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Launch report · Motorola

Moto X Style: A big-screen 2K flagship with a 21 MP camera and near-stock Android.

SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2015·$400·Score 54/100

Moto X Style (Moto X Pure in the US) offered a QHD display, 21 MP camera and front stereo speakers at $400 unlocked — undercutting rivals while keeping near-stock Android. The SD808 and thickness were the costs of the aggressive price.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.7" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 808
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
21 MP
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
179 g
What stands out
  • QHD display and 21 MP camera at $400.
  • Front-facing stereo speakers.
  • 25 W TurboPower charging.
  • Moto Maker customisation + microSD.
What to watch
  • Snapdragon 808 throttled.
  • Thick 11.1 mm.
  • Camera tuning was inconsistent.
  • Heavy 179 g.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel (1st gen, 2016)
$649 · score 86/100