Unlocked Moto G now available at Staples

Motorola Moto GThe same day that Motorola announced the Moto E and Moto G with 4G LTE, it announced that the Moto G would soon be hitting a number of Canadian retailers. That day has come and Staples is now offering the unlocked 16GB version of the Moto G for CA$249.79.

The specific Moto G model being offered is the XT1034 which comes with AWS support if you want to use it with carriers such as Videotron or WIND Mobile. With penta-band support, it will work with all of Canada’s major carriers.

Here is a quick reminder of its specifications:

  • Processor: 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
  • Operating system: Google Android 4.4.2 KitKat
  • Cellular connectivity: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+ 21Mbps
  • 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 (Only the black is offered by Staples)
  • Other: FM radio, waterproof coating, 65GB of Google Drive storage

If the unlocked Moto G at CA$249.79 is still more than you want to spend on a smartphone, the even wallet-friendlier Moto E is coming to Canada on June 17. It will sell for CA$179 without contract.


Sources : Staples // Howard Forums