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Motorola Moto G - for beginners and budget

After Motorola was acquired by search giant Google in 2011, the new owner had no particular impact on the release of smartphones. But soon the company was incredibly quickly and rapidly changed. The first and very successful products of the updated Motorola became the Moto X and the DROID line for the Verizon service provider. The company further stated that it was going to start conquering markets that had not yet been fully formed. The first move in this direction was the release of the budget smartphone Moto G.



And if the Nexus 5 is more of a smartphone for geeks and fans of this line, and Moto X is mainly for people who cannot resist creating their own design, Moto G is for those who want a functional device at a reasonable price.

â–Ś TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


First of all, Moto G is an inexpensive smartphone, but its filling is still cool! The device runs on a quad-core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226) with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz and Adreno 305 GPU. The chip is much better than the MediaTek MT6589 processor, which is also based on the ARM Cortex A7. Thanks to the latest version of Android and 1 GB of RAM, there are no lags with multitasking. The smartphone also supports two navigation systems - the Russian GLONASS and the American GPS.
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image Screen: 4.5 inches, 1280 x 720 pixels, HD, 329 ppi
image Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (Cortex A7, 1.2 GHz, 4 cores)
image Video accelerator: Adreno 305
image Operating system: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
image RAM: 1 GB
image User Memory: 16 GB
image Camera: front - 1.3 megapixels, rear - 5 megapixels. in 4: 3 mode and 3.8 megapixels. 16: 9 mode
image Connectivity: GSM / GPRS / EDGE + UMTS / HSPA +
image Optional: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, accelerometer, gyroscope, indicator, compass, light and distance sensor
image Battery: 2070 mAh
image Dimensions: 129.9 x 65.9 x 6.0 (-11.6) mm
image Weight: 143 grams

â–Ś PACKING AND COMPLETE SET


Having received the device, I was immediately surprised at the small size of the box.



On the reverse side is a small description of the device and a bit strange that, apart from English, the text is also in German.



Everything is packed very tightly, the place inside the package is 100% used. And then we see focusing on the prefix "a Google Lenovo company", which has already had a little impact on the device - the release of the Google Edition.



Included is a white microUSB cable and some pieces of paper. That's all. No charger and headset. Motorola says that this is a move to reduce costs and it is assumed that you already have a charger.



The instruction “Let's get started” is colorful and even interesting to look through, the documents are written in English and Spanish. It is rather strange that there is no German, which we saw on the box.

â–Ś DESIGN, DIMENSIONS, CONTROL ELEMENTS


The front panel is completely covered with protective glass Gorilla Glass. The glass is completely flat, without bulges and slopes, surrounded by small sides around the perimeter. Thanks to the oleophobic coating, the screen is not very easily soiled and is easily wiped.



Above is a conversational speaker, a camera eye and an event indicator. Unfortunately, it shines only in white. So what type of notifications came - can not be determined.



On the right side are the volume and power buttons. All the keys are very thin, quite hard, under the fingers feel nice. From the side it looks like a kind of strict brick with rounded edges and a boat-shaped form.



Bottom - micro-USB connector for charging and synchronizing with a computer. Nearby is a microphone.



On the left side there are no controls. The case is only 11.6 mm thick, and it is in the thickest part, and in the thinnest one is only 6 mm. This thickness does not cause negative sensations.



On the upper side there is a 3.5 mm audio jack and a second microphone for noise cancellation. Commendable, given that the model budget.



The back surface is matte, without textures, the coating is made of soft-touch "soft-touch" plastic. Fingerprints and other marks the surface collects on itself rather abundantly, but they are erased easily. It looks beautiful on the back side, one dimple with a logo is worth something!



On the back of the device are located: a camera, a flash and a cut where the speakerphone is located.



The case of the Moto G is not monolithic: the back cover of the smartphone is removable, only in which case the battery can not be changed. And the yellow inscription warns us about this.



Under the cover you can also find a slot for microSIM-card, it is on the side. As you can see, the slot is named SIM 1, so it is logical that Motorola has released a version with support for two SIM cards. Now this version is sold only in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, and so on. The timing of the appearance of a smartphone on the world market is not specified by the company.



As for the convenience of the smartphone, the Moto G due to the curved backrest is perfectly in the hand and is easily controlled. Of course, a smartphone can not be called thin by modern standards, because it is 3.01 mm thicker than the Nexus 5, but this does not play any role in the portability of the smartphone. The device impresses with its design and build quality - it seems as if you are holding Moto X in your hands.

