Motorola Moto X Style 16GB

Verdict

Priced at Rs 29,999 for the 16GB model and going up to Rs 31,999 for the 32GB variant, the Moto X Style is a decent all-rounder. It scores in build quality, while it’s pretty good in terms of other aspects like performance and camera quality. This explains our rating for it, since it does deliver on most counts. That said, our main gripe with the Moto X Style is that apart from the voice features, it doesn’t really stand out in any of those aspects we just mentioned, and the average battery life just adds to that. Worth mentioning that those voice features we allude to are available in the... Read Full Verdict

Priced at Rs 29,999 for the 16GB model and going up to Rs 31,999 for the 32GB variant, the Moto X Style is a decent all-rounder. It scores in build quality, while it’s pretty good in terms of other aspects like performance and camera quality. This explains our rating for it, since it does deliver on most counts. That said, our main gripe with the Moto X Style is that apart from the voice features, it doesn’t really stand out in any of those aspects we just mentioned, and the average battery life just adds to that. Worth mentioning that those voice features we allude to are available in the cheaper Moto X Play as well, so perhaps Motorola has diluted the key proposition of the X series by launching two models at different price points. The Style also doesn’t include a fingerprint scanner, a feature which is now becoming standard on most Android flagships and can even be found in a few affordable offerings.In the same approximate price range, the Moto X Style competes with the likes of the OnePlus 2 (review), the Samsung Galaxy A8 (review), the Google Nexus 5X (first impressions), the LG G4 (camera review), and the recently-launched Gionee Elife E8 (first impressions). In case a large-screened smartphone isn’t a necessity, the Samsung Galaxy S6 has dropped in price and can be another option to consider. Out of this list though, we think the LG G4 stands out as the strongest competition for the Moto X Style, considering it matches the Style very closely in terms of specs, but boasts a superb camera. The Moto X Style still works as an option if you’re enticed by stock Android and voice features, but some of its failings, especially related to the camera quality and battery life, keep us from recommending it wholeheartedly.