Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)
Brand: Motorola
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Added: 09.08.14 | Updated: 02.13.20

Model: Moto G (2nd gen)
Brand: Motorola
Rating: 5.00 out of 5 (2 votes)
Price: 160 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2014
Dimensions: 141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm
Weight: 149 g
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Built-in memory: 8 GB
Screen: IPS LCD 5 inches
Battery: 2070 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 8MP
Front camera: Single, 2MP

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Common

Brand and model	Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)
Other names	Also known as Motorola Moto G XT1068, Motorola Moto G2, Motorola Moto G+1 Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen.) with Digital TV
Launch date	2014, September

Price

First price	160 EUR

Design

Height	5.57 in (141.5 mm)
Width	2.78 in ( 70.7 mm)
Depth	0.43 in ( 11 mm)
Weight	5.26 oz (149 grams)
Water resistant
Colors	White, Black
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Size	5 in
Screen Area	68.9 cm²
Resolution	720 x 1280 px
Points per inch	294 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	68.9%
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU	- Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU	- Adreno 305

Memory

Internal Memory	8 GB, 1 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-8 MP, AF, f/2.0
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording	720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-2 MP, f/2.2

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIM Card	Micro-SIM
Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

Connectivity

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

Battery

Capacity	2070 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Ion
Charging	-

Audio

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

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others	-Digital TV (DS DTV 16GB model only)

Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) scores 20003 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	20003 (Position 1535 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
1529. Samsung I9190 Galaxy S4 mini	20150
1530. Huawei Ascend G730	20145
1531. Wiko Sunny Max	20132
1532. Samsung Galaxy A5	20123
1533. Sony Xperia Z	20101
1534. Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos	20100
1535. Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)	20003
1536. Samsung I9305 Galaxy S III	20000
1537. ZTE Blade V7 Lite	19835
1538. Huawei Ascend G7	19788
1539. Oppo Neo 5	19649
1540. Kyocera DuraForce	19579
1541. Sony Xperia T2 Ultra dual	19482

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

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Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) Release Date

The Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) was officially announced and released on September, 2014. It is available in White, Black.

Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) Price

The Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) starts at 160 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
8 GB	160 EUR
1 GB RAM	160 EUR

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) cost?

The price of the Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 160 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) come out?

The Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) was released on September, 2014.

What is the size and weight of Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) ?

The Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) has dimensions of Height: 141.5 mm Width: 70.7 mm Thickness: 11 mm and weighs approximately 149 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 px at a pixel density of 294 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) with processor Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7. Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) is available with internal memory of 8 GB, 1 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 8 MP, AF, f/2.0 and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 2 MP, f/2.2 and features like

What colors does the Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) come in?

The Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) is available in the following colors: White, Black.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)?

The Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) scores 20003 points in AnTuTu 7.