Moto X vs HTC One | Pocketnow

[@Pocketnow]

Sorry about that. We weren't in the best testing environment for LTE during the review period, so a test would have given results of limited usefulness. We'll circle back on this. ^MF

[@mntbighker]

I must say that Michael has one of the MOST listenable podcast voices I have ever heard. Easy to understand with just the right amount of "personality". I predict this guy is going places.

[@Pocketnow]

This device is a significant one for Google, and one that many folks will likely consider buying. As such, we'll give it the coverage it deserves. ^MF

[@TheShadowTheOnlyOne]

HTC One is the BEST PHONE Of 2013 - 2015!

[@Kevlanco]

I like my HTC one I got a week ago. Sense is nice and is very snappy. I think I'll Always wonder about the moto x though....

[@NVCourier]

I love my moto x.

[@diddyboy6666]

You're reviews are awesome. Pocketnow would be nothing without you and Taylor Martin. Keep up the good work guy

[@JuneLowry]

This is the best review by far that I have seen yet. Finally a review that explains what the phones do.

[@CharlesEastonIV]

Perfectly voiced review with easy on screen visuals. Other news sites should use this review as a reference. Good job listing pros and cons without being to promoting or hash on either end of the spectrum.

[@Pocketnow]

Sadly, they're staying mum on the details for now. Thanks for joining us, though! ^MF

[@andrewsword156]

I appreciated the review. I've watched a ton of these videos, but very few of them have the extensive work done demo-ing camera and video. That was excellent. One thought, not talking over the sound component demonstration might be helpful. You gave a solid description, but I'd always like to hear for myself. You get a "like." Keep up the good work!

[@Pocketnow]

You imply a disparity where none exists. Google owns Motorola. If your issue is with our phrasing, you're splitting hairs. One other thing: the variant of the S4 used in the X (MSM8960DT) is indeed classified an S4 Pro even though it's a dual-core AP, and it's married to a quad-core GPU (the Adreno 320). But hey, thanks for the helpful feedback. As "beginners in the industry" after 13 years of reporting, we really need it. ^MF

[@BlizzyM0bileGunner]

when you talk about hands on, and the quality feel of a device..gosh imagine if the s4 was here...its build is mad cheap feeling to either of these..my htc one is just an awsome device..the moto/note 3/lg g2 were a few of the phones i was looking at...32gb's..nice..very nice build! ty for the vids

[@kcanderson12]

One of the best reviews I've seen. Fantastic for the power user as well as the common consumer.

[@KevinRiazi]

What camera did you use @captain2phones ?

[@karlos777x]

Michael Fisher should make most, if not all of the reviews! Im not sure if there is any biased opinion from him but im always enjoy his reviews! Keep them coming! Peace!

[@cretemonsta]

Your reviews are the best on youtube. I enjoy watching and the info is solid. Wonder what all colors u can get

[@billssuck2965]

Great review thanks for taking the time to make this!

[@bahhaziz]

Best comparison so far between the two phones. For me I go for the htc one because of the sense, camera and speed. Thanks

[@APGlazer]

Damn, some seriously excellent video editing and voice over! Awesome!

[@bindergr]

Excellent presentation! I would like to see a Moto X vs Xperia SP presentation if that would be possible, thank you!

[@GeorgeWest]

Great out of the box review comparison, I've been on the fence on these two designs. While I'm a heavy fan of both manufacturers I feel I'm leaning towards the X. I'll be looking for more on it since I have to wait my contract to expire and it won't be on AT&T or the big V! T-Mobile isn't providing a good enough signal so I'll stay on Sprint for now.

[@JusstyteN]

N5 I owning it and super super amazed in terms of performance and stability one complaint is that even in max brightness in direct sunlight it is like a mirror screen but is blinding bright mist of reviewers complain about camera but I like it it has good quality image stabilization is awesome don't complain about not the perfect photos its phone if you need that buy camera I really appreciate experriance with this phone

[@AugustoLugo1983]

I love your review, it was very informative and the pace of the video was nice, real nice.

