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Motorola Moto G 4G Dual SIM (2nd gen)

Motorola Moto G 4G Dual SIM (2nd gen)

Brand: MOTOROLA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 5.0" Inch
  • Camera: 8MP (720p)
  • RAM: 1GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 400
  • Battery: 2390mAh
  • Launch Date: 2015, January
  • Storage: 8GB/16GB storage, microSDHC
  • OS: Android 5.0.2
  • Body: 155g, 11mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced 2015, January. Released 2015, January
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm (5.57 x 2.78 x 0.43 in)
Weight 155 g (5.47 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OS Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Adreno 305

Memory

Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Primary Camera 8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 2 MP

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Ion 2390 mAh, non-removable

Misc

Colors Black, Black/Lemon
Models XT1079
Price About 240 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.8
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 6 / 10
  • Image Quality 6 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 5 / 10
  • Battery 6 / 10

PROS

  1. Provides fast 4G LTE connectivity for better data speeds.
  2. Features a near-stock Android experience, making it very fast and fluid.
  3. Includes a 5-inch 720p HD screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
  4. Supports MicroSD card expansion, which was lacking in the 1st gen.
  5. Features dual-front stereo speakers for a better media experience.
  6. Provides decent 8MP rear camera performance for daylight photography.
  7. Excellent build quality with a comfortable, ergonomic, and durable design.
  8. Supports quick charge 2.0, allowing for faster battery charging.
  9. Offers interchangeable back panels (shells) to customize the appearance.
  10. Includes USB OTG support for connecting external USB drives

CONS

  1. Only 1GB of RAM, which leads to lagging with heavy multitasking.
  2. The front camera is a low-quality 2MP VGA, resulting in poor selfies.
  3. No LED flash for the front camera and relatively weak rear flash.
  4. Battery capacity (2390 mAh) is slightly low for a 4G device.
  5. The 5-inch screen is somewhat large, making the phone feel bulky.
  6. Performance can decrease over time, leading to occasional app crashes.
  7. The processor is the same older Snapdragon 400 as the 1st gen.
  8. Lacks a Gyroscope sensor, which affects VR content and gaming.
  9. The 16GB internal storage fills up quite quickly with modern apps.
  10. Screen is 720p, which is lower resolution compared to some 2015 competitors

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