase detection autofocus, and even a professional shooting mode, as well as an f/2.0 aperture. The camera interface migrated from Lenovo smartphones. There are many modes and different settings presented - there is room to expand, although not everyone needs them. Videos can be recorded in a maximum of FullHD with 30 frames per second. As for the actual photo quality, we have a solid average level. Motorola Moto M, which is not surprising, takes better pictures than most budget phones, but has a lot of competitors in its class. During the day you get excellent shots, without noise or blur, at night it’s worse, naturally, but not too bad.

The 8-megapixel front camera has a viewing angle of 85 degrees. She copes with her task (selfies, video calls) well. True, you will have to adapt a little so that the pictures turn out unblurred. Motorola Moto M does not pretend to be a “selfie phone”, which is popular among some users today, but make an avatar in social network will be able to.

Display

The model supports the modern trend – a 5.5-inch screen diagonal. The resolution is FullHD. How convenient such a diagonal is is a very subjective question. Some users don’t even look in their direction; for others, 5.5 inches is not enough. Around the screen, in the gold version, a thin black stripe is noticeable, which generally does not spoil the appearance. There are no complaints about the quality of the IPS matrix. There are rich, contrasting colors, wide viewing angles, and normal temperature. Of course, Motorola’s solution has scratch-resistant protective glass, but not the newfangled 2.5D, but the old-fashioned flat one. It is complemented by an excellent oleophobic coating: although traces remain, they are erased very easily.

There are no complaints about the brightness reserve; it is clear that on a very sunny day readability deteriorates, but everything can be seen. Auto-brightness works well, which is difficult to live without today. Well, the sensor is good - it works with every touch. I was disappointed by the lack of such a useful feature as Active Display, which was present in previous Moto models. It displayed the time and notifications on the screen just by moving the device, while consuming a minimum of energy.

Connection

There is no need to complain about the quality of the connection either. The device is equipped with a hybrid slot, which allows you to install 2 SIM cards, which is very important for many users. In terms of communications, we have everything a modern user needs. Here we have fresh bluetooth version 4.1, of course, Wi-Fi, support for 3G, LTE. Everything is fine with satellite navigation. The smartphone supports both American GPS (A-GPS), and domestic GLONASS, and even Chinese BeiDou. Searches for satellites quickly.

Sound

The sound of Motorola's brainchild is in perfect order, either from the main speaker or from the conversational one. The manufacturer claims support for the CirrusLogic codec, as well as Dolby Atmos, which provides surround sound in all directions. The sound is also good in headphones (not the ones included in the package, of course). If you delve into the equalizer settings, you can even get great sound, which will satisfy even a music lover.

OS

The Motorola Moto M, which came to us for review, boasts the “cleanest” Android 6.0 – a unique achievement among smartphones crammed with inappropriate skins and a bunch of useless software. We have only the essentials: Google services and a couple useful applications from Microsoft. What can you say about the smoothness of the interface? Yes, everything is perfect, and you wouldn’t expect anything less today from a smartphone that is positioned as a middle class device. What's frustrating is the lack of gestures for quick launch camera or flashlight, of course, the function is not the most necessary, but still. But it is possible to launch the camera by double pressing the power button. The manufacturer promises an update to Nougat in the near future, which is expected, given the popularity of the smartphone.

Individual characteristics

Motorola Moto M didn't bring anything special. On the contrary, I lost it. The Active Display function certainly wasn't superfluous. But an indicator of missed events appeared, but the exchange was clearly not equivalent. The popular fingerprint scanner has not disappeared anywhere either; it works accurately, but not lightning fast. The set of sensors is standard: light, proximity, gyroscope, compass.

Pros and cons of Moto M

Advantages:

• the case is pleasant in appearance and easy to use;
• high-quality screen;
• Dual SIM support;
• possibility of installing a memory card;
• good cameras for their price;
• "pure" Android;
• normal autonomy.

Flaws:

• The performance, although not bad, is clearly not for $300;
• based on the minus above, the cost is too high, according to at least, in Russia.

