Moto G4 Plus

Released 2016

The Moto G4 Plus adds a fingerprint reader and a 16 MP camera with laser and phase-detection autofocus to the fourth-generation Moto G.

Screen: 5.5″
Display: LCD
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
Memory: 2 GB – 4 GB
Storage: 16 GB – 64 GB
Main camera: 16 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 3,000 mAh
Weight: 155 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor praise the sharp screen, smooth everyday performance and battery life. They disagree on the camera upgrade; Notebookcheck found the extra sharpness worthwhile, while Tech Advisor saw little improvement over the regular G4. The fingerprint reader cannot act as a home button and there is no NFC.

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 – 4 GB
Storage: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 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; configurations listed here are European options

Cameras

Main camera: 16 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 5 MP
Main camera: 16 MP with laser and phase-detection autofocus and dual-tone LED flash
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 included

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
Biometrics: Front fingerprint reader for unlocking; not a home button
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 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	Memory
16 GB	2 GB
32 GB	2 GB
64 GB	4 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Fingerprint reader
Laser and phase-detection camera autofocus
MicroSD expansion and headphone socket

Cons

No 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
GooglePixel XL	5.5″	OLED	Qualcomm Snapdragon 821	4 GB	32 GB – 128 GB	12.3 MP	–	3,450 mAh	168 g	Oct 2016
SamsungGalaxy S7 edge	5.5″	OLED, 60 Hz	Exynos 8890	4 GB	32 GB – 128 GB	12 MP	–	3,600 mAh	157 g	Mar 2016
SamsungGalaxy Note7	5.7″	OLED	Exynos 8890	4 GB	64 GB	12 MP	–	3,500 mAh	169 g	Aug 2016

Newer model: Moto G5 Plus.

Sources

Photo: fdn2.gsmarena.com

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