Moto X models comparison

xonix240719mu · Nov 30, 2013

Hi... I'm from Singapore where the LTE bands are 3 & 7

As stated on the Moto X Wiki page, XT1058 supports GSM: 850/900/1900/2100 & LTE: 2/4/5/7/17

Am I right to say that if one unlocks bootloader for AT&T model and flash Roger's Moto X rom, the LTE will be usable in Singapore ?

landale · Nov 30, 2013

arcanexvi said:
Yes

Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk

Interesting. I'll have to try a friends T-Mobile SIM then. Didn't realize band 4 was already enabled.

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bugsy · Nov 30, 2013

One other clarification is that the t-mobile version is also available in 32GB.

arcanexvi · Nov 30, 2013

landale said:
Interesting. I'll have to try a friends T-Mobile SIM then. Didn't realize band 4 was already enabled.

Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk

Make sure you enter the proper apn information or it'll stay on 3G

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mmikeee · Jan 27, 2014

arcanexvi said:
Make sure you enter the proper apn information or it'll stay on 3G

Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk

question, are you able to make calls and text with 4g lte on if you use your tmobile sim with your vzw moto x? I'm thinking about getting a vzw moto x since I'm on vzw but I want to try out tmobile's $30 prepaid service. I heard people were having issues with not being able to place calls/roam the internet/text while being on the phone or not being able to place calls while on 4g (okay if they're on hspa though) thanks!

toiin3ron · Jan 27, 2014

The bootloader XT1053 Nextel (Mexico) is now unlockable, I will try to figure out which bands used my current carrier does not have LTE

Mont · Jan 27, 2014

Gonna unlock my bootloader tomorrow

Sent from my XT1053 using xda app-developers app

crkeith65 · Jan 27, 2014

My model not listed

My model XT1049 through c spire is not listed. I would like to know the info all I can get about mine. I will check wiki.

KidJoe · Jan 27, 2014

The CDMA Developer Edition listed on Moto's web site appears to only be the Verizon Developer Edition. On the sheet does not include a model. Its XT1060 just like the retail/moto maker X.

I also see that LTE Band 4 support needs to be added to the Verizon X and the CDMA Developer Edition. (LTE band 4 was added with the Kit Kat update, and its also listed in the specs on Verizon's web site)

The Verizon XT1060 is listed as 16gig. Its now available as 16 and 32gig.

ghstudio · Jan 27, 2014

One has to wonder if any moto-x can work on any LTE band....with the right software. I wonder if I could take my verizon dev edition phone, load the ATT software and it would become exactly like an ATT (branded) phone. It certainly would make manufacturing sense if the hardware were identical in all phones and the only difference was the software load.

Anyone know the truth on this??

KidJoe · Jan 27, 2014

ghstudio said:
One has to wonder if any moto-x can work on any LTE band....with the right software. I wonder if I could take my verizon dev edition phone, load the ATT software and it would become exactly like an ATT (branded) phone. It certainly would make manufacturing sense if the hardware were identical in all phones and the only difference was the software load.

Anyone know the truth on this??

Antenna need to be tuned to the appropriate frequencies, and the TX/RX chips have to support the frequencies.

But the iPhone 5S and 5C support many HSPA and LTE bands, so anything is possible.

Steve-x · Jan 27, 2014

ghstudio said:
One has to wonder if any moto-x can work on any LTE band....with the right software. I wonder if I could take my verizon dev edition phone, load the ATT software and it would become exactly like an ATT (branded) phone. It certainly would make manufacturing sense if the hardware were identical in all phones and the only difference was the software load.

Anyone know the truth on this??

The hardware is different between the actual phones models - XT1053, XT1058 etc. If it was the same they would get only a single FCC approval and just enable the bands needed by the carrier/model. On the various tear down shots of the phones you can see various chips added/removed on the different models to support different bands and protocols.

ghstudio · Jan 27, 2014

Steve-x said:
The hardware is different between the actual phones models - XT1053, XT1058 etc. If it was the same they would get only a single FCC approval and just enable the bands needed by the carrier/model. On the various tear down shots of the phones you can see various chips added/removed on the different models to support different bands and protocols.

I don't think I have access to the tear down shots. It still seems a strange manufacturing decision because the cost of the chips is almost nothing (granted every penny counts). My personal interest is the LTE bands....and whether the verizon dev edition really has more LTE bands available, just not enabled (or perhaps they even are enabled, but no one would know because Verizon doesn't support them

Not looking for different frequencies..quad band is good enough for me....

Vandyyy · Jan 28, 2014

ghstudio said:
I don't think I have access to the tear down shots. It still seems a strange manufacturing decision because the cost of the chips is almost nothing (granted every penny counts). My personal interest is the LTE bands....and whether the verizon dev edition really has more LTE bands available, just not enabled (or perhaps they even are enabled, but no one would know because Verizon doesn't support them Not looking for different frequencies..quad band is good enough for me....

I'll get screenshots tomorrow if needed (TMo doesn't officially have Omaha as an LTE network), but my CDMA Dev Ed picks up their band 4 LTE when I have their APN settings (and their SIM, obv) in.

mk1129 · Feb 3, 2014

If only Moto X could have a tool like Nexus 5 field test, we might know if any band was disabled, e.g. band 41 and could be enabled.

jniklast · Feb 3, 2014

ghstudio said:
I don't think I have access to the tear down shots. It still seems a strange manufacturing decision because the cost of the chips is almost nothing (granted every penny counts). My personal interest is the LTE bands....and whether the verizon dev edition really has more LTE bands available, just not enabled (or perhaps they even are enabled, but no one would know because Verizon doesn't support them Not looking for different frequencies..quad band is good enough for me....

The cost of the chips is not the primary problem, but rather the limited space available. So far there aren't any universal chips for all used LTE bands so they would need multiple chips to achieve that. Add to that the antennas needed for the various frequencies and multiple power amplifieres and it's quite a lot.

1dtms · Feb 4, 2014

How can you tell exactly which model you have by looking in the phone settings?
It just says Moto X

Steve-x · Feb 4, 2014

1dtms said:
How can you tell exactly which model you have by looking in the phone settings?
It just says Moto X

You can't really. You can find the true model # on the bottom back of the phone - XT-1058 etc

1dtms · Feb 4, 2014

Steve-x said:
You can't really. You can find the true model # on the bottom back of the phone - XT-1058 etc

So like physically opening up the device?

Steve-x · Feb 4, 2014

1dtms said:
So like physically opening up the device?

No need to open it, it is printed on the lower back of the phones rear casing in tiny print, along with the various certifications and where it was made.

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