Motorola’s inexpensive Moto G smartphone launched in Canada in December with TELUS Mobility and Koodo. Motorola Canada today announced via Twitter that it will soon be headed to Virgin Mobile Canada as well.
Great news, Canada: Moto G is coming soon to @VirginMobileCan! #GetReady #MotoG pic.twitter.com/2G1tvzPZB1
— Motorola Canada (@Motorola_CA) February 26, 2014
Here is a refresher on the Moto G’s specifications:
- 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, optional backplates and cases
- Other: FM radio, waterproof coating
In Canada, only the 8GB model is available (so far).
There is no word yet on a specific launch date or pricing. The latter will likely fall in line with pricing from TELUS (free with a two-year contract or CA$200 outright) or Koodo (free on the Koodo Tab or CA$150 outright).