Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen): Unboxing & Review

[@eli.parker]

I watch a lot of reviews, like 10 per day, and this was by far the best in depth review I have seen of the Moto X, let alone any other product out there. Good job! It's not full of talking for no reason, but makes good use of most of the life of the video.

[@sentralent1850]

Mike does an unboxing video every time he needs to know about the weather.

[@DetroitBORG]

Exactly!

[@shen921230]

***** Hi, what is the battery life of Moto X 2nd Gen? Im struggling to choose this or nexus 6

[@johnhpalmer6098]

I know this is an older post but gotta say, I love this phone. Just got it on May 28, ordering it via the Moto build site, through Verizon, my carrier for over a decade. I got it on a super sale of 99 cents for the base phone and went with the base back (red matte plastic), gold trim and black front, standard black rapid charger. The ONLY upgrade was I sprung for the 32GB version for an extra $50. This isn't my first Motorola, not by a long shot, my previous phone was the Motorola Droid Razr, running Jelly Bean, though it began with Gingerbread initially. So the Moto X and Lollipop are huge upgrades for me. Ultimately, the reviews all over pretty much sold me on it, and checking it out at a local Verizon store sold me and pulled the trigger while on sale. Love this channel and stumbled onto it through searching for I think USB On the Go, or other phone reviews and have enjoyed many of the reviews provided here. They are quite comprehensive and gives one a good idea of what to expect with the product, a good thing in my view, and not all reviews do this. Thus I am having an easier time with Lollipop (and just being familiar with Android to begin with helps), but still, there are things Jelly Bean just never could do. I have been impressed with the build quality of my old Razr and love how the current phone feels in the hand, it has some heft to it without being heavy, and feels solid. Overall, am happy with my purchase, though time will tell how much I continue to enjoy it, but have remained mostly satisfied with the old phone until it began to get laggy and the battery began to diminish, but it IS 3 years old now. If anything, it would be nice if the battery was replacable, and/or a bit bigger, but we'll see how it performs with my mostly light use, though today from a full charge, I sucked the battery down in barely 8 hours until it died. Am conditioning it though..

[@dakotaward465]

I love how professional you are, not like the other guys who try to make a wise crack ever 10 seconds.

[@alexballantine3973]

Motorola has the best booting animation ever

[@steeezyjoey]

And best theme, “Hello Moto,”

[@gustavoavila1982]

I bought my Moto X last week and they havent even made it yet. When I bought my 2013 Moto X they assembled it the next morning and it arrived within 3 days.

[@eliheitland568]

Just got this phone today from republic wireless and I love it. Thanks for doing this review Mike!

[@theawesomemastermindjay9055]

Is it still a fast phone or did it slowed down and become laggy??

[@eliheitland568]

+The Awesome Mastermind (Jay) it's still fast not very light as my old moto X was because I used it alot

[@eliheitland568]

and for whatever reason I hate the active display so I always have it off 😁😁😁

[@Fusion101hd]

You do make the most in depth reviews around. Keep up the good work

[@DetroitBORG]

Fusion Thank You, got much more to come :)

[@cassidyjones5854]

i love my moto x (2nd gen.) I've only had it a week but it is still amazing. It has a very quick response time to anything i do. one thing i love about it is that it automatically sets to driving mode, unlike my old phone (lg lucid) on which i never figured out how to turn on driving mode. I highly recommend the moto x 2

[@Karuiko]

Wow.. I was looking on this channel for the review of it, just to give up and see it come out a day later.

[@GeekyNerdDad]

Another great one Mike , I'm liking the phone so far but the camera is the biggest disappointment...

[@DetroitBORG]

Agreed, great hardware and software let down by the camera.

[@PalmTree26]

I don't get why people are saying this. It's a 13 MP camera..