Alternatives

So, Moto M (XT1663) in Russia costs around 17,000-20,000 rubles. What can we choose in this segment? Firstly, Meizu M3 Note, which in the 3+32 GB version will cost about 18,000 rubles in the Russian Federation. Similar characteristics, but a more capacious battery (4100 mAh). If we consider the offers of Chinese Internet sites, we can purchase the device at half the price. Secondly, there are a lot of offers from Xiaomi, for example Xiaomi Mi5, which has much more interesting characteristics, and the price is around 18,000 rubles. For the same amount, you can consider the ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S, which boasts a Snapdragon 625, as well as a 4+64 GB memory. And in general, there are a lot of alternatives, considering the pace at which Chinese manufacturers are releasing new products.

Our review of the Motorola Moto M (XT1663) smartphone

Motorola Moto M is quite popular in Europe, China, and the UAE, as evidenced by excellent sales. However, users from the CIS prefer other solutions. The processor is to blame, which scares off buyers given the cost. If you don’t look at the price tag and the chip, then the latest solution from Motorola is a good option, which tries to match the logo of a well-known company. Here we get a neat case made of high-quality materials, a “bare” operating system, and smooth operation. If a smartphone drops in price even a little, it will definitely become popular.

"Feature phone" among modern smartphones

After Google acquired the Motorola Mobility division (now Motorola is a Google Company), the release of the Motorola Moto X was perhaps the first significant step of a veteran of the mobile market. For a long time, the mysterious Google X Phone was shrouded in many rumors. The situation became clearer at the D11 conference, where the company's chief executive Dennis Woodside not only confirmed the release of the flagship, but also said that Moto X will be the first smartphone assembled in the United States. Note that it is in the USA that Moto X smartphones assembled in the United States are sold, but in other countries, such as Canada, devices assembled in China are sold.

On August 1, the Motorola Moto X was officially presented, and it turned out that the details highlighted on the D11 are by no means the most interesting side of the device. Other features look much more interesting top smartphone. Firstly, it is possible to purchase a Moto X in your own design, combining various body elements. Secondly, built-in voice control, which is always active and awaits commands even when the screen is off.

Key Features of Motorola Moto X (XT1058)

• SoC: Motorola X8 Mobile Computing System based on Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T
• CPU: 2 Krait 300 cores @1.7 GHz (ARMv7)
• GPU: 4 Adreno 320 cores @400 MHz
• operating room Android system 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
• Display: AMOLED, 4.7″, 1280×720, 312 ppi
• RAM: 2 GB
• Inner memory: 16/32 GB
• Communication GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz (AT&T version)
• Communications 3G UMTS HSPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz (AT&T version)
• Communications 4G (LTE) Bands 2, 4, 5, 17 (AT&T version)
• Bluetooth 4.0 LE+EDR
• Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 + 5 GHz)
• NFC, MHL (?)
• A-GPS/GLONASS
• Temperature and pressure sensors
• Rear camera: 10 MP, autofocus
• Front camera: 2 MP
• Battery: non-removable, 2200 mAh
• Dimensions: 129.4×65.3×10 mm
• Weight: 132 g (weighed in edition)

You can find out more about the Motorola Moto X hardware in our news. The version with 32 GB of flash memory officially costs $530 in the US (without a contract).

		Google Nexus 4	Sony Xperia SP	LG Optimus G	HTC One
Screen	4.7″, AMOLED	4.7″, IPS Plus	4.6″	4.7″, IPS Plus	4.7″, S-LCD3 (IPS)
Permission	1280×720, 312 ppi	1280×768, 317 ppi	1280×720, 319 ppi	1280×768, 317 ppi	1920×1080, 469 ppi
SoC	X8 Mobile Computing System @1.7 GHz (2 cores, ARMv7 Krait 300)		Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro @1.7 GHz (2 cores, ARMv7 Krait)	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro @1.5 GHz (4 cores, ARMv7 Krait)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 @1.7 GHz (4 cores, ARMv7 Krait)
GPU	Adreno 320	Adreno 320	Adreno 320	Adreno 320	Adreno 320
RAM	2 GB	2 GB	1 GB	2 GB	2 GB
Flash memory	16/32 GB	8/16 GB	8 GB	32 GB	16/32/64 GB
Memory card support	No	No	microSD	No	No
operating system	Google Android 4.2	Google Android 4.2	Google Android 4.1	Google Android 4.1	Google Android 4.1
SIM format	Nano-SIM	Micro-SIM	Micro-SIM	Micro-SIM	Micro-SIM
Battery	non-removable, 2200 mAh	non-removable, 2100 mAh	non-removable, 2370 mAh	non-removable, 2100 mAh	non-removable, 2300 mAh
Cameras	rear (10 MP; video - 1080p), front (2 MP; video - 1080p)	rear (8 MP; video - 1080p), front (1.3 MP)	rear (8 MP; video - 1080p), front (0.3 MP)	rear (13 MP; video - 1080p), front (1.3 MP)	rear (4 MP; video - 1080p), front (2 MP)
Size	129×65×10 mm	134×69×9.1 mm	131×67×9.9 mm	132×69×8.5 mm	137×68×9.3 mm
Weight	132 g*	139 g	155 g	145 g	143 g
Average price (Ya.Market)	32 GB: T-10451529	16 GB: T-8490976	8 GB: T-9328668	32 GB: T-8461088	32 GB: T-9281443
Motorola Moto X offers (Ya.Market)	L-10451529-10

