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Motorola Moto G (2015)

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Editorial reviews:
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4.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • the camera is very impressive on paper and it delivers
  • The display seems solid enough to withstand a knock or two
  • System performance is good

Cons

  • the viewfinder is extremely simplistic here
  • lack of quick charging means it takes over two hours to charge from full
  • feature is a little too responsive for our liking

Key specs

  • 13 Mpx
  • 5 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • IPS LCD
  • 294 ppi
  • 2470 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 5 Mpx

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Motorola Moto G (2015) - Variants

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  • 16 GB
Moto G 3rd Gen (2015) 8GB
Internal storage:
  • 8 GB

Motorola Moto G (2015) - Pros & Cons

Motorola Moto G (2015)

Pros

  • the camera is very impressive on paper and it delivers
  • The display seems solid enough to withstand a knock or two
  • System performance is good
  • Battery life is excellent and it comes with some of the best cameras available for its
  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips
  • It s simple and works well most of the time
  • It feels great in the hand and the ribbed back makes it easy to grip
  • refined
  • easy to use and attractive mobile operating system
  • good detail
  • colour and good low-light performance

Cons

  • the viewfinder is extremely simplistic here
  • lack of quick charging means it takes over two hours to charge from full
  • feature is a little too responsive for our liking
  • the price tag rises even higher than that
  • There s no optical image stabilization
  • game on my phone
  • it did not support LTE
  • the quality / specs at the price point
  • lack of wireless image transmission options
  • A power adapter is not included
  • It is not a stereo system

Motorola Moto G (2015) - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2470 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
294 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.4 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Motorola Moto G (2015) - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 5.1
CPU clock speed1.4 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 306
RAM memory1 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 8 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.59 in
Width2.85 in
Depth0.46 in
Weight5.47 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2470.0 mAh
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Display
Screen size5.0 in
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1280 x 720 px
TechnologyIPS LCD
Pixel density294.0 ppi
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Water resistantyes
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

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Motorola Moto G (2015) Motorola - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.6
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Motorola Moto G (2015) Moto G 3rd Gen review (2015): The best compact budget smartphone now with Android 6.0
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Expert Reviews
Published: 28.07.2015
Moto G 3rd Gen review (2015): The best compact budget smartphone now with Android 6.0
5.0

Not as good value as its predecessor, but the new Moto G is still a fantastic phone with its great camera, long battery life and useful apps

Motorola Moto G (2015) One of the best budget smartphones gets even better
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CNET
Published: 06.08.2015
One of the best budget smartphones gets even better

The new Moto G's got great battery life, a better camera and sturdy design -- and you can take it in the shower, which is why we love it.

Motorola Moto G (2015) Motorola Moto G 2015 review
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Android Authority
Published: 07.08.2015
Motorola Moto G 2015 review

Motorola's G line has brought users affordability without skimping on the specs, but how does the newest device from the company fare against the competition? We find that out, and more, in our full review of the Motorola Moto G 2015!

Motorola Moto G (2015) Motorola Moto G (3rd Generation) Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 18.08.2015
Motorola Moto G (3rd Generation) Smartphone Review
4.2

In-depth review of the Motorola Moto G 2015 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Qualcomm Adreno 306, 5.0", 0.2 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

Motorola Moto G (2015) Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 13.11.2015
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) Review

The third-generation Moto G offers better performance and battery life than its predecessor. It also gets upgraded cameras and supports 4G LTE. For those on a budget, Motorola’s latest affordable smartphone is a compelling choice.

Motorola Moto G (2015) Moto G (2015) review
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TechRadar
Published: 08.11.2016
Moto G (2015) review
4.5

The third generation Moto G is bigger, but is it better?

Motorola Moto G (2015) Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) review: the best budget smartphone just got better
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the Guardian
Published: 07.08.2015
Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) review: the best budget smartphone just got better

All-day battery, 13-megapixel camera and waterproofing make this a great buy – even if it’s a little more expensive