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Inexpensive smartphones all come with compromises, but weve reached a point when those glaring setbacks are less noticeable. The new Moto G is totally solid phone, which will make you wonder why youd pay for a flagship when what you get for $220 is so d...
Yes, yes, oh god, yes. Look, it’s not a flagship monster. It’s just not. If you’re looking for the very best camera or the very sharpest display, this is not the right phone. But if you’re OK with good enough features plus some nice touches like excellent...
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Hard to beat the price. Waterproof, and still has a removable back. Runs a pure version of Android, with only useful additions.The camera can't hang with the best. The screen doesn't look as good as it should. A little hefty.The best thing about the Moto...
Hard to beat the price. Waterproof, and still has a removable back. Runs a pure version of Android, with only useful additions...
The camera can't hang with the best. The screen doesn't look as good as it should. A little hefty...
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You'd be forgiven for dismissing the 2013 Moto G at this point—a year is a long time in the fast-paced world of mobile innovation, and it wasn't exactly a cutting-edge device at launch. So why even bother? The Moto G remains one of the few reasonably size...
Low price. High-quality 720p display. Responsive, near-stock Android. 4G LTE-capable. Now includes memory card slot.
Poor camera...
The now-LTE-equipped Motorola Moto G may be a year-old phone, but it's still one of the best Android values on AT&T...
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The second-generation Moto G is a bit of an evolutionary update to the first-generation model. It's bigger and better in some respects, but loses the compact nature of the first device. It's a full-sized phone. The new Moto G should appeal to budget-cons...
Motorola crafted a worthy follow-up to the first-generation handset. The Moto G is a solid handset that fits somewhere between entry-level and mid-range. The design is a bit more appealing than last year's phone, and the build quality of the device is mod...
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Smartphones are increasingly becoming cheaper, making them disposable to a wide array of people. On one side of the spectrum, we have cream-of-the-crop devices that deliver cutting-edge experiences – while on the other, entry-level devices help newbies...
Motorola has seemingly found success in the entry-level market, and it obviously shows with its Moto G smartphones. Before its introduction, owning a decent performing basic smartphone meant forking over $200 to pick up – so the feeling felt rewarding whe...
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Who knows how well Motorola is competing in the high-end segment of the smartphone market, but we absolutely know that they've become a standout leader in the entry-level sector. And how is that? Well, they managed to deliver an affordably priced smartph...
179.99 cost is extremely affordable for what it offers, Display is actually pretty good at reproducing colors accurately, Slight element of customization with its rear covers, Stock Android experience is simple & intuitive...
Still no 4G LTE radio with this one, Video recording lacks continuous autofocus, Processor can't handle intensive operations, Larger size makes it tougher to operate with a single hand...
After playing around with the new Moto G, there's no hiding who is the target audience that Motorola is trying to cater to with the phone. Sporting the same $179.99 outright price as before, we'll hand it to Motorola for keeping its cost very low and affo...
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While Eric Bangeman is handling the quick hands-on of the Moto 360 in his post, I'm going to run you through the two Android smartphones in this brief, hands-on post.We've got a full review coming in a couple of days after Ars Android genius Ron Amadeo an...
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The Nokia Lumia 630 is the new kid on the affordable phone market: a Windows Phone 8.1 device of very low price yet with a healthy screen size of 4.5 inches, the processor power of the quad-core Snapdragon 400, and nice enough design. With all this, ther...
All in all, with the Nokia Lumia 630 and Motorola Moto G, we're looking at some of the best affordable handsets out there - both offer larger than its peers screen sizes, snappy performance with a quad-core chip inside on both, and decent cameras.insertAd...
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For those not familiar with Republic Wireless , they are a North Carolina based Mobile Virtual Network Operator ( MVNO ). They differ from the other MVNO's out there by offering hybrid calling. Hybrid calling allows you to use existing Wi-Fi networks for...
Reasonably priced phones that actually perform great, Competitive rates and plans that should cover everyone's needs, Ability to change plans twice a month to meet your needs, WiFi calling works well, They offer a 30 day trial, so there isn'...
