I'd head to XDA Developers to see if they spot what's different between these. My answer is there is rarely any hardware difference.
Bob
Subj: moto x one day sale May 1:what's Dev Ed and do i need it/should i buy it?
Hi Maggie [hoping u can reply w enough lead time b4 5/1]
I wouldn't classify myself as a power user far from it. Meaning never/wouldn't know how to root and/or installing CyanogenMod and the likes. Given my background, would there still be advantageous for me to buy the Dev Ed edition SINCE it will BE THE SAME PRICE as the NON Dev Ed version (like maybe in resell and other aspects u can think of but I haven't)?
Also isn't there/i think remember reading somewhere there is/might be security issues with unlocked bootloader yes no??? What does unloved boot do for Dev people...and what could it do for the avg Joes?
Thank you,K

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