Motorola Moto X Force

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Lenovo Moto X Force — Australian Review
Source: Ausdroid Archive.org version
For the most part there’s very little wrong, and a lot right with the Moto X Force, but it’s literally getting to the point where it’s a year old, and that’s a problem, especially with the current security patch level. The phone with its ShatterShield technology, immense battery and decent camera is good, but at nearly 12 months old it’s not quite worth the $599 price tag.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2016

A gorgeous powerhouse
Source: Techno Buffalo Archive.org version
Motorola has some thoughts on this whole “modular” thing. Instead of dismantling your phone into a series of puzzle pieces, the company is tackling the idea in a much more elegant way. With MotoMods, you just attach the accessory to the back of the Moto Z or Moto Z Force and magnets do the rest. It’s a great idea that doesn’t quite fulfill its potential, as we found out while reviewing both of the devices.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/21/2016

80% Motorola Moto X Force review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Motorola Moto X Force is a quietly impressive smartphone that handles its high-end business with restrained aplomb, before knocking you out with a single killer hook. It's a true flagship phone, but you won't feel obliged to wrap it up in cotton wool (or a protective case) despite its considerable price tag. Motorola's shatter-proof display is a truly impressive achievement, and one that seems to provide a viable solution to a long-standing smartphone problem. This isn't the prettiest flagship smartphone on the market, nor is it the nicest to use; but it's fast, long lasting, and it even takes good pictures. And the best thing is, you know that none of that is going to change when you accidentally drop it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

Motorola Moto X Force review
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
The Moto X Force isn't exactly a brand new model - it was announced back in October as the Droid Turbo 2 for Verizon and was later released as the X Force for the global markets. But availability back then was limited to certain markets. The fact that Moto is owned by Lenovo now is proving beneficial to the brand as Lenovo's supply chain can bring Moto phones to a wider range of markets. The wider availability is one of the reasons why we turned our attention to Moto's current flagship now.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/04/2016

80% Moto X Force – Review
Source: Cool Smartphone Archive.org version
I am very glad to see that this has already been updated to Marshamallow whilst other devices are still languishing on Lollipop (Xperia Z5). What really brings this phone home is the unique aspect of the screen being ‘shatterproof”. This makes it a very good choice for the clutzy among us, but maybe not for those wanting to ditch the digital camera. I have been very pleased with the device I like how well it has been put together and I love the form and fit of it in your hand. Had this been a phone I was going to keep I would have been very happy driving off into the sunset with it, However I have got give it back, so on to the next review.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 90%

100% Motorola Moto X Force
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
Even if you always treat your phones with kid gloves and thus uninterested in the Moto X Force’s ShatterShield screen, this is still an impressive Android phone. It gets almost everything right, with only mediocre low-light photography letting it down. It’s one of our favourite Android phones of 2015.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2016
Rating: Total score: 100%

90% Moto X Force Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The Moto X Force is undeniably a force to reckon with among smartphones. This is a powerhouse of a smartphone with good looks, a superb screen, great performance and an excellent camera. Above all, it has a killer feature that's currently exclusive to it: the Moto X Force's display is truly shatterproof, and as a result, the phone can take a pounding like no other. If you have a habit of dropping your phone often or have had to deal with expensive mobile phone repair bills in the past, you should seriously consider the Moto X Force.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 60% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%

79% Motorola Moto X Force Review
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
Many have called the Moto X Force overpriced, and in a way, it is. The company is expected to bring phones that are inexpensive, which means that the premium 50k price point always raises doubts in the consumer’s mind. That said, while you and I may be calling the Moto X Force an overpriced phone, neither of us can say it’s not a good phone. So, for those with a severe case of butter fingers, this may be the best phone to buy out there. It’s a complete package, with a screen that never gives in. Unfortunately, though, it just doesn't match up to the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 etc. in terms of premiumness.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 79%