â–Ś DISPLAY


The screen of the Moto G, perhaps one of the best in its class. The diagonal is 4.5 inches, the resolution is 1280 Ă— 720 pixels. Such a parameter, as the density of pixels per inch, is 329 ppi here, which is very good for a screen of such a small physical size.



Since the IPS matrix is ​​installed in Moto G, there is no color inversion when you look away from the normal to the screen or tilt the smartphone itself, the colors always look bright and saturated. With such a bright screen, you can work comfortably even in strong external lighting, for example, in the sun.



The display brightness can be adjusted manually, and you can also use the automatic adjustment - the corresponding check mark in place. Multitouch technology here allows you to handle up to 10 simultaneous touches. There is a smartphone and proximity sensor, which locks the screen when you bring the smartphone to your ear.

â–Ś DISASSEMBLY


The back cover that covers the battery is removed quite easily. Then you need to unscrew all the screws (and there are already 14 of them!) With a Torx T5 screwdriver. And then gently pry the lid around the perimeter.



On the cover there are: a jack for headphones, a speaker, a flash LED and a protective glass for the camera.



Under the cover is a 3.8V and 2070mAh lithium polymer battery. Battery ID: SNN5932A, ED30. Compatible with Moto G and Moto G DualSIM only. By the way, Motorola advises to use chargers with output from 500 mA to 1.5 A. If there is more, the smartphone will automatically limit the current to the value that is needed.



The camera module, despite the size of the sensor, is quite compact.



To remove the battery, you need to carry a blunt plastic object around the perimeter, hooking the battery. The battery is glued with double-sided tape to the main board.



Quite a lot of screens and fees for the entire area of ​​the smartphone. Did you notice the connector for the second SIM card in the lower right corner? But there is one problem, the card collector is not sealed (who would doubt), as is its binding.



The device is disassembled.



â–Ś CAMERAS


Motorola Moto G is equipped with two cameras. The list of camera options is small: HDR, flash, manual focus and panoramic shot. They appear when you move the screen to the right. The opposite gesture opens the gallery. Movement up and down are responsible for the zoom; a fourfold increase is the maximum.



HDR mode. By the way, the photo was rated by foreign users on Google +.



Many of the inscriptions are readable. In general, the front and middle plans worked out well.



But let's face it - if you buy Moto G, it is likely that it is not for the sake of snapshots. The fact that there is a good camera here is just a bonus. The main priorities are set for the processor and display.

â–Ś SOFTWARE PLATFORM


Motorola Moto G is running the operating system Android 4.4.2. The company did not specifically change the operating system. In addition to the standard set of programs from Google, the smartphone has on board only a few utilities from the manufacturer.



Motorola Assist is able to transfer the smartphone to the custom “Meeting” mode (if it is on the calendar) and to the “Sleep” mode (at the set time every day). Motorola Migrate helps to transfer all messages, contacts, call history, settings and various files from your old smartphone to a new one. In addition, the application can transfer all data from the iPhone. Motorola has added an FM receiver and developed a separate radio application that receives updates via the Play Store. The interface is simple and clear, there is autoscanning and a list of favorite stations.



There is also its own technical support in the Help application. Your questions will be answered in the chat, or you can make a call and talk with the operator. Motorola Device ID will help determine where the device is located, and remotely block it or delete all data from it.



In order to take a picture on the Moto G, just touch the screen at any point. Additionally, you can activate the focusing on tapu, after which the camera will focus on the part of the picture that you specify. To get to the camera settings, you need to drag your finger from the left edge of the screen to the center to get to the gallery - from the right.



By default, the user has 12.92 of 16GB of smartphone memory. But there is a small bonus to the owners of Moto G - 50 GB of free space on Google Drive for 2 years.



Most recently, Motorola released its own Gallery app on Google Play. The application has three photo viewing modes, including Camera Roll, Timeline and Albums. In Camera Roll mode, the more thoughtful display of thumbnails of the photos taken, as well as easy navigation between them, draws attention. Timeline sorts photos by time, and Albums displays thumbnails stored in photo folders.



Basically, the Moto G interface is the reference “bare” Android without harmful software from the manufacturer. Updates come almost immediately after the official release, the system works quickly, the responsiveness is excellent. In addition, Motorola took over the device support model from Google and started releasing updates for various standard applications directly through the Play Store, which allows for quick delivery of updates to device owners. Therefore, we can safely say that your smartphone will not soon lose its relevance in terms of software.