No support for short codes or tethering may be an issue for some, Calling to only the 50 US states and Canada may be an issue for some, Please drop by the Bigbruin.com Forum and feel free to post any comments or questions.
I think the Motorola Moto G with Republic Wireless service may hit the sweet spot for many people tired of paying high cell phone bills. The Moto G is a solid phone that performs really well, and the network in my area had less dead zones than T-Mobile an...
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"The new Moto G might not seem like a worthy upgrade, but still is a solid offering in the budget segment"When Motorola made a comeback in the Indian market with the Moto G (review | FAQs) back in February, the device managed to secure many firsts to its...
Sturdy build and ergonomic handling, Larger display than before, Stock Android and promised Android L update, 3G support on both SIMs, Good battery life...
Buggy camera interface, Specs can't match the competition...
The original Moto G was hailed as a game changer, and was responsible for shaping an entire market around the budget segment with its specs and features. However, we doubt that the new Moto G can carry forward that title, even though it's being sold at a...
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The Motorola Moto G is a smartphone with a 4.5-inch HD (1280 x 720) touchscreen that runs the Android 4.4 “KitKat” operating system, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 1.2 GHz quad-core processor. It has 1 GiB of RAM and 16 GiB storage space, a 5 MP mai...
Excellent cost/benefit ratio, Highquality, big, clear, and bright screen, Light and comfortable to carry around, Fast and agile, Many apps available, Updated operating system, Frontal camera for video calls...
Mediocre camera, No MicroSD card support, No support for 4G LTE networks...
The Motorola Moto G is an excellent phone for its price range, with a crisp and bright screen, and solid hardware.OA_show('zone_E');Its only problem is the mediocre camera: if you think a good camera is the most important feature in a smartphone, please c...
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Before looking at the Moto G hardware it's worth running down what makes Republic wireless special. The phones offered by Republic automatically switch from using Wi-Fi for voice calls to the cellular network when a Wi-Fi signal isn't available. As a resu...
Solid phone running the latest version of Android, unbelievably good price for the phone and plan...
No microSD expansion slot;...
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Six months later, we're just as impressed as ever. The Moto G still feels like one of the best choices out there for smartphone buyers on a budget, and for those who refuse to pay for another contract-subsidized device. But now, unlike six months ago, it'...
The phone we're all smitten with is now available on one of the cheapest carriers in the United States — but how well does Republic Wireless' 'hybrid calling' actually work?What's left to say about the Moto G? When we first met the Moto X's little brother...
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It's also $180. Unlocked . And when paired with a Verizon prepaid plan, it drops down to just $99.For most people, buying a phone is all about maximizing value -- and with price tags like that, the Moto G suddenly morphs from a capable midrange handset to...
Tremendous value, Sharp, vibrant display, Clean software, Surprisingly capable performance...
No LTE support, Limited storage space, Mediocre camera, Choppy web browsing...
The Moto G is the kind of phone people need to buy and support if they really want to boost the collective quality of low-end smartphones. It is an outstanding bargain regardless of who you buy it from, and it destroys any other phone in its price range o...
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It's hard to get excited about a device that doesn't have any remarkable features, offers a decent range of specs and more for great value, and yet the Moto G has been something of a hero device from Motorola. Why? That's what we're going to find out in t...
There's something very compelling about the Moto G, despite my initial thoughts that I'd have little to say about it. Certainly, the Moto G won't take your breath away, but that's mostly the point – it's not meant to. Instead, the Moto G is supposed to...
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"The Moto G makes for a great value for money option at Rs 15,000, and one that should be at the top of your list"...
Sturdy build, Supersharp and vibrant 720p screen, Smooth performance, Superb value for money...
Nonexpandable storage, Average looks...
Looked upon in isolation, the Moto G is just another phone. Let's face it, it's not going to change the world as you know it. It won't bring about world peace and it won't mend your broken heart. Heck, its plain Jane looks mean you won't even be able to f...
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recombu.com Updated: 2016-10-21 05:22:13
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£135 doesn't typically afford you the smartest of smartphones, but Motorola's Moto G brings some incredible top line features to the budget Android realm for just that. As a result, this 4.5-inch Jelly Bean beast is one of the best-value handsets we've ev...
