We talk about the scratch-prone hyperglaze in our review of the S 4 as well. In our experience, it's definitely more scratchable than some other finishes out there. ^MF
Reviews need to also focus on audio quality via headphones, not only speakers, since these devices are also music players and there's people interested about this point, too. I don't see anybody doing that, and it would be nice to also know about it; as in "audio sounds a bit hollow and lacking detail here, while here it has more punch and better fidelity".
I'm curious, do people really carry an extra battery with their S4 just so they can get more use out of it? I plan on getting the Moto X when I can in February, mostly for battery life, and clean performance and software, and customization...
We love Marques. Next time, though, maybe note the difference between a comparison and a review before commenting. Our Moto X review was posted over a week ago. ^MF
Michael, I just watched about 8-10 of these reviews and I must say I'm impressed with yours. Far above the rest. Very professional, complete and I can tell you did your homework. Nice! Oh, and you look like Robert Downey Jr....lol
Moto X wins, hands down. Camera is terrible, but everything else about it is perfect. Touchwiz is terrible for performance and being a user friendly UI, so the Galaxy kind of failed here.
How do you figure 2.5? Half of the PenTile pixels have Green and Red sub-pixels and the other half have Green and Blue sub-pixels, so Red and Blue are always shared by two adjacent pixels. We are both slightly off then, there are 312 red and blue pixels per inch and the green pixels are shared which would actually be 936sppi
I wish they would do a comparison of wireless voice reception on these phones. I'm in a fringe area of service with AT&T and USCellular. The S 3's have trouble out here, where my old Motorola Quantico flip phone has no trouble at all. I'd like to know if the Moto X would pick signal up better than the S 4 before making the jump to a smart phone.
Michael, thank you for being one of only two reviewers (I've read/seen) to even touch on a particular attribute of the very namesake of this type of device......"phone" voice call quality. I've seen over 20 reviews of the Moto X and the only other reviewer who mentioned call quality called it average. I hope you're right and he's wrong because low call quality is a deal breaker for me and the reason I will be returning my One. The X cannot come out quickly enough for me to check it out.
Dude, you can install apps to sd card. Settings--->application manager(then tap on any app you want to install sd cart)---->Move to SD card. I bought sd cart for my GS4 and I install apps to sd card. It is not rooted. I don't know is it working on other devices but works pretty good on GS4. (Sorry for my bad english)
As that is correct you are missing the fact that it still runs off screen thus any 1080p device would render at 720p equalizing the amount of pixels each device has to push. They are both on the same playing field. One could argue that it wasn't fair when ISEP test ran at 1080p for 720p but it was all equalized out to make the pixels the same.
Can someone tell me if the moto x UA-cam app allows you to watch HD videos? I'm not talking about HQ, the HD button on the top right corner on the UA-cam app, not the mobile site.
They're Gunnar Optiks, for protection against long-term exposure to LCD backlights. And also for covering up the bags under my eyes from staying up too late. ^MF
I've had the Moto X for Verizon, and I'm coming from iphone 4S and I have to say i love my Moto X, it feels great in my hand, yet it has a large 4.7 display. I didn't like that the Galaxy S4 feels so cheap in my hand. One thing that wasn't mentioned on here was the Motorola Assist. When Im driving and I get a call or text my phone will ask if it should answer or text them back handsfree just with my voice. I live in LA so I drive a lot and found this feature very helpful.
That's how I will be too. I have a 4S now but my upgrade comes next month. I'm leaning towards the Moto X, but everyone loves the Galaxies. But I love the fact I can customize the X. I might just get the X lol
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Yeah I thought about rooting the S4 but I'm not so sure about it, is it safe to do so? and/or is there a way to unroot it so I can get back my warranty? Thanks
Thanks pocket now, thanks to this video I bought my Moto x 2013, and still have it (now I use only for creating my apps) and because of this device I can't live without those Motorola features, (now on my Moto z play).
Wish I would of seen this video before I bought my moto X, but we did do the same comparison in the store and due to the features you pointed out I chose to go with the moto X. Although I had a Samsung before and would of found the galaxy 4 easier to get use to. There are pro's and con's to both and once I get use to my moto x I am sure I will love it. Your review was very helpful since I was doubting my choice I now feel better. Thank you.
Is it possible for user or Motorola to fine-tune the Moto X's camera with software update (in contrast to irreplaceable camera lens and components) in order to achieve better shooting result?
