G+_John Misczak Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Strongly considering picking up a Moto X when they go back on sale tomorrow instead of the Nexus 5. Has anybody used both and can make a case for one or the other? Also, is the Verizon Moto X Developer Edition on Kit Kat yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Joseph Cappellino Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I've not used either phone for any length of time. But, if you're on Verizon, then your only choice is the MotoX. Also, I'm pretty sure the Developer Edition received 4.4 alongside the regular edition as the only difference is the unlockable bootloader. Additionally, I may look into this for my wife as it would replace the S4 for her (slightly smaller, better battery, no TouchWiz, better voice actions, KitKat, MotoMaker, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_John Misczak Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 I am currently on Verizon but would be willing to switch if there was a big difference between them. Having said that, staying on Verizon (albeit with an unlocked device in case the situation continues to deteriorate with them) would be somewhat easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Joseph Cappellino Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Gotcha. I was willing to switch to T-Mobile, but my wife didn't like the ETF, so we're waiting. I went so far as having Nexus 5s in my hand. Alas, I must stick it out with Verizon for a little while longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Shooter McLovin Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 The question is do you want a midrange phone or a high end phone for roughly the same money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Bill Mattheis Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I own the Moto X now and have played with the Nexus 5. The Moto X is definitely the better feeling device and is a great phone overall but given the option (on Verizon) I would take the Nexus 5 right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Bill Mattheis Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Shaun Nigel Hall that is an argument that has been beaten into the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_JR Raphael Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Thanks for passing along the link, Ted Curran. I also did a direct real-world comparison between the two phones here, which might be helpful: http://blogs.computerworld.com/smartphones/23135/nexus-5-vs-moto-x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_John Misczak Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Thanks for all the input guys. I've heard discouraging reports of Nexus 5 battery life, which is really the biggest thing giving me pause right now. How has everybody been faring with that device, and on what carriers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Howell (raygun01) Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 John Misczak my wife had the moto x. I have the Nexus 5. The X has a lot of interesting things going for it, however if you consider yourself a power user, the Nexus 5 is the way to go. Do not get me wrong. The Moto X is a no brainer for certain folks. My wife LOVES it. As for battery, I have been getting consistent 15-18hr days with power left when I plug it in at night before bed. Coming from my Gnex, I'd say that's a win. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Erik Huntoon Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 After reading both those postings from JR Raphael I really want a Moto X. Unfortunately I'm locked in to my Vzw Galaxy Nexus until April.. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Marlon Thompson Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Chris Jackson you must really hate the Moto X even though you claim not to, you posted basically the same thing on my post last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Shooter McLovin Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Bill Mattheis what argument? Its a fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Shooter McLovin Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 The moto x is a fine phone. Arguing it is equal to or better than the nexus 5 is ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Dale Moore Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Chris Jackson specs only matter if it hinders the phone in some way. You will not see sluggish behavior in a Moto X. It's as simple as that. The specs on the nexus 5 and the Moto X is a bit like using stock car to drive to work. Sure... The stock car has impressive specs, but you're not losing anything taking the Toyota. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Dale Moore Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Bigger specs doesn't grow your dick. At some point we will see diminishing returns on our tech advancements. We will catch up to Moore's law. My god, what are you going to do when that happen? Better specs just to make yourself feel better? I don't know how to make it more clear..... You won't notice lower specs in the Moto X... Period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Shooter McLovin Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Dale Moore dude its just a phone man, easy there. You don't have to get all worked up defending a phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Marlon Thompson Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Chris Jackson wrong analogy with the PS3 and PS4 since one is running 6 year old hardware. I had a long response to you but this conversation is going nowhere. To each his own John Misczak I hope you enjoy which ever phone you pick up. I am partial to both phones but will be picking up the Nexus 5 only because I decided this year to move away from Samsung and go all Nexus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Nancy May Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Jason Howell - Happy to hear you've been pleased with switched to the N5. I have a GNex on Verizon as well and am thinking of hopping over to T-Mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Josué Gutiérrez Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Mmmm... So why not both? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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