Moto X Force – Unboxing
Source: Cool Smartphone Archive.org version
This is a phone that, at first glance, looks unassuming and mild-mannered. However, under the utilitarian exterior lies a beast that will not suffer from those nasty “smashed screen” issues seen on inferior devices. I likened the phone to the Incredible Hulk as it will take a beating and then come back for more.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/01/2016

70% Moto X Force review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
If you want a phone that can go the distance and won’t shatter after a close encounter with a pavement then you could do a lot worse than take a serious look at the Moto X Force. But, it’s not for everyone. It may be powerful, but it’s also chunky, wide and in many ways more difficult to hold than your typical flagship. Even though the screen is smaller.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/17/2015
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%

80% Motorola Moto X Force review
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
Ultimately, the Moto X Force's USP is that its screen won’t shatter. You can ding the metal surround, you can probably make the rear nylon fray, you can kill it with water if you try. But you can’t shatter the screen because it’s largely plastic. That’s a pretty neat feature for people who seem to smash every phone they own. Battery life is good too. Other phones at the same price get you better ergonomics, better cameras and better screens, though, so the Force isn't irresistably strong with this one.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/04/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Motorola's new flagship Android phone with a shatterproof screen
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
There’s a clear reason to buy the Moto X Force: the shatter-proof screen. Whether you’re accident prone, or simply need a phone that’s not going to break on you at a critical moment, the X Force should be a compelling choice. It’s a great phone in its own right, too. Powerful and with a top-quality screen and decent (if imperfect) cameras, you can’t ask for much more at this price. Except, perhaps, a fingerprint scanner and use of the second SIM slot for those that want it. Battery life is good, if not quite as long as Motorola claims, and it charges speedily with the included adaptor. Ultimately, the Moto X Force is a little on the expensive side for what you get, but the unique mix of additions to Android and the tough screen will make it worth it for some people.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 90%

70% Motorola Moto X Force review: A smashing smartphone
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
The one gaping hole in the Motorola Moto X Force’s long list of features is a fingerprint reader. After using a series of reader-enabled handsets over the last few months, I’m firmly of the opinion that, when implemented well, this is a technology well worth having on your smartphone, and the lack of one here is a black mark against the Moto X Force. Added to the middling display quality and slightly off-the-pace camera, and it’s clear you’re not getting the best of the best here. It’s quite an expensive phone as well, at £100 more than the Motorola X Style and £60 pricier than the superlative Nexus 6P. Still, Motorola’s newest smartphone does get an awful lot right, not least the fact that it’s as tough as the proverbial old boot, and has great battery life as well. For serial phone smashers around the globe, it will be an absolute revelation.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/25/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%

90% Motorola Moto X Force Review: In Depth
Source: Recombu Archive.org version
The Moto X Force is one of the most rugged phones around, with no compromise on performance or features. That shatterproof screen is gorgeously sharp and vibrant, while battery life and camera performance are also solid. Of course, you’ll have to pay top dollar for the Force, which starts at £499, and you don’t get the sexy good looks - or some premium features such as a fingerprint sensor - found on similarly-priced rivals like the Xperia Z5 and Galaxy S6. Bottom line is, if you want a premium phone to take on outdoor jollies where it’s likely to get a bit of a battering, the Moto X Force is a natural choice.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/25/2015
Rating: Total score: 90%

100% Motorola Moto X Force review - the incredible shatterproof smartphone
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
With its top-end specs, beautiful build quality and outstanding shatterproof display, the Moto X Force is officially king of all smartphones.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/18/2015
Rating: Total score: 100%

80% Motorola's new flagship Android phone with a shatterproof screen
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
There’s a clear reason to buy the Moto X Force: the shatter-proof screen. Whether you’re accident prone, or simply need a phone that’s not going to break on you at a critical moment, the X Force should be a compelling choice. It’s a great phone in its own right, too. Powerful and with a top-quality screen and decent (if imperfect) cameras, you can’t ask for much more at this price. Except, perhaps, a fingerprint scanner and use of the second SIM slot for those that want it. Battery life is good, if not quite as long as Motorola claims, and it charges speedily with the included adaptor. Ultimately, the Moto X Force is a little on the expensive side for what you get, but the unique mix of additions to Android and the tough screen will make it worth it for some people.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/18/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 90%

