Motorola

Moto X (2014)

2014 Starting at $499

Runner-up for Phone of the Year 2014. Excellent software experience, Moto Voice always-on assistant, and MotoMaker customization.

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Key Specs at a Glance

Display

5.2-inch FHD AMOLED, 60Hz

Camera

13MP main

Battery

2,300 mAh

Chipset

Snapdragon 801

Full Specifications

Spec	Details
Display	5.2-inch FHD AMOLED, 60Hz
Processor	Snapdragon 801
RAM	2GB
Battery	2,300 mAh
Camera	13MP main
OS	Android 4.4 (near-stock)
Starting Price	$499 USD
Release Year	2014

Award History

0 wins, 1 runner-up

🏆 Phone of the Year 2014

The ultimate award — MKBHD's pick for the best overall smartphone of the year across all price points and platforms.

Winner: HTC One M8

Runner-Up →

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Moto X (2014) cost?

The Moto X (2014) starts at $499 USD as of 2014.

What processor does the Moto X (2014) have?

The Moto X (2014) is powered by the Snapdragon 801.

What camera does the Moto X (2014) have?

The Moto X (2014) features a 13MP main camera system.

2019

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$1499 →

2017

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$299 →

2016

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Runner-up for Best Value 2016. Modular design with Moto Mods, excellent battery life, and near-stock Android.

$449 →

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