[@gregandcin]

Matt Nicholas megapixels aren't the end all be all. The sensor, software, and megapixel count all have to be good together. A sub par sensor with 13 megapixels and decent software won't be as good as a great sensor with good software and 12 megapixels

[@tylercameron757]

***** That sadly seems to be a theme with many great Android devices.

[@ShellymanStudios]

I'm so grateful to subscribed you because your videos are well done perfect Mike.

[@ronchristella]

I look forward to your detailed and thorough videos. Keep up the good work. You, mkbhd, Michael fisher, & josh are the best!

[@OT4Tech]

Mike, you are the man!

[@mikemike690]

Druggo

[@97warlock]

Its late 2017 & Im really considering buying this

[@alexmierzynski5325]

97warlock ismyname I have had mine from 2014, still running strong. I dropped it countless times and it still works

[@buster9807]

Watching this on a moto x gen 2 in 2023. 👍

[@bryanh56]

How does it hold up? I'm writing this comment on one with android 6, wish I could downgrade it to kitkat

[@TomasVillegas]

I've been clamoring for this one! Time to chill and enjoy!

[@DetroitBORG]

Thanks Tomas! :)

[@jacobmccarthy8666]

***** the waving hand feature is cool!

[@Lgiasjs]

Excellent unboxing and review! I certainly enjoyed when watching your videos! Keep up the good job!

[@CassidyGoat]

7 years later, I am in a moto x gen 2 in great condition watching a KZbin video.

[@shakerCh]

great as always mike! the pictures you showed were at full resolution 13mpxl? or 9mpxl for the 16:9 aspect?

[@endergamer323]

This comment was made on the motox 2nd gen! I love everything about it, except for the battery life!

[@eduardoforneck3335]

Mike, how do its battery life compares to the iPhone 6 (4.7")?? Which is better?

[@ABuildingRock]

I'm seriously debating between this and the normal iphone 6... I love the specs of this phone, the look of it, the fact that its getting android L, but my note 3 is getting laggy and the animation performance isnt very consistent. I believe the iphone's performance is relatively consistent. Is a stock androids consistent too? or is it just touchwiz that lags my phone?

[@autumnkessler3141]

Would you recommend the Moto x 2nd generation?? I'm upgrading this month and I wanna try this phone out. Would it be good or just wasting my time on it

[@varunpatalay6480]

As usual superb review mike! But I would like to know know which smart watch you are using currently??

[@VADER_C5]

Can you do an updated review with the latest Android update that fixed many issues?

[@sebastientumahai9560]

Hey thanks man for your reviews, I've got I better a understanding of phones, looking forward to your next phone review, and can you tell me how you get all these phone and what you do with them after the reviews, do you keep them sell them, you know what I mean, thanks man :)

[@alihisham4]

dear DetroitBorg, I can't between the iphone 6 plus or the samsung galaxy note 4, or anything else you recommend which would you choose?

[@gregbphotography]

Great video Mike! I have the Moto X (2014) and I'm really enjoying it. Although you're right, camera performance is not the best and battery life could be improved (hopefully Android L does that). With my personal use I can get through a full day and camera is not an issue for me, I rarely use it, so it's perfect for me!

[@RideByNight]

Nice review. This phone looks good except for the battery life and sub-par camera quality. I guess they had to cut costs somewhere to come in cheaper than the Galaxy or iPhone series.

[@DonteDaBoss21]

Should I get the lg G4 when released, htc one m9 when released, or the Moto x 2nd gen now just based off of screen quality and speed of the phone in general

[@benshea1322]

Hey Mike, will the unlocked version of the Moto X get android updates faster than the AT&T/Verizon versions? or does it not make a difference and will all get android L at the same time?

[@pb4940]

is this worth getting? (especially with free 50gb cloud storage?, mega.co.nz), or should I wait for new phones like the galaxy s6, sony z4 etc?

[@antonjanssens8768]

Thanks, your reviews are very informative and in-depth and make it easier to compare models.

[@douglasgibb6943]

Out of the box does it turbo charge or do you have to get a different charger. Also which is better this or the Nexus 6? Including price, accessories, OK Google configure, message on boot up and of course specs.

