Moto X Force

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Did a quick search but couldn't find anything about this phone.

Shatter-proof display
5.4" AMOLED screen with 540ppi
3760mah battery with quick charge and wireless charging
32/64 storage options with micro sd slot
Motorola so virtually vanilla android and apparently marshmallow already avaliable.

Shame it doesn't have USB-C but can't see any other downsides apart from maybe a bit bulky due to shatter-proof display.
 
Display is a dim in bright light I'm led to believe. Certainly didn't go as bright as the moto X style when I compared them in carphone warehouse. Plastic screen scratches easily though is replaceable. I was interested in one but after the moto x 2014 didn't want another dim display for outdoor use in summer. Also I thought it too expensive.
 
I fancy one of these as an upgrade to my Moto X 2014, as it's the only Moto that I can still wave my hand over to get notifications and I'd miss that.

Edit: Couldn't pass up that CPW deal, this forum costs me too much money :o
 
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Got mine. I'm happy with the screen although the size is gonna take some getting used to! It's a similar size to a note 3 and I'm coming from a 1st gen moto g.

It updated to android 6 straight away. The turbo charge seems pretty fast considering the size of the battery - 37 mins from 50% to fully charged.

I think I'm going to get a tempered glass screen protector as apparently the screen scratches easily and a qi wireless charger so I don't wear out the micro USB port as that's the only thing that has broken on my 2 year old moto g. Any recommendations for either?
 
tom_e said:
I fancy one of these as an upgrade to my Moto X 2014, as it's the only Moto that I can still wave my hand over to get notifications and I'd miss that.

Edit: Couldn't pass up that CPW deal, this forum costs me too much money :o
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Exact same position.

Put off by the potential for the screen scratches and price. But at that price at CPW...
 
GT3 said:
Got mine. I'm happy with the screen although the size is gonna take some getting used to! It's a similar size to a note 3 and I'm coming from a 1st gen moto g.

It updated to android 6 straight away. The turbo charge seems pretty fast considering the size of the battery - 37 mins from 50% to fully charged.

I think I'm going to get a tempered glass screen protector as apparently the screen scratches easily and a qi wireless charger so I don't wear out the micro USB port as that's the only thing that has broken on my 2 year old moto g. Any recommendations for either?
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I've just ordered a cheap £8 job off Amazon for the QI charger, used a similar one with my N5 and it was absolutely fine.

I've never bothered with screen protectors before because I hate the feeling of the plastic ones but I may splash out on a glass one for this, if it means I can kick it around and not worry about the screen at all :D
 
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GT3 said:
Got mine. I'm happy with the screen although the size is gonna take some getting used to! It's a similar size to a note 3 and I'm coming from a 1st gen moto g.

It updated to android 6 straight away. The turbo charge seems pretty fast considering the size of the battery - 37 mins from 50% to fully charged.

I think I'm going to get a tempered glass screen protector as apparently the screen scratches easily and a qi wireless charger so I don't wear out the micro USB port as that's the only thing that has broken on my 2 year old moto g. Any recommendations for either?
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The problem I've found with screen protectors on Motorola's Moto X-type devices is that the screen tapers down towards the edges where it meets the frame, and as such screen protectors just stand out horribly.

I am also concerned about how easily the screen scratches and dents, so if you do find a good solution, please do share!
 
I've ordered a Tempered Glass SP as I don't tend to go without one on any device and need protection even though it's billed as a shatterproof screen.

Just got confirmation that my order has shipped.

I'm really looking forward to getting the Moto X Force as I've had my eye on it for some considerable time and wasn't prepared to pay £500 for it.
 
stoosh said:
I've ordered a Tempered Glass SP as I don't tend to go without one on any device and need protection even though it's billed as a shatterproof screen.

Just got confirmation that my order has shipped.

I'm really looking forward to getting the Moto X Force as I've had my eye on it for some considerable time and wasn't prepared to pay £500 for it.
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Billed as such, and covered by warranty. But who knows just how good they are at honouring such things.
 
£20 that's not really much more than a decent tempered glass protector, I'll probably just leave it naked then.

I'm quite looking forward to having wireless charging again, it's by no means a dealbreaker but it's nice to have when it's charging at night.
 
tom_e said:
I fancy one of these as an upgrade to my Moto X 2014, as it's the only Moto that I can still wave my hand over to get notifications and I'd miss that.

Edit: Couldn't pass up that CPW deal, this forum costs me too much money :o
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You can wave your hand over the Moto X Style as it has the sensors.

I actually bought an X Play but the hand waving thing I really missed after the Moto X 2014. Selling the Play now as I wasn't liking it so much. Did have a look at the Force in Carphone Warehouse but apart from what I've already said I didn't like the price. If I had bought one at £500 I imagine I'd be very miffed now :eek:

I've bought the Style. Really like it. I know it's been criticized regards it's battery life but on Marshmallow I'm finding it very good. Lasts me a day with 2 or 3 hours SOT no problem. Had over 4 with plenty to spare. It's a lot better than I expected from reviews. I'm really liking it. Speakers are great, display is sharp and is bright in sunlight. 32GB and an sd card slot - what more could you want.
 
Richy888 said:
You can wave your hand over the Moto X Style as it has the sensors.

I actually bought an X Play but the hand waving thing I really missed after the Moto X 2014. Selling the Play now as I wasn't liking it so much. Did have a look at the Force in Carphone Warehouse but apart from what I've already said I didn't like the price. If I had bought one at £500 I imagine I'd be very miffed now :eek:

I've bought the Style. Really like it. I know it's been criticized regards it's battery life but on Marshmallow I'm finding it very good. Lasts me a day with 2 or 3 hours SOT no problem. Had over 4 with plenty to spare. It's a lot better than I expected from reviews. I'm really liking it. Speakers are great, display is sharp and is bright in sunlight. 32GB and an sd card slot - what more could you want.
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I had no idea the Play didn't have that ambient display sensors...that was a close call as it was in contention. Until the Force sale today.
 
I thought neither did, but then again I don't think I could handle a 5.7 inch screen to be honest the biggest I've used was 5.4 like the force and that is pushing it one handed.
 
The X Play has apparently had improved performance with Marshmallow but the SD 615 chip put me off plus the lack of sensors.

The X Style IMO is too big and has poor battery for heavy users which is a big no no for me. The X Force is a great balance between the two and the recent price drop at CPW made it a No Brainer purchase.
 
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ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

I'm so tempted by that price. My Nexus 6 is going back for repair again & I am using my Nexus 4 in the mean time, Are the speakers proper stereo front facing like the Nexus 6?

How would people compare this to the Nexus 6 apart from it being smaller?
 
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