Does anybody know wich one is the best for audio listening? I mean I just bought some nice Sennheiser headphones and I noticed that the sound source is crucial for a good quality of music playback.
On this video Michael showed 3 benchmark test and Geekbench was the only one the GS4 came out on top. Go to new-tech-life where they have compiled tons of benchmarks for both devices and see the results for yourself. In raw speed I'm not doubting the GS4 is faster, but once you calculate software and optimizations its seems the Moto X has been coming out on top in most benchmarks I've seen. But you are right, it's more about the experience speed rather than a benchmark speed that counts.
1. Specs do NOT indicate real world performance. Moto X delivers an even more fluid experience than S4. The S4's strong CPU is only necessary if you run very demanding games. 2. Full HD is a disadvantage IMO. It means a larger than necessary phone and more battery consumption. 720p on a 4.7" is perfect. 3. Expandable memory benefits very few people nowadays. There's a reason why most manufacturers including Google themselves are weaning off of them. The only real advantage the S4 has over the Moto X is a superior camera. However all the benefits of the Moto X easily outweigh what S4 offers.
Charles Walker I agree up until the third one. Expandable memory benefits almost everyone. The reason they are moving away from it is purely for monetary reasons. Companies are susceptible to greed.
I always wondered, why do reviewers complain about the HTC One's back button placement when Google's stock Android places the back button to the left just like on the Moto X?
Right, but they power the most visible conveniences of the Moto X: Touchless Control, Active Display, and Motorola Assist. One could argue that third-party app support isn't critical in this case. ^MF
I like your reviews. they insist on what is rather important about the device not just listing the features. also, all comes with a bit of humour, nice:)
@Martin Lane I have 2 S4's on my plan and both show lag at certain times, randomly. I also have a Nexus 4 which I haven't seen stutter as bad as the S4.
great comparison video despite what some are commenting.. MKBHB is cool too. it's all about perspective, that cannot be copied... sometimes. anyways what music app was that?
Also a tip for those who have some lag problems with touchwizz just search the options for the animations. Its on the programmers setting or something like that. Default is 1x just deactivate them and the phone goes really faster.
Really good review. Please talk about when taking pictures what the ZOOM in "X" amount is? AND - WHen Videoing. What is the ZOOM in "X" amount. AND also important - Can you ZOOM in While taking the video or do you need to ZOOM in BEFORE you start the video? ) i have the S2 and I can't ZOOM in at all while taking video. Before or Durring.
I have owned the Galaxy S4 for 6 month the HTC One for 1 month & now the Moto X. I had so many problems with the S4 (with warranty issues)after not wanting to give up my HTC One i got talked into the Moto X & i am really surprised in it. I surprising enjoy it a lot more than the other 2 phones. Do not get me wrong all 3 a great phones & cant go wrong with either of them but the moto x runs so smooth with features that are just really convenient that i actually use with great personalization.
Is the Moto X Camera Issue a strictly hardware problem or can a software update/firmware fix the issues? I humbly request you to Please CONFIRM this for us....and Thank You for the video!
The contextual core and linguistic process reminds me of gimmicks like the FX chips for SNES games. Very neat but so little in life application since no apps will support them.
That 50G on Google Drive is only for the first 2 years. Have you ever tried downloading a large video file from Google Drive? I prefer SG4. Google drive is great, but sucks if you've uploaded video files... you want back.
A test specific to a 720p display won't be an accurate showing of hardware. From the Google store relating to the Ice Storm App benchmark to which you refer to: Ice Storm Extreme Physics test for measuring CPU performance now runs at 720p to ensure the result is not influenced by the GPU. Scores may improve slightly on devices with low-end GPUs. Now that's research baby!
I really don't understand why most companies can't figure out phone calls anymore! Might be that they can save an extra $10 per unit by cheaping out on mics and the earpiece or that OEMs are just plain dumb, but it is annoying that such a basic fundamental is so often overlooked.
Every video I see of the Moto X the more I'm impressed. I do take a lot of scenic photos so its a drag the camera couldn't be better. Just like how the HTC camera got better with an update, I hope Motorola can fix its shortcomings with the final build or camera update.
Thought this was a very through comparison. Anyone sitting on the fench regarding these two phones would now have a very good idea which phone is for them based on their needs. Thank you.
