Got a few thoughts to share after a trip during the Verizon store...
1) The Moto stuff for 2015 is large. The Maxx 2 (X Play internationally) is a big, wide phone. The Droid Turbo 2 (X Force internationally) is big wide phone too. I'm not sure why they chose this design language, but it made the phones wider than they need to be. Performance wise, they run great. I like the look of the Maxx 2's screen more because of the cooler look (I like colder screens) but I realize that after the Maxx's experience, design wise I wouldn't buy the X Force. I'd buy a X Pure over any of these, even though that too is a big phone.
2) I really like the feel in hand of the HTC 10. I would put Nova on it, of course. Still, I love the feel in hand and the details that HTC put into it. It reminds me of the M7, which I've owned and really liked. If I was in a certain place, I'd buy this silver unlocked upfront.
3) But I like the G5 as an cheaper alternative. It is so underrated. On the camera front, it would be a great addition in terms of being different from what the XL brings to the table. Love the camera itself from the G4 and the wide angle lens is appealing. I do like weight and size doesn't bother me. The screen isn't as sharp as I'd like, but it is workable. I may end up getting this over the HTC 10.
4) I officially have been enjoying the XL. It's interesting, but hardware wise this one of the best combos of hardware that I can get for price. I'm getting very tempted to go with this as a daily driver and keep some of the OS limitations in mind, but we will see...just because the hardware works.
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