Motorola Moto X4 review: A refined smartphone that clicks

Moto X4 may not have a fancy mod to support or a crack-resistant screen, but the phone gives a good idea of where smart devices are headed.

Motorola has been designing phones and with devices like the Moto Razr and Moto G changed the way consumers perceived their phones. It has become more innovative as part of the Lenovo juggernaut and is experimenting with new designs and ideas. The new Moto X4 may not have a fancy mod to support or a crack-resistant screen, but the phone gives a good idea of where smart devices are headed. We have had the Moto X4 for a while now and here is our review.
Motorola Moto X4 specifications: 5.2-inch LCD 1920 x 1080 resolution display| Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor| 3GB +32GB storage/4GB RAM + 64GB storage|12MP +8MP dual cameras|16MP front camera|3000mAh battery| IP68 rated|Android 7.1 Nougat
Motorola Moto X4 price in India: Rs 20,999 (3GB RAM +32GB storage), Rs 22,999 (4GB RAM + 64GB storage)
Moto X4 review: Design and display
Motorola has paid attention to the smallest details, and it shows in the Moto X4’s design. The phone looks premium even though this is a mid-end phone that costs less than Rs 25,000 and clearly looks expensive.
The front of the phone is dominated by a 5.2-inch display, framed by thick bezels at the top and bottom. A capacitive, oval-shaped fingerprint scanner is underneath the display, and it does the job just fine. The power and volume buttons are all on the right side and feel appropriate. A headphone jack is on the bottom, next to the USB Type-C port. And the top of the phone houses the all-in-one tray that holds the microSD card and SIM card. There’s a single speaker on the device, which can be found at the top of the screen, doubling as the earpiece for phone calls.
Flipping the device reveals some surprises. The phone doesn’t look like the Moto G5 or the Moto Z2 Play. Moto X4 features glass on the front and back, and this is all sandwiched together by a metal frame. You’ll also notice a large circular bump on the back of the top center that holds dual cameras, along with the flash. A Motorola logo sits in the center. Having an IP68 rating, Moto X4 is both water- and dust resistant.
I have got the Sterling Blue colored Moto X4, but the phone is available in Super Black as well. The Sterling Blue looks like a silver coloured device. The rear of the phone is glossy and prone to fingerprints and smudges. A piece of advice; you really need a fiber cloth all times to clean the glass surface. My review unit hasn’t picked up any scratches, but I would urge you to kindly get a case as soon as you buy the device.
Moto X4 feels solid in your hand– and that’s a reality. As a person with smaller hands, Moto X4 fits me perfectly. I love that Motorola still cares to make a compact smartphone in this day and age.
The 5.2-inch Full HD display sharp and bright enough for everyday use. Colours are usually good and balanced. I’m surprised to see that even though Motorola has opted for an LCD display and not OLED, the display is of a high-quality. Since you will be spending most of your time looking at the display your eyes will certainly love the Moto X4.
The phone also supports Moto Display that shows the time, date, and notifications. You can call it a type of always-on display. There’s also a new night display mode that filters out blue light.
Moto X4 review: Hardware and software
Moto X4 is not a hero device, so don’t expect the performance to be comparable to the Galaxy Note 8 and OnePlus 5T. However, the device is not going to disappoint for sure. The phone is powered by a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor, 3GB RAM or 4GB RAM (depending upon the model you choose), and 32GB or 64GB storage. The storage can be further expanded through a microSD, which of course costs extra. During my time spent with the phone, the Moto X4 was snappy and smooth. Apps loaded quickly, and during the intense gaming session the phone never slowed down. Games like Real Racing 3 and Asphalt 8