Crisp 720p screen, Impressive budget performance, Colourful, personable design...
Camera focus, Okay battery life...
With its sharp 720p screen, colourful changeable design, quad-core processor and dependable 5-megapixel camera, the Motorola Moto G offers incredible value for money. This is easily the best sub-£150 smartphone you can buy right now, and we're hoping t...
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androidspin.com Updated: 2016-10-21 05:22:13
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Unknown to many people, possibly even people who live there, Australia was the first country where the Motorola Moto G was first released as a dual-SIM model only a few weeks ago. The 8GB dual-SIM model was released in the great country Down Under in late...
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The entry-level smartphone market is fierce, as most companies end up selling vastly more cheap phones than expensive ones. A case-in-point is the Nokia Lumia 520, which sells for under $100 and occupies the largest chunk of Windows Phone market share by...
Fantastic performance. Excellent value for the money. Great display is complemented by an ergonomic design. Decent battery life.
Internal storage tops out at 16 GB, with no microSD card slot option. Camera is unsuitable for indoor or lowlight photography.
The Moto G is a budget Android smartphone done right, finding success in a number of levels starting with suitable performance across the OS. The Snapdragon 400 SoC is surprisingly powerful, and when combined with a skin-free Android build, it was able to...
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The Motorola Moto G is an ambitious phone. It debuted for $179 as an unlocked device and made us rethink what we could get from a low-cost handset. The Moto G now lands on Boost Mobile for an even more wallet-friendly $129.99, with access to Boost's...
Excellent build quality and speed for the price. Sharp display. Android 4.4 KitKat on-board.
No LTE. No microSD card slot. Poor camera. Little internal storage...
The Motorola Moto G is a well-built phone for a great price on Boost Mobile, but its lack of LTE limits its appeal...
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The Moto G is generating a lot of interest worldwide as it hits new markets. Promoted by Motorola as having “quad-core speed” and “exceptional price”, it is a compelling pitch that catches eyes and ears immediately. The phone is built to please: it does n...
It is understandable that the Moto G gets a lot of interest from people who want a good and simple phone at a great price. The industrial design is simple and super-cute and I just wished that it was lighter. On the other hand, its shape feels very good i...
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With Wednesday's news that Google is selling Motorola Mobility to Lenovo , it's very possible that the Moto G — the budget smartphone the company launched back in November — could be the last smartphone that ships under Google's tutelage.If that's the cas...
The Moto G is the best budget Android phone on the market, period.Moto G SmartphoneClose See All SlideshowOpen Gallery Prev 1 7 NextThe Moto GAt just $179 for the 8GB variant and $199 for the 16GB version, the Moto G is a budget smartphone in name only. U...
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toptenreviews.com Updated: 2016-10-21 05:22:13
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The Motorola Moto G is a budget smartphone. While it makes some compromises for its lower price, it doesn't compromise build quality. One such concession is its 4.5-inch HD 720p resolution screen. It isn't as bright or dynamic as other phones, but it stil...
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Since Motorola was acquired by a certain tech giant last year, its new owner hasn't had a particularly strong impact on the way it does business. Not too long ago, in fact, Motorola dealt another brag-hand of Droids, but there was something distinct about...
Crisp 720p display, Near-stock version of Android, Impressive performance, Affordably priced...
Up to just 16GB of non-expandable storage, No LTE, Slightly sluggish web browsing...
Forgiving the absence of a microSD slot and LTE radio, we commend the Moto G for its bright display, superb all-around performance and versatile camera despite a low megapixel count. At this price, it's a bargain...
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The omnipresent manufacturer Google is presently experiencing a run with devices from its Nexus product line. The purchase price is more than fair compared with the models competing against the Nexus 5. The Moto G is Motorola's first mid-range model on th...
Price, Bright screen, Battery runtime, Robust, Very powerful hardware, Exchangeable back cover...
Non-expandable storage, Non-removable battery...
Again, Google does everything right - in the form of Motorola.Google led the way with its Nexus 4, and to-date with the Nexus 5. It now applies this strategy to the bought out manufacturer Motorola - high-performance hardware alongside appealing looks, an...
