Motorola Moto G went on sale at the end of 2013. This is a smaller version of the Moto X flagship. If the price of the flagship and its hardware caused criticism, then with this device the situation has changed dramatically. The low cost and excellent hardware of the budget segment set it apart from the competition.
Hardware platform
The Motorola Moto G uses a 4-core chip from Qualcom as the central processor. More specifically, MSM 8226. It belongs to the Shepdragon 400 family and is built on the basis of the A7 architecture. The maximum clock frequency at which it can operate is 1.2 GHz. It is in the segment of entry-level smartphones that its computing power will be enough to solve most problems. This is watching movies, listening to audio tracks, surfing websites, simple games and reading books - he can handle all this without problems. In principle, even complex and demanding toys should run on it with certain settings, buthere is a small diagonal of the display will not allow you to fully immerse yourself in the gameplay process on it. As a graphics adapter, it uses Adreno 305, which perfectly complements the central processor and its computing capabilities.
Display, cameras and everything connected with them
Most convenient from the standpoint of the use of the screen size of the Motorola Moto G, which is 4 and a half inches. At this size, it is convenient to solve most problems, with the exception, as noted earlier, of the most demanding dynamic toys of the latest generation. The display is based on a high-quality matrix made using the IPS technology. Its resolution is 1280 x 720 pixels. All this allows you to get a high-quality and clear image that is really pleasing to the eye. One of the main drawbacks of this model is the main camera. To be precise, this is the lack of an automatic image stabilization system. Therefore, it is rather problematic to get a really high-quality picture with its help in low light. Of course, there is a backlight, but it does not solve this problem. In general, the quality of images taken with this device is rather mediocre. The front camera is based on a 1.3 MP sensor. This is enough for making video calls.
Memory
A rather ambiguous situation develops with the memory subsystem of this device. RAM has a fixed size of 1 GB. It is built on the basis of the mostcurrently common DDR3 microcircuits. Built-in storage can be either 8 GB or 16 GB. And it is impossible to increase this volume using an external memory card. The Motorola Moto G phone does not have a slot for installing them. A certain compensation for this is the allocation of 50 GB to Google Drive for a period of 2 years. And absolutely free. But the trouble is that it is not always possible to fully upload information to them and unload them. Especially when working in networks of the 2nd generation and with files of a sufficiently large size. So you will have to use the amount of flash memory installed inside the device for the most part.
Case and usability
The sides and back cover of the Motorola Moto G 16GB Black (as in the cheaper version with 8 GB on board) are made of high-quality structured plastic with a matte finish. The build quality of the case is impeccable. And with such a coating, traces on it practically do not remain. In turn, the front panel is made of 3rd generation Gorilla Eye glass. It is resistant to scratches. But it is not recommended to test it for strength with concrete or asph alt. May crack. The upper edge of the smartphone has a microphone for suppressing external noise during a call and a 3.5 mm audio jack. There is nothing on the left side of the device, but on the right side there are all the control buttons: turning the gadget on and off and volume swings. At the bottom is a MicroUSB connector and a microphone. The three standard touch buttons arebottom of the screen. Above the display is a speaker and a front camera. The second loud speaker is displayed, as expected, on the back of the smartphone, where the main camera and flash are also located. In principle, from the position of ergonomics in this smartphone, everything is done so that it can be controlled with only one hand. The only thing that causes criticism is the performance of the touch keys: they can be accidentally pressed when performing manipulations at the bottom of the screen.
Battery capacity and autonomy
Many complaints are caused by the battery of this device. More precisely, its capacity is 2070 mAh. Moreover, the battery of the Motorola Moto G Dual Sim has the same value. Feedback from the owners of any of the gadgets related to this line of devices indicates insufficient battery capacity. With intensive use of the device and the maximum brightness of the screen, its resources are enough for 8 hours of battery life. Then you need to recharge for 1.5-2 hours. At the same time, although the back cover of the smartphone is removed, the battery is soldered into the device and it is rather problematic to remove it yourself. Therefore, in the event of a battery failure, service center specialists cannot be dispensed with.
OS and software
The most popular software platform, Android, is installed on the Motorola Moto G smartphone. At the same time, at the time the device was released, Motorola belonged to Google, that is, the developer of system software. This implies a number of advantages and disadvantages of this apparatus. He is one of the first to receive updates. But here's the appearance of system software version 5.0 for him to expect. Not quite a fresh processor is installed in it. And so - OS version 4.4.2 is quite enough for comfortable work. At the same time, problems with compatibility and smooth operation of the interface should not arise. All these are undeniable advantages of this gadget. But the lack of Russified firmware is a significant minus. The only way to solve this problem is to install additional software for Russification of the device. Otherwise, the set of applications is standard for such a software platform.
Interface set
All important interfaces are supported by Motorola Moto G. A review of the technical documentation for it indicates the presence of the following sensors and sensors:
- "Wi-Fi" - it is with its help that you can upload and download data of any volume from Google Drive. Also, this method of transmitting information at speeds up to 150 Mbps is great for surfing Internet resources, communicating on social services and watching videos online.
- This device is able to work in almost all networks that exist today, except for "LTE". But this standard is not yet widely adopted. In turn, 2G allows you to transfer information with it at a speed of about 0.5 Mbps. This is enough for watching news, simple sites or social networking. But 3J already allows, like Wi-Fi, to work with information of almost any volume.
- "Bluetooth" is the best tool that allows you to transmita small amount of information on similar devices.
- ZHPS-sensor is able to work with two navigation systems at once. Both the world's most popular ZhPS and domestic GLONASS are supported. So there should be no problems with determining the location with such a gadget.
- Classic 3.5mm diameter round jack is for connecting an external stereo system. It can be either headphones or speakers.
- Another important interface is MicroUSB. It is used to connect to a computer and to charge the built-in battery. It should be noted right away that the charger is not included with the smartphone, so you will have to purchase it separately.
Reviews from experts and owners
Everything that was previously stated can be determined on the basis of the technical documentation and description on the Motorola Moto G. Reviews of the real owners of the device are of much greater value. It is to them that this section will be devoted. They point to the following advantages of this model:
- Sufficiently powerful processor for this class of devices.
- One of the latest versions of the operating system.
- Well-honed software that functions almost without problems.
- Great screen with excellent color reproduction.
- Sufficient RAM and built-in flash storage.
He has the following disadvantages:
- Problems with Russification of the interface - it is necessaryinstall additional software.
- There is no automatic stabilization system in the main camera, which makes the quality of pictures much worse.
- Small capacity of the supplied battery. At the same time, it is impossible to replace it yourself in case of a breakdown.
Summarize
The disadvantages indicated in the paragraph are not so significant for a device of the Motorola Moto G level. This is a budget-class smartphone, so you should not expect an impeccable camera or a high-capacity battery in it. Otherwise, this is an ideal gadget, which has a high level of performance and a rather modest price of $ 200. For this money you get a device with a good hardware platform and one of the latest OS versions.
