Motorola Moto G (Gen 2)

Name: Motorola Moto G (Gen 2)
Brand: Motorola
SKU: SKU1961
Rating: 3.9 (9486 reviews)

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Key Specs

Display 5.00-inch (720x1280)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Front Camera 2MP
Rear Camera 8MP
RAM 1GB
Storage 16GB
Battery Capacity 2070mAh
OS Android 4.4.4

Market Status Released

Release Date September 2014

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Motorola Moto G (Gen 2) Review

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good performance
Good camera
Great battery life
Excellent value for money

Bad
Average looks and material quality

Motorola, in its new incarnation, can be credited with reshaping the lower end of the Indian smartphone market. The Moto G, when launched earlier this year, was quite simply the best possible value you could get in a smartphone. It set off a massive chain reaction with companies launching competitive models and cutting prices to stay relevant.

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Motorola Moto G (Gen 2) Summary

The original Motorola Moto G burst onto the scene and quickly became our favourite phone in its price band thanks to an unprecedented level of performance and finesse. Its successor, the aptly named Moto G (Gen 2), continues in the same vein but also brings along a healthy set of improvements, including a much-needed microSD card slot. In line with industry trends, the Moto G (Gen 2) traded its predecessor's 4.5-inch screen for a 5-inch one and as a result is a bit large and unwieldy. The software is near-stock Android, which feels fresh and clean. Our benchmark test results indicated good overall performance, camera quality and battery life. Overall, this is a solid option for value-conscious buyers.

Motorola Moto G (Gen 2) Full Specifications

General

Brand	Motorola
Model	Moto G (Gen 2)
Price in India	₹4,299
Release date	September 2014
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	141.50 x 70.70 x 10.99
Weight (g)	149.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	2070
Removable battery	No
Colours	Black, White

Display

Screen size (inches)	5.00
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	720x1280 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	294

Hardware

Processor	1.2GHz quad-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
RAM	1GB
Internal storage	16GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	32

Camera

Rear camera	8-megapixel
Rear flash	LED
Front camera	2-megapixel

Software

Operating system

Android 4.4.4

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.00
NFC	No
Infrared	No
USB OTG	Yes
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	Yes
Number of SIMs	2
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No
SIM 1
SIM Type	Micro-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	No
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	No
SIM 2
SIM Type	Micro-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	No
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	No

Sensors

Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	No
Barometer	No
Temperature sensor	No

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Good VFM Smartphone by Motorola

Abhishek Desai (Nov 7, 2015) on Gadgets 360

It's been over a year, I've been using this smartphone. And honestly, it hasn't disappointed me till date. When it comes to the pros : Camera(both front and back), Display, Battery Backup, Ergonomic Design, Loud and Clear Front Speakers, 16GB Internal Storage and Performance are top-notch. For the cons, only the built, which is strictly average, since a metallic back finish was desired. You may face lag issues, on using it for a long time. Nevertheless, this is surely total Value-For-Money device, which you'll be happy to have.

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AWESOME

Swapnil Parse (Dec 2, 2014) on Gadgets 360

AWESOME YAAR...ONE OF THE BEST MOBILE.... CAMERA AWESOME, BATTERY LIFE AWESOME...

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Moto G (2nd Gen.)

Harish Rao (Apr 1, 2015) on Gadgets 360

Moto G 2nd Gen. Mobile is good but Battery back is bad.

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Moto G2 the Best OLD Phone

Subhajit Banerjee (Jul 3, 2016) on Gadgets 360

MOTO G2 was the best mobile in first qtr of 2015.It is also a very good phone for the person using it now. Moto G2 is almost eighteen months old (Came to Market on Nov'14) hence the Battery is ageing out . Even then it is great to use, it has received Marshmellow update which no one phone of that generation has received. I am using this phone from December 2014 and feel totally satisfied.

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Moto G 2nd Gen is tough and durable

Renjith Mohanan (Jul 25, 2017) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

Been using my Moto H 2nd gen for more than 2 years. Good phone if you don't want a great camera. Camera is pretty decent in day light. But lacks clarity and depth in low light. Performance is decent. But in low battery you will be able to feel the difference between a high end version and this one. I saw the design and material being criticized, but as per my experience even after lot of falls and me throwing it around my room, its rigid and even after the LCD is broken, the phone works fine. The design is not so bad comparing to the new Moto designs and Samsung-s in this range. I would say you don't need to buy this mobile anymore as there are good phones in market in this price range or if you are ready to spend a little more you can buy a new phone with better processor and performance. But let me say this, "This mobile made me a Fan of moto". Cheers!!!

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