5 reasons why the Moto X4 fails to impress
Motorola finally took off wraps of its latest smartphone Moto X4 in India a few hours back. The Lenovo-owned brand has a track record of delivering products that appeal to consumers looking for devices in the budget and medium range of smartphones. However, Motorola seems to have missed the beat with the Moto X4. Is it the classic case of old wine in a new bottle? We list out five reasons why the Moto X4 fails to impress.
Comparative 'high' pricingThe Moto X4 has been launched in two variants n the 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM priced at Rs 20,999 whereas the 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM costs Rs 20,999. The Moto X4 runs Android 7.1 Nougat out-of-the-box and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor. At this price, one certainly expected better from Motorola considering its other handset -- the Moto G5S Plus -- boasts of a similar processor. The Moto G5S Plus runs Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and offers 4GB RAM and costs Rs 15,999.
No standout feature or USPThe Moto X4 is -- at least on paper -- just like any other smartphone. At a time when smartphone makers are betting big on features like better selfie cameras, better battery life, it's surprising Motorola didn't add anything special to the Moto X4. For instance, rivals like Oppo and Vivo are always upping the ante with better selfie cameras. 2017 is almost ending and Motorola still seems to stuck on the dual rear camera set up -- a feature that perhaps stood out a few months ago. Though to be fair, the front camera on X4 is a 16MP but still it's not the standout feature of the smartphone.
Average batteryIf you're spending Rs 23,000 or Rs 21,000 on a smartphone you expect it to have a battery life which is better than its lower-priced sibling. The Moto X4 and the Moto G5S Plus have the exact same 3000mAH battery and both offer fast charging support. Even when compared to competition, Moto X4's battery is slightly inferior. Brands like Honor, Xiaomi with smartphones in the same price range offer bigger and better batteries.
'Better' and cheaper alternativesFor starters, Motorola's G5S Plus could be considered a decent alternative to the Moto X4. It has a better rear camera and though the front camera is inferior and and boasts of the same battery size along with similar specifications under the hood. The Honor 9i, which is priced at Rs 17,999, has better battery, dual cameras at the front and rear, bigger screen and better display. The pricing of Moto X4 could actually end up hurting the sales of the smartphone.
Comparative 'high' pricingThe Moto X4 has been launched in two variants n the 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM priced at Rs 20,999 whereas the 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM costs Rs 20,999. The Moto X4 runs Android 7.1 Nougat out-of-the-box and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor. At this price, one certainly expected better from Motorola considering its other handset -- the Moto G5S Plus -- boasts of a similar processor. The Moto G5S Plus runs Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and offers 4GB RAM and costs Rs 15,999.
No standout feature or USPThe Moto X4 is -- at least on paper -- just like any other smartphone. At a time when smartphone makers are betting big on features like better selfie cameras, better battery life, it's surprising Motorola didn't add anything special to the Moto X4. For instance, rivals like Oppo and Vivo are always upping the ante with better selfie cameras. 2017 is almost ending and Motorola still seems to stuck on the dual rear camera set up -- a feature that perhaps stood out a few months ago. Though to be fair, the front camera on X4 is a 16MP but still it's not the standout feature of the smartphone.
Average batteryIf you're spending Rs 23,000 or Rs 21,000 on a smartphone you expect it to have a battery life which is better than its lower-priced sibling. The Moto X4 and the Moto G5S Plus have the exact same 3000mAH battery and both offer fast charging support. Even when compared to competition, Moto X4's battery is slightly inferior. Brands like Honor, Xiaomi with smartphones in the same price range offer bigger and better batteries.
'Better' and cheaper alternativesFor starters, Motorola's G5S Plus could be considered a decent alternative to the Moto X4. It has a better rear camera and though the front camera is inferior and and boasts of the same battery size along with similar specifications under the hood. The Honor 9i, which is priced at Rs 17,999, has better battery, dual cameras at the front and rear, bigger screen and better display. The pricing of Moto X4 could actually end up hurting the sales of the smartphone.
Nothing new on design frontIn terms of design, Motorola has always largely adopted a play safe strategy. The smartphones look eerily similar with a few tweaks here and there. In the Moto X4, you get a different looking rear camera set up and a metal and glass body. In other design aesthetics, it doesn't stand out from the crowd. Again, if someone is spending over Rs 20,000 on a smartphone, they perhaps rightfully expect their device to not look like just another face in the crowd.
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