*weighted by the editors

Motorola has another model in its range, very similar in characteristics to Moto X - Droid Ultra, presented a week before our hero. Its main difference is the 0.3-inch larger display diagonal. The resolution is the same.

And it is precisely because of the resolution that we cannot put the Motorola Moto X on a par with the flagships of other manufacturers. One could turn a blind eye to a small difference in diagonal, but when 1080p has already established itself as the standard of top models, 720p immediately throws our hero on a par with representatives of the middle class.

Equipment

Motorola Moto X comes in a white cardboard box with a pattern of multi-colored triangles and a hinged lid.

The smartphone package includes only the essentials: a network adapter with two USB inputs, a cable, as well as a tool for installing a SIM card and an information booklet.

The spartan set of accessories is diluted by the presence of two USB connectors on the network adapter. With an output current of 1150 mA, it is quite capable of charging two mobile devices. You can expand the Moto X package by ordering a smartphone with your own design.

Moto Maker

When purchasing a Motorola Moto X with an AT&T carrier contract, users can design a smartphone with their own design and configuration.

The greatest variety is provided when choosing the color of the back panel - there are 18 colors available (including two fabric textures). Then, from seven shades, the buyer chooses an “accent” - the color of the rear camera rim and mechanical keys. In addition, you can choose the color of the front panel, but here we are not spoiled - black or white.

The screen has good viewing angles. True, white color takes on a slight tint when deviated at relatively large angles, but black color is just black at any angle (although the reflection from black areas at some angles has a blue “metallic” tint). So black that the contrast parameter is simply not applicable in this case. When viewed perpendicularly, the uniformity of the white field is excellent. Switching the state of the matrix elements is actually instantaneous, but at the switching edge there may be a step (or two) with a width of 16.7 ms (corresponding to a screen refresh rate of 60 Hz). In some conditions, the presence of such a step can lead to plumes trailing behind moving objects, but in normal use these artifacts are almost impossible to see. Quite the contrary - dynamic scenes in films on OLED screens are distinguished by high clarity and even some “jerky” movements.

The gamma curve constructed from 32 points did not reveal any blockage either in the highlights or shadows, and the index of the approximating power function is 2.30, which is slightly higher than the standard value of 2.2, while the real gamma curve deviates little from the power dependence:

Note that due to the dynamic adjustment of the backlight brightness in accordance with the nature of the displayed image (on average bright images, the brightness decreases slightly), the resulting dependence of brightness on hue (gamma curve) does not correspond to the gamma curve of a static image, since the measurements were carried out with sequential displaying shades of gray on the entire screen.

The color gamut is much wider than sRGB:

The spectra show that the primary colors are well separated:

As a result, the colors on this screen are oversaturated and somewhat unnatural. The balance in color temperature is good: shades of gray have a color temperature close to 6500 K, which changes little throughout the entire significant part of the gray scale (the range close to black can be ignored, since color rendering in it is not so important, and the error in measuring color characteristics is high ):

The deviation from the blackbody spectrum (ΔE) is less than 10, which is considered a good indicator for a non-professional device, and also varies slightly from shade to shade:

Above is the best result of Internet connection tests that we received in places with excellent LTE reception on Megafon's network. The ping value and transmission speed clearly do not correspond to the 4G LTE band; at best it's HSPA+. Further searches on the Internet confirmed that the 700 MHz frequency is not yet available for Russian LTE, and at best in our country we can hope for HSPA+.

For calls and SMS, Moto X uses the standard Google interface. It is complemented Google apps People and AT&T. The reception quality is good, we did not notice any sudden “dropouts” from the Network during testing. Crystal Voice technology and two almost invisible microphones are responsible for the quality of communication. They do their job perfectly.

