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Motorola Moto G (2014, 2nd Gen) / G Dual SIM 2nd gen / G2 / G+1/ XT1079

8758 reviews

Apr, 2024

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size (1191)
usability (1186)
screen (831)

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connectivity (6)
apps (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8758 reviews of Motorola Moto G (2014, 2nd Gen) / G Dual SIM 2nd gen / G2 / G+1/ XT1079. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviews about the screen and size are overall positive. The usability and performance also get good feedback. Reviews are divided on the connectivity. Many are critical about the apps.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Motorola Moto G (2014, 2nd Gen) / G Dual SIM 2nd gen / G2 / G+1/ XT1079 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Motorola Moto G (2014, 2nd Gen) / G Dual SIM 2nd gen / G2 / G+1/ XT1079

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1670 user reviews of Motorola Moto G (2014, 2nd Gen) / G Dual SIM 2nd gen / G2 / G+1/ XT1079 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the portability and screen are on the whole positive. The usability and performance also get good feedback. The apps and reliability get critical reviews.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Motorola Moto G (2014, 2nd Gen) / G Dual SIM 2nd gen / G2 / G+1/ XT1079

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2323 user reviews of Motorola Moto G (2014, 2nd Gen) / G Dual SIM 2nd gen / G2 / G+1/ XT1079 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Views about the screen and portability are generally positive. The usability and performance also get good feedback. There are some critical comments about the GPS navigation and reliability.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Motorola Moto G (2014, 2nd Gen) / G Dual SIM 2nd gen / G2 / G+1/ XT1079

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Motorola Moto G (2014, 2nd Gen) / G Dual SIM 2nd gen / G2 / G+1/ XT1079 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. There are some negative views about the reliability.

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0% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Chris Velazco (engadget.com)

Moto G review (2014): still the best budget smartphone

Last year's Moto G took us all by surprise. Sure, we knew Motorola wanted to reinvent the cheap smartphone experience, but the very first device in the c

Camera is much better than the original's ; Near-stock Android 4.4.4 is a treat ; Feels snappy despite aging internals ; Inexpensive

No LTE ; Screen isn't as crisp as last year's model

Motorola's wallet-friendly formula hasn't changed much since last year's Moto G, but that's OK -- the company changed just enough to make the 2014 version one of the best budget smartphones out there.

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Motorola Moto G (2014) review: Baby steps

As a successor to the most successful smartphone in Motorola's history, the second generation Moto G surely has hefty expectations to meet. A year after the XT1032 redefined the budget smartphone category by combining high-res screen, quality hardware,...

Quad-band GSM/EDGE/HSDPA ; Available in dual-SIM variant ; 5" IPS 720p capacitive touchscreen of 294ppi, Gorilla Glass 3 ; Android 4.4.4 KitKat and a fast track update program ; 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU; 1GB of RAM; Adreno 305 GPU; Qualcomm...

No LTE connectivity at launch ; Hardware could have used a bump, especially in terms of available RAM ; Battery size has remained unchanged despite the larger display ; Camera doesn't record 1080p video

Moto G (2014), like its predecessor, is easily among the most capable Android smartphones you can buy in its price range. The smartphone offers a well-designed, solidly crafted hardware package, topped with up-to-date OS, which is bound to receive...

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Motorola Moto G 4G review: Going fast

The Motorola Moto G was so close to perfection - beautiful design, reasonable speed and performance, excellent display, capable camera and the pure Android experience at a bargain price. And we mean the kind of price that makes any quirk or omission...

LTE connectivity ; 4.5" IPS 720p capacitive touchscreen of 329ppi, Gorilla Glass 3 ; Android 4.4.4 KitKat on a fast track update program ; 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU; 1GB of RAM; Adreno 305 GPU; Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset ; 5MP camera, LED...

Non-user-replaceable battery ; Camera could've used an upgrade too ; No FullHD video recording

Motorola Moto G 4G is definitely a phone many are looking forward to. It is the upgrade people wanted and Motorola delivered. The very popular Moto G was criticized about its lack of memory expansion slot and not so about the missing LTE connectivity....

