**Moto G Review: A Smartphone that Packs a Punch**
I'm a big fan of Motorola's Moto G series, and my latest experience with the Moto G has solidified my enthusiasm for this affordable yet feature-packed smartphone. The Moto G is a great option for those who want a reliable phone without breaking the bank. I was excited to dive into its features and see what makes it stand out from other budget-friendly smartphones.
**Design and Build**
The first thing that caught my attention when I picked up the Moto G was its sleek design. The phone's back is textured in a nice way, with ridges that aren't so deep that they catch dirt or anything. These ridges provide a comfortable grip on the hand, making it less likely to slip out of your grasp even when held firmly. Additionally, the phone has a removable back panel, which is a great feature for those who want to customize their device. The battery, however, is sealed inside, but there's a Micro SD card slot available for expansion.
The Moto G also boasts IPX7 water resistance, meaning it can withstand splashes and rain up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes. This level of protection is impressive for a phone in this price range. The front-facing speaker on the bottom grille is loud and clear, making it perfect for watching videos or taking calls without disturbing others.
**Display**
The Moto G features a 5-inch 720p display, which may seem low-end compared to some other smartphones. However, I found that the display is more than sufficient for everyday use. The IPS panel has okay viewing angles and is not too bright, but it's far from being the brightest screen on the market.
**Performance**
Inside the Moto G is a Snapdragon 410 processor, which may seem outdated compared to some other smartphones with newer processors. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how well it performs in everyday tasks like browsing, email, and social media. The phone also comes with 2GB of RAM, which should be enough for most users.
**Battery Life**
This is where the Moto G truly shines. The battery life on this phone is absolutely incredible. It has a massive 2470mAh battery that easily lasts for two days without needing a recharge. I've used other smartphones in my experience that can barely last half a day, so the Moto G's battery life is truly impressive.
In fact, the Moto G's battery life is so good that it almost doesn't need to be charged every night. According to Motorola's own estimates, you can even get away without charging it for an entire day if you have light usage. This feature alone makes the Moto G a great option for those who want a phone they can use on a daily basis without worrying about running out of battery.
**Software**
The Moto G runs on a lightweight version of Android, which is perfect for everyday use without sacrificing performance. The software has all the usual features like Google Play Services, Gmail, and more, but it's surprisingly seamless and responsive. There are also some additional features like double chop to light up the LEDs on the back as a flashlight and a classic double twist to open the camera.
**Conclusion**
Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed with the Moto G. It's a complete phone that packs a punch in terms of features, design, and performance. The battery life is incredible, and the front-facing speaker is loud and clear. While the display may not be the brightest, it's more than sufficient for everyday use.
If you're looking for a reliable smartphone without breaking the bank, I highly recommend considering the Moto G. It's an affordable option that offers a lot of value for its price tag. Whether you're a casual user or someone who needs a phone for work, the Moto G is definitely worth checking out.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey what is up guys MKBHD here all right we have some pretty great smartphones already like the Moto X style and the OnePlus 2 that are under 400 bucks off contract but then the market for even less expensive smartphones under 300 bucks has heated up a lot in the past couple months Alcatel OneTouch idle 3 Asus zenphone 2 uh the OnePlus One has come down in price so motor rol's response to all this is actually really important to them Moto G is like their baby to the point where Moto G was their bestselling smartphone of all time so this is Motorola's real Flagship sure the Moto X style and the play will have higher end specs on paper but the Moto G is the most important phone that Motorola makes right now so this is the Moto G 2015 attempting to up the quality from last year and keep the price low so to get it out of the way the price actually there's two models but starting at $1 179 so there's $179 8 GB model with 1 gig of RAM or the $220 16 gab model with 2 GB of RAM I recommend the higher end model that's what I've been testing so technically a little over $200 so to keep the quality High and the price low Moto essentially has a stripped down version of their more premium phones so there's plastic around the edges where there used to be metal uh it's a little bit thicker and more rounded than other flagships and it's missing little things like 5 GHz Wi-Fi or AC Wi-Fi and NFC now if this thing was being labeled a Flagship killer or if it had a huge price tag then those would be pretty heads scratching but it's not so you can forgive it it still has some premium Parts though because these are things that come down in price over time so the Moto G has the exact same camera sensor from the Nexus 6 a 13 megapixel sensor no Optical image stabilization and no 4K video though so I wouldn't expect a lot from it but still not bad you also get a little dimple on the back of the phone which Yes again I'm a really big fan of and the whole back is is actually pretty nice it's textured in a nice way where these ridges aren't so deep that they catch dirt or anything but they're enough to give a nice grip in the hand and the phone doesn't slide off a table or out of your pocket like some other flagships out there it also has a removable back and while the battery is sealed in you do get a Micro SD card slot again pretty good and if you make sure to click down all the spots on the back of the phone correctly every time the Moto G is also ipx7 water resistant so for up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes which means it's good basically to handle splashes or rain which is convenient it's also rocking a front-facing speaker now it's not the stereo speaker that I love from the Nexus 6 it's only on the bottom Grill but even at that that it's a front-facing speaker it's big it's loud it's hard to block by accident and it's much better than anything rear facing or downward facing so I'll still take it and other parts of the phone are more expected for this price so it's rocking a 5 in 720p display pretty sure it's the same panel as last year's Moto G so it's not the brightest thing in the world but has okay viewing angles and it's an IPS display nothing noteworthy here and inside is a Snapdragon 410 which is a quad cord Chip and A 2,470 mAh battery which is abs absolutely its best feature the battery life on the Moto G is absurdly good first of all it might have the best standby time of any smartphone I've ever used and that's saying something and on top of that I've never even gotten close to killing in a day and that's with my normal MKBHD use I don't take it easy I'm on Twitter all the time I get a lot of email plenty of video watching you can expect 6 hours of screen on time easily out of this phone no problem and the best part is if you have a light usage day which let's be honest a lot of Moto G buyers will have sometimes uh you can just not charge it that night and have enough juice to go the entire next day without any worries I basically love the battery on the Moto G this is also pretty promising I think for the Moto X Styles battery given it has the same software situation and didn't go with the Snapdragon 810 so now the lightweight OS and the Moto G keeps the battery and the performance great uh and while this phone doesn't exactly bench much performance is just fine again I'm speaking for the higher-end model here with the 2 gbes of Ram uh it handles normal use some multitasking having a couple apps open Etc all without really hitching or stuttering motor rol has added a few features that may be useful if you decide to turn them on but you can also disable them although I didn't since they pretty much never triggered accidentally so there's the double chop to light up the LEDs on the back here for a flashlight which by the way really shows off the plastic build and the classic double twist for Motorola to open the camera uh other Moto stuff lies in the app like recognizing when you're sleeping or driving or like at a certain location and changing your settings accordingly honestly this Moto G is a complete phone phone for the price tag it has LTE it has active display even though it's not an OLED display with no hit to the battery it has an interchangeable back and of course if you want a little bit more color you can change out for a new one it doesn't have any major glaring things that you can point to and say okay well that's why this phone is so cheap I mean I think the display is I guess the lowest end part of the phone it's pretty dim and it's only 720p but beyond that you're getting a lot of bang for your buck here especially being water resistant and having a front-facing speaker and a decent camera and a legitimately incredible battery life so basically what I'm saying is if I can use this $2 200ish doll smartphone as my daily with my use when I'm used to like5 6 $700 smartphones and get away with it then it's more than enough for people who are only looking to spend 200 bucks so yeah there you have it this guy is basically top of the class for bang for the buck right now turns out you can't really go wrong with Moto G thanks for watching guys and I'll talk to you guys in the next one peacehey what is up guys MKBHD here all right we have some pretty great smartphones already like the Moto X style and the OnePlus 2 that are under 400 bucks off contract but then the market for even less expensive smartphones under 300 bucks has heated up a lot in the past couple months Alcatel OneTouch idle 3 Asus zenphone 2 uh the OnePlus One has come down in price so motor rol's response to all this is actually really important to them Moto G is like their baby to the point where Moto G was their bestselling smartphone of all time so this is Motorola's real Flagship sure the Moto X style and the play will have higher end specs on paper but the Moto G is the most important phone that Motorola makes right now so this is the Moto G 2015 attempting to up the quality from last year and keep the