[@TheAnthonynguyen11]

You're a very good speaker. One comment about the camera and although I don't own either phone, you can noticed the washed out details of the HTC one compared to the X. That's over saturation. The sky looses the detail and in the the garbage can shot the dirty ground lost the detail while on X its all there. I would say the X captures more of the natural details and the colours are more accurate while HTC and Samsung phones tend to over saturate pictures to make them more lively.

[@15KramSmada15]

Are you gonna do another Setup Tour? Would love to see it happen! :)

[@RauShiekJenkins]

Great job on the review.

[@HarshitPassi]

According to Anandtech, the Moto X is the first phone to use a chip which determines exactly how loud the speakers can be driven without damaging the phone itself (based on physical conditions like temperature, pressure etc.). Hence the volume is always as loud as possible. Bloody smart, if I say so myself.

[@stevedbutler1990]

The moto xs features rely on its cpu architecture, it had two additional cores separate from the dual core chip, one specifically for voice recognition and language processing for those voice control features and another for contextual awareness features like the notification adjustments and such. Sure the software will probably be ported but likely be no where near as reliable or frugal on battery life.

[@Sky1054]

I have a HTC Droid Incredible 2 and I'm past the time to upgrade (and Verizon is in full annoyance mode to get me to come into a store). I have considered the Moto X, HTC One, Droid Mini, and the LG G2. I'm leaning towards the Moto X, although I take a lot of pics. I'll make a final decision this week.

[@kusheater86]

The best reviews hands down

[@KitPogi]

looks promising, but I'm not replacing my One for it. I'm glad Moto is trying to get back on mobile track. Great video as always sir Michael

[@SteelerFan716]

Damn, Mr. Fisher. You look exhausted. Get some rest. You've earned it!

[@59summerset]

I do value your response, but why not? I'd like to see if the dual LTE antennas offer any speed advantage over a normal phone.

[@surethom]

With the recent update does the X take better photos. Hopefully the X is coming to the UK next week ish?

[@yourbestfriendjoshua]

WOW, those camera samples were shocking. The HTC One photos and video look fantastic compared to the X's. So many people dog the One's camera, but I personally love it. Then again, I'm not the kind to zoom in small details and crop them out, so the lower resolution doesn't bother me.

[@JustinSmith28]

You should do a comparison between the X and the regular HTC One.

[@ryallen32]

Michael, wouldn't you agree that the most appropriate comparison would be between the X and the nexus 4? I would love to see that. Depending on the price of the GPE of the X, the 4 could very well be the better option, especially for us tech geeks.

[@wanttotree]

hey.. this vid is so good that i subbed. i do have one question though. any info on international variant? release date? just black and white for non at&t?

[@furkatbobojon4255]

this dude really knows how to appear on the their videos. Thumbs Up Fisher!

[@Tyler_ThaTruth]

Beats audio only truly works with headphones and even then only adds some bass, boom sound does all the work

[@DealerLoot1]

Great Video as always! How closely is Moto willing to update the OS? Is it going to be like a week after nexus update? Looking FWD for more videos!

[@MrZazues]

Michael Fisher and Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) need to get together to do reviews. They are two of the best tech reviewers by far on the internet PERIOD. Its actually pleasing, not just informative listening to them speak. Kudos

[@exwhyz33]

Wondered if the Moto X spec/price points have been set such that introducing a mini-MotoX won't be necessary.

[@sora1223]

Love how you presented this comparison, great job.

[@hameed]

currently using the one, just way too big and awkward to use with one hand. going with the moto x

[@Pocketnow]

It's been too long since we were event buddies. See you at LG? ^MF

[@coolcat1813]

such a good and tight design on the moto x, i am really impressed

[@lauchunkeispencer7253]

Brilliant video Michael! I also have an htc one, but in low light, there's a purple tint no matter how i tweak it, i tried following instructions in xda forums to turn the iso down, but then i can see anything, any ideas?