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Motorola isn't the most successful Android manufacturer, but they sure made some noise in 2013. They proved that the user experience is the most important ingredient in making a great phone, not the specs. They also were the first company to offer a custo...
I always find it difficult to review budget phones. They are obviously not going to be perfect, but what imperfections are acceptable? The Moto G has only two negatives: the lack of LTE and the camera. When you consider the demographic for this phone, nei...
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mobileburn.com Updated: 2016-10-21 05:22:13
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Moto G left, Moto X right Motorola, like several of its rivals, has spent the past four years selling its phones by making the argument that power trumps everything else. Then it did a swift about face with the...
Comparing the Moto G to the Moto X makes it fairly obvious that compromises have to be made in order to justify a price tag of $179 unlocked and free of any contract. The sacrifices made in texture, camera, and connectivity options make the Moto X a b...
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The Moto G is an anomaly in the smartphone space. It is a cheap off-contract smartphone that delivers the build quality and user experience we expect to find on a phone that costs twice as much.For $179 users get a device that delivers everything a user n...
Very low off contract price, Solid build quality, Fast Software Updates, Unlocked, Many first party accessories...
No 4G LTE, Lower than average camera, No 1080P display, The Moto G is an affordable smartphone worth owning, Moto G | $179 | Unlocked, Moto G Review Guide, Hands On/Video Review, Design, Display, Performance and Hardware, Battery Life, Call Quality, Camer...
The Moto G is a great smartphone for $179. It may not deliver all the features as the Moto X, HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5s, but it is a third of the price without a contract.It is rare that we see an off contract smartphone below $200 worth bu...
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I think Motorola has struck gold with the Moto G. Its first low cost Android smartphone that pack a lot into its 4.5-inch 720p display. The Moto G is geared at the entry level smartphone market, an area dominated by Nokia's Lumai 520 line of sub $100 devi...
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I like what the new Motorola is doing. It seems like an eternity ago, but I remember when phone launches with Motorola meant a variety of variants all with their own idiosyncrasies. Since re-launching itself, Motorola has launched just two new lines of de...
I've been using Moto G as my daily driver since getting it, and absent a few features (camera, LTE, always on voice and display tuning), the device is surprisingly close to offering a similar kind of experience as the Moto X. Form factor is roughly equiva...
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Motorola's Moto G is an unconventional smartphone in the era of “Bigger” and “Faster.” We often get caught up in the smartphone of the moment. Over the past few years, companies have become adept at putting on Vegas-style performances that are filled with...
It's important to keep the Moto G in perspective. As a $179 off-contract smartphone, it blows all other cheap phones out of the water. But it definitely does not out muscle today's top flagships, such as the HTC One, Galaxy S4, or Nexus 5, which, as far a...
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When the Moto X was coming to light, it was rumored that it would’ve been given a low price point to contend with Google’s line of Nexus devices. In reality, that wasn’t the case. Fear not though, because Motorola recently introduced the world to its M...
179 contractfree price, Color variety, Simplified Android experience...
Choppy performance, Underwhelming performance from its camera...
People will argue that the Nexus 5 is the device to beat in order to win over that reputation for having the most bang for the buck value. Although it does offer its own set of value, the Moto G is actually able to triumph it in another way – one that...
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twitter: @lisagade) We need more phones like the Moto G, lots more. The Moto G is a well made, yet it's an extremely affordable unlocked GSM smartphone from a trusted manufacturer that sells for just $179 retail. No contract or payment plans required...
Great quality and a brand you can trust for a very low price, no contract required...
For this price, you can't expect top specs...
If you're looking for a budget Android smartphone that doesn't look or feel budget in the least bit, the Moto G is hard to beat. Better yet, it has a clean Android build, will likely get updates as long as the hardware can support it and it's backed b...
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Motorola is out to prove that you don't need to drop a lot of cash on a contract-free smartphone to guarantee an enjoyable experience. The $199 Moto G is a budget smartphone that combines a fun, customizable design with a fairly pure Android experience. E...
Attractive design, Crisp HD display, Good performance for price, Clean Android build, Affordable...
No 4G LTE support, Lacks touchless voice controls, Lower resolution 5-MP camera...
