Motorola
has announced the 3rd generation of its mid-range smartphone, Moto G.
Moto G 3rd generation features 3 feet of water resistance for a
continued duration of 30 minutes, along with a quad-core Snapdragon
410 processor, 13-megapixel Sony IMX214 CMOS sensor with multi-layer
IR filter (same as the Nexus 6), 5-megapixel front camera, and runs
Android v5.1.1.
Moto
G 3rd generation will
have two models.
The cheaper one, at Rs. 11,999, will have 1GB of RAM and 8GB of
internal storage, while the more expensive one at Rs. 13,999 will
have 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage. Both the variants will be
fit with an expandable memory slot. To promote sales,Motorola India’s
General Manager Amit Boni has stated that existing Moto G users can
exchange their old phones for the 3rd generation Moto G and avail a
hefty discount. Additionally, new buyers will get a host of offers
and discounts until August 2, including Myntra and Flipkart gift
vouchers, 100 percent cashbacks, 100 Moto 360 smartwatches at Re. 1
and bundled deals with service provider Airtel that include free data
and Wynk subscription.
Motorola
was expected to launch the 3rd generation smartphone today, after
sending invites about a week ago. The
3rd generation Moto
X,
which has also been rumoured and leaked quite often lately, was also
touted for a launch, but it was not unveiled today.
The
3rd generation Moto G, with a 5” HD display, will primarily rival
the Rs. 12,999-priced Asus
Zenfone 2 (2GB
RAM, 16GB storage), Xiaomi
Mi 4i 16GB,
and the lower-priced Lenovo K3 Note and Yu Yureka Plus.
Moto G will be sold exclusively via Flipkart, and will be available
online from tonight, 12am onwards.
Here's
what Motorola has enlisted in the Press Release about what's new in
the 3rd generation Moto G:
Advanced
water resistance
Water
is your phone’s worst enemy. IPX7-rated protection keeps your Moto
G (3rd Gen) safe from splashes and accidental drops in water.
Designed to withstand immersion in up to 3 feet of fresh water for up
to 30 minutes, provided the back cover is properly sealed. Not
designed to work while submerged underwater. Do not use while
swimming, or subject it to pressurised streams of water.
Stronger
battery
Go
all day without plugging in thanks to a long-lasting 2470 mAh
battery. Think about everything you want to do, not how much time you
have to do it*
Qualcomm®
Snapdragon™ 410 processor with quad-core CPU and 4G LTE
We
have upgraded Moto G (3rd Gen) to the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 410
processor with a 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU. The Moto G (3rd Gen) will
have 4G LTE network speed capability which means users have faster
internet, streaming, gaming and instant connectivity.
Android™
OS, Lollipop
The
Moto G is powered by Android™ 5.1, Lollipop, the latest released
version of the world’s most popular mobile OS and delivers a pure
Android experience. That means we don’t hide the operating system
under custom skins that get in the way and take up valuable
resources. It also means your Moto G (3rd Gen) is a beautiful,
intuitive, and fast performing device. The phone doesn't slow down or
eat up your storage space as the device brings a pure Android
experience.
Camera
13
MP rear camera: The best
camera ever
available on a Moto G (3rd Gen) yet.
Featuring a 13 MP imaging sensor, f2.0 lens, and Hybrid Multilayer IR
cut filter, you can truly capture the best looking images in any
lighting condition. And when ambient lighting isn't enough, the new
Dual Dynamic Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT) flash automatically
adjusts to ensure you get natural looking skin tones and consistent
vibrant colours.
5
MP front camera:
You’ll look great whether you’re taking a selfie or chatting on a
video call. The front camera offers a wide 72 degree field of view,
and features Motorola’s “Best Shot” feature which captures
multiple shots before and after you touch the screen, recognising
issues like blurred subjects or blinking eyes and recommends the best
picture to keep, so you always get the best shot. In darker
conditions, the phone’s display will even flash to add a little
extra light to your shot.
Quick
Capture
Instantly
launch the camera by twisting your wrist twice. Twist twice again and
switch to the front camera.
Chop
twice for flashlight
Flick
your wrist twice quickly to launch the flashlight and repeat to turn
it off. No need to unlock your phone or take off your gloves to get
the light that you need.
Moto
Display
Moto
Display gives you a simple, discrete preview of notifications and
updates, so you don’t have to wake your phone to see what’s going
on.
Updated
design
The
back of the Moto G (3rd Gen) now features an updated design with a
new metallic accent around the camera and a new texture for
additional grip, plus the same great curved design for easy
one-handed use.
5-inch
HD display
Bring
videos, pictures, and everything else to life on this brilliant,
scratch-resistant HD display that spans edge to edge. With 294 pixels
per inch, it’s incredibly sharp, so text and images always appear
crisp and clear. And it’s protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3,
an extra-evolved glass that’s designed to be tough and take
scratches and scrapes.
