Motorola Moto G 16GB Mobile Price List in India

Motorola phones are very popular among users owing to their specs and inimitable looks. The Moto 16 GB is one of the offerings in mid range segment aimed at budget users. After a brief exit, the smartphone brand has made a memorable comeback. It has released some smartphone devices which have been competing well with other brands. Most of its devices are value for money purchase for across different income groups. With solid specs and low price, it is only a win-win situation for the Moto G owners. The company keeps on devising strategies to be at par with the market leaders.

Features and Specifications

The phone comes with an impressive 4.5 inch display providing sharp image and video clarity. It delivers up to 720p HD resolution and nearly 339 ppi ensuring every pixel is vivid, sharp and crystal clear. Thus, it can be said that it’s better than the screen provided with Apple 5s which comes with 326ppi. Regular activities such as watching videos, browsing images, and reading text are a smooth experience. Sharp screen of the device has the capacity of reproducing many colors. Performance wise, it is suitable for high end gaming such as Call of Duty, FIFA 14, etc. with medium settings on. There are plenty of sensors provided such as proximity senor, hall effect sensor, accelerometer sensor, and ambient light sensor. 

Design and Quality

The Moto G is almost similar in looks when compared to Moto X except for its size. In terms of thickness, it stands at 129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm and weighs 143 grams. Front panel comes with a black strip of glass nearby screen. It visually separates the rear panel and plastic front panel. The device has nano-coating which makes it light &water resistant. It shields the device from small splashes of water which is a great positive. There is a curved rear panel prepared from soft touch polycarbonate which is easy to hold. This panel is removable unlike battery and customer has a choice of colors as flip cover and rear shell. Volume rocker and power button is located on the right edge of this device. There is a 3.5 mm audio jack on top edge while the bottom panel has the microUSB port. Corning gorilla glass is also provided to protect the screen. 

Tech and OS

The flagship budget phone from Motorola comes with latest the Android version v.4.4 KitKat. However, there are no customization options provided which might be a setback compared to similar priced devices. It is powered by a QUALCOMM snapdragon processor which clocks up to 1.2 GHz by a RAM of 1GB. There is dual SIM support with both cards to be used for 3G connection facility. However, the phone scores above the Xolo and Micromax phone which are come under the Rs 15,000 segment. It has the QUALCOMM snapdragon process unlike the Mediatek chipsets available with these mediocre devices. Using the device gives the same feeling of using a high end smartphone.

Camera and Multimedia

The 3G phone sports a rear camera of 5-megapixel partnered by LED flash. A front facing 1.3-megapixel camera is suitable for clicking selfies, video calling and video chatting. The rear camera performs well in outdoor lighting conditions but there are some issues which may arise in low light conditions. However, the detailing is decent and so are colors, although images can be noisy. A wide range of multimedia files are supported irrespective of video or audio and audio-visual. 

Battery and Memory  

The Moto G is equipped with a non removable battery of 2070mAh which delivers a decent performance. On normal usage, it provides 22 hours of service with Wi-Fi switched on, calls lasting half an hour, web browsing, etc. With causal gaming, photography, 3G turned on, and watching movie for almost an hour, it provides 12 to 13 hours of uninterrupted service. There is a 16 GB internal storage capacity which isn’t expandable. It may be a major setback as low priced devices also come with external storage capacity.

Pros and Cons

PROS

·         Qualcomm Snapdragon processor

·         Sharp HD display

·         Strong battery performance

·         Decent camera performance

·         Dual SIM connectivity

CONS

·         No external storage capacity

·         Old design

Verdict

When it comes to style and substance, Moto G scores in both departments. It is suitable for users looking for a budget priced device. Average camera and limited storage capacity comes as a setback for the phone. At a price below Rs 14,000, people have options such as Samsung Galaxy Grand Max, Xiaomi Mi 4i, Micromax Canvas Hue, etc.