Camera and Internal Storage
The new Moto G comes with a better imaging department as compared to its predecessor as it includes an auto focus 8 MP rear camera coupled with LED flash for an enhanced performance even low light conditions. This snapper can make HD 720p video recording as well. At the front, the device features a 2 MP selfie camera that can click self portrait shots and help in video conferencing. In our hands on with new Moto G, the camera quality didn’t feel like a massive improvement. The internal storage will be in two capacities 8 GB and 16 GB variants. However, Motorola has launched the 16 GB variant in India for the aforementioned price tag. In order to resolve the issue with its predecessor, the new Moto G comes with an expandable micro SD card slot that will support additional storage.
Processor and Battery
The chipset employed in the Moto G successor is the same Snapdragon 400 SoC housing 1.2 GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor. The processor will be backed by Adreno 305 GPU and 1 GB of RAM. Motorola assures that this hardware combo will make multi-tasking easier. The battery capacity is 2,070 mAh which according to the maker should last for a day’s backup under mixed usage. We are still to test where the battery back up stands in comparison to its predecessor.
Display and Features
The phone comes with a 5 inch display with 720p HD resolution, which will give you pixel density of 294 ppi. This display layered with the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 coating is claimed to be the brightest display in its class. The new Moto G runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat platform that is the latest one loaded with rich resources. Also, the handset is upgradeable to the upcoming Android L iteration that will be releasing this fall. Moreover, the Moto G successor can be customized with interchangeable back covers.
Comparison
The new Moto G will be a tough challenger to the other smartphones including the Xiaomi Mi3, Asus Zenfone 5, Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini and others.
Key Specs
What we Like
Expandable storage supportGood DisplayDual Frontal Speakers and Build quality
Price and Conclusion
Motorola has made the new Moto G in order to fix those downsides of the previous generation model. Despite being an upgraded variant, it comes with a lesser price tag of Rs 12,999 for the 16 GB variant that is even more impressive. Well, the smartphone with such enhancements in the mid-range market segment. Yet another aspect that will make the smartphone appealing is the resource rich Android 4.4.4 KitKat platform.