The list of wireless communication protocols also includes dual-band Wi-Fi, which works not only in standard b/g/n protocols, but also ac. Unfortunately, in our office the smartphone did not see the 5 GHz network; it seems to support other channels. The connection speed of 2.4 GHz shows that the smartphone has one antenna for Wi-Fi, operating in single-channel mode. In addition, Motorola Moto X has support for GPS and Glonass, as well as NFC.

Camera

Motorola Moto X is equipped with two cameras. The front has a resolution of 2 megapixels (1920×1080). A sample photo of her can be seen below:

The 10-megapixel rear camera is activated by a gesture that's complex enough to avoid accidentally triggering in your pocket—you need to twist your wrist twice and return it to its previous position. At the same time, the smartphone will emit an increasing vibration signal.

The list of camera options is short: HDR, flash, manual focus and panoramic shot. They appear if you move the screen to the right. The opposite gesture opens the gallery. Up and down movements are responsible for zooming; 4x magnification is the maximum.

Anton Soloviev commented on the performance of the Motorola Moto X camera:

	Many of the inscriptions are quite readable. In general, the foreground and middle plans are well done.
	In HDR mode, the camera does not take pictures very smoothly, so the sharpness “walks” across the field of the frame at random. However, the license plates of nearby cars are clearly visible.
	For distant shots, the sharpness drops a little.
	The effect of walking sharpness is especially good in the camera in low light, although overall the picture doesn’t look that bad.
	But in good lighting the camera copes well, noise appears only in the shadows in the background.
	There is no noticeable drop in sharpness towards the edges, but the sharpness in the center is not that good either.
	Macro photography in low light is ruined by noise.
	The flash improves the situation significantly.
	The text is processed well, without noticeable damage.
	The camera handles night shots quite well.

In addition to "field conditions", we also tested the camera in the laboratory:

	≈1300 lux. The camera does a relatively good job.
	≈460 lux. The camera is already very weak when it comes to shooting finely detailed objects.
	≈240 lux. Contrasting objects still work well, but everything else is spoiled by strong noise.
	≈240 lux, flash. Flash allows you to achieve the original resolution.
	<1 люкс. В темноте камера не справляется.
	<1 люкс, вспышка. Вспышка по-прежнему значительно улучшает ситуацию.

The camera turned out to be quite balanced. She is not outstanding, but there are no significant failures in her work either. The program as a whole works reasonably, but in some places there is noticeable colored noise, which is only half suppressed. In some places it even processes, as a result of which, when lighting deteriorates, the camera demonstrates an improvement in resolution. However, these are only numerical results; visually, the resolution drops very quickly.

The camera module is clearly not the best, as evidenced by the results of shooting the stand, but the optics and matrix are quite consistent with each other. Special attention should be paid to the performance of the flash, which copes well with its task even in macro photography.

Perhaps the camera is not so bad, especially if the requirements for it are low. It is suitable exclusively for documentary shooting, and when shooting texts and macro in low light, do not forget about having a good flash.

Motorola Moto X is capable of shooting video, and in two modes - normal (MPEG-4 AVC video ( [email protected]), 17.1 Mbps, 1920×1080, 29.929 fps; audio AAC LC, 128 Kbps, 48 ​​kHz, 2 channels) and slow motion, without audio (MPEG-4 AVC ( [email protected]), 5002 Kbps, 1280×720, 15,000 fps). The video quality is at a good level, the camera adapts well to lighting conditions and demonstrates a good fps level.

Software

Motorola Moto X runs on Android 4.2.2 operating system. We tested an unlocked version of the AT&T operator with the latest firmware version at the time of writing, 139.12.54.ghost_att.ATT.en.US. By the way, it recently became known that Google is preparing an Android 4.4 update for Moto X.

Motorola didn't add much variety to the operating system. In addition to a wide range of standard OS creator programs, the smartphone has only a few Motorola and AT&T utilities on board. Among them, we note Motorola Assist. It puts the phone into a customizable “Meeting” mode (if it is in the calendar), into “Driving” mode (if the GPS signals active movement) and into “Sleep” mode (at a specified time every day).

By default, the user has access to 26.33 of the 32 GB of phone memory. In relative terms, this may not be too little, but the fact that the mobile OS takes up more than 5 GB is not encouraging. It will be difficult to improve the situation, since root rights are not granted to the user. It takes approximately 20 seconds to turn on the phone.

