Motorola Moto G Pro Reviews

In looking at their specs sheet, there aren’t a whole lot of changes to the new model. Heck, it features the same processor and battery capacity as its sibling, but it comes in a larger package. Quite simply, that’s going to be the differentiator when looking at these two, since the new Moto G is equipped with a more spacious 5-inch screen – in comparison to the original’s 4.5-inch one. Sure, there are also other reasons why you ought to choose the newer model, like the fact that it has a microSD card slot, dual speakers, and better call quality, but for some folks, the humbler performance and offerings of the 2013-made Moto G are enough to keep them content.

All in all, with the Nokia Lumia 630 and Motorola Moto G, we’re looking at some of the best affordable handsets out there - both offer larger than its peers screen sizes, snappy performance with a quad-core chip inside on both, and decent cameras. The Lumia 630 comes with a very lucrative price tag of just $100 when you buy it locked to AT&T GoPhone, and if that’s an option for you, the 630 offers tremendous value for its money. If you are buying unlocked or in Europe, the Lumia 630 will cost you around $160 (130 euro). The Moto G, on the other hand, is now selling for around $150 (150 euro) for the 8GB model, which makes it also a great value for the money. The main difference, of course, is the operating system. Windows Phone has grown much more versatile, but it still lacks many apps and when it comes to games you get the popular titles late if ever. The Lumia 630 also has a downside in the form of its limited, 512MB of RAM that stop it from supporting some popular apps and games. The Moto G suffers from no such limitation, has a sharper display and leverages the richer Android ecosystem, all of which make it the more favorable device of the two.

A high-quality budget Android handset with an excellent screen and long battery life

Motorola's Moto G is the best budget smartphone around. At £135 it's got great build quality, an excellent screen, decent cameras and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean soon to be upgrade to 4.4 KitKat. It's only limited in the storage department and a lack of 4G support.

The Moto G is a budget Android smartphone done right, finding success in a number of levels starting with suitable performance across the OS. The Snapdragon 400 SoC is surprisingly powerful, and when combined with a skin-free Android build, it was able to deliver a smooth user experience. Even relatively high-end 3D gaming is possible on the Moto G, adding to the handset’s versatility.The display is another major positive: at 4.5-inches with a resolution of 1280 x 720, it punches well above its weight. It may not have the latest and greatest technology packed into it, but it does a great job at displaying images and text. This combined with decent battery life, you will be able to use the display without having to micromanage. No device is ever perfect though – the Moto G’s storage options are particularly disappointing, topping out at 16 GB without a microSD card slot – but at this price point ($179-$199) you can’t expect everything to be top-notch. Where it counts, the Moto G delivers, making it one of the best budget Android smartphones on the market today.

The Motorola Moto G is a well-built phone for a great price on Boost Mobile, but its lack of LTE limits its appeal.

Motorola is back folks, it's official. It may not be the return I would have predicted - there's no flagship phone stuffed full of the latest tech - but arguably what the now Google-owned firm has done is even better. The Moto G is a top notch, low cost smartphone and I wholeheartedly recommend this as the best budget mobile currently on the market. I was genuinely impressed with the feature set on the Moto G, so if you're looking for a low cost phone you can stop searching - just go out and grab a Moto G right now.

It used to be the case that locating a quality, affordable yet unlocked Android device, at least one optimized for American shores, was a downright Herculean endeavor. My how times have changed, and for the better too. The Moto G GPE and previous Moto G, both of which start at a shockingly low $179 ($199 with 16GB of storage), would have been unthinkable just a few short years ago. Whether or not the Moto G GPE is the 'droid you seek, really depends on how much you're willing to spend. It's low price is hard to pass up, especially for those sticking to a tight budget. There's simply no better pure Android deal around. Likewise, the Motorola-branded Moto G, which costs the same, makes more sense if you have no addiction to fresh, uncut Android. Those who desire impressive components such as a powerful processor, sharper camera, and more engaging screen will be better served by splurging on either the Nexus 5 ($349) or the Motorola Moto X($399) for true mobile power.

Google led the way with its Nexus 4, and to-date with the Nexus 5. It now applies this strategy to the bought out manufacturer Motorola - high-performance hardware alongside appealing looks, and a good build at an affordable price. The Moto G is currently priced at 169 Euros (~$229) for the 8 GB version, and 199 Euros (~$270) is charged for twice the storage. This competitive price also puts the manufacturers in the mid-range segment under high pressure - and with good reason since the Moto G convinced us in our test. The Snapdragon 400 does a fantastic job, and does not need to hide from high-end models. That is paired with a long battery runtime and a very bright screen. Motorola does the stylish aspect justice with the interchangeable back covers in various colors, and thus arranges a bit of individuality in the Moto G's concept. Buyers looking for a medium-sized smartphone (4.5-inches) that sports high-performance hardware for little money will hardly pass by Motorola's Moto G - let the price fight in the mid-range sector begin.

Comparing the Moto G to the Moto X makes it fairly obvious that compromises have to be made in order to justify a price tag of $179 unlocked and free of any contract. The sacrifices made in texture, camera, and connectivity options make the Moto X a better phone. Still, that doesn't mean it's a better phone for everyone. The Moto G manages to offer a great design and a consistent experience that rivals what's available on the Moto X. I'd still recommend the Moto X because of its 4G powers and the enhancements enabled by its sensor, but those features speak to a more plugged-in portion of society. Someone who doesn't need Active Display or take a lot of pictures can easily get by with the Moto G. That person can get by for the price of $199, free and clear of any subsidies or contractual obligations to a carrier. The value offered by this phone is unprecedented and hard to overlook.