Foreign Reviews

87% Motorola Moto X Force (32 GB)
Source: Computerbild - Heft 11/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 87%

87% Motorola Moto X Force
Source: Computerbild - Heft 11/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 87%

Motorola Moto X Force
Source: Handwerk Magazin DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/31/2016

90% Das Motorola Moto X Force Im Test: Möge Die Macht Mit Mir Sein
Source: Cyberbloc DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%

Motorola Moto X Force (32 GB)
Source: c't - Heft 11/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/15/2016

Display bruchsicher, Akku stark
Source: n-tv DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/14/2016

87% Motorola Moto X Force (32 GB)
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 5/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 87%

100% Moto X Force – Das Erwachen der Macht!
Source: Go2 Mobile DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/06/2016
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 80% performance: 100% display: 100% workmanship: 100%

Das unzerstörbare Smartphone im Test
Source: Turn On DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/23/2016

82% Unkaputtbares Display und starker Akku
Source: Focus Online DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/25/2016
Rating: Total score: 82% features: 86% ergonomy: 78%

78% Smartphone mit bruchsicherem Display ausprobiert
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 78% features: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

90% Möge die Macht mit dem Display sein
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%

Motorola Moto X Force review
Source: Nieuwe Mobiel.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid design; good display. Negative: Poor cameras; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/16/2016

90% Motorola Moto X Force
Source: Le monde numerique FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%

Moto X Force - Демонстрация силы
Source: Helpix RU→EN Archive.org version
Negative: No fingerprint scanner; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/13/2017

75% Recenze: Lenovo Moto X Force: Nezničitelný Unikát S Velkým Ale
Source: Smartfoun.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/18/2016
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%

90% Recenzia: Lenovo Moto X Force
Source: Digitalportal.sk SK→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/25/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%

Comment

Model: The Motorola Moto X Force is the newest phone coming out from the very notable and user friendly Motorola line. It was released in November of 2015 and packs a very good set of capabilities. It is available with 32 GB or 64 GB of internal storage and the storage capacity can be expanded up to 200 GB. That means that there is much space for videos, music, and pictures. The Moto X Force runs Android OS V5.1.1 Lollipop and an upgrade to the Marshmallow (V6.0) is planned to be available in early 2016. The 21 MP camera supports recording in 2160p (4K video recording) and 1080p HDR.

The battery life is 25 hours of talk time and 500 hours of standby time, which allows more time away from electrical outlets and using the phone. Moreover, the phone supports wireless charging. The 5.4 inch screen with shatterproof glass displays beautiful colors and is very bright. In addition, the Moto X Force is very light at less than 6 ounces (169 grams). It has the original, sleek Motorola curves, is available in original black and is only 9.2 mm thick, which means that it is easier to storage in the pocket. Surfing on the phone is also very fast on the LTE networks.

Qualcomm Adreno 430: Integrated smartphone and tablet GPU that supports OpenGL ES 3.1 and DirectX 11.2 (FL 11_1). The graphics card has 192 unified shaders clocked at up to 650 MHz.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

810 MSM8994:

High-end ARM SoC with 8 CPU cores (4x Cortex-A57 and 4x Cortex-A53) and an Adreno 430 GPU. Manufactured in a 20 nm HPM process.

5.40":

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

Motorola: Founded in 1928, the US-based company mainly focuses on communication technology such as smartphones. The original company Motorola Inc was split up in 2011. Motorola Mobility got the smartphone division and was taken over by Google in 2012 and Lenovo in 2014.

The company is known for its cell phones and other electronic devices such as smartwatches, tablets and accessories. Motorola was one of the first companies to produce cell phones, and in recent years has also innovated in the areas of 5G technology and modular smartphones (Moto Mods). Motorola is also active in public safety and professional communications, providing solutions for government agencies, businesses and other organizations. The company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America and employs more than 10,000 people worldwide. 

85.14%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

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