Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4.5", 1280 x 720
Front Camera
1.3 Megapixel
Main Camera
5 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Storage
8 GB
RAM
1 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Battery
2070 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.)
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 129.9 mm Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Width 65.9 mm Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Depth 11.6 mm Worse than 58 % of phones rated.
Weight 143 g Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Body Colour White | Black
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 1.24 W/kg
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM

Design of Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) has dimensions of 129.9 mm × 65.9 mm × 11.6 mm and weight of 143 g.

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DISPLAY Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.)
Screen Size (Display Size) 4.5" Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Display Format HD
Pixel Density 329 ppi Worse than 66 % of phones rated.
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)

The screen size reaches 4.5" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate.

Display Resolution of Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) is 1280 x 720 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. If you want a perfect picture, focus on pixel density in addition to resolution. This number indicates how sharp the image will be. Best phones today have a display fineness of 450 ppi or higher, but the today´s average is around 350-400 ppi. That should be enough for you to enjoy a fine and sharp image. This model has a pixel density of 329 ppi.

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PROCESSOR Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.)
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Worse than 57 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 305

The processor type of the Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) is Qualcomm Snapdragon 400. The number of processor cores is 4. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) is provided with processor´s frequency of 1.2 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 305.

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MEMORY Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.)
RAM 1 GB Worse than 61 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 8 GB Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 8 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) has an operating memory of 1 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 4x Better than 57 % of phones rated.
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Burst mode, panoramic pictures
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (720p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0
Sensor Resolution (Front) 1.3 Megapixel Worse than 92 % of phones rated.

The rear camera of the Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 5 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 4x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it.

Front camera
The resolution of main lens reaches 1.3 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is not the only factor affecting the quality of the front camera photo.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2070 mAh Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) is 2070 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

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CELLULAR Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) supports 4G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 4.4 (KitKat).

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COMMUNICATIONS Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 17
4G LTE Frequency FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 700b
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
WLAN Security WPA2
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Hangouts, SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 4.0 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.)
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, QCP, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, countdown timer, alarm clock with snooze, stopwatch
Additional Phone Features TTY compatible, multitasking, Screen capture, Face Unlock, Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS), Google Voice typing function
OTHERS Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.)
Included Accessories USB cable, power adapter

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