Moto X+1 Tipped to Feature Optical Zoom, 3D Display and More

The much-anticipated successor of the Moto X (Review | Pictures), the Moto X+1, continues to stay in the limelight with numerous rumours and leaks ahead of its anticipated launch on September 4. While a number of specifications have been reported over the past few months, the latest leak hints at some of the unique features of the smartphone Motorola will be touting.

Motorola's Moto X+1 has been tipped to feature optical zoom, the details of which are not yet known. While optical zoom is not very common in smartphones, it is rarer to find in regular smartphones instead of camera-centric phones.

Another feature mentioned by tipster Hellomotohk on its Facebook post is the Moto X+1's 3D display. GSMArena speculates that due to the lack of adoption of auto-stereoscopic displays in the past, the mention of the 3D display is probably referring to a curved display.

The third feature said by the tipster to arrive in the Moto X+1 is 'Touchless Control', which is speculated to be similar to the voice-control users already have on the Moto X, with always-on listening.

In the meantime, a Brazilian retailer - Livraria Logos - has listed (via Droid-Life) the Moto X+1 as pre-sales listings of three variants - Black, Bamboo, and Leather. The listings show the smartphone to bear model name XT1097, a 5.20-inch HD display, a 2.2GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of built-in storage, and a 13-megapixel rear camera. It is said to run Android 4.4.4 KitKat.

Livraria Logos has also listed (also for pre-sale) a Motorola smartphone it is calling the Moto Titan DTV, said to be the successor to the Moto G. The site has quoted model number XT1069, and listed a 5-inch HD display, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of built-in storage, and an 8-megapixle camera. The phone is also said to run Android 4.4.4 KitKat.

Motorola however is yet to unveil the Moto X+1 and confirm the features of the smartphone. Notably, Motorola has sent out invitations to an event on September 4, where the company is expected to launch four new products, including the hotly-anticipated Moto X+1.

Last week, a purported press render image showing the upcoming Moto X+1 was leaked online by @evleaks. The alleged Moto X+1 render showed the alleged handset with Verizon branding, tipping that the successor of the Moto X will be available on the mobile carrier. The render further showed the handset in two versions - one Black, and the other with a wooden back.

Motorola is also likely to debut 8 new devices before Christmas. According to a report, the company is planning to launch the Droid, the Droid Maxx, the recently leaked Droid Turbo, the long-rumoured Moto X+1, the Moto G (likely referring to the successor of the Moto G), the Moto X Play, the Moto S and the much-anticipated next Nexus smartphone codenamed 'Shamu' before the end of the year.