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Motorola Moto G (2013, 1st gen) / X1032 / XT1034 / XT1039

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 25272 reviews of Motorola Moto G (2013, 1st gen) / X1032 / XT1034 / XT1039. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the screen and size are on the whole positive. The usability and performance also get good views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Motorola Moto G (2013, 1st gen) / X1032 / XT1034 / XT1039 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Motorola Moto G (2013, 1st gen) / X1032 / XT1034 / XT1039

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2719 user reviews of Motorola Moto G (2013, 1st gen) / X1032 / XT1034 / XT1039 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the portability and screen. The usability and performance are also appreciated.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Motorola Moto G (2013, 1st gen) / X1032 / XT1034 / XT1039

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7445 user reviews of Motorola Moto G (2013, 1st gen) / X1032 / XT1034 / XT1039 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. Opinions about the screen and portability are overall positive. The usability and performance are also appreciated.

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91% 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 (2013, 1st gen) / X1032 / XT1034 / XT1039

alaTest has collected and analyzed 97 user reviews of Motorola Moto G (2013, 1st gen) / X1032 / XT1034 / XT1039 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. Reviews about the durability and camera are generally positive. The usability and performance are also mentioned favorably. The portability and reliability get mixed reviews.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Motorola Moto G review: Little big G

Having spent the best part of two years cleaning the Motorola pipeline of products conceived before the takeover, Google finally has a shop with its name on it. And it's not afraid to use it to challenge some of the old habits and experienced players...

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE; quad-band UMTS/HSPA support ; 4.5" 16M-color 720p IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 326ppi pixel density; Gorilla Glass 3 ; Android OS v4.3 Jelly Bean with Android 4.4 update reportedly coming as soon as January 2014 ;...

Limited non-expandable storage ; Non user-removable battery ; Questionable camera image quality, limited camera settings

A Google phone for the masses. At long last. Nothing like the enigmatic Nexus, drip-fed through the Play Store, attractively priced but hard-to-get.

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Jamie Rigg (engadget.com)

Moto G review: an affordable smartphone, done right

Since Motorola was acquired by a certain tech giant last year, its new owner hasn't had a particularly strong impact on the way it does business. Not too

Crisp 720p display ; Near-stock version of Android ; Impressive performance ; Affordably priced

Up to just 16GB of non-expandable storage ; No LTE ; Slightly sluggish web browsing

Forgiving the absence of a microSD slot and LTE radio, we commend the Moto G for its bright display, superb all-around performance and versatile camera despite a low megapixel count. At this price, it's a bargain.

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : David Pierce (wired.com)

Review: Moto G

The Moto G is the cheapest phone in Motorola's 2015 handset lineup, but it certainly doesn't feel like it.

Hard to beat the price. Waterproof, and still has a removable back. Runs a pure version of Android, with only useful additions

The camera can't hang with the best. The screen doesn't look as good as it should. A little hefty

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Jessica Dolcourt (cnet.com)

For the Moto G, the third time's a charm (review)

The latest Moto G refresh scores on Android 4.4, palmable design, and above-average specs. All it lacks is LTE.

The 5-inch Motorola Moto G once again turns in its signature hand-friendly design and hardware specs that impress for the price.

In LTE markets, the Moto G's absence of the fast data standard is a drag.

Motorola's new Moto G exemplifies the budget Android phone, but if you prefer your data LTE-flavored, it's best to wait for that model.

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Eugene Kim (pcmag.com)

Motorola Moto G (Boost Mobile)

The Motorola Moto G is a well-built phone for a great price on Boost Mobile, but its lack of LTE limits its appeal.

Excellent build quality and speed for the price. Sharp display. Android 4.4 KitKat on-board.

No LTE. No microSD card slot. Poor camera. Little internal storage.

Bloatware, Competition, and Conclusions Thankfully, Boost didn't go overboard with the software pre-loads on its Moto G. The Boost Zone account managing app is the only non-removable piece, while Boost Music and an airG chat client can both be...

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.com)

Motorola Moto G Google Play Edition review

Up until now, the most affordable way to get your mitts on an unlocked Android smartphone was the Motorola Moto G . For true 'droid diehards though, the device's software, which is only slightly tweaked by Motorola, may not be quite pristine enough....

The Moto G Google Play Edition runs pristine Android 4.4 KitKat right out of the box and for a rock bottom price. It's compact, has a premium build quality, and powerful speakers.

The Moto G's processor is slow, it has no LTE, and storage is limited to 16GB. The dim screen lacks contrast and vivid colors, and its camera takes blurry photos and lacks an HDR mode.

If you yearn for pure Android KitKat on the cheap, the Moto G Google Play Edition is worth the price, but power users should look elsewhere.

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Motorola Moto G (Unlocked)

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

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

No LTE. No microSD card slot. Poor camera.

The G also doesn't rely on a microSD card for storage; instead, it has 12.92GB of available internal storage, and no slot. That means the G can't handle as much media as a phone with an SD card slot, but it can load up many more apps than phones like...

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.com)

Motorola Moto G review

If your priority is to get your hands on the cheapest Android phone deal around, the new Motorola Moto G can't be beat. Starting at just $179, the unlocked and unsubsidized Moto G flaunts a big 4.5-inch screen plus all the power of Android 4.3 Jelly...

The Motorola Moto G is extremely affordable, unlocked, and runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The phone is compact and has premium build quality that belies its low price. The Moto G’s speakers pack lots of volume.

The processor is slow, and the phone comes with a maximum of 16GB of storage and no LTE. The phone’s screen is dim and lacks contrast and vivid colors. The Moto G’s camera takes blurry photos without much detail.

You can't beat the price of the Moto G, but the more expensive and more powerful Nexus 5 remains your shrewdest unlocked Android option.

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Aaron Souppouris (theverge.com)

Motorola Moto G review: how good can a $179 smartphone be?

The Moto X represented a sizable step forward for Motorola. A comfortable, fresh, customizable design married with tasteful and useful software features, it's the polar opposite of the aggressively...

Aspirational design ; Excellent performance ; Incredible value

Questionable build quality ; Poor camera ; Low storage

Redefining what a cheap smartphone can be

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Motorola Moto G

The Motorola Moto G is an affordable Android smartphone that doesn't require a two-year cellphone contract at the time of purchase. It is also color-customizable thanks to optional "shells." It features a large 4.5-inch LCD touchscreen (1280x720), a...

Nov, 2013

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