Moto G 1st Gen Black, with 8 GB
Detailed Review
Display
For clear and classic brightness and vibrancy go with the Moto G 1st Gen featuring a IPS LCD display. This smartphone has a resolution of HD, 1280x720 pixels to present. This phone features Corning Gorilla Glass 3, as a bonus to the at par ones to present a remarkable feast your eyes on. Your eyes will not suffer strain with this display size. The display of this phone boasts of 16 colours. You will be delighted with the sharp picture quality offered by the IPS LCD display of this smartphone. It are able to endure as many accidental impacts, drops, slides and much more without showing a single scratch on the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display screen. This device is furnished with a IPS LCD display. An approximate 4.5 inches of diagonal display is sported by Moto G 1st Gen.Battery
Camera
Though it's ousted considering the latest entrants, yet the Moto G 1st Gen does feature a Yes, 1.3 MP front camera; but it is meaningless spending money on a feature that might be of no real worth to you. As a bonus to that, the LED equips clear and classic results even in ill illuminated areas, so it does not matter even if the subject is far away. Recording videos has as much pleasure as taking pictures with this smartphone, given its pixel resolution of Yes, 5 pixels and that it provides a recording mode of Yes, 720 x 1280. Even if you are working with a low light setting, the built-in Flash of this device will ensure that you never have to compromise on the quality of your image. Megapixels are not the sole determiners of the quality of your images and videos. Even with a Yes, 5 megapixels camera, your photographs will surprise you, with a quality sensor and other smartphone applications.General Features
Comes in Black body. Weighing not exactly airy, the Moto G 1st Gen measures 140 g. Pre-loaded with a number of possesses, this smartphone possesses dimensions of 65.9x129.9x11.6. Moto G 1st Gen has a touch screen, just like most of the popular smartphones in the market today. With the box, you will get Charger, Headset, Handset with Inbuilt Battery, Battery Door, User Manual in addition to the smartphone.Connectivity
Whether it is about at par is credited with or advanced is credited with like Loudspeaker, this Moto G 1st Gen smartphone is devised with all such is credited with in it. If you primarily utilize your device for at par purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should be adequate. If you want to avoid the extravagant charges levied by the 3G and 4G networks, the standard 2G network connectivity of this smartphone makes it a device you want in your hand. A higher network type have the flexibility to result in increased power consumption, and you need to contemplate on this while making a decision. Your device further has Wi-Fi connnectivity, added to the mobile data. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is much appreciated in a hectic lifestyle, as it lets for current syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. The sim cards offer in this phone is a Micro SIM. The 3.5 mm headphone jack ensures the smartphone fulfils your audio needs. This phone is furnished with a Dual Sim, GSM, GSM, (Dual Standby). The built-in GPS that constantly updates the device's current location allows the user to never lose your way while traveling.Memory
Added to swift multitasking, the internal RAM of this smartphone assures performance and stability. Multimedia FM is a refreshing change from the set loop of your playlists. The Adreno 305, 450 MHz Single Core graphics in this Moto G 1st Gen endows you to rejoice in your favourite games on the device. If you only plan to use the Moto G 1st Gen for basic functions, then the internal storage of 8 GB shouldn't be a concern. Users who keep limited data on their phones would find the internal memory quite convenient.Performance
A Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 platform processor is featured in this device. The Moto G 1st Gen flaunts a platform that operates at GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100 GHz. With a 1.2 GHz processor frequency, the Moto G 1st Gen offers supreme performance. A lower frequency would mean the device would take longer to respond, so for a smoother performance, a higher frequency would be optimal. Most of the typical apps today would run smoothly with the speed offered by the 1.2 GHz processor frequency. The Android v4.4 (KitKat) operating system is the one delivering the awesome performance. All the latest apps and trends will be available to you with the popular android operating system. With this smartphone, you can treat yourself to a next-level performance, as it comes with Quad Core processor that ensures simple multi-tasking between apps on your phone, like messaging, social media, games and the works. The unexpected plus is that you can answer a phone call while browsing through social media, without ending the task that was already running.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
A small device like this might neatly fit in my pockets, but that's all it can and nothing much with the cramped screen size of 4.5 inches. I more than often go for efficient devices like the as it present me with a robust call management; as I am hardly ever off my phone. Bluetooth in my smartphone is essential more for hands-free calling than file sharing. I am mostly traveling around and even if it is in known streets, I prefer having my GPS navigation guiding me along, in case of traffic or diversions.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
