Motorola Moto X4 coming to US as Android One with Project-Fi support

Last week we reported about Google’s efforts for its Android One project, which is now expanding taking in upper-midrange and mid-range phones. And more established brands are now also jumping in. One such brand that was once, Google’s hardware arm, Motorola has joined the team once again; with its Moto X4 as Google’s next Android One device.

It has been confirmed now; the Moto X4 will be heading to the US is Google’s first Android One device running on project-Fi, priced at just $399. The Moto X4 will be running Google’s stock version of Android; which it won’t be any different as Motorola already has Pure Android on its phones.

Motorola Moto X4
Moto X4 running on Pure Android Image Courtesy: phonearena .com

 

Moreover, we’ll be just missing the moto experience, but that’s still a doubt because rumors were pointing out that HTC’s Android One device; will have HTC’s proprietary features on its Android One variant. So, it’s highly possible we can also the Moto experience, which includes handy features such as Moto actions, display. However, the Moto-voice will get replaced by Google assistant.

Furthermore, we have an image render depicting the Moto X4 receiving Android updates from Google. As that’s what Android One project stands for, providing regular Android updates and security patches as soon as Google rolls them out.

Lastly, the Moto X4 will also support Google’s Wifi, spectrum network hybrid called Project-Fi. Which offers pretty affordable monthly plans, for instance, you get 2GB data along with unlimited calls and text messages for just $30. Which is far cheaper, than Verizon, AT&T and Republic Wireless. So, for the price of just $399; there isn’t any upper mid-ranger solidly-build reliable device that can get Android updates as quickly as Google’s own Pixel devices.

Moto X4 Android One Specs

Moto X4 Android One
Image Courtesy: androidauthority .com
Display

5.2 inch
Display Properties

1080x1980 FULL HD, IPS LMTPS, 424ppi
Display Protection

Gorilla Glass 3 (FRONT AND REAR)
ProcessorSnapdragon 630 Octa-core Up to 2.2 GHz
Processor
Architecture

8x ARM Cortex A53, CPU Bit Architecture
64-bit
Processor Size 14nm
GPU Adreno 508
RAM3GB/4GB
RAM Frequency Memory Speed 1333MHz
RAM Type Dual-Channel, LPDDR4X
Protection RatingIP68 Water and Dust Proof
Storage32GB/64GB
SD card slotExpandable up to 2TB via micro SD card
Sensors

Accelerometer,Compass, Proximity sensor, Gyro
Weight149g
ConnectivityProject-Fi, 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA, 2G GSM, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, GPS- GLONASS
Primary Camera

Two 12 Mega-pixel RGB and Monochrome with PDAF
Camera functionsHDR, Panorama, Geo-tagging, Face-detection, Macro-mode, Burst-Mode, Slow-motion mode
Secondary Camera16 MP wide-angle front camera
Battery Capacity3000 mAh, non-removable, Type C 25w turbo charging
Charging TimeNot available
Battery Life1 day on light-moderate usage
Screen-on TimeNot available
Colors

Sterling Blue, Gold and Super Black
Price

$399, 399 Euros
Availability October 3rd (India)

Motorola will launch the Moto X4 maybe as Android One or maybe as its device in India on Oct 3rd, 2017.

Akshay Mhatre is a Tech Journalist who likes to keep up with the latest from the tech world. He has worked at many popular news portals like BGR and TechRadar before joining TheLeaker as a News writer and journalist. A writer by day and a VFX artist by night. In his free time, he also likes to make motion graphics and concept art. You can find him on Instagram @akshayrazr_95 and contact him on akshaymhatre[@]theleaker.com.

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