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The Moto X, developed under Google’s leadership, comes with two Ominivision chips. The OV10820 enables video recording at 3,840 x 2,160 pixels and 30 frames per second. So 4K with a mobile phone. 1080p Full HD is recorded at 60 fps. In addition, RGB Clear (RGBC) allows the chip to reduce pixel noise and increase light sensitivity. The other Omnivision chip, the OV660, converts the RAW data into the Bayer RGB standard.
There is also all manner of design frippery, such as more than 2,000 possible combinations for what the phone should look like, from pink to a wood finish. But we are concentrating mainly on the inner values, and 4K recording is an interesting detail there.
However, we will have to be a little patient before being able to record with it here in Germany. The Moto X has so far only been available in the USA, where Motorola says it costs 199 US dollars when taking out a two-year contract. Distribution in Canada and Latin America is scheduled to begin at the end of August/beginning of September. It is not yet known when the Moto X will also be available to buy in Europe.
Anyone who wants to take a look at the phone can find information in the video on the Cnet site.