[@salkil]

Been thinking of getting a Moto X ever since the rumors of the first generation one, sadly i got my M8 on launch day and can't get this :(

[@rodjones5568]

I HATE IT HOW BIG ARE PHONES GOING TO GET MITE AS WELL CARE A TABLET AROUND ! 1ST GEN WAS BIG ENOUGH .

[@GameLeaderMX]

The review I was waiting for!

[@Dahnnym]

Hello man, in your honest opinion what phone will be better to get next month, Moto X, Xperia z3, or the OnePlus?

[@BearGamezify]

Hey Mike. How do you get all phones?? Where do you get money from?

[@doncallahan403]

DetroitBorg: I was watching this video on my Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 and you were saying "ok Google now" and it would open Google now on my tablet. I find that kind of funny lol.

[@OnlyRaFFii]

Can you do a Sony Z3 review? I was thinking about getting that or the G3...which one do you recommend?

[@vinsan98]

You are legendary reviewer !!!! So, which phone will you use now ???

[@tqpolo]

Xperia Z3 and Moto X comparison please. These are the two phones I am considering.

[@girishohm]

Nice review.....My Moto X is on the way....I don't use much camera so I am good.

[@wesamabualhija532]

You have many phones. What is the phone that you always use?

[@crumcon]

Can you do some comparison videos between Motorola devices like Nexus 6, Moto X 2014 and Turbo ? im torn between these devices for my next phone

[@jaydedjen110]

Even though I've become a lot more familiar with iOs 8, I do kinda miss my Samsung note 8. I like the Android layout.

[@TheSuperBeebie]

Hahaha, your pin is 1701. A real Star Trek fan!

[@mrfrench821]

Great review! This thing is going to be such a beast when it gets Android L (which should significantly improve the battery performance) and Motorola sends a software update for the camera!

[@nickw2725]

Well they fix the first moto x camera with a huge software update and man do the colors look much better. Hopefully they release a update for the camera software cause it needs it bad!!! I just got this phone yesterday and my god what a worthy upgrade from the GS4.

[@vivaldiblanco]

Should I get the Moto X or the LG G3? The Moto X costs like 50 bucks more though.

[@juzar78652]

sir i m confused bout buying one plus one or moto x.. what do u suggest ??

[@gio048]

Hi Mike, another great video. I have the Droid Maxx, and I absolutely love the phone especially the battery. I always get at least a day and a half, its amazing. I wish Moto put this 3500 mamp battery in all there phones. To bad this new one doesn't. Gio.

[@chriskeating9817]

Really a shame that only customized Moto X's now are assembled in the US

[@isaac_a]

In so glad I subbed to you. Job well done!

[@DetroitBORG]

Thanks Isaac!

[@ethanlopez2586]

just ordered mine can't wait

[@locbui2173]

+Ethan Lopez Same here, did u use your Promo code which give you 50$ off?

[@leonelhurtado9288]

Hey DetroitBorg! I was wondering if you could review the BLU Win HD 😁

[@kalebkoehn7531]

Detroitborg,wouldn't you want to see a new iPod touch with a bigger screen and Touch ID.

[@TheAlbertnavarro82]

Wanted to buy the moto x because it was built in the US but now that you said it's being build by commis in china I dont know if I should :/

[@iegreu]

Quick question, can you use moto voice without being connected to any mobile data or wireless?

[@nk7up]

Very sharp and clear!! Awesome mike

[@dgtlrssn]

Just ordered mine from amazon for cheap, feel like I should turn off those wake up commands to save a lot of battery

[@tomielcapodeamnesia]

+morgan williams the commands work with a rdedicated processor so it works without wasting battery, don't worry

[@comedyman112]

Went does every single reviewer say the android on this moto x is closet to stock android??? It is exactly freaking stock. Do you see any difference between this and the nexus 5 while browsing around?