There is no Russian in the list of available languages ​​of the system, but on the Internet you can easily find instructions for Russifying a smartphone.

Voice control, active display and PC integration

Let's move on to the most interesting part. Motorola Moto X, along with Droid Ultra, Mini and Max, supports controlling the phone using voice, including when the screen is off.

The Touchless Control function is activated by the phrase “OK Google Now,” which must first be recorded in order for the smartphone to recognize your command.

The set of commands perceived by the phone is very extensive, and the phone picks them up sensitively. We had no problems with recognition within the same room. It is possible that a voice can be easily picked up from the next room, but changes in timbre prevent Moto X from identifying the phrase heard as a key phrase. Under conditions of normal audibility, the smartphone detects the owner’s timbre quite well and responds to the voice, even if the command was pronounced slightly differently. But deceiving a smartphone is not so easy: during testing, ten people tried to do this unsuccessfully.

Recognition does not work perfectly, but overall it works well. Alas, Touchless Control does not understand Russian: currently the list of supported languages ​​includes American English and Spanish, Canadian French and Brazilian Portuguese. But the application is constantly updated, learning at least new commands. For example, in the latest version at the time of writing, the smartphone has learned to understand the cue “Find my phone”, in response to which it begins to emit shrill signals.

For Touchless Control to work, of course, you need to be connected to the Internet. And if you also take into account that in this mode the microphone is always on, power consumption immediately becomes an acute issue. In the corresponding section, we will definitely evaluate how wireless control affects the operating time of the smartphone.

Due to the fact that AMOLED matrices consume little power when displaying black color, the Moto X uses the display rather than LEDs for notifications in sleep mode. This feature is appropriately called Active Display. While in sleep mode, the smartphone periodically displays the time, and with it icons of events that deserve attention. In the Active Display settings, you can limit the list of applications that can send alerts in this way.

Active Display also uses the phone's sensors. As a result, the time and notifications only pop up on the black display when the user picks up the phone. The indication is triggered quickly, even before the finger reaches the unlock button.

Hidden in the Active Display settings is a third know-how that deserves no less attention - Motorola Connect. It allows you to view call and SMS history through a Chrome extension, send messages, and receive sound and graphic notifications in a pop-up window for incoming calls and SMS. Of course, Motorola Connect requires you to be signed in to the same Google Account on Android and the Chrome browser on your PC.

By the way, if the capabilities of the Motorola Moto X are impressive, but you are not going to purchase it for some reason, some of the special functions of the new product can be used on another Android smartphone.

Performance

The Motorola Moto X is based on the Motorola X8 Mobile Computer System platform. It consists of three elements:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T single-chip system:
  • CPU: 2 cores Krait 300 (ARMv7) @1.7 GHz
  • GPU: 4 cores Adreno 320 @400 MHz
• Contextual computing processor that works with sensors and cameras, but can take over the functions of the main processor in standby mode
• Natural language processor, which works with audio and, in particular, with noise reduction and voice control

We came across a similar hardware when testing the Sony Xperia SP - the only difference was the absence of an additional pair of processors. And the Sony smartphone had half as much RAM.

Let's move on to the benchmarks:

Synthetic tests show that the Motorola Moto X outperforms mid-range smartphones based on similar platforms. Based on the fact that the advantage disappears in Geekbench 2, which does not use graphics, we can assume that in the corresponding scenarios the additional processor of the Motorola platform is used.

Antutu X Benchmark:

In new tests, we compared the Moto X to several competitors based on Qualcomm's more advanced platform, the Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064. Despite the fact that they all have twice as many cores, the Motorola smartphone is only inferior to them in Geekbench 3.

In the MobileXPRT test suite, we also pitted the Moto X against the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N900, which is significantly more powerful than our hero. Logically losing in performance tests, Motorola snatched victory in working with the interface. The status of “a Google company” is obvious.