price low so to get it out of the way the price actually there's two models but starting at $1 179 so there's $179 8 GB model with 1 gig of RAM or the $220 16 gab model with 2 GB of RAM I recommend the higher end model that's what I've been testing so technically a little over $200 so to keep the quality High and the price low Moto essentially has a stripped down version of their more premium phones so there's plastic around the edges where there used to be metal uh it's a little bit thicker and more rounded than other flagships and it's missing little things like 5 GHz Wi-Fi or AC Wi-Fi and NFC now if this thing was being labeled a Flagship killer or if it had a huge price tag then those would be pretty heads scratching but it's not so you can forgive it it still has some premium Parts though because these are things that come down in price over time so the Moto G has the exact same camera sensor from the Nexus 6 a 13 megapixel sensor no Optical image stabilization and no 4K video though so I wouldn't expect a lot from it but still not bad you also get a little dimple on the back of the phone which Yes again I'm a really big fan of and the whole back is is actually pretty nice it's textured in a nice way where these ridges aren't so deep that they catch dirt or anything but they're enough to give a nice grip in the hand and the phone doesn't slide off a table or out of your pocket like some other flagships out there it also has a removable back and while the battery is sealed in you do get a Micro SD card slot again pretty good and if you make sure to click down all the spots on the back of the phone correctly every time the Moto G is also ipx7 water resistant so for up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes which means it's good basically to handle splashes or rain which is convenient it's also rocking a front-facing speaker now it's not the stereo speaker that I love from the Nexus 6 it's only on the bottom Grill but even at that that it's a front-facing speaker it's big it's loud it's hard to block by accident and it's much better than anything rear facing or downward facing so I'll still take it and other parts of the phone are more expected for this price so it's rocking a 5 in 720p display pretty sure it's the same panel as last year's Moto G so it's not the brightest thing in the world but has okay viewing angles and it's an IPS display nothing noteworthy here and inside is a Snapdragon 410 which is a quad cord Chip and A 2,470 mAh battery which is abs absolutely its best feature the battery life on the Moto G is absurdly good first of all it might have the best standby time of any smartphone I've ever used and that's saying something and on top of that I've never even gotten close to killing in a day and that's with my normal MKBHD use I don't take it easy I'm on Twitter all the time I get a lot of email plenty of video watching you can expect 6 hours of screen on time easily out of this phone no problem and the best part is if you have a light usage day which let's be honest a lot of Moto G buyers will have sometimes uh you can just not charge it that night and have enough juice to go the entire next day without any worries I basically love the battery on the Moto G this is also pretty promising I think for the Moto X Styles battery given it has the same software situation and didn't go with the Snapdragon 810 so now the lightweight OS and the Moto G keeps the battery and the performance great uh and while this phone doesn't exactly bench much performance is just fine again I'm speaking for the higher-end model here with the 2 gbes of Ram uh it handles normal use some multitasking having a couple apps open Etc all without really hitching or stuttering motor rol has added a few features that may be useful if you decide to turn them on but you can also disable them although I didn't since they pretty much never triggered accidentally so there's the double chop to light up the LEDs on the back here for a flashlight which by the way really shows off the plastic build and the classic double twist for Motorola to open the camera uh other Moto stuff lies in the app like recognizing when you're sleeping or driving or like at a certain location and changing your settings accordingly honestly this Moto G is a complete phone phone for the price tag it has LTE it has active display even though it's not an OLED display with no hit to the battery it has an interchangeable back and of course if you want a little bit more color you can change out for a new one it doesn't have any major glaring things that you can point to and say okay well that's why this phone is so cheap I mean I think the display is I guess the lowest end part of the phone it's pretty dim and it's only 720p but beyond that you're getting a lot of bang for your buck here especially being water resistant and having a front-facing speaker and a decent camera and a legitimately incredible battery life so basically what I'm saying is if I can use this $2 200ish doll smartphone as my daily with my use when I'm used to like5 6 $700 smartphones and get away with it then it's more than enough for people who are only looking to spend 200 bucks so yeah there you have it this guy is basically top of the class for bang for the buck right now turns out you can't really go wrong with Moto G thanks for watching guys and I'll talk to you guys in the next one peace\n"
