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3.50out of 5
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Manufacturer codePA8X0012SE
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About the Motorola Moto X 4
Motorola PA8X0012SE is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 13.2 cm (5.2"); internal storage capacity: 64 GB; mobile network generation: 4G; operating system installed: Android 7.1. This entry covers manufacturer code PA8X0012SE. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 13.2 cm (5.2") display is specified at 1920 x 1080 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 13.2 cm (5.2")
- Screen resolution
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Processor family
- Snapdragon
- Processor model
- 630
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB
- Storage capacity
- 64 GB
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3.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 70%
There was a time when the Moto X was the business. In the here and now, however, the Moto X4 simply doesn't live up to its predecessors' high-ranking abilities. For times have changed and, as it stands, the X4 is outshone by the not-much-pricier OnePlus 5...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 17 Oct 2026
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3.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 60%
The Moto X4 makes it clear that the true successor to the Moto X line is the Moto Z line. It's a mid-range phone with Android One and Google Fi, but otherwise a small upgrade from a Moto G5 Plus or Moto G5S Plus, with a bump in price that sits in the awkw...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 17 Oct 2026
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4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
If you're not keen on a modular Moto, the X4 looks like the ideal mid-ranger. It's cheaper than the Moto Z2 Play, but brings a gorgeous glass build and waterproofing into the equation. OK, you can't clamp fancy extra bits onto the back, but it's probably...
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 17 Oct 2026
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Motorola Moto X 4 specifications
Manufacturer code: PA8X0012SE · Icecat product 41696744 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 13.2 cm (5.2") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Processor family | Snapdragon |
| Processor model | 630 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Storage capacity | 64 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| Rear camera resolution | 12 MP |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 7.1 |
| NFC | Yes |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Speakerphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone mute | Yes |
Display5 details
| Screen shape | Flat |
|---|---|
| Panel type | IPS |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Second display | No |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage5 details
| Processor cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Maximum frame rate | 60 fps |
| Graphics card | Adreno 508 |
Camera, image & video8 details
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 8 MP |
|---|---|
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 16 MP |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Rear camera type | Dual camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
Connections & wireless11 details
| USB mass storage | Yes |
|---|---|
| SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| Wi-Fi positioning | Yes |
Controls & features5 details
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
|---|---|
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Magnetic sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Colour name | Super Black |
| Water and dust resistance (IP rating) | IP68 |
| Width | 73.4 mm |
| Depth | 7.99 mm |
| Height | 148.3 mm |
| Weight | 163 g |
Further product details37 details
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
|---|---|
| Pixel density | 424 ppi |
| Maximum memory card size | 2 TB |
| Flash type | LED |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| 2G standards | GSM |
| 3G standards | WCDMA |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Instant messaging (IM) | Yes |
| Chat | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list |
| Flight mode | Yes |
| Personalization | Icons, Menu, Shortcuts |
| Support for contact groups | Yes |
| Themes | Wallpapers |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Call waiting | Yes |
| Call divert | Yes |
| Call hold | Yes |
| Caller ID | Yes |
| Conference call | Yes |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Call timer | Yes |
| Platform | Android |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Google applications | Google Maps, Google Play, YouTube |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
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