The Moto X, Motorola‘s first handset built in conjunction with Google, was launched in August this year to a plethora mixed opinions. The device did not pack the same power as the leaders of the pack, the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One, but everyone who did get their hands on one was pleasantly surprised at how quick it was. Unfortunately, one resounding issue that was shouted above all the Moto X’s positive characteristics was its price, and although the price has dropped substantially in the last month, it has apparently had a huge impact on its sales. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that since the handset launched in August, it has only mustered 500,000 sales in the three months since then, a stark contrast to the Samsung Galaxy S4 which clocked in at 10 million handsets in its first 30 days.
A lot of this has to do with the fact that the Moto X is only available in the States, and although Motorola is now starting to open up the Moto Maker up to other carrier services, allowing for greater personal customization, it’s difficult to see this making a significant difference to Moto X sales. Personally, I think this is a shame because the Moto X is an incredible phone: effectively the iPhone of the Android world (and that is in no way an insult), the Moto X had all the hallmarks of a great phone. But it’s clear, in one way or another, it hasn’t quite piqued the public’s imagination. Let’s hope the Moto G turns a few more heads when it is announced tomorrow.
What do you think about the Moto X: did you expect it to sell better than it has? Let us know what you think.
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Source: Wall Street Journal via Android Ice Cream Sandwich