We talk about the scratch-prone hyperglaze in our review of the S 4 as well. In our experience, it's definitely more scratchable than some other finishes out there. ^MF
Reviews need to also focus on audio quality via headphones, not only speakers, since these devices are also music players and there's people interested about this point, too. I don't see anybody doing that, and it would be nice to also know about it; as in "audio sounds a bit hollow and lacking detail here, while here it has more punch and better fidelity".
You have the most cinematic reviews ever. Even within pocketnow and the whole UA-cam you have the most stylized videos. Super like
I'm curious, do people really carry an extra battery with their S4 just so they can get more use out of it?
I plan on getting the Moto X when I can in February, mostly for battery life, and clean performance and software, and customization...
We love Marques. Next time, though, maybe note the difference between a comparison and a review before commenting. Our Moto X review was posted over a week ago. ^MF
Snagged it from "Backgrounds and Wallpapers HD" in the Google Play Store. Dev: OGQ. ^MF
Michael,
I just watched about 8-10 of these reviews and I must say I'm impressed with yours. Far above the rest. Very professional, complete and I can tell you did your homework. Nice!
Oh, and you look like Robert Downey Jr....lol
Moto X wins, hands down. Camera is terrible, but everything else about it is perfect. Touchwiz is terrible for performance and being a user friendly UI, so the Galaxy kind of failed here.
Also add in the fact that the Moto X camera has been patched and produces much better photos after recent updates.
How do you figure 2.5? Half of the PenTile pixels have Green and Red sub-pixels and the other half have Green and Blue sub-pixels, so Red and Blue are always shared by two adjacent pixels.
We are both slightly off then, there are 312 red and blue pixels per inch and the green pixels are shared which would actually be 936sppi
I wish they would do a comparison of wireless voice reception on these phones. I'm in a fringe area of service with AT&T and USCellular. The S 3's have trouble out here, where my old Motorola Quantico flip phone has no trouble at all. I'd like to know if the Moto X would pick signal up better than the S 4 before making the jump to a smart phone.
One of the best comparisons I've ever seen. Love you guys at pocketnow. Rock on!
News to me.
Possibly, were those videos in iTunes, or reviewers in the Apple store?
Not the same compared to what exactly? it has an rg bg arrangement but in a diamond pattern. Can you be more specific?
Great comparison, when I seen the specifications on both going head to head I was amazed how the S4 came out.
Michael, thank you for being one of only two reviewers (I've read/seen) to even touch on a particular attribute of the very namesake of this type of device......"phone" voice call quality. I've seen over 20 reviews of the Moto X and the only other reviewer who mentioned call quality called it average. I hope you're right and he's wrong because low call quality is a deal breaker for me and the reason I will be returning my One. The X cannot come out quickly enough for me to check it out.
Dude, you can install apps to sd card. Settings--->application manager(then tap on any app you want to install sd cart)---->Move to SD card. I bought sd cart for my GS4 and I install apps to sd card. It is not rooted. I don't know is it working on other devices but works pretty good on GS4. (Sorry for my bad english)
As that is correct you are missing the fact that it still runs off screen thus any 1080p device would render at 720p equalizing the amount of pixels each device has to push. They are both on the same playing field. One could argue that it wasn't fair when ISEP test ran at 1080p for 720p but it was all equalized out to make the pixels the same.
A quick question: is MOTO X using nano simcard? Can I use ATT prepaid card for that? Thanks!
But didn't the software update for the Moto X considerably improve the camera??
Can someone tell me if the moto x UA-cam app allows you to watch HD videos? I'm not talking about HQ, the HD button on the top right corner on the UA-cam app, not the mobile site.
Why couldn't you review the regular HTC ONE against the Moto X as well?
They're Gunnar Optiks, for protection against long-term exposure to LCD backlights. And also for covering up the bags under my eyes from staying up too late. ^MF
I've had the Moto X for Verizon, and I'm coming from iphone 4S and I have to say i love my Moto X, it feels great in my hand, yet it has a large 4.7 display. I didn't like that the Galaxy S4 feels so cheap in my hand. One thing that wasn't mentioned on here was the Motorola Assist. When Im driving and I get a call or text my phone will ask if it should answer or text them back handsfree just with my voice. I live in LA so I drive a lot and found this feature very helpful.
That's how I will be too. I have a 4S now but my upgrade comes next month. I'm leaning towards the Moto X, but everyone loves the Galaxies. But I love the fact I can customize the X. I might just get the X lol
Yeah I thought about rooting the S4 but I'm not so sure about it, is it safe to do so? and/or is there a way to unroot it so I can get back my warranty?
Thanks
Thanks pocket now, thanks to this video I bought my Moto x 2013, and still have it (now I use only for creating my apps) and because of this device I can't live without those Motorola features, (now on my Moto z play).
Michael, could you give a video review on that 1020 camera accessory?
Wish I would of seen this video before I bought my moto X, but we did do the same comparison in the store and due to the features you pointed out I chose to go with the moto X. Although I had a Samsung before and would of found the galaxy 4 easier to get use to. There are pro's and con's to both and once I get use to my moto x I am sure I will love it. Your review was very helpful since I was doubting my choice I now feel better. Thank you.
you can on s4. Samsung has done a modification on android to allow apps to be installed on a micro SD card.
Is it possible for user or Motorola to fine-tune the Moto X's camera with software update (in contrast to irreplaceable camera lens and components) in order to achieve better shooting result?
Its no GS3 in what way?? You have to be specific, because what matters to you in a phone may not matter to someone else.
which phone is better for games that take a lot of space like deer hunting challenge 2014
whats the wallpaper may i ask?
still waiting on this phone. :( is this phone will be available in Asia?
Can u put an SD card in the moto?
Does anybody know wich one is the best for audio listening? I mean I just bought some nice Sennheiser headphones and I noticed that the sound source is crucial for a good quality of music playback.
at 7:53 on the table, in the middle, is that a white nexus s that i spot ?
where can i get the wallpaper that the moto X has?
On this video Michael showed 3 benchmark test and Geekbench was the only one the GS4 came out on top.
Go to new-tech-life where they have compiled tons of benchmarks for both devices and see the results for yourself. In raw speed I'm not doubting the GS4 is faster, but once you calculate software and optimizations its seems the Moto X has been coming out on top in most benchmarks I've seen. But you are right, it's more about the experience speed rather than a benchmark speed that counts.
What was the software used to share the audio between devices you showed at the beginning??
What's the wallpaper on thephones
I really hate the look of the S4 but it seems like the performance, the full HD and the expandable memory truly makes the S4 quite better
***** was going to say that too :p
1. Specs do NOT indicate real world performance. Moto X delivers an even more fluid experience than S4. The S4's strong CPU is only necessary if you run very demanding games.
2. Full HD is a disadvantage IMO. It means a larger than necessary phone and more battery consumption. 720p on a 4.7" is perfect.
3. Expandable memory benefits very few people nowadays. There's a reason why most manufacturers including Google themselves are weaning off of them.
The only real advantage the S4 has over the Moto X is a superior camera. However all the benefits of the Moto X easily outweigh what S4 offers.
Charles Walker I agree with everything EXCEPT #3, that's the complete opposite.
Charles Walker
I agree up until the third one. Expandable memory benefits almost everyone. The reason they are moving away from it is purely for monetary reasons. Companies are susceptible to greed.
*****
Ikr, I mean who doesn't want extra space??!!
We are talking about HTC One vs S4. Not HTC vs Samesung
0:44 What is that clock on the S4?
What click widget doors the s4 have on yours
Which wallpaper is that on the moto x?
I always wondered, why do reviewers complain about the HTC One's back button placement when Google's stock Android places the back button to the left just like on the Moto X?
If you were to choose, which would you choose? This is my doubt
Right, but they power the most visible conveniences of the Moto X: Touchless Control, Active Display, and Motorola Assist. One could argue that third-party app support isn't critical in this case. ^MF
What was three name of speaker app in the beginning
I like your reviews. they insist on what is rather important about the device not just listing the features. also, all comes with a bit of humour, nice:)
Whats the price difference between these two ?
is there some review of the Moto G? thanks!
They complain about the general button arrangement on the HTC One, since it only has 2 buttons instead of 3.
Does the S4 no longer offer 2 years of 50GB storage via Dropbox?
I enabled a feature called hd voice transmission on my s4. Read about it on xda, not all carriers support it though.
Your wallpaper is gorgeous, where'd ya get it from?
@Martin Lane I have 2 S4's on my plan and both show lag at certain times, randomly. I also have a Nexus 4 which I haven't seen stutter as bad as the S4.
What is that sunset wallpaper ? @pocketnowvideo
does the motox due usb otg since it doesnt have micro sd?
