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| Manufacturer | Motorola Mobility |
|---|---|
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Moto |
| First released | November 13, 2013 |
| Successor | Moto G (2nd generation) |
| Related | Moto X (1st generation) Moto E (1st generation) |
| Compatible networks | GSM Model: 2G: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) 3G/LTE: Global GSM Model (XT1032): UMTS/HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz) US GSM Model (XT1034): UMTS/HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps (850, 1700 (AWS), 1900 MHz) Asia GSM Model: UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700 (AWS), 1900, 2100 MHz)[1][2] US LTE Model (XT1045): UMTS (850, 900, 1700 (AWS), 1900, 2100 MHz) 4G LTE Bands 2, 4, 5, 17 (1900, 1700, 850, 700 MHz) European LTE Model (XT1039): UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz) 4G LTE Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 (800, 900, 1800, 2100, 2600 MHz)[3] Brazil LTE Model (XT1040): UMTS (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) 4G LTE Bands 4, 7, 28 (1700, 2600, 700 MHz)[4] CDMA Model: CDMA/EVDO Rev A (850, 1900 MHz) |
| Dimensions | 129.9 mm (5.11 in) H 65.9 mm (2.59 in) W 11.6 mm (0.46 in) D[5] |
| Weight | 143 g (5.0 oz) |
| Operating system | Original:Android4.3 "Jelly Bean"[6] Current:Android 5.1 "Lollipop"[7] |
| System-on-chip | QualcommSnapdragon 400 |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz quad-coreCortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 |
| Memory | 1 GBRAM[6] |
| Storage | 8 GB or 16 GB |
| Removable storage | Yes, on LTE model (microSD) |
| Battery | 2070 mAhLi-ion battery (Non-removable)[8] |
| Rear camera | 5 MP, 3.5mm focal length, f/2.4 aperture withLED flash and Touch Focus |
| Front camera | 1.3 MP |
| Display | 4.50 in (114 mm) verticalLCD withCorningGorilla Glass 3 1280×720 px (329 ppi) |
| Connectivity | GPS /GLONASS,Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n,Bluetooth 4.0,Micro-USB |
| Codename | falcon, peregrine (LTE) |
| Website | motorola-global-portal |
TheMoto G is anAndroidsmartphone developed and manufactured byMotorola Mobility, at the time a subsidiary ofGoogle. Released on 13 November 2013, the phone was initially aimed atemerging markets, although it was also available indeveloped markets as a low-price option.
After six months on the market, the Moto G became Motorola's best-selling smartphone ever, and was the top selling phone inMexico andBrazil.[9]
The Moto G was succeeded by thesecond generation Moto G in September 2014.
The phone features a 4.5 inchLCD IPS screen and aQualcommSnapdragon 400 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, paired with theAdreno 305GPU running at 450 MHz clock speed.[10] The original operating system wasAndroid4.3 "Jelly Bean", with later updates to5.1 "Lollipop".
The phone is closely related to theMoto X that was released three months prior and look similar, although there are some key differences. The Moto G is not able to have active notifications, quick capture, and touchless control like the Moto X due to the Moto X using a special processor that would be cost-prohibitive for the Moto G. In addition, the Moto G has a removable back cover so that users can customize the phone, instead of the Moto X's sealed back that is held on with an adhesive.[11]
The original Moto G did not use theLTE network because the standard had not been adopted in emerging markets at that time.[11] On 13 May 2014, Motorola unveiled an updated variant of the phone, the Moto G LTE, which added LTE capability, a gyroscope,[12] and aMicroSD card slot.[13] By January 2015 theAndroid 5.0.2 "Lollipop"OTA update started rolling out and in September 2015, version 5.1 rolled out in India. As of March 2015, Motorola has been slowly upgrading handsets.[14][15] Motorola started releasing the 5.1 update for Google Play Edition on April 2, 2015.[16] In the United Kingdom, the 5.1 update started on June 12, 2015.
The Moto G was released first in Brazil and some parts of Europe. It was released in Canada and the United States on 22 November 2013 and 2 December 2013 respectively. In India, the Moto G was released on 6 February 2014 in an exclusive deal withe-commerce companyFlipkart.[17][18] The Moto G Google Play edition is a global GSM model available unlocked fromGoogle Play. In the United States, the Moto G was available forVerizon,Republic Wireless,Boost Mobile,Sprint (Sprint Prepaid),Cricket Wireless,U.S. Cellular,Straight Talk andConsumer Cellular customers.
| Version | Description | Alternate Designations |
|---|---|---|
| XT1031 | United States (CDMA Version) | XT1028 for Verizon, XT937C for TracFone |
| XT1032 | Global GSM (UMTS Single SIM) | XT1008 for Moto G Forte |
| XT1033 | Asia, Brazil, Colombia (UMTS Dual SIM) | XT1035 on FCC |
| XT1034 | United States GSM (AWS Version) | XT939G for TracFone |
[19] Wind Mobile in Canada distribute an AWS version that appears to be using a modified XT1032 baseband.
All LTE variants have 8 GB storage and microSD card slot that takes cards of up to 32 GB.
| Version | Region | LTE bands |
|---|---|---|
| XT1039 | EU, UK, Spain, Germany, Australia, Brazil | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 (800, 900, 1800, 2100, 2600 MHz) |
| XT1040 | Brazil, Colombia, Canada[20] | 2, 4, 5, 17 (700, 850, 1700, 1900 MHz) |
| XT1042 | United States, Europe | |
| XT1045 | United States |
