Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6175)54.5
Performance(#9991)54.3
Camera(#6055)42.1
Display(#5363)70.5
Battery(#9726)43.5
Build(#7980)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto G Dual SIM (2nd gen)
Short Review
- The Motorola Moto G Dual SIM (2nd gen) features a compact design with dimensions of 141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm and a weight of 149g, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, supported by 1GB of RAM.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP unit with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 720p video at 30fps, while the front camera is a 2 MP sensor.
- The battery capacity is 2070 mAh, which supports standard charging but lacks wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), it is upgradable to Android L, offering a straightforward user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack, enhancing audio capabilities.
- Available in white and black, the Moto G's build quality is solid, but it lacks water resistance features.
- Overall, it delivers a balanced performance for everyday tasks.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as Motorola Moto G Dual SIM (2014), Motorola Moto G2 Dual SIM, Motorola Moto G+1 Dual SIM
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
Memory8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2070 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2070 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm (5.57 x 2.78 x 0.43 in)
Weight149 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM, (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to Android L
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to Android L
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes