Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4.5", 1280 x 720
Main Camera
5 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Storage
16 GB
RAM
1 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Battery
2070 mAh

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Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB
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 Black
Protection Splashproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.79 W/kg
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM

The Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB has dimensions 129.9 mm × 65.9 mm × 11.6 mm. Its weight is 143 g.

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DISPLAY Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
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. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB 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. Another important factor having impact on the final image is display´s pixel density. In case of this model, the value reaches 329 ppi. With pixel density, the higher the value, the sharper the image will be. On average today, the image fineness value is around 350-400 ppi. This will guarantee a sufficiently fine and sharp image for normal use. However, the best phones on the market today are equipped with pixel density of 450 ppi or higher.

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PROCESSOR Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB
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

Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB is supplied with 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. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB is 1.2 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 305.

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MEMORY Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB
RAM 1 GB Worse than 61 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 16 GB storage. 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. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB is equipped with 1 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (720p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB 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. The resolution of main lens is 5 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2070 mAh Worse than 52 % of phones rated.

The battery size of Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB 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.) 16 GB
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean).

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COMMUNICATIONS Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 850 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 4.0 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB
Supported Digital Audio Standards AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
OTHERS Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) 16 GB
Included Accessories Power adapter

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