With its smooth performance, attractive design and low, $199 price, the Moto G is one of the better unlocked-phone deals...
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Motorola's stake in the mobile industry has been constantly slipping, alongside revenue, for years now. In Q1 2008, it held a respectable 10.2 percent global cellphone market share . (Keep in mind, the smartphone-specific market was just then beginning to...
Extremely affordable, Great display, Decent battery life, A mostly stock Android experience, Easily customizable hardware via additional backplates...
Meager storage options, No LTE or NFC, RAM limitation is troublesome at times...
If you look at the Moto G in a vacuum, it's not a bad phone, nor is it a compelling phone. Ignoring price, it would be yet another one of the countless low-end smartphones without a purpose. But when you consider the entire package – the hardware, the s...
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Geek.com Updated: 2016-10-21 05:22:13
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How much smartphone should you expect when you spend $200 (or less) for the full, un-subsidized price? Motorola's latest has us rethinking what the lower end of the smartphone spectrum should really be like, which is fantastic for consumers in the long ru...
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zdnet.com Updated: 2016-10-21 05:22:14
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When Motorola launched the Moto G last month, CEO Dennis Woodside said: "Most people in the world can't afford a $500 or $600 smartphone: in fact, the average price of a smartphone is close to $200 — the problem is, the experience that smartphones in this...
When it comes to connectivity, the Moto G further betrays its entrylevel status, offering GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA(and CDMA for US markets) but not LTE, and singleband (2.4GHz) 802.11b/g/n wifi but not dualband (2.4GHz/5GHz) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Also present...
The Moto G is not without its drawbacks. Depending on your particular requirements, it may 'fail' on internal storage capacity, storage expandability, camera quality, wi-fi support, LTE support, performance or some other feature. Having said that, it's we...
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The Moto X is one of our favorite smartphones of 2013, and now Motorola has introduced the Moto G, which is essentially a watered down, budget version of the Moto X – and boy is that a good thing. For $179 you get an unlocked smartphone with solid specs...
It's super cheap! Customizable shells are fun. No compromise display and build quality. Truly all day battery life. Solid performance, The...
No LTE. No removable battery. No expendable storage. No bells and whistles. Camera is poor. The Moto G comes running Android 4.3 but a Kit Kat upgrade is promised...
When the Moto G was first announced, we initially thought that this would be a phone that would only be available in emerging markets. Fortunately, it's now available in the U.S. The thing about the U.S. smartphone market is that there are plenty of b...
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Motorola is aiming low with the Moto G, a $180 Android smartphone that lacks some of today's must-have features in exchange for solid performance as an entry-level phone. Motorola is selling the Moto G directly to consumers who can then pair it with the...
The Motorola Moto G is by no means a perfect device, but it's hard to beat for $180 with no contract commitment. The G has a comfortable, somewhat-customizable body that fits well in the hand and in your pocket. The screen rates 720p HD and is small enoug...
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The Moto G is a smartphone the whole tech community has wishing for and waiting on for ages. It's a low-cost smartphone with hardware and software to back up its ability to be a contender in many markets – but more than that, it's also got the backing it...
The Moto G is a smartphone the whole tech community has wishing for and waiting on for ages. It’s a low-cost smartphone with hardware and software to back up its ability to be a contender in many markets – but more than that, it’s also got the backing...
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The Moto G isn't much like the high-end handsets we spend most of our time with, but in many ways it's more interesting than Another 5-inch 1080p Android Flagship. It looks and feels a lot like a Moto X . It performs a lot like a high-end phone from a cou...
Dat price tag, Solid, reasonably attractive plastic body that's nice to hold, $400 of CPU and GPU performance for less than $200, The screen would be excellent even in a more expensive phone, Near-stock Android 4.3, with a KitKat update promised by the en...
3G data speeds feel especially slow in the age of readily available LTE, Middling camera and audio quality, Weaker internals and 1GB of RAM might make it feel old before its time, No-frills design cuts out NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, and useful add-ons like Tou...
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Quick -- when you hear the phrase "budget phone," what's the first thing that comes to mind? If you're anything like me, it's a subpar, low-level experience you wouldn't wish upon your worst enemy. That connotation exists for a reason: Smartphones that...
