Since the release of the Moto X (Second Generation) on September 5, users of the original Moto X have been wondering whether or not they should make the swap. Evidently, the newer version of the phone has new and improved hardware, and additional features when compared to the original.

A review of the new Moto X (Second Generation) should help in convincing Moto X users to make the jump, or opt out entirely.

One of the main features of Moto X (2nd gen) is its customizable casings, which allows the owner to choose their preferred color, accents and subtle features depending on their individual style. What make the phone more unique are features such as Active Display and Quick Capture, which are integrated into the Android platform.

The new Motorola Moto X has a 4.7-inch AMOLED display alongside 720x1280-pixel resolution and 312 ppi pixel density. While the 4.7-inch display may be large enough, it only supports 720p HD, and not 1080p HD, which is now the industry standard.

However, the Touchless Control and Kevlar-lined durability are two other notable features of the Moto X (2nd gen). In addition, the phone weighs just 130 grams.

The Moto X (2nd gen) is run by Android Jelly Bean, but users can upgrade it to Android KitKat. It is powered by a dual-core 1.7-GHz Krait CPU. The processing power is boosted by the Motorola X8 Mobile Computing System.

The Motorola smartphone has a maximum storage capacity of 64GB, while most of its competitors come with devices that could be expanded up to 128GB. Moto X is available in three storage variants - 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, each supporting 2GB RAM.

The primary camera of the Moto X (2nd gen) has a 10-MP lens with capability to capture images at 4320x2432 pixels, while the secondary camera has a 2-MP lens. In terms of battery power, the phone sports a 2,200 mAh battery supports around 24 hours of mixed usage.

The Motorola Moto X is currently available at a price tag of between $399 and $630.

One downside of the Motorola Moto X (2nd gen) is that if a customer wants to order a custom-designed Moto X, he or she must go through AT&T.