Next Moto X could come with ‘modular’ design

NEW DELHI: The current line-up of smartphones bearing the ‘Moto X’ moniker includes multiple devices (e.g. Moto X Play, Moto X Style). The trend will likely continue with the next generation of ‘Moto X’ smartphones as well.

As per the renowned mobile leakster Evan Blass (better known by his Twitter handle - @evleaks), the upcoming line-up of ‘Moto X’ smartphones would come with a modular design, much like the LG G5.


The smartphones will have an all-metal body, along with the usual array of hardware upgrades. But what’s interesting is that they will come with modular and swappable ‘back plates’ that will impart unique functionalities to the smartphones.


Motorola will reportedly be launching at least six different modules (called ‘Amps’) with the new ‘Moto X’ devices, including everything from a battery pack to a pico projector.

The two devices (code-named Vertex and Vector Thin) forming the next generation ‘Moto X’ family will come with 5.5-inch AMOLED display. But that’s where the similarity ends.

The higher-end Vector Thin is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor, paired with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB of on-board memory. The smartphone is rumoured to sport a 16MP rear-camera (with both phase detection and laser-assisted autofocus), and have a Quad HD display with 1440x1560 pixels resolution.


As far as the Vertex is concerned, it is speculated to have Full HD display with 1080x1920 pixels resolution, run on Snapdragon 625 CPU coupled with 2GB/3GB RAM and 16GB/32GB of in-built storage. The primary camera is likely to be a 13MP unit with laser autofocus.

Recently, Motorola gave its Moto X Force smartphone a massive and permanent price cut. It will likely launch the Moto G4 series in India on May 17.

Not much is known about the release dates or availability of the next generation ‘Moto X’ family. Do keep checking back for all the updates.