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Most budget phones offer a sub-par experience, but the new Moto G provides an excellent experience at a low off-contract price. So is this the phone for you?Quick -- when you hear the phrase "budget phone," what's the first thing that comes to mind?If you...
It's hard not to compare the Moto G to the higher-end Moto X, but in doing so, you have to remember somethingThese are two very different types of phones -- and they're aimed at two very different types of buyers. If you're looking for a top-of-t...
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High-end Android devices these days dazzle with specifications, rich feature sets, and unique selling points. It's the effect of fierce competition in a booming market, and we, the users, benefit from it enormously.But somewhere on the road to this mobile...
High-end Android devices these days dazzle with specifications, rich feature sets, and unique selling points. It's the effect of fierce competition in a booming market, and we, the users, benefit from it enormously. But somewhere on the road to this mobi...
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For those priced out of the midrange market, there's never been a device quite like this before. This is a phone that, on paper, at least, blows away every limp-fisted offering in its price range. Developing markets are dominated by Nokia, BlackBerry, and...
Aspirational design, Excellent performance, Incredible value...
Questionable build quality, Poor camera, Low storage...
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androidandme.com Updated: 2016-10-21 05:22:14
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How good can an unlocked, $180, completely contract-free smartphone really be? In the past, paying that little for a phone meant you'd be getting junk. And that was all there was to it. But Motorola is challenging that stigma with the Moto G. A quad-core...
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After deciding not to launch the Moto X in the UK, Motorola has launched the budget priced Moto G . Here's our full review of the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Moto G.Motorola is now a Google-owned company and like the Nexus 5 , the Moto G comes at an extremely...
Motorola's Moto G is the best budget smartphone around. At £135 it's got great build quality, an excellent screen, decent cameras and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean soon to be upgrade to 4.4 KitKat. It's only limited in the storage department and a lack of 4G sup...
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Motorola has done its best to deliver a premium experience with an affordable price tag with the Moto G, the little sibling to the higher priced Moto X. Both phones have Google's stamp all over them, and share a surprising amount in common besides that, t...
The Moto G is remarkable device. It's arguably the less talented sibling of the flash-bang Moto X released by the Google-owned smartphone maker earlier this year, but it's more noteworthy because it offers so much at such a stunning price point. Make no m...
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Motorola's latest is the best cheap Android phone you can buy, by a surprisingly wide marginOutside of Google's Nexus line of products, good, inexpensive Android phones have been hard to come by. Instead, the word "cheap" has frequently gone hand in h...
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Not everyone wants to spend as much on their phone as on their laptop. That doesn't mean you have to get a crappy phone or a no-name import if you want to spend just $199 to $250. Heck, the Moto G4 is half the price of a OnePlus Three! The Moto G and G Pl...
Very affordable, works with all major carriers, quality and customer service despite low price. Good cameras, 3DMark Sling Shot: 384...
These are large phones, old Moto G owners who like small phones will be disappointed. Occasional lag, The Moto G Plus has a fingerprint scanner on the front, which the Moto G lacks. The scanner works very well, and our only complaint is that we kept press...
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There has been an on-off trend by smartphone makers to release “mini” versions of their flagship handsets, in years gone by Samsung always had a “mini” version of its latest “S” device. However Samsung isn't the only one playing the “mini” game. After the...
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Today we are going to review the Motorola Moto G Universal 4G LTE smartphone. If you are looking for smart phone that works on 4G LTE, has a great display, performs very well and has similar specs with smart phones that cost a lot more, then Motorola's be...
Great performance comparable with premium smartphones, microSD card slot, Price, High Quality build, Good battery life...
Average Speaker Output, Average Photo Quality...
Hands down, the Motorola Moto G Universal 4G LTE is the best smart phone that you can buy in its price range, with the best screen available on a budget phone and performance, in certain conditions rivals even the Samsung S5 or iPhone 6.Check for the late...
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Black Friday , and the subsequent Cyber Monday/week, offer up some huge sales in the United States every year. This particular year, I picked up two brand new pre-paid Android phones from Best Buy for a total of $49.98. Surely they would be pathetic excus...
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