The Moto G grew on me considerably in the time I've spent with it, just like Moto X did before it. The question is ultimately whether the Moto G delivers a good overall experience for the price – I'd argue it definitely does.

People will argue that the Nexus 5 is the device to beat in order to win over that reputation for having the most bang for the buck value. Although it does offer its own set of value, the Moto G is actually able to triumph it in another way – one that targets consumers who want nothing other than a BASIC smartphone, without complications to the experience, coming at a cheap price. Unlike those wonky and sometimes depressing entry-level smartphones, the Moto G has enough variety in its design and software experience to give consumers something to look forward to. Yes, it’s lacking several things we believe nowadays as being standard, like 4G LTE connectivity and 1080p video recording, but nevertheless, those are just some of the small compromises that Motorola needed to make in order to deliver its product. Sporting an outstanding outright price of $179 for the base model, it’s something many people believe to be mind-boggling. Just when we thought $349 for the Nexus 5 was pretty darn good, but this obviously takes the cake. It’s unlocked, there’s variety with its color casings, and the Android experience is also easy to understand, so it’s hard not to like it. All told, Motorola is defining what it means to be an entry-level player.

If you're on a carrier contract, then no. get the Nexus 5 instead, which is $350 off-contract and is better in absolutely every way. But! If you are not on a contract, and if you'd rather not spend more than $200 for an unsubsidized phone, then that would change to a resounding yes. Look, sometimes we're short on money, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to buy a solid smartphone to help you improve your life. We highly recommend shelling out the full $200 for the 16GB version, though, as 8GB will just fill up way too fast.

I love a good bargain just like the next guy, especially when it means getting a great Android phone unlocked and unshackled to a wireless carrier. On the surface, the new $179 Motorola Moto G looks to fit this bill perfectly. Not only does the handset have premium build quality approaching Motorola's flagship, the Moto X, it sports a large 4.5-inch screen and modern Android 4.3 Jelly Bean software. Motorola has even pledged to upgrade the Moto G to its freshest mobile operating system, Android KitKat, in short order. After delving deeper though, the G's many flaws began to get in the way, and my initial infatuation evaporated quickly. Specifically irritating were its dim screen, slow processor, and paltry internal memory, made worse by a lack of an expansion slot. The fact that the phone can't link to 4G LTE was the last straw. Of course, I understand many people just want a solid Android smartphone with no-strings attached. Sadly, most no-contract devices are really old models repackaged as new devices -- essentially obsolete the moment they hit the shelf. The Moto G certainly bucks that trend, providing a truly modern Android experience at a budget price. Still, if you can manage it, I'd argue you're better off in the long run saving up for the $399 Nexus 5. The Nexus is an unlocked Android powerhouse, and sure to meet your mobile needs for years to come.

Thus the Moto G creates quite an awesome entry in the Android history books, right out the gate. While we expected the Moto X to be that groundbreaking off-contract smartphone that everyone saw coming since early 2013, the Moto G is more than welcome to fill that space heading into 2014. This will certainly be a device to watch in the (believe it or not) emerging budget-minded smartphone market. Motorola leads the way with a device that’s far better than the sum of its price tag.

The Moto G is the best-built, unlocked smartphone under $200 available today.

The Moto G has consistently lived up to every expectation I had of it, and performed like a phone that costs twice its price. It so completely obliterates its natural competition, that anyone wanting an Android smartphone outside of the top echelons, would be crazy not to give it try. Its excellent performance and almost ridiculous $180 price tag makes it the bargain of the year, and the pull of stock Android with that cool Google backing makes it desirable. Job done, Motorola.

For the price, the Moto G is a fantastic device. It has a beautiful display with bright, vibrant and detailed images, the sound quality is great and the battery capacity will give you a good 14 hours use in our experience. We really like the design, especially the option to change the back cover and the price point that is attached to the accessories makes customising this device affordable and within reach for the vast majority. In terms of every day tasks, the Moto G performed without any issues - it was responsive, fast and showed no signs of lag. We experienced a bit of sluggishness when we played Despicable Me and switched between cameras, but it was nothing to be too concerned about and other games such as Candy Crush were responded to with no problems. If you're looking for a shortcoming, the lack of support for microSD is a disappointment and there's no 4G on offer - not that that will be a huge concern for those looking to save money. The Moto G's best asset is its price - it is an affordable smartphone and we think it delivers everything it promises - except perhaps the battery life. At no point did we feel like we had compromised on style, quality or experience and when the upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat is made available to the device in January, we suspect you will be even more than happy to use this device on a daily basis, as we have been. In fact, we think we will be sticking with this affordable wonder for some time.

The Nexus 5 and Moto G are the best value for money smartphones around at the moment. Those wanting a smartphone to do basic things and aren't so bothered about specifications will do fine with the Moto G while more advanced users will benefit from the hardware on offer from the Nexus 5.

A high-quality budget Android handset with an excellent screen and long battery life

The best budget smartphone ever, the Moto G is an incredible bargain that punches well above its weight

Motorola's Moto G is the best budget smartphone around. At £135 it's got great build quality, an excellent screen, decent cameras and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean soon to be upgrade to 4.4 KitKat. It's only limited in the storage department and a lack of 4G support.