Moto X (2014)
A near-stock flagship with active display and customisable Moto Maker backs.
The Moto X (2014) is a flagship Motorola smartphone released Sep 2014, with a launch price of $500. It pairs the Snapdragon 801 with a 5.2" AMOLED 60 Hz display, a 13 MP main camera and a 2,300 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 52/100 — The customisable near-stock flagship. Standout strengths: moto maker — leather and wood custom backs. and active display notifications. Main trade-off: small 2,300 mah battery.
The customisable near-stock flagship.
Moto X (2014) leaned into personalisation — Moto Maker leather and wood backs — and software polish like Active Display and twist-to-launch-camera gestures. The small battery held it back, but it was a beloved enthusiast flagship.
Read the full review- Moto Maker — leather and wood custom backs.
- Active Display notifications.
- Near-stock Android with Moto gestures.
- Front-facing speaker.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Moto X (2014) compares
| Moto X (2014) | Galaxy Note 5 | Moto Z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 801 | Exynos 7420 | Snapdragon 820 |
| Display | 5.2" AMOLED 60 Hz | 5.7" QHD AMOLED | 5.5" QHD AMOLED |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP · f/1.9 | 13 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Launch price | $500 | $700 | $699 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Moto X (2014) released?
The Moto X (2014) was released in Sep 2014.
How much does the Moto X (2014) cost?
The Moto X (2014) launched at $500 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Moto X (2014) screen size and type?
The Moto X (2014) has a 5.2" AMOLED 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Moto X (2014) use?
The Moto X (2014) is powered by the Snapdragon 801 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Moto X (2014) have?
The Moto X (2014) ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Moto X (2014) battery capacity?
The Moto X (2014) has a 2,300 mAh battery.
How fast does the Moto X (2014) charge?
The Moto X (2014) supports 15 W TurboCharge wired charging.
What is the Moto X (2014) main camera?
The Moto X (2014) has a 13 MP main camera.
Does the Moto X (2014) have a headphone jack?
The Moto X (2014) has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Moto X (2014) get software updates?
The Moto X (2014) update policy: To Android 6.0.
How much does the Moto X (2014) weigh?
The Moto X (2014) weighs 144 g.
What colours does the Moto X (2014) come in?
The Moto X (2014) is available in 3 colours: Black Leather, Bamboo, Cognac Leather.
Is the Moto X (2014) worth buying?
Moto X (2014) leaned into personalisation — Moto Maker leather and wood backs — and software polish like Active Display and twist-to-launch-camera gestures. The small battery held it back, but it was a beloved enthusiast flagship. SpecEagle gives the Moto X (2014) an editorial score of 52/100.
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