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Moto X (2013)

XT1052 · XT1053 · XT1056 · XT1058 · XT1060 · 2013–2014 · handheld

Specifications

Cpu: Motorola X8 Mobile Computing System: dual-core 1.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (Krait), plus dedicated natural language and contextual computing cores
Ram: max: 2 GB (soldered) · base: 2 GB
Modem: LTE, carrier-dependent bands across variants (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, Google Play Edition, Developer Edition)
Ports: micro-USB · 3.5mm headphone jack
Camera: 10 MP rear (Clear Pixel sensor) with LED flash, 1080p video; 2 MP front
Battery: 2200 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable)
Display: 4.7" 720x1280 AMOLED
Storage: base: 16 GB internal · options: 32 GB internal (Moto Maker and Google Play Edition)
Os Support: latest: Android 4.4.4 KitKat (official) · shipped: Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Release Price: $199.99 on 2-year contract (16 GB); $249.99 (32 GB)

Variants

Models

Moto Maker custom buildWeb configurator (AT&T launch, later other US carriers) let buyers pick front/back colors, accent colors, and engraving, produced to order in the US Fort Worth plant.

Google Play EditionStock Android, sold unlocked through the Google Play Store, 32 GB storage as standard.

Developer EditionUnlocked bootloader, sold direct from Motorola for tinkering.

Upgrade paths

battery

New 2200 mAh replacement cell · Fused glass back and heavy adhesive make opening the case risky without heat and proper prying tools.

~$20

HARD

storage

16 GB or 32 GB fixed at purchase, no microSD slot · Storage tier had to be chosen at order time through Moto Maker or carrier SKU, not expandable after.

LOCKED

other

Unlocked bootloader and custom ROMs (Developer Edition and most carrier variants via third-party unlock) · Active AOSP and CyanogenMod community support extended useful life well past official KitKat updates.

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