When Motorola unveiled the Moto G at today’s Sao Paulo event, it gave us an overview of the device along with key specifications. We now have the full details on Motorola’s latest smartphone for those of you who like to know all the details:
- Processor: 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
- Operating system: Google Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (with guaranteed upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat)
- Cellular connectivity: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+ 21Mbps or CDMA/EVDO Rev A
- Other connectivity: GPS/GLONASS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
- Display: 4.5-inch HD (720×1280/329PPI)
- RAM: 1GB
- Internal storage: 8GB/16GB
- External storage: None
- Rear-facing camera: 5MP with LED flash and 720p HD video capture (30fps)
- Front-facing camera: 1.3MP with 720p HD video capture (30fps)
- Connectors: 3.5mm audio jack, micro-USB
- Battery: Non-removeable 2,070mAh
- Dimensions: 129.9 × 65.9 × 6.0 to 11.6 (due to curvature) millimeters
- Weight: 143 grams
- Colors: Black, White
- Other: FM radio, waterproof coating, 65GB of Google Drive storage
It will be possible to customize the Moto G with removeable shells (some 15 colours will be available), Flip Shells that protect the front and back of the device and Active Grips, similar to the Shells but with a rubberized ring to offer more protection.
Unlike the Moto X, the Moto G will not come with features such as Touchless Control and Active Notifications.
The Moto G will launch in more than 30 countries with 60 partners by 2014, starting with Brazil and parts of Europe this week. It is coming to Canada within weeks where the 8GB model will be offered by TELUS and Koodo for CA$200 outright. Both carriers will also offer the various accessories to customize your Moto G.
Look for our review of the Moto G in the coming days.