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Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)

Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)

Brand: MOTOROLA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 5.0" Inch
  • Camera: 8MP (720p)
  • RAM: 1GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 400
  • Battery: 2070mAh
  • Launch Date: 2014, September
  • Storage: 8GB storage, microSDHC
  • OS: Android 4.4.4, up to 6.0
  • Body: 149g, 11mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Global model
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - USA model
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

Launch

Announced 2014, September. Released 2014, September
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm (5.57 x 2.78 x 0.43 in)
Weight 149 g (5.26 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM

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 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8226 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
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, f/2.2

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

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

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Digital TV (DS DTV 16GB model only)

Battery

Type Li-Ion 2070 mAh, non-removable

Misc

Colors White, Black
Models XT1068, XT1063, XT1064, XT1069, XT1077
Price About 160 EUR

Test Results

Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 497
Basemark X: 3142
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
Audio quality Noise -91.6dB / Crosstalk -91.7dB
Battery(old) Endurance rating 50h

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.7
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 7 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 6 / 10
  • Image Quality 6 / 10
  • Performance 6 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 6 / 10
  • Battery 6 / 10

PROS

  1. Affordable Price: Offered incredible value for money in the budget smartphone segment.
  2. Stock Android: Clean, smooth user interface with no unnecessary bloatware.
  3. Front-facing Speakers: Dual front-firing speakers provided surprisingly loud, immersive sound.
  4. SD Card Support: Added a much-needed microSD card slot for expandable storage up to 32GB.
  5. Expandable Back Covers: Customizable "Motorola Shells" allowed for changing colors easily.
  6. Good 720p Display: Sharp 5-inch IPS display with decent color reproduction.
  7. Decent Performance: The Snapdragon 400 processor handled daily tasks smoothly.
  8. Improved Camera: 8-megapixel rear camera offered decent shots for daytime photography.
  9. Gorilla Glass Protection: The screen was covered in Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for scratch resistance.
  10. Fast Updates: One of the first budget phones to receive Android 5.0 Lollipop and 6.0 Marshmallow updates.

CONS

  1. No 4G/LTE: The standard model was limited to 3G connectivity only.
  2. Low RAM: Limited to 1GB of RAM, which caused lagging during heavy multitasking.
  3. Small Internal Storage: Only 8GB or 16GB internal options, with limited usable space for apps.
  4. Average Battery Life: 2070 mAh battery was barely enough for a full day of heavy use.
  5. Large Bezels: The 5-inch screen was housed in a larger, somewhat bulky body.
  6. No 1080p Video: Despite the 8MP camera, video recording was limited to 720p.
  7. Poor Low-Light Camera: Photos taken in low light were noisy and lacked detail.
  8. No NFC: The phone lacked Near Field Communication (NFC) for contactless payments.
  9. Plastic Build: The build quality was average and felt less premium than some competitors.
  10. Slow Charging: Battery charging was slow compared to modern, faster charging standards.

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