Let's move on to gaming benchmarks. Here, for a more indicative comparison, we included the top-end LG G2 on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 platform:

Yes, modern smartphones are gradually growing out of the Epic Citadel test. But we note that in this case the Moto X outperformed the LG G2, and even in the most difficult mode it was only 2 fps short of reaching the VSync frequency. It will be much more interesting to look at the results of the demanding T-Rex HD scene:

		LG Optimus G	HTC One	Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005
GFXBenchmark T-Rex HD (C24Z16 Offscreen)	15 fps	8.3 fps	15 fps	26 fps
GFXBenchmark T-Rex HD (C24Z16 Onscreen)	26 fps	11 fps	13 fps	26 fps
GFXBenchmark T-Rex HD (C24Z24MS4 Onscreen)	—	—	—	—
GFXBenchmark T-Rex HD (C24Z16 Fixed time Offscreen)	14 fps	8.0 fps	14 fps	25 fps
GFXBenchmark T-Rex HD (C24Z16 Fixed time Onscreen)	24 fps	10 fps	13 fps	25 fps
GFXBenchmark Egypt HD (C24Z16 Offj screen)	41 fps	21 fps	37 fps	68 fps
GFXBenchmark Egypt HD (C24Z16 Onscreen)	51 fps	29 fps	33 fps	54 fps

To summarize: Moto X in its 720p resolution is capable of producing the same number of frames per second as the mighty Samsung on the top-end Snapdragon 800 at 1080p.

Browser tests were conducted in Chrome, as there are no other browsers installed on the Moto X. In a competition on the same platform, the standard Android browser suffers a crushing defeat:

Finally, let's try a couple of games: the dynamic slasher Dungeon Hunter 4 and the demanding racing simulator Asphalt 8. No problem.

Playing video

Despite the fact that on some resources on the Internet there is a mention of the presence of an MHL interface, we did not find either it or Mobility DisplayPort in this smartphone, but perhaps we needed to make more attempts. As a result, we had to limit ourselves to testing the output of video files on the screen of the device itself. To do this, we used a set of test files with an arrow and a rectangle moving one division per frame (see “Method for testing video playback and display devices. Version 1 (for mobile devices)”). Screenshots with a shutter speed of 1 s helped determine the nature of the output of frames of video files with various parameters: the resolution varied (1280 × 720 (720p) and 1920 × 1080 (1080p) pixels), as well as the frame rate (24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 fps). In the tests, we used the MX Player video player in the “Hardware” mode, since the “Hardware+” mode did not work entirely correctly. The results of this test are summarized in the table:

File	Uniformity	Passes
watch-1920x1080-60p.mp4	not playable
watch-1920x1080-50p.mp4	Badly	a lot of
watch-1920x1080-30p.mp4	Great	No
watch-1920x1080-25p.mp4	Fine	No
watch-1920x1080-24p.mp4	Great	No
watch-1280x720-60p.mp4	Great	No
watch-1280x720-50p.mp4	Fine	No
watch-1280x720-30p.mp4	Great	No
watch-1280x720-25p.mp4	Fine	No
watch-1280x720-24p.mp4	Great	No

Note: If both the Uniformity and Dropout columns are rated green, this means that when watching movies, there will most likely be no or no amount of artifacts caused by frame spacing or dropouts visible. will not affect viewing comfort. “Red” marks indicate possible problems associated with the playback of the corresponding files.

According to the frame output criterion, the quality of playback of video files (except (1080p with 50 and 60 fps) on the screen of the smartphone itself is high, since frames (or groups of frames) are output with a more or less uniform alternation of intervals and there are no skipping frames. However, uniform alternation of frames is a relatively unstable state, since some external and internal background processes lead to periodic failure of the correct alternation of intervals between frames. When playing video files with a resolution of 1280 by 720 (720p) on a smartphone screen, the image of the video file itself is displayed along the borders of the screen, one to one pixel by pixel, so the real clarity exactly corresponds to the original resolution. The brightness range displayed on the screen slightly deviates from the standard 16-235 range, since in the shadows the few shades of gray closest to black are indistinguishable from black, but in the highlights all shades are displayed.

To evaluate decoding capabilities, we traditionally use five files of the most common formats on the Internet:

Format	Container, video, sound	MX Video Player	Standard video player
DVDRip	AVI, XviD 720×400 2200 Kbps, MP3+AC3	plays normally	plays normally
Web-DL SD	AVI, XviD 720×400 1400 Kbps, MP3+AC3	plays normally	plays normally
Web-DL HD	MKV, H.264 1280×720 3000 Kbps, AC3	Hardware+
BDRip 720p	MKV, H.264 1280×720 4000 Kbps, AC3	plays fine with decoder Hardware+	The video plays fine, but there is no sound¹
BDRip 1080p	MKV, H.264 1920×1080 8000 Kbps, AC3	plays fine with decoder Hardware+	The video plays fine, but there is no sound¹

