Moto G
Manufacturer	Motorola Mobility
Slogan	Exceptional phone, Exceptional price
Series	Moto
Compactible networks	GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) UMTS/HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps (for XT1064: 850, 1700 (AWS), 1900 MHz)
First released	5 September 2014
Predecessor	Moto G
Related	Moto X (2nd generation) Moto X Moto E Moto 360
Type	Smartphone
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions	Width: 70.7 mm Height:141.5 mm Curve: 6.0-11.0 mm
Weight	149 g (5.3 oz)
Operating system	Android 4.4.4 “KitKat” (Soon upgradable to Android Lollipop & future versions up to 18 months from launch date)
System on chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU
GPU	Adreno 305
Memory	1 GB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage	8 or 16 GB storage, microSD card slot; expandable up to 32 GB
Battery	2070 mAh Li-ion
Display	5.0 in (130 mm) 1280x720 px (294 ppi) HD Gorilla Glass 3
Rear camera	8 megapixels (3264x2448 px), autofocus, LED flash
Front camera	2.0 megapixels (720p) HD video recording @ 30 fps
Sound	Two Speakers: front-facing, two microphones
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, BT 4.0LE, USB centered at bottom, 3.5 mm headset jack
Development status	In production
Website	Moto G 2014

The second generation Moto G (marketed as simply Moto G) is an Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility. Released on September 5, 2014, it is a successor to the original Moto G released in 2013. The phone was initially aimed at developing markets, although it is also available in developed markets as a lower-cost option compared to other phones in its class.

Release and availability

The Phone was unveiled along with the second generation Moto X, Moto 360, and Moto Hint in India and the U.S. at their respective events on 5 September 2014. It has U.S. pricing of US$179.99 with no contract for the 8 GB version. The phone was launched in India on Flipkart on September 5, 2014 with sales beginning at midnight. Only the 16 GB dual SIM variant of this phone is available in India with the model number XT1068 priced at ₹12,999. There was a tremendous response from online shoppers to the launch of Moto G in India.

Model variants

All variants support four 2G GSM bands 850/900/1800/1900.

Version	Description	Alternate designations
XT1063	Global GSM	Single SIM
XT1064	US/Canada GSM	Single SIM
XT1068	Global GSM	Dual-SIM
XT1069	GSM+GSM+DTV	Dual-SIM, Brazil model supporting DTV

Specifications

Hardware

The phone features a 5 inch HD LCD IPS screen, coated with Gorilla Glass 3, Google Android Kitkat 4.4.4 operating system, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, 1 GB of RAM, with a "splashproof" coating, curved backing, and front-mounted stereo speakers below and above the screen. The Moto G has 8/16 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 32 GB with a MicroSD card. The Moto G 2nd Generation only supports up to 3G connectivity, and is available in a dual SIM model in selected markets. The device includes a non-removable 2070 mAh battery, which Motorola touted as having "all-day" battery life. The Moto G features an 8-megapixel rear-facing auto-focus camera; the device includes a flash and a front-facing 2-megapixel camera. The device is available in either black or white front colors, and has an interchangeable rear cover with different color options.

The phone is closely related to the new Motorola devices like Moto G, Moto X, Moto E; although there are some key differences despite their similar appearances. The Moto G does not have active notifications, quick capture, and touchless control like the Moto X due to the Moto X using a special processor that would be cost-prohibitive for the Moto G. In addition, unlike the Moto X, the Moto G has a removable back cover so that users can customize the phone in whatever color they want; although the Moto X has its online MotoMaker that also allows the user to customize their phone, the casing on it is permanent instead of interchangeable like the Moto G.

Software

Default Home Screen on Moto G

The second generation Moto G ships with Android 4.4.4 "KitKat", using a mostly stock user experience with additional, proprietary software features; including Moto Alert, which allows users to notify others of their location. Moto Assist, as introduced by the Moto X, which automatically enables or disables certain modes, such as silencing the ringer or auto replying to text messages, depending on certain scenarios—such as when a user is in a meeting as determined by their calendar, or driving. Moto Migrate and the usual Google Applications package. The handset comes preloaded with Google Now Launcher as the default home screen launcher. Motorola has committed to providing an update to Android "Lollipop" following its release.

Firmware updates

The Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation received an Android 4.4.4 KitKat Maintenance Update in September 2014. The update brings to the version 21.11.23 over the same Android version. The update brings various bug fixes and performance improvements. The main primary change noticed in this update is the ability to swipe to the right from primary home screen to access personalized Google Now cards, updates to Google Now Launcher, improvement in battery life, new Language and input options & a brand new design for the "Powered By Android" logo on the boot screen.

Official accessories

As a part of customizing the phone, Motorola released Replaceable Back covers and Flip Covers both in the following colours; Liquorice, Chalk, Cherry Red, Turquoise, Royal Blue, Violet, Spearmint Green and Lemon/Lime. Moto Maker service is not available for this handset.

Critical reception

The Moto G 2nd Generation received generally positive reviews from critics with several websites calling it one of the best budget smartphones of 2014. Michael Sawh of trustedreviews.com gave it 9 out of 10 stars, praising its camera, strong battery life and excellent value for money.