I hate typing messages on the Moto G 1st Gen with its tiny keypad as I misspell a single word more than 3 times. Video recording is fun and lets me record all beautiful memories of birthday parties and the energy and excitement of a house party. A smartphone without a good camera is really not my choice, even if the Moto G 1st Gen sports other excellent features and fairly makes up. If you have as many photographs and videos on your phone as me, then you might have to delete a few because within few weeks you will face storage issues.Ishan's Review (A geek)
The 4.5 inch display may be quite decent for a smartphone but I don't like it for my reading or gaming purpose. The 1.2 GHz is quite a decent frequency, but I would prefer something higher than that for gaming. I love the super fast load time and the awesome performance, overall; and all the credit goes to the powerful quad-core processor of this smartphone. Gaming or multi-tasking, everything is smooth with its 1 GB RAM. A hardcore gamer true to his passion would never prefer a smartphone with such a low storage, even if it can accommodate most of the apps, music and ebooks.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Motorola |
| Handset Color: | Black |
| Form: | Bar |
| SIM Size: | Micro SIM |
| Call Features: | Loudspeaker |
| Model Name: | Moto G |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Capacitive |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim , GSM , GSM , (Dual Standby) |
| Model ID: | XT1033 |
| In the Box: | Charger , Headset , Handset with Inbuilt Battery , Battery Door , User Manual |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Video Player: | Supports H.264 , MP4 , VC1 , DivX , WMV9 , HD |
| FM: | Yes |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports MP3 |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 720 x 1280 |
| Video Recording Frames: | 30 fps |
| Flash: | LED |
| Other Camera Features: | Auto Focus , Slow Motion Video , Burst Mode , Auto HDR , Panorama , Tap to Focus |
| Zoom: | Digital Zoom - 4x |
| HD Recording: | HD |
| Rear Camera: | 5 MP |
| Front Facing Camera: | Yes , 1.3 MP |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Preinstalled Browser: | Android |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes |
| Navigation Technology: | GPS , GLONASS , Google Maps |
| Wifi: | Yes , 802.11 b/g/n |
| Internet Features: | |
| EDGE: | Yes |
| GPRS: | Yes |
| Tethering: | Wi-fi Hotspot |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , micro USB , v2 |
| 3G: | Yes , 21.1 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | Proximity Sensor |
| Sensors: | Ambient Light Sensor , Hall Effect Sensor , Accelerometer , Magnetometer |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| Additional Features: | Wi-Fi Direct , Mobile Hotspot , Embedded Battery Type , Notification LED |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and for in the box accessories |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 140 g |
| Size: | 65.9x129.9x11.6 mm |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | HD |
| Display Resolution: | 1280x720 Pixels |
| Other Display Features: | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Display Type: | IPS LCD |
| Display Color: | 16 M |
| Display Size: | 4.5 inches |
Battery | |
| Capacity: | 2070 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| RAM: | 1 GB |
| Internal: | 8 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 850 |
| Operating Freq: | 900 , 1800 , 1900; UMTS - 2100 |
| Graphics: | Adreno 305 , 450 MHz Single Core |
| OS: | Android v4.4 (KitKat) |
| Processor Frequency: | 1.2 GHz |
| Processor: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 |
| Processor Cores: | Quad Core |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The 4.5 inches display of the Moto G 1st Gen was the first thing that grabbed my attention. I prefer texting over talking but this screen size is way too cramped to do that easily. It's not that amazing to own a smartphone with Yes, 5 MP camera resolution. There are cheaper options available that too with better camera resolution. I click hundreds of cool pics with my smartphone and don't think the pictures will be so cool with this phone. For me, a smartphone with secondary camera means loads of selfies. Me and my friends are a huge followers of the selfie and groupie trend, we hardly stop clicking 'em. If you find clicking selfies as cool as I do then you should definitely opt for a smartphone with an amazing secondary camera. My smartphone should be doing more than messaging, browsing and emails and that too simultaneously. I feel 2G networks are not reliable when it comes to this. I like the GPS feature, especially for new locations and traffic updates. I don't worry charging when I can charge my phone with the laptop; I can even transfer files with this. I can't be choosing between which media files to keep and which ones to delete, due to internal storage as low as 8 GB. It's irritating to delete favourite files from my smartphone due to memory issues, so I always go with larger internal storage.