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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

XT1053XT1053AT&T / GSM unlocked variant

XT1058XT1058Verizon variant

XT1060XT1060Verizon CDMA variant

XT1052XT1052Developer Edition, GSM unlocked

Colors

Black2013 standard front color

White2013 standard front color

Bamboo2014 Moto Maker wood back option

Teak2014 Moto Maker wood back option

Ebony2014 Moto Maker wood back option

Storage

16GB2013 launch tier

32GB2014 Moto Maker option

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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