[@zdeftones9496]

I currently own a moto x and it's amazing, but right when he said "Ok google now" my phone actived the touchless control. XD

[@dahlola]

They recently updated the camera software on the X, resulting in very improved pictures. Not sure how it compares to the One though.

[@jeffmayeux1692]

Michael thanks for the great comparison. The Moto X is better than I first thought. Hooray for Motorola and Google on this collaboration. A great sign of things to come? We will see.

[@darkangelss6sic6]

At 300 is where most people cannot tell at most distances. But it would take some bigger circumstances for most people to see anyway. So in general 1080p is clearer and nice, but 720p at 5 inches suffices much more than people actually realize.

[@ModernTechGuy]

Im wondering if that wake feature will make its way to other phones like my HTC One via XDA. Or would it need to have that extra dedicated CPU core to do the job?

[@xCaTaLoNi]

HTC ONE FTW

[@kitman8888]

Love the navbar on Moto X being transparent in some apps!!! Hope Google can implement that in next release of android!

[@myv6mustang]

Did you compare it with the Google Edition HTC One? Seems like you should have compared main stream vs main stream as most people will not purchase the Google edition HTC, and the decision is going to be when mom walks in to the ATT/Sprint/whoever store and is looking at the two devices available there.

[@cessarq12]

Since the mic on the X is supposed to recognize only your voice, does motoogle have a solution for when one is sick and/or has a sore throat? And what about morning voice?

[@Programmer7]

I love my One (the AT&T model), but I have to say that the Moto X is pretty nice. I like the idea of having nearly stock Android with some useful features. I'm especially envious of Active Display.

[@anteromega]

Thanks getting closer to what my next phone will be

[@ImitationSurrender]

Nice review, just one thing. You compared unlocked One to on contract X

[@FTWCosmos]

I'm gutted that the Moto X isn't being released in the UK. I and I'm sure many others here would have bought one, kind of a stupid decision really but oh well overall I think it's unique in it's aspects and people who buy them won't be disappointed.

[@Perifiral]

it actually will, but the international version won't be assembled in the USA but somewhere else

[@camui87]

Thanks 1080p. I recognized the strand of hair hanging from his head in the beginning. :)

[@stretch90]

There's a google play version of the HTC one?? Is this available in Canada? Pure Android is the only OS I really like and I really like the hardware of the One. I wish the camera didn't suck for the Moto X...

[@waltdog72080]

I love your reviews. Keep up the good work.

[@chrischoy9]

With the Google edition, updates come directly from Google and not HTC

[@michaelcastillo19]

The King of reviews!

[@phillyprodigy09]

That's messed up..camera on the moto x looked pretty bad. I like that you said the sound quality was pretty loud and good.. I remember the droid razr had really good quality speakers

[@DealerLoot1]

Does the Language Processing work over Bluetooth? i.e. If the phone is in the pocket and you have a headset, can you communicate and get info in the ear piece without taking the phone out of your pocket? This would be cool especially when you are in a crowed place and your hands tied up with other things?

[@howdydutt1e]

The Google play HTC does have the camera stuff built in. It is part of the hardware not the software. Take pictures with the one and Google edition. You will see they are the same

[@BlazinFlames6606]

Google is going to have in house competition with the Moto X and Nexus 4.

[@sstrafer]

I think is great when something different comes on the market. We need more different diveces like the MOTOX

[@doggysweep]

The moto x will definitely make you get a better first experience cause of its simplicity. Plus the UI looks cleaner imo. I would wait for the wood backings if I were you. Unless you don't care for that.

[@lcpdesign]

just got the HTC One. Michael is right about the feel and finish. It's too big to carry in thr hand comfortsbly and is too 'fragile' not to say expensive (£500 outright here in the UK) to put in one's pocket, even in a case.

[@vonBeatle]

Spot on, as always Michael!

[@nishanthmohan3157]

so now that kitkat has arrived is the camera for motoX any better?

