Motorola is said to release a 2017 version of their popular smartphone Moto X. It is currently one of the much-anticipated phones this year however details about the device are yet to be confirmed. Based on rumors, the handset cannot go up against other flagship phones for it will only fall on the budget-friendly class.

At present, there are no official statements coming from the Motorola about the release date of the Moto X 2017. However, there have been a number of rumors and speculations surfacing on the internet but Motorola never confirmed any.

According to the TechRadar, the Moto X 2017 could be ready by now. Publication has speculated that it will hit the stores this spring or summer. In terms of price, Motorola has not revealed any information at all regarding the Moto X 2017's price.

On the other hand, as reported by Phone Arena , Moto X 2017 might be slightly costlier than the Moto G5 Plus. Rumors suggest that 2017 version of Moto X could be priced for $229.

As of writing, there is very limited information available online. Leaked photos have revealed a few of the handset's key features which includes a dual camera setup. Those shooters are wrapped with circular ring which is strikingly similar to Moto Z, as reported by Droid Report.

Other than that, Moto X 2017 is also to feature a 5.5-inch HD display along with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory. Motorola's handset Moto X 2017 will boast the Snapdragon 625 processor.

Some consider this news as a disappointment as they will not have the latest Snapdragon processor. It is noticed that most of the upcoming phones like Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are or will have the Snapdragon 835.

With this, some tech experts are predicting that the Moto X 2017 would not be a big hit. The company's preference of Snapdragon 625 processor over Snapdragon 835 is predicted to turn off customers.