


Approximately 23 GB of the 32 GB storage was available on our review sample ex-factory or after reset.
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Alongside the integrated Qualcomm Adreno 430 graphics unit and generous 3 GB of RAM, the fast octa-core processor smoothly renders all up-to-date Android applications and games. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 high-end SoC powers the Moto X Force. However, since the second slot is a hybrid slot also for a micro-SD card, the user has to decide whether two nano-SIMs are to be used or a combination of one nano-SIM and one micro-SD. Two nano-SIM cards can be inserted in Motorola's smartphone simultaneously. The back cannot be removed and consequently the battery cannot be replaced. The Moto X Force is also available with a "Soft Grip" back like the Moto X Play, and for 20 Euros (~$22) more it comes with grained leather. However, its rough surface texture will unlikely appeal to everyone and is also difficult to clean. It is weaved nylon textile that provides the fingers with good grip. The casing's rounded back, which gives the smartphone a height of 9.2 millimeters in the tallest spot, is black "Ballistic Nylon" by standard. The only compromises involving the ShatterShield are its slightly higher weight than those of the comparison devices, and its thicker display bezel makes it a few millimeters wider.īuyers can select between white/silver and black/gray color combinations for the Moto X Force's front and bezel.

In conjunction with the slip-proof back (more about that below), it results in a very high-quality total impression. Its handling is just as smooth as the physical power and volume controls on the handset. The screen is embedded seamlessly into the elegant and stiff aluminum chassis. However, its price of 30 Euros (~$33) in the manufacturer's online shop is not exactly cheap.ĭespite its special build, the screen does not feel different than those of other standard smartphones. In case it does scratch or display other minor bruises, it can be removed and replaced with a new screen protector. The outer-most and fifth layer is a foil made of an especially hard plastic, which is to prevent dents and signs of use. Then a double-layer of touchscreens follows - when one malfunctions, the second takes over. The second layer is an AMOLED screen that is to lessen shocks with its flexible build. An aluminum bezel creates the first or the lower-most layer.
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Motorola manages to install a virtually "unbreakable" screen in its smartphone with a self-developed ShatterShield system. We used the following smartphones, all with a similar configuration and size, for comparing the Motorola: Apple iPhone 6s, LG G4, Microsoft Lumia 950, Samsung Galaxy S7 and Sony Xperia Z5. Since the Moto X Force plays in the smartphone premium league, it has to compete with equally strong rivals. A screen with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, an enduring and quickly recharged battery, extensive communication equipment and a 21-megapixel primary camera that shoots outstanding pictures in daylight are also part of this bundle. The smartphone delivers high-performance with 3 GB of working memory, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 octa-core processor and Adreno 430 graphics unit as appropriate for its class. It is a 169 gram lightweight with a classy aluminum casing and decent configuration. The Moto X Force even tolerates moments of wetness without damage thanks to its water-repelling nano finish.ĭespite its toughness, the 5.4-inch Moto is not an unhandy, ruggedized brick. It is the world's first device to feature ShatterShield, which is to most definitely prevent the screen from shattering or cracking according to the manufacturer. The robust, premium Motorola Moto X Force smartphone doesn't need any safety nets. A whole industry thrives from selling screen protectors, leather cases and security glass for preventing just that or to at least enable the handset to survive an accident. It is hard to imagine life without a smartphone and it is almost a catastrophe when the loyal companion falls down in an unwary moment and shatters irreparably. For the original German review, see here.