[@MrSoggyBiscuits]

Aside from a better screen and speakers, how is it better?

[@ronnieonthespot]

Great review, I have a Motorola Atrix (yes its been awhile since I got a new phone) and the predictive text is great, unlike the S3 which is HORRIBLE it totally forgets what letters you have typed when you back space

[@mmlewis1030]

I like what Google and Motorola is doing with the Moto X. The user experience is what should always be the focus not specs. Enthusiasts think only of their own usage case but by definition we are more the exception than rule.

[@ScottGibbs]

What I like about the Moto X is the material of the back. Yeah, aluminum and glass looks really pretty but the fragility almost defeats the purpose. As soon as you buy one you throw a $10-20 piece of plastic over the thing. I feel like the Moto X is the first phone that really doesn't need a stupid case. Just stick a good screen protector over the front and you're good to go.

[@GrumpyF0X]

I'd like to see Moto X vs. HTC Sense 5 version of the One.

[@dcawesomeness]

They're talking about the Google Play Edition HTC One. They have nearly identical software.

[@brandonbuckland71]

I really like the moto x, where would be the cheapest place to buy outright?

[@j23eagle]

Great job Michael! Keep up the great work!

[@TheKiwiJobes]

I think the moto x could take the huge games, I mean It has 4 cores dedicated to graphical processing so it should be able to takle big games just as well as the one. It's more so for people who want the 1080p display, Boomsound, they may prefer the sense ui. Who knows, but I think we are at a point where our phones are by far good enough to run pretty intensive apps with little to non lag so it's more preference on what phone you love the most. :)

[@saymehname]

If Google now can control music then yes. And that seems like a great use!!

[@urhrashop]

I think it'd be more of a bloodbath if they did the htc one with htc sense instead of stock android. I love htc sense and its definitely my favorite UI. It offers way more than the google play edition plus you can get it on contract for 200 bucks.

[@DavendraKissoon]

The Motorola X is the android phone we need. We need a phone that can deliver a great user experience on sub-par hardware. The hardware and software of this phone work hand in hand. The frame rates are remarkable and gaming is a joy. Trust me without a 1080p screen next to this phone, you won't even know its 720p. Finally android has a dual core phone that can blow the iPhone and Lumias out of water in terms of optimization.

[@adobewanjerkobi]

Whoa whoa whoa...WHERE IS THE SOUNDPROOF CLOSET!?

[@silverwolf0]

Comparing the Moto X and HTC One is like comparing the Nexus 7 and iPad mini. The plastic devices you can throw around anywhere, while the metal ones you want to baby and keep nice and pretty. If you are willing to deal with babying, metal feels oh so cool, premium, and solid in the hand though. The clearpixel camera is very disappointing. It sounds like a definite evolution in cameras in general. I wonder if it's down to Motorola's lackluster processing.

[@AnttiEskelinen]

So when we had the HTC one sense vs HTC one ge you said that the camera difference is just a little bit worse on se without the sense software. But here it feels like the se edition camera is really not so great

[@Tala-Ironside]

Brilliant comparison and mini-review.

[@mikeg3644]

will this be treated like a nexus in terms of updates? i would get this over the GS4 or HTC One because of stock android.

[@Chabbychub]

I have a question where did you get that wallpaper for the moto x

[@SteelerFan716]

OH SNAP! MKBHD! Love your vids, man! LOVE 'EM!

[@theblightedra6804]

Hello Mr.Fisher, Would you please give us a tutorial about how to update a Windows phone such as a Nokia Lumia 820 to the new software of Windows 8 (1020's) ? Thank you.

[@kylerenfroe2355]

Id pick the one, because in a Month or so all of these moto x features will be available as mods.

[@s4127419]

Still one, that boom sound thing and the built...ftw

[@uberman709]

then a. that should be in the description and b. he should have the google play edition moto x (which is confirmed)

[@sydjaguar]

Good job as always. Please compare moto x to the nexus 4.