Moto G (3rd Generation) review: a waterproof, pure Android experience
When it was launched last year, the 2nd generation Moto G did a commendable job of serving the mid-level Android phone segment. This time around, Motorolareprises this popular smartphone as it enters its 3rd generation, now with the mandatory 4G wireless, better cameras, a notched-up processor and built to take on the country’s monsoon.
This new phone is built around the proven Snapdragon 410 mobile platform that brings 4G capability, quad-band GSM, a 13 megapixel main camera and 5 megapixel front camera. Out of the box this 5-inch phone feels very comfortable in the hand, especially with the textured back that proves to be grippy. The IPS screen is vivid, with good viewing angles and graphics that are as sharp as 294 ppi can deliver.
The Moto series of phones have always vaunted the ‘pure’ Android version, implying no addition of third party tools and add-ons that can potentially bog down a phone. The installed Lollipop 5.1.1 proved to be butter smooth with everything from the UI to application launches being served up enthusiastically. This phones comes in two variants: 1GB of RAM with 8GB of internal storage, and 2GB of RAM with 16GB of internal storage.
The Moto series of phones have always vaunted the ‘pure’ Android version, implying no addition of third party tools and add-ons that can potentially bog down a phone. The installed Lollipop 5.1.1 proved to be butter smooth with everything from the UI to application launches being served up enthusiastically. This phones comes in two variants: 1GB of RAM with 8GB of internal storage, and 2GB of RAM with 16GB of internal storage.
Up from the previous generation-
Scoring over its predecessor, this phone also brings 4G support in its dual Micro SIMs--something that should pan out in the near future with telecoms already starting to roll out their LTE services en masse. Par for the course is Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (although the speedier, newer-generation ‘ac’ WiFi spec would have been much nicer.)
Perhaps the most welcome addition in this phone is the IPX7 protection rating: it is designed to be water resistant, submerged for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter. Which means it can easily survive a dousing in the rain or even an accidental free fall into a bucket of water. This particular lifesaving feature should hopefully start a trend among its peers.
Key Specification
Moto G 3rd Generation (XT1550)
- Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, LTE (1, 3, 7, 8, 28, 40)
- SIM: Dual SIM
- Screen: 5-inch IPS, 720x1280 resolution (~294 ppi pixel density,) Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- OS: Lollipop 5.1.1 (pure Android)
- Key hardware: 1.4GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal (expandable to 32GB via SD card)
- Camera: 13MP (f/2.0) primary, 5MP front
- Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
- Weight: 155 gms
- Battery: 2470mAH
- Price: Rs 11,999 (1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage)/ 12,999 (2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage)
Source - DNDindia
