The classic Moto X lineup by Motorola, now owned by Lenovo, may not be dead after all. Since the time, Lenovo – the company which owns Motorola Mobility for all intends and purposes, launched the new Moto Z and Moto Z Force, there have been valid concerns regarding the future of the iconic Moto X series. A new GFXBench listing however suggests, there could be some hope for those looking for a successor to the Moto X Generation 3. The GFXBench listing talks about a new Moto device, with a model number Motorola XT1662. Some experts claim that this could be the next Moto X.
According to the listing, the phone Motorola XT1662, comes with a 4.6-inch Full HD display with 1920 x1080 pixels resolution. It will be powered by a 2.1 GHz MediaTek MT6755 processor with Mali-T860 GPU and 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, out of which 24 GB will be available to users for storage purpose. On the camera front, the device sports a 16 megapixel primary camera and a 5 megapixel secondary camera. The phone will run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
In an email sent out to Android Police, Lenovo had previously clarified that the Moto Z was not born out of the killing of the Moto X but was a completely new device, with different experiences. According to Android Police, the email read, Moto X is alive and well. In fact, Moto X Force recently launched in multiple new markets around the world. Moto X and Moto Z do share some great qualities, but they ultimately provide different experiences and make our portfolio more robust for consumers looking for the perfect smart phone to fit their needs. Tech-hungry consumers who are looking to get a brand new set of experiences from their smart phone will turn to Moto Z and Moto Mods.