The original Motorola Moto G burst onto the scene and quickly became our favourite phone in its price band thanks to an unprecedented level of performance and finesse. Its successor, the aptly named Moto G (Gen 2), continues in the same vein but also brings along a healthy set of improvements, including a much-needed microSD card slot. In line with industry trends, the Moto G (Gen 2) traded its predecessor’s 4.5-inch screen for a 5-inch one and as a result is a bit large and unwieldy. The software is near-stock Android, which feels fresh and clean. Our benchmark test results indicated good overall performance, camera quality and battery life. Overall, this is a solid option for value-conscious buyers.
Motorola Moto G (Gen 2) Full Specifications
General
| Brand | Motorola |
| Model | Moto G (Gen 2) |
| Price in India | ₹3,199 |
| Release date | September 2014 |
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 141.50 x 70.70 x 10.99 |
| Weight (g) | 149.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 2070 |
| Removable battery | No |
| Colours | Black, White |
Display
| Screen size (inches) | 5.00 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 720×1280 pixels |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 294 |
Hardware
| Processor | 1.2GHz quad-core |
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Internal storage | 16GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 32 |
Camera
| Rear camera | 8-megapixel |
| Rear flash | LED |
| Front camera | 2-megapixel |
Software
| Operating system | Android 4.4.4 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 4.00 |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared | No |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| Headphones | 3.5mm |
| FM | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
| SIM 1 | |
| SIM Type | Micro-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | No |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
| SIM 2 | |
| SIM Type | Micro-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | No |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
Sensors
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Barometer | No |
| Temperature sensor | No |
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