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Motorola·Flagship · Released Aug 2013

Motorola Moto X (1st gen)

The 2013 Google-era Motorola — customisable, with always-listening voice.

30/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$579
Color · Black
Display
4.7" HD AMOLED
Chipset
Motorola X8
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
10 MP · f/2.4
Battery
2,200 mAh
Weight
130 g
AI Snapshot

A clever 2013 Motorola from the Google era.

The first Moto X pioneered Moto Maker customisation and always-listening voice. Modest specs aside, it was an innovative device — now history.

Subscores · 0–100
Display50
Camera36
Performance22
Battery40
Build52
Value40
  • Moto Maker let buyers customise colours and materials.
  • Always-listening "OK Google Now" voice — ahead of its time.
  • Near-stock Android with fast updates.
  • Comfortable, compact build.

Full specifications

Type
AMOLED
Size
4.7 inches
Resolution
1,280 × 720 px (316 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass
Main
10 MP, f/2.4, Clear Pixel
Selfie
2 MP
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Features
Twist-to-launch camera

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -98.5%
This
24,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -97.3%
This
78
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -97.8%
This
175
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -99.4%
This
0.4 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps

Frequently asked questions

When was the Motorola Moto X (1st gen) released?

The Motorola Moto X (1st gen) was released in Aug 2013.

What is the Motorola Moto X (1st gen) screen size and type?

The Motorola Moto X (1st gen) has a 4.7" HD AMOLED display.

What chipset does the Motorola Moto X (1st gen) use?

The Motorola Moto X (1st gen) is powered by the Motorola X8 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Motorola Moto X (1st gen) have?

The Motorola Moto X (1st gen) ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Motorola Moto X (1st gen) battery capacity?

The Motorola Moto X (1st gen) has a 2,200 mAh battery.

What is the Motorola Moto X (1st gen) main camera?

The Motorola Moto X (1st gen) has a 10 MP · f/2.4 main camera.

How fast does the Motorola Moto X (1st gen) charge?

The Motorola Moto X (1st gen) supports ~10 W wired charging.

Is the Motorola Moto X (1st gen) worth buying?

The first Moto X pioneered Moto Maker customisation and always-listening voice. Modest specs aside, it was an innovative device — now history. SpecEagle gives the Motorola Moto X (1st gen) an editorial score of 30/100.

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