The previously leaked Android One version of the
Moto X4 has been made official by Google and Motorola today. It's the first
Android One device that will be sold in the United States. You'll be able to
purchase it from Fi, Google's carrier, for US$ 399.
Under the hood this is identical to the already
unveiled Moto X4, coming with a 5.2-inch 1080p display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
chipset, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable storage, and a 3,000 mAh battery.
On the rear there's a 12 MP + 8 MP dual camera
setup, while selfies are snapped by a 16 MP shooter. The Moto X4 is IP68 rated
for water and dust resistance, and is offered in two colors: Super Black and
Sterling Blue. The phone launches running Android 7.1 Nougat in its purest form
- unadulterated, unmodified, straight from Google.
An update to Android 8.0 Oreo is promised to arrive
by the end of the year, and the Android One version of the X4 is said to be
among the first handsets to taste Android P in 2018. Pre-orders will start at
Fi later today. If you have an old Nexus phone lying around, you can trade that
in for up to US$ 165. And if you start your trade-in by October 5, you'll also
earn US$ 50 Fi credit.