[@AlexanderDiviFilius]

yes, different camera, active notifications

[@blonde198821]

Great review mike!!! This Moro x 2 looks amazing I actually had the first Moro x and there were no complaints regardless what anyone said about the camera. It's a phone if people want to judge a phone by its camera if that's the case......then BUY A CAMERA!!! Lol!!! To me the Moro x's are amazing 😊👍

[@abualzuaree]

That display is beautiful

[@Spyder0275]

The speaker design is definitely intentional, the original Moto X had the plastic edge raised on the top and bottom.

[@DREMAN2001]

Mike you don't upload much but when you do you do it right. Great videos and great quality. Keep it up and don't stop. iPhone 6 or Moto X 2nd Gen?

[@DetroitBORG]

Thank You! These lengthy comprehensive reviews take quite a bit of time to put together. I work hard every day to pump them out while continuing to improve the content and visuals.

[@DREMAN2001]

Thats completely fine, all of your fans who have been subscribing since almost day 1 look forward to your uploads and the time difference doesn't matter. Always good quality. Looking forward to iPad mini 3 and iPad Air 2 videos as well as new iMac 5k videos!

[@malkhoniziw]

Excellent review, It's The best review I seen it For Moto X 2014 it's Fully information , Thank you .

[@manzarshahaan]

Can u please make an Unboxing & Review of the Moto X Play..

[@alomec559]

Where can I buy the 2nd gen Moto X pure edition? Besides online at there website?? Thanks in advance.

[@ekanshpriyam]

Michel said 'OK Google' and my Moto responded to that. Quite interesting

[@welingtonws]

Really good review. I own the new Moto X and the camera is really a disappointment. I hope Motorola fix it somehow.

[@karlsilva344]

Hey mike, any problem with the leather back?

[@walak2you]

Are you going to review the Blackberry Passport?

[@f3rgal01]

Every time you say "OK google" in your videos my phone responds lol

[@sukhidhaliwal9112]

What would be better the IPhone 5s or the Moto X 2nd gen

[@Tarun99sangha]

Are u gonna review windows 10 after its launch ...?¿

[@bigsadge]

I JUST WANNA SAY THANKS FOR TURNING ME INTO A CELLPHONE NERD ITS SO AWESOME FEELING LIKE I KNOW SO MUCH WHEN I REALLY JUST REPEAT WHAT YOU SAY xD For some reason I'm more popular in school and its because people think I know a lot about phones THANKS A BAGILLION

[@tascfor]

Hey Borg , will the original moto x get the update..........PLZ answer.............

[@EROM0RI]

Hey Mike! What about the battery? is it good? what's your opinion?

[@DetroitBORG]

I did cover that in the review :)

[@EROM0RI]

Really? Can you tell me the minute? Thanks!

[@MrGodwin5050]

PixGameplay It's towards the end, around 17:30

[@EROM0RI]

Thanks!

[@Electric_Cucumber31]

As alwayas,.very good review!! Hey, i just wanna ask you, will this phone last for years?i mean because of the display,i would like to buy this phone but i have heard that amoled displays are prone to burns, which worries me...what do you think guys?thanks...

[@maddiek5855]

+Torling Pader I just broke my Moto X 1st Gen a week ago from dropping it off a table on accident :(. But I had it for much over 2 years! And I bet the 2nd Gen is even better! I highly recommend this phone as long as you don't drop it from high places as much as I did :P

[@windows8blowz]

Had they fixed the camera this phone would have been a hit. The Android OS on the Moto X is the smoothest ever.

[@angertiger5559]

Which one is better lg g flex or Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)

[@aaveshsiddiqui3007]

please do the unboxing of lenovo vibe z2 pro some of the spevifivations are- 6 inch quad hd display 490 ppi 16 mp camera 5 mp front camera snapdragon 801 2.5 ghz quad core processor corning gorilla glass 3

[@Pizzscn]

this is such a cool device!

[@fbnmndz]

ACTUALLY!! the original 1st GEN Moto X did in FACT have a LED for notification, only that the notification light was used for when the battery of the moto x was completely dead! (The color of the LED is GREEN) Google it!!

