Moto G (1st generation)

Released November 2013

The original Moto G, a compact Android phone with a 4.5-inch HD screen and interchangeable rear covers.

Screen: 4.5″
Display: LCD
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Memory: 1 GB
Storage: 8 GB – 16 GB
Main camera: 5 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 2,070 mAh
Weight: 143 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Notebookcheck and Laptop Mag praise the smooth everyday performance, crisp screen, long battery life and value. Storage cannot be expanded and the camera trails contemporary flagships. Their brightness assessments differ; Notebookcheck found the screen bright, while Laptop Mag measured a dimmer result than its smartphone average.

From notebookcheck.net and laptopmag.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 4.5″
Resolution: 1280 × 720
Sharpness: 326 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Display type: LCD; resolution and panel class confirmed by Notebookcheck and Laptop Mag

Performance

Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Memory: 1 GB
Storage: 8 GB, 16 GB
CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7; Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 identified by Notebookcheck
GPU: Adreno 305, identified by Notebookcheck
Storage type: 1 GB RAM, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Laptop Mag; no memory-card slot on this original 3G model

Cameras

Main camera: 5 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 1.3 MP
Video recording: 720p at 30 fps, reported by Notebookcheck

Battery and charging

Battery: 2,070 mAh
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: 2,070 mAh non-removable battery, reported by Notebookcheck and Laptop Mag

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 143 g
Thickness: 11.6 mm
Height × width: 129.9 × 65.9 mm
Materials: Polycarbonate body with removable rear cover, reported by Notebookcheck
Speakers: Rear mono loudspeaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck; FM radio confirmed by Qualcomm

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

Connectivity

Mobile network: Original 2013 3G/HSPA+ model; the later Moto G LTE is a distinct revision
SIM: Micro-SIM, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Laptop Mag
USB: Micro-USB 2.0, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Positioning: GPS and GLONASS, confirmed by Notebookcheck

Storage options

Storage
8 GB
16 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Compact 4.5-inch HD display
Headphone socket and FM radio
Interchangeable rear covers

Cons

Original 3G model has no LTE
No microSD expansion
Battery is not user-removable

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SamsungGalaxy A3 (2015)	4.5″	OLED	Snapdragon 410	1.5 GB	16 GB	8 MP	–	1,900 mAh	110.3 g	Nov 2014
SamsungGalaxy S III	4.8″	OLED	Exynos 4412	1 GB	16 GB	8 MP	–	2,100 mAh	133 g	May 2012
SamsungGalaxy S II	4.27″	OLED	Exynos 4210	1 GB	16 GB	8 MP	–	1,650 mAh	116 g	May 2011

Newer model: Moto G (2nd generation).

Sources

Photo: qualcomm.com

Motorola Moto G (2013) front view on a wooden table beside coloured replacement rear shells and a wristwatch: Motorola Mobility official Moto G launch photograph, distributed through PRNewswire; complete supplied tabletop scene retained.

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