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)

Motorola Moto G (LTE, AT&T)

The now-LTE-equipped Motorola Moto G may be a year-old phone, but it's still one of the best Android values on AT&T.

Low price. High-quality 720p display. Responsive, near-stock Android. 4G LTE-capable. Now includes memory card slot.

Poor camera.

Conclusions Motorola proved that a cheap phone doesn't have to look or feel cheap, and the original Moto G's enduring relevancy is a testament to the power of quality design paired with aggressive pricing. The LTE-equipped model on AT&T remains an...

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Florence Ion (pcworld.com)

Florence Ion

With its no-frills interface and stylish enough chassis, you might as well buy one just to keep in the closet for emergencies.

Awesome front-facing speakers with stereo quality sound ; It's just the right size ; Bloat-free interface

No LTE or CDMA compatability just yet

This is absolutely the best mid-range smartphone you can buy at a decidedly low-tier price.

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Antonio Villas-Boas (pcmag.com)

Motorola Moto G (2014, Unlocked)

Though it still lacks LTE, the second-generation Motorola Moto G grows up and gets a few welcome upgrades without sacrificing the high-quality experience and low price of its predecessor.

Inexpensive. Large display. Runs nearly stock Android with promise of speedy updates. Memory card slot. Upgraded camera performance.

No LTE. Larger display is less sharp than first generation. No processor upgrades.

Battery and Conclusion

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com)

Motorola Moto G (4G LTE) review

Editors' note (September 5, 2014): Motorola has announced the sequel to this phone, the 2014 Motorola Moto G .

The Motorola Moto G has one of the best screens you can get for the price, plenty of power for the everyday essentials, an easy to use, near-stock version of Android KitKat and the addition of 4G LTE and expandable storage are extremely welcome.

The camera isn't up to anything more than the odd snap in good lighting, and the addition of 4G LTE means its once "unbelievable bargain" price is now only "good value".

Although the Motorola Moto G with 4G LTE is a bit pricier than its 3G-only sibling, it still has one of the best displays in the budget arena, its processor makes operation enjoyably smooth and its rounded, compact body is both comfortable and...

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : PC Magazine (pcmag.com)

Motorola Moto G (Unlocked)

Excellent build quality and speed for the price. KitKat upgrade coming. Plenty of internal storage

No LTE. No microSD card slot. Poor camera

The Moto G is the best-built, unlocked smartphone under $200 available today.

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Motorola Moto G (2014)

Comfy, customizable design; Crisp 5-inch display; Clean KitKat build with useful Moto apps ; No 4G LTE support; Camera struggles in low light ; Sporting a comfy design and a crisp 5-inch display, the unlocked Motorola Moto G offers a quality Android...

No 4G LTE support; Camera struggles in low light ; Sporting a comfy design and a crisp 5-inch display, the unlocked Motorola Moto G offers a quality Android experience on the cheap.

Sporting a comfy design and a crisp 5-inch display, the unlocked Motorola Moto G offers a quality Android experience on the cheap.

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Florian Wimmer (notebookcheck.net)

Motorola Moto G2 Smartphone Review

Second generation. In 2013 the Motorola Moto G was an inexpensive smartphone and a real competitor for mainstream smartphones with its comprehensive features. Now there is a successor, and we want to know if the Moto G2 can impress us as well. Let us...

Grippy case, Replaceable back cover, Dual-SIM, Decent stereo speakers, Decent cameras, Good battery runtimes, Display with quite accurate colors, Good WLAN signal, Suited for gaming, Spill-water resistant, FM radio

Average performance, Battery not removable, Case sensitive to pressure, Tricky to remove the back cover, Limited internal storage, No LTE, GPS slow and sometimes inaccurate, Only 720p videos, No power adaptor included, Low display brightness

Motorola continues its strategy with the Moto G2 and once again builds a simple smartphone with original Android and replaceable covers. The Moto G2 is not a device that is going to be very exciting, it is more of a loyal companion that hardly...

Oct, 2014

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