Your reviews are awesome. Love the camera and video samples..the s4 looks amazing with pics
nice walppaer, where'd you get it?
What is the wallpaper called
What's the wallpaper?!
Where to download that wallpaper!????
Where i can find that wallpaper of moto x ?!
Which wallpaper is that?
the red and blue are shared by adjacent pixels as well so it actually comes out to 936sppi
great comparison video despite what some are commenting.. MKBHB is cool too. it's all about perspective, that cannot be copied... sometimes. anyways what music app was that?
Also a tip for those who have some lag problems with touchwizz just search the options for the animations. Its on the programmers setting or something like that. Default is 1x just deactivate them and the phone goes really faster.
Really good review. Please talk about when taking pictures what the ZOOM in "X" amount is?
AND - WHen Videoing. What is the ZOOM in "X" amount. AND also important - Can you ZOOM in While taking the video or do you need to ZOOM in BEFORE you start the video? ) i have the S2 and I can't ZOOM in at all while taking video. Before or Durring.
I have owned the Galaxy S4 for 6 month the HTC One for 1 month & now the Moto X. I had so many problems with the S4 (with warranty issues)after not wanting to give up my HTC One i got talked into the Moto X & i am really surprised in it. I surprising enjoy it a lot more than the other 2 phones. Do not get me wrong all 3 a great phones & cant go wrong with either of them but the moto x runs so smooth with features that are just really convenient that i actually use with great personalization.
Can i get a customised Moto X outside of US in the middle east
I wanted to ask why is google store on my s4 not working plz some one tell me.
Is the Moto X Camera Issue a strictly hardware problem or can a software update/firmware fix the issues? I humbly request you to Please CONFIRM this for us....and Thank You for the video!
Which one should i get??
Can you please share the link?
What clock widget does your s4 have? **
The contextual core and linguistic process reminds me of gimmicks like the FX chips for SNES games. Very neat but so little in life application since no apps will support them.
My bad. It was just galaxy converts to the HTC one.
Can you share the file please please please!! I can't find it...
Didn't Motorola say they focused a lot on the camera?
Whats the music app?
Always solid videos, love your work here.
Wow, this was a great video. The Moto x and the s4 are two phones that I am torn between. My upgrade is next week and I still can't decide.
Im American so i dont know what you mean by "stay in your own lane" wait i'll play..dont bumper tag? Is that good?
That 50G on Google Drive is only for the first 2 years. Have you ever tried downloading a large video file from Google Drive? I prefer SG4. Google drive is great, but sucks if you've uploaded video files... you want back.
dyslexia and yellow glassed glasses ? how do they add up
Well done, Mr Fisher, you're one of the top tech reviewers all the time... well respected.
You could get the google Play edition of the S4. It has stock android on it.
Or the MotoX. Or the HTC One google Play edition :D
A test specific to a 720p display won't be an accurate showing of hardware.
From the Google store relating to the Ice Storm App benchmark to which you refer to:
Ice Storm Extreme Physics test for measuring CPU performance now runs at 720p to ensure the result is not influenced by the GPU. Scores may improve slightly on devices with low-end GPUs.
Now that's research baby!
One of the better reviewers out there good job!
The signal reception of Moto X is better than iPhone 5??
Compralo y sacate las ganas jeje ;)
I really don't understand why most companies can't figure out phone calls anymore! Might be that they can save an extra $10 per unit by cheaping out on mics and the earpiece or that OEMs are just plain dumb, but it is annoying that such a basic fundamental is so often overlooked.
Saving 10$ per unit adds up
Wheere i can do the download of this wallpaper
A very comprehensive review. Good Job Michael!
Every video I see of the Moto X the more I'm impressed. I do take a lot of scenic photos so its a drag the camera couldn't be better. Just like how the HTC camera got better with an update, I hope Motorola can fix its shortcomings with the final build or camera update.
Thought this was a very through comparison. Anyone sitting on the fench regarding these two phones would now have a very good idea which phone is for them based on their needs. Thank you.
It does indeed use a nano-SIM. Unsure about prepaid situation. ^MF
With the Nexus 4 only costing $200-250 UNLOCKED, why would anyone purchase a Moto X or HTC One?
i know so is every phone and tablet, iPad Galaxy phones, Galaxy Tabs, HTC One etc..
Are you from Balkan?