Moto G4

Released 2016

The fourth-generation Moto G moves to a 5.5-inch Full HD screen and an eight-core processor, with expandable storage.

Model history · 4 models, 2013–2016

Screen: 5.5″
Display: LCD
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
Memory: 2 GB
Storage: 16 GB – 32 GB
Main camera: 13 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 3,000 mAh
Weight: 155 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor praise the bright, sharp screen, improved everyday performance and battery life. The larger size will not suit everyone, and the loss of immersion protection is a drawback. Notebookcheck found warmth under load and inconsistent GPS accuracy; Tech Advisor found video quality average, while Notebookcheck was more positive.

From notebookcheck.net and techadvisor.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 5.5″
Resolution: 1920 × 1080
Sharpness: 401 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Display type: IPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
Memory: 2 GB
Storage: 16 GB, 32 GB
CPU: Octa-core; four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz and four at 1.2 GHz, reported by Notebookcheck
GPU: Adreno 405
Storage type: eMMC; microSD up to 128 GB, reported by Notebookcheck

Cameras

Main camera: 13 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 5 MP
Video recording: 1080p at 30 fps

Battery and charging

Battery: 3,000 mAh
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: 3,000 mAh non-removable battery; TurboPower charger sold separately

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 155 g
Thickness: 9.8 mm
Height × width: 153 × 76.6 mm
Water resistance detail: Water-repellent P2i coating; not suitable for immersion
Speakers: Front mono loudspeaker, reported by Notebookcheck; 3.5 mm headphone socket and FM radio

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor

Connectivity

Mobile network: 4G LTE; bands differ by region
SIM: Micro-SIM; dual-SIM European version reviewed by Notebookcheck
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n, reported by Notebookcheck
NFC: None
USB: Micro-USB and USB OTG, confirmed by Notebookcheck

Storage options

Storage
16 GB
32 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Full HD screen
MicroSD expansion and headphone socket
TurboPower charging support

Cons

No fingerprint reader or NFC
Water-repellent coating replaces IPX7 protection
Battery is not user-removable

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SamsungGalaxy A7 (2015)	5.5″	OLED	Exynos 5430 (LTE single-SIM)	2 GB	16 GB	13 MP	–	2,600 mAh	141 g	Jan 2015
SamsungGalaxy A8 (2015)	5.7″	OLED	Exynos 5430	2 GB	32 GB	16 MP	–	3,050 mAh	151 g	Jul 2015
GooglePixel XL	5.5″	OLED	Qualcomm Snapdragon 821	4 GB	32 GB – 128 GB	12.3 MP	–	3,450 mAh	168 g	Oct 2016

Previous model: Moto G (3rd generation). Newer model: Moto G5.

Sources

Photo: fdn2.gsmarena.com

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