Motorola’s choice to stick with Google’s pure experience is part of what makes its phones so pleasant to use. I personally love stock Android, and manufacturers that leave well enough alone. Fans of stock Android will be pleased with the clean look. Just like the Moto X and all of Motorola’s phones, the Moto G runs pure Android 5.1.1 Lollipop as Google intended.
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The extra space will definitely come in handy for most users, as even 16GB runs out fast if you like to take pictures and download apps. Regardless of which you choose, the MicroSD card slot will allow you to expand the memory significantly. Motorola will offer two versions of the Moto G, one a 2GB RAM and16GB storage combo, and another 1GB RAM and 8GB storage version. It’s also a lot faster than the Snapdragon 210 in the HTC Desire 626, which is still better than what you’d find in almost any budget phone. Although the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor - a quad-core, 64-bit chip running at 1.4GHz - isn’t the fastest chip in the world, it gets the job done without a hitch. It was excellent at streaming videos at 4G speeds, and I never noticed lag while checking email, sending messages on Slack, browsing the Web, or any of the normal tasks people use their phones for. Unlike some previous Moto G phones, this one is fully loaded with 4G LTE high-speed capabilities. Motorola built a solid phone and didn’t compromise the spec sheet in any major way
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Regardless, for what you’re paying, the Moto G’s 720p screen is more than fine. Of course, the lack of pixels is noticeable from time to time, especially when you’re zooming in on pictures. I had no problem watching Netflix and YouTube videos on the 720p screen while on the go. (If you want to pick a fight about pixels, you shouldn’t even look at phones that cost less than $400.) The 720p looks screen great on the Moto G, and only pixel purists will notice the absence of those extra dots. Although it’s not 1080p, the Moto G’s screen is luminous and sharp. The Moto G’s durable, waterproof body sports a 5-inch touchscreen with a 720p resolution. Also, after we removed the back cover and put it back on, it seemed less creaky. Customer reviews of the new Moto G’s build quality are overwhelmingly positive. This could simply be an issue with our early review unit, though. The Moto G is a budget phone, so it can’t be perfect, but after holding the HTC Desire 626, which has a seamless plastic build that feels wildly premium for such a cheap phone, the little creak was disappointing.
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The only issue we had with the back cover is that it creaks if you press down next to the metal insert in the center on the back. The slight curve to the back makes it comfortable to hold, though it is chunkier in the middle than HTC’s Desire 626. The build is mostly solid, and despite lacking a metal frame, the Moto G feels sturdy. Anyone who wants to buy their kid a cool looking phone or just wants to save money on their own device will be glad to have more than the basic black option. Even though it’s Motorola’s cheapest smartphone, it’s also one of the company’s most popular devices ever – especially in emerging markets.
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It’s a brilliant idea to expand Moto Maker’s customization engine to the Moto G. You can even customize the metal accent on the back of the phone with a bright pop of color. We saw a charming goldenrod yellow, hot pink, bright green, and a number of other excellent color options at the Motorola launch event. Motorola’s new Moto G is prettier than most, and Motorola offers some truly fabulous colorful back covers that will overjoy anyone bored to death of black.
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Most budget phones are as ugly as homemade sin – with the noted exception of HTC’s Desire 626, which was recently released. The kick-ass camera and Moto Maker customization options are the cherries on top an already sweet deal, but is it worth buying if you’ve got an older Moto G or some other budget phone? We’ve used the new Moto G for a few weeks to let you know how it handles daily use. It’s a killer budget phone, and Motorola’s selling it for just $180 - $10 more than HTC’s sleek Desire 626S, which has slightly less-powerful specs. Other sub-$200 phones will turn green with envy over the 2015 Moto G’s fun customizable color options, waterproof build, and sharp, 13-megapixel camera. Motorola set the gold standard for budget phones with the first Moto G - the new one raises the bar yet again.