[@kryptickidd4157]

Does the battery last very long on this phone?

[@CodyEngel]

Setting up Moto Voice is honestly a pain, if you aren't in a completely silent environment it'll likely tell you that it's too loud. This isn't a huge deal since you probably won't be changing the voice command too often, but it can be a little frustrating. Also in terms of battery, I've been able to get a full day use out of it. For people that really need a beefier battery they can always buy the power pack slim for $40, considering this phone is at least $100 less than other flagship smartphones out there, you still end up saving money. The camera... Well there is nothing you can do about that. It's mediocre at best.

[@kalebkoehn7531]

Hey DetroitBorg,do you think Apple will release the new iPod touch 6 this month.

[@DetroitBORG]

That would be a bit of a surprise since we've heard absolutely no rumors on this product.

[@gm92845]

***** The leather looks worn because most of the livestock it comes from either have imperfections in there skin or it could be scars from previous injuries from barbwired fencing or branding. My brand new leather couches came with a manual explaining why the leather could have imperfections and it's totally normal.

[@Sephiroth32vergil]

Rumors usually start from leaks of the manufacturing being done. No rumors usually means no manufacturing. Even if they announce it it'll be a 2015 release

[@elvysfloraldesign9276]

Hey mike, pls unbox and review the blackberry passport! I'm eyeing on that so called "come back device" of blackberry. Thanks!

[@DetroitBORG]

Elvy Chen I have one on order, although that probably doesn't mean I'll get it anytime soon, ha!

[@garettsmith8370]

I'm debating on which phone to get the new moto x or the older one. I'm coming from a really crappy phone. I am on a relatively tight budget. I've also been looking into the moto G 2nd gen. Any thoughts?

[@SpartanJ59]

I am in the same situation, but the non LTE is what will kill me with the Moto G. I luckily was able to get a code during the cyber monday event and so hopefully I'll get the new X. My current phone is dying on me and I hope this will lead me into a great situation.

[@SkyF150]

If you are planning on keeping your phone for a long time, you should rather go with the Moto G, as it's got an LCD screen, more durable than Moto X's amoled panel which might get burn in after a while.

[@hannibalnectar]

I would go for the X. Check out the X Developer edition 32gb for $250 or less on eBay.

[@garettsmith8370]

John B. Now I'm leaning more towards the htc one m8. I can't get the moto 2nd gen because I'm on Verizon and its a gsm phone.

[@GaylordRobinson]

How bout the moto x 2g or maybe even the Alcatel onetouch idol 3

[@ShiHall]

What phone would you recommend as an upgrade from the Nexus 5? The moto x second generation or the Nexus 6?

[@charlesmadison158]

It isn't worth to change a nexus 5 with a moto x 2014 because both of them are almost the same, if you ask me to change that phone, i would choose a sony xperia z2 or a z3 as a replacement.

[@ShiHall]

Skynz Samp Thank you

[@charlesmadison158]

You are welcome :)

[@zeelsony814]

you are awsome like all time keep it up this is called droidborg unboxing cool

[@xxkunus3xx]

How is the battery life on this phone?

[@Niidea1986]

Motorola should implement a saver mode that changed the android interface colours to black to take advantage of amoled display.

[@poptarthunter4658]

Honestly the note 4 has much more features, better camera, better screen resolution, better battery, better feeling and looking, s pen, faster, etc. May I go on?

[@ABuildingRock]

Yea but its huge (not for some people), fake plastic back again, has touchwiz, won't get android L for months(especially on verizon), QHD somewhat inhibits the performance of the phone, some people would agree the moto looks nicer, and alot of touchwiz features are poorly implemented. Theres pros and cons to everything.

[@ammarajazbhesania8407]

You are the best but please can you show your setup please

[@peddie1369]

my question is: Does it support the LTE(4G)?

[@yo93131]

Man I love your Videos....!!