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Moto G
Manufacturer	Motorola Mobility
Slogan	Exceptional phone, Exceptional price
Series	Moto
Compactible networks	GSM Model: 2G: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) 3G/LTE: Global GSM Model: UMTS/HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz) US GSM Model: UMTS/HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps (850, 1700 (AWS), 1900 MHz) Asia GSM Model: UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700 (AWS), 1900, 2100 MHz) US LTE Model (XT1045): UMTS (850, 900, 1700 (AWS), 1900, 2100 MHz) 4G LTE Bands 2, 4, 5, 17 (1900, 1700, 850, 700 MHz) European LTE Model (XT1039): UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz) 4G LTE Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 (800, 900, 1800, 2100, 2600 MHz) Brazil LTE Model (XT1040): UMTS (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) 4G LTE Bands 4, 7, 17 (1700, 2600, 700 MHz) CDMA Model: CDMA/EVDO Rev A (850, 1900 MHz)
First released	November 13, 2013
Successor	Moto G 2014
Related	Moto X, Moto E
Type	Smartphone
Dimensions	129.9 mm (5.11 in) H 65.9 mm (2.59 in) W 11.6 mm (0.46 in) D
Weight	143 g (5.0 oz)
Operating system	Android Jelly Bean 4.3 (Upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop)
CPU	1.2 GHz quad-core Cortex-A7
GPU	Adreno 305
Memory	1 GB of RAM
Storage	8 GB or 16 GB
Removable storage	Yes on LTE model
Battery	Lithium-Ion 2,070 mAh (Non-removable)
Display	4.50 in (114 mm) vertical LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 1280×720 px (329 ppi)
Rear camera	5 MP with LED flash and Touch Focus
Front camera	1.3 MP
Connectivity	GPS / GLONASS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB
Website	Moto G

Moto G is an Android smartphone developed and manufactured by Motorola Mobility. Unveiled on 13 November 2013, the phone was initially aimed at emerging markets, although it is also available in developed markets as a low-price option.

Moto G 2013 preview

After six months on the market, the Moto G is Motorola's best-selling smartphone ever, and is the top selling phone in Mexico and Brazil.

Specifications

The phone features a 4.5 inch LCD IPS screen, the Google Android Kitkat 4.4 operating system and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz.

The phone is closely related to the Moto X that was released three months prior, although there are some key differences despite their similar appearances. The Moto G is not able to have active notifications, quick capture, and touchless control like the Moto X due to the Moto X using a special processor that would be cost-prohibitive for the Moto G. In addition, unlike the Moto X, the Moto G has a removable back cover so that users can customize the phone in whatever color they want; although the Moto X has its online MotoMaker that also allows the user to customize their phone, the casing on it is permanent instead of interchangeable like the Moto G.

The original Moto G, due to a lack of adoption of 4G in emerging markets, did not support LTE. On 13 May 2014, Motorola unveiled an updated variant of the phone, the Moto G 4G LTE, which added LTE support, a gyroscope, and a MicroSD card slot which is compatible with cards up to 32 GB. Some early problems with speed class 10 cards have been solved with the latest Android version 4.4.4. The back cover must be removed to access the micro-SIM slot(s) and the microSD card slot.

Availability

The Moto G was released first in Brazil and some parts of Europe. It was released in Canada and United States on 22 November 2013 and 2 December 2013 respectively. The Moto G Google Play edition is a global GSM model available unlocked from Google Play. In the United States, the Moto G is available for Verizon, Republic Wireless, Boost Mobile, Sprint (Sprint Prepaid), Cricket Wireless, U.S. Cellular, StraightTalk and Consumer Cellular customers. Moto G was released in India on 6 February 2014 in an exclusive deal with Indian e-commerce company Flipkart.

Variants

Version	Description	Alternate Designations
XT1031	CDMA Version	XT1028 for Verizon, XT937C for TracFone
XT1032	UMTS Single SIM	XT1008 for Moto G Forte
XT1033	UMTS Dual SIM	XT1035 on FCC
XT1034	AWS Version	XT939G for TracFone

Wind Mobile in Canada distribute an AWS version that appears to be using a modified XT1032 baseband.

4G LTE variants

All 4G LTE variants have 8 GB storage and microSD card slot - up to 32 GB.

Version	Region	4G LTE bands
XT1039	EU, UK, Spain, Germany, Australia, Brazil	1, 3, 7, 8, 20 (800, 900, 1800, 2100, 2600 MHz)
XT1040	Brazil, Latin America, Puerto Rico, Canada
XT1042	United States
XT1045	Peru, United States	2, 4, 5, 17 (700, 850, 1700, 1900 MHz)

Critical reception

• Digital Trends - Editor’s Choice Award
• IT Pro Portal – Best Buy Award
• Trusted Reviews - Product of the Year at the 2013 TrustedReviews Awards
• Trusted Reviews – Best Phone Under £250 of 2013
• Expert Reviews – Best budget smartphone up to February 2014
• PC Advisor – Best budget smartphone up to May 2014

2014 Moto G (2nd generation)

Main article: Moto G (2nd generation)

Motorola launched the New Moto G, the successor of the Moto G. The New Moto G has 1.2 GHz processor, Adreno 305 GPU, 1GB RAM, internal storage of 16GB with microSD card slot (supports expandable storage of up to 32 GB). Motorola has also improved the camera from 5 megapixels to 8 megapixels and the front facing camera is 2 megapixels (previously, 1.3 megapixels). The new Moto G has stereo speakers above and below the display. The new Moto G was launched in India on Flipkart in the first week of September.

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