¹ MX Video Player only played sound after switching to software decoding or a new mode Hardware+; The standard player does not have this setting

Battery life

The Motorola Moto X smartphone is equipped with a non-removable battery with a capacity of 2200 mAh. To begin with, we tested the phone's performance in three modes:

How does voice control affect battery life? We tested the smartphone for two hours in reading mode, both with and without Touchless Control enabled. Touchless Control had virtually no effect on the results: the difference was a few minutes (calculated from the battery charge). Therefore, the power consumption of the natural language processor is a negligible part of the total power consumption of the smartphone.

Fully charging the phone using the supplied AC adapter takes approximately three hours.

Conclusion

Moto X is the first fruit of Motorola's work, completely grown in the rich soil of Google. Juicy, ripe and delicious. Those who like to chase numbers can pass by: today is not their day. By creating Moto X, “a Google company” was able to comprehend the magic of its main competitor and released a smartphone that you want to own. And this desire does not arise out of nowhere. Interesting and convenient design, original additional functions, a very good display, excellent sound and call quality, as well as logically excellent operation of the operating system - the list of advantages is truly pleasing to the eye. Although the battery life does not break records, it looks decent compared to smartphones in the mid-price segment. As for the camera... if it has a very high priority, then, of course, it is better to join the “chasing numbers” in search of something better.

Separately, it is worth noting the possibility of creating your own design. Motorola has become a pioneer in this area, which looks very interesting and promising against the backdrop of monotonous "faster, higher, stronger" updates. But...

But, unfortunately, the overall picture will be incomplete without factors that fall on the other side of the scale. Motorola Moto X does not support Russian LTE bands. Convenient voice control does not support Russian language. And most importantly: the smartphone is not officially supplied to Russia, and there is no news on this yet. However, if you are fluent in English, are not afraid of thematic forums, and are also willing to sacrifice additional time/money to purchase a smartphone, then the new Motorola product can be safely recommended for purchase.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	65.3 mm (millimeters) 6.53 cm (centimeters) 0.21 ft (feet) 2.57 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	129.4 mm (millimeters) 12.94 cm (centimeters) 0.42 ft (feet) 5.09 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	10.4 mm (millimeters) 1.04 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.41 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	130 g (grams) 0.29 lbs 4.59 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	87.88 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.34 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black White

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides higher data transfer speeds and the ability to connect more consumers at the same time.	CDMA 800 MHz CDMA 1900 MHz
CDMA2000 CDMA2000 is a group of 3G mobile network standards based on CDMA. Their advantages include a more powerful signal, fewer interruptions and network breaks, support for an analog signal, wide spectral coverage, etc.	1xEV-DO Rev. A
UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 850 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	Krait 300
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also reduced power consumption.	4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes)
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	2
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1700 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 320
Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	4
GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	400 MHz (megahertz)
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	2 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR2
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates.	Dual channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	500 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	AMOLED
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	4.7 in (inches) 119.38 mm (millimeters) 11.94 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.3 in (inches) 58.53 mm (millimeters) 5.85 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.1 in (inches) 104.05 mm (millimeters) 10.4 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	312 ppi (pixels per inch) 122ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	72.3% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance
	Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera.	OmniVision OV10820
Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device.	CMOS BSI 2 (backside illumination 2)
Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution.	6.09 x 3.45 mm (millimeters) 0.28 in (inches)
Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows more pixels per unit area, thereby increasing resolution. On the other hand, a smaller pixel size can have a negative impact on image quality at high ISO levels.	1.41 µm (micrometers) 0.00141 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor of a particular device.	6.18
Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger.	f/2.4
Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length is also indicated, providing the same field of view with a full frame camera.	4.5 mm (millimeters) 27.82 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image.	4320 x 2432 pixels 10.51 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality.	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition Macro mode
	720p@120fps

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.

4.0

Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) BPP (Basic Printing Profile) EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) FTP (File Transfer Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OBEX (OBject EXchange) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol)

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser.

HTML HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	2200 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	13 h (hours) 780 min (minutes) 0.5 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	576 h (hours) 34560 min (minutes) 24 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	13 h (hours) 780 min (minutes) 0.5 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	576 h (hours) 34560 min (minutes) 24 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Fixed

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	1.39 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard.	0.5 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)