To be sold for Rs. 32,999.
By Dileep Thekkethil
BENGALURU: Motorola Mobility will launch today an updated version of the Moto X second generation smartphone with 32 GB internal storage capacity via Flipkart for Rs. 32,999 ($522).
Motorola had earlier announced a global Android Lollipop update for the high end Moto X 2nd generation smartphones and the same is expected to hit India this week.
The new Moto X 32 GB version has a whole new design compared to its predecessor and has an optional variant with wood finish and the leather back panel which is priced at Rs. 34,999 ($553).
Motorola has also announced a Christmas exchange offer on the old Moto X (2nd Gen) 16 GB smartphone. Interested buyers can get up to Rs. 6,000 ($94) for their trade-in device depending on its model. The base price of the old version of Moto X second generation is Rs. 29,999 ($474) and for the wood finish model is Rs. 31,999 ($506).
The device will be exclusively available on India’s largest electronic e-commerce website Flipkart starting from today midnight. The new second generation Moto X 32 GB will run on Android KitKat, out-of-the-box, but the Lollipop update will hit India by the end of this week.
The new Lollipop OS will give a real boost for the Moto X device as it has a brilliantly designed user interface which offer seamless touchscreen experience and more vivid colors, typography etc. One of the most highlighted features of the new Android Lollipop updates its lock screen notification that users can hide even without unlocking the device.
The new Moto X 32 GB premium smartphone is powered by a 2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, coupled with 2 GB RAM. The device has a 5.2 inch OLED display with a pixel density of 423ppi and is protected by Gorilla Glass 3.
The smartphone has a 13 MP rear camera with an f/2.25 lens capable of recording videos in 4K quality. Moto X also has a 2 MP front camera, which is a let-down when comparing other premium smartphones that offer at least 5 MP.
Coming to the connectivity options in Moto X upgraded, 4G LTE is one of the most valued features but unfortunately it does not support Indian 4G band. The device has all major connectivity options such as 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.0LE, Micro-USB, and 3.5mm audio jack.
With a 23000 mAh battery under the hood, the device measures just 140.8×72.4×9.97mm and weighs 144 grams.
The ownership of Motorola Mobility has been volatile for the last few years. On November 17, 2011, Motorola announced its acquisition by Google Inc. for $12.5 billion but this ownership was short-lived as Google announced on January that a majority of Motorola Mobility shares will be sold to Lenovo, a major Chinese PC/Smartphone manufacturers for $2.91 billion in cash and roughly for 6% of Lenovo shares.
Specifications of Moto X Second Generation 32 GB Model:
- Full HD Super AMOLED display of 5.2 inches
- 2.5GHz quad core Snapdragon 801 processor
- Android Lollipop 5.0 update available
- 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage
- No microSD card slot inside
- 4G (not applicable to India), 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth support
- 13MP main snapper, 2MP front-facing camera
- 8 x 72.4 x 10 millimeters
- 144 grams
- 2300mAh battery.