Motorola Moto G – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Added: 05.16.14 | Updated: 02.17.20
  • Model: Moto G
  • Brand: Motorola
  • Rating: 3.25 out of 5 (4 votes)
  • Price: 130 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2013
  • Dimensions: 129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm
  • Weight: 143 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 8/16 GB
  • Screen: IPS LCD 4.5 inches
  • Battery: 2070 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 5MP
  • Front camera: Single, 1.3MP

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Motorola Moto G specs

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Motorola Moto G Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Motorola Moto G

Other names

Also known as Motorola Moto G X1032 Available as Moto G Forte with Moto G Grip Shell back panel

Launch date

2013, November

Motorola Moto G PricePrice

First price

130 EUR

Motorola Moto G dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.11 in (129.9 mm)

Width

2.59 in ( 65.9 mm)

Depth

0.46 in ( 11.6 mm)

Weight

5.04 oz (143 grams)

Water resistant

Colors

Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)

Case

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Motorola Moto G screenScreen

Technology IPS LCD
Size

4.5 in

Screen Area

55.8 cm2

Resolution

720 x 1280 px

Points per inch

326 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

65.2%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Screen protector

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Motorola Moto G ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)

CPU

- Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

- Adreno 305

Motorola Moto G Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

8/16 GB, 1 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

No

Motorola Moto G SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

User Interface

Motorola Moto G main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-5 MP, f/2.4, AF

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video Recording 720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR

Motorola Moto G selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-1.3 MP

Motorola Moto G Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900  
CDMA 800 / 1900 - CDMA version
SIM Card Micro-SIM
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
SAR EU 0.79 W/kg (head)    
SAR 1.17 W/kg (head)     1.06 W/kg (body)    

Motorola Moto G wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC No
USB microUSB 2.0, USB Host

Motorola Moto G Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

2070 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Video playback - Up to 24 h

Charging

-

Motorola Moto G sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio FM radio
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Motorola Moto G AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Motorola Moto G scores 17434 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) chipset.

Motorola Moto G antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score17434 (Position 1631 out of 2128)
Antutu 7 Ranking
1625. Wiko Rainbow17645
1626. Motorola RAZR i XT89017632
1627. Coolpad Torino S17625
1628. Samsung Galaxy Grand 217612
1629. Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini17485
1630. alcatel Pop C717465
1631. Motorola Moto G17434
1632. Lenovo S85017415
1633. alcatel Pixi 4 (4)17398
1634. Archos 50b Cobalt17392
1635. Acer Liquid Zest17392
1636. Acer Liquid E60017392
1637. Wiko Getaway17386

Motorola Moto G geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 4 Single Core427 (Position 853 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core1093 (Position 926 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript690
GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
847. Wiko Pulp433
848. Lenovo C2432
849. HTC Desire 820G+ dual sim432
850. LG G3 S430
851. HTC Desire 816429
852. ZTE Blade L3428
853. Motorola Moto G427
854. ZTE Blade A601426
855. BLU Advance 4.0 L2426
856. TP TP-LINK Neffos Y5425
857. Wiko Lenny3425
858. Wiko Jerry2423
859. Intex Aqua Speed423
GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
920. Wiko Robby1112
921. Lenovo A50001109
922. Samsung Galaxy On71106
923. BLU Sport 4.51101
924. Samsung Galaxy Grand 21099
925. Sony Xperia SP1094
926. Motorola Moto G1093
927. HTC Desire 326G dual sim1090
928. Panasonic P85 NXT1087
929. Wiko Tommy1086
930. vivo Y311086
931. Wiko Tommy21085
932. Lenovo S8561077

Compared to its rivals: the Nokia G11 scores 210493 points in AnTuTu .

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Motorola. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the Motorola Moto G Specs

The Motorola Moto G, released in November 2013, is a versatile smartphone with a combination of GSM, CDMA, HSPA, and EVDO network technologies, making it compatible with a range of mobile network infrastructures around the world. This model, identified as sm_id: 1032, supports GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and CDMA 800 / 1900 frequencies for the CDMA version, ensuring comprehensive 2G and 3G coverage. It boasts HSPA data speeds of 21.1/5.76 Mbps for brisk web browsing and media streaming.

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Motorola Moto G Reviews and Opinions

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Motorola Moto G Release Date

The Motorola Moto G was officially announced and released on November, 2013. It is available in Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel).

Motorola Moto G Price

The Motorola Moto G starts at 130 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

VersionPrice
8/16 GB130 EUR
1 GB RAM130 EUR

A 2GB version of the Motorola Moto G is not officially available — 1GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Motorola Moto G cost?

The price of the Motorola Moto G varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 130 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Motorola Moto G come out?

The Motorola Moto G was released on November, 2013.

What is the size and weight of Motorola Moto G ?

The Motorola Moto G has dimensions of Height: 129.9 mm Width: 65.9 mm Thickness: 11.6 mm and weighs approximately 143 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Motorola Moto G?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 4.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 px at a pixel density of 326 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Motorola Moto G have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) with processor Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7. Motorola Moto G is available with internal memory of 8/16 GB, 1 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Motorola Moto G?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 5 MP, f/2.4, AF and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Motorola Moto G?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 1.3 MP and features like

What colors does the Motorola Moto G come in?

The Motorola Moto G is available in the following colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel).

What is the AnTuTu score of the Motorola Moto G?

The Motorola Moto G scores 17434 points in AnTuTu 7.