â–Ś WIRELESS NETWORKS


The smartphone works in cellular networks 2G (GSM / GPRS / EDGE, 850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G (850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz). In the presence of Bluetooth version 4.0 for transferring files and speech. LTE unfortunately not.



The list of wireless communication protocols also includes Wi-Fi, working in standard b / g / n protocols. At a distance of ~ 20 meters and 2 concrete walls, the signal level remains assured.



The two-system Moto G module satellites well and relatively quickly. The search for satellites is instant, in a minute you can see at least three. Signals of the American satellites are caught faster. GLONASS signals are better caught in open space and worse - under the trees and among tall houses; nothing was observed for GPS.



OTG works without any complaints from the box.

â–Ś PRODUCTIVITY


The company Qualcomm, to press and somehow grab the share of the budget segment from MediaTek, has released the platform MSM8226. The WTR2605 transceiver, along with GPS, supports the Russian satellite navigation system GLONASS. According to the manufacturer, the WTR2605 consumes 40% less energy than transceivers of previous generations, and its size is 60% less than its predecessors. In addition, the chip is equipped with a dual-channel LPDDR2 memory controller (up to 500 MHz) and various communication modules. In addition, Qualcomm MSM8226 supports 1080p high-definition video hardware decoding and support for working with two SIM cards.



Synthetic tests show that Motorola Moto G outperforms low-end smartphones based on similar platforms.



The most popular games from the Play Store are flawless!



You can play modern games.







â–Ś BATTERY, CHARGING, TIME OF WORK


The battery capacity is 2070 mAh. Enough for a device with a budget processor. In the test AnTuTu device gave 480 points. In the video playback mode, the smartphone lasted almost 7 hours. In the standard download mode (a couple of hours of music, several camera shots, an hour of video playback and 3.5 hours of games), the device will work one or two light days.



In talk mode, Moto G lasted 13 hours and 41 minutes. Browsing the web planted the battery after 9 hours.

â–Ś ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES


image Fast interface
image Latest Android Version
image The presence of FM-receiver
image High-quality HD display
image Excellent battery life
image Strict appearance and design
image The ability to customize the appearance
image Low price

image No support for LTE networks
image Only 8GB or 16GB of memory without an SD card slot
image Mediocre camera
image No headphones and charging included, only USB cable

â–Ś CONCLUSION


I was pleased with the smartphone. In general, it is now quite difficult to find an inexpensive and good device on pure Android, but Motorola is trying to change this situation. The interface, thanks to a clean OS, responsive to user actions, without brakes and glitches. The camera shoots is not very good, but its part of the cost of a smartphone is fully justified. I also liked the battery life. As for the absence of the Russian language in the menu, then personally it didn’t cause me any inconvenience, in any case, this deficiency can be corrected.
IMHO, but this is the best phone in this price class today. Buy Moto G 8 GB . Damn, give two!

â–Ś PRICE AND PURCHASE


On the Amazon website, the Moto G smartphone can be ordered at the same price as the “manufacturer” - for the $ 180 version with 8 GB of flash memory and for the $ 200 version with 16 GB of flash memory , using the services of an intermediary Banderolk .

It is not difficult to buy a device; it’s enough to do a few points:
1. Add Moto G to cart
2. Go to the payment process
3. Register or log in at Amazon
4. Choose the shipping method FREE Shipping
5. Enter the shipping address (warehouse address at the Parcel Post ) and the card data for payment
6. Check all data and pay for goods
7. Wait until the parcel arrives at the warehouse.
8. Collect the parcel and send to your address



You can save $ 7, if you register via the referral link Parcel . After that, you will immediately receive $ 7 on your balance.

The final cost of a smartphone with delivery without insurance through Qwintry Air :
Smartphone Moto G 8 GB: $ 179.00
Mail service: $ 47.05
Pack Materials: $ 3
Referral link: -7 $
Total: $ 222.05
In rubles (the average rate of 34.50 rubles): 7 660 rubles

In addition, you can purchase the Google Edition for the same price, but you still have to pay $ 9.99 for shipping UPS to an intermediary. And also suffer a little from the Play Store to make a purchase.



How to buy the version of the smartphone Googe Edition, read in a special post on w3bsit3-dns.com.

A small video review with the Google Edition firmware:


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Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/211400/


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