Moto G4 Launch on 17th May, to be Amazon India Exclusive

Motorola India, on its Twitter handle on Wednesday revealed that the next Moto G - the Moto G (Gen 4) aka Moto G4 - smartphone will be Amazon India exclusive.

The company is rumoured to introduce the Moto G4 Plus variant alongside, housing a fingerprint sensor in addition.

Separately, in a press statement, Amit Boni, Country Head, Motorola Mobility India confirmed the next Motorola smartphone's availability via Amazon India, "We have witnessed tremendous growth in the e-commerce market and it will continue to be the dominating channel for us as we bring new products to the India market. Amazon.in is the one of the best online marketplaces in India and we are glad to announce that we have exclusively partnered with Amazon India for our next Motorola smartphone."


Motorola had last month started sending media invites for an event on Tuesday in India. Although nothing was mentioned in the press invitation except for the date, the Lenovo-owned company is anticipated to launch the next-generation Moto G-series smartphone or the Moto G (Gen 4) in India first, something it has done before.

The Lenovo-owned firm has shared several teasers for the upcoming Moto G smartphone, contrasting its offering with others that hang while playing video games, switch off unexpectedly due to low battery, and ruin images because of slow camera autofocus.

The Motorola Moto G (Gen 4) and the Moto G4 Plus have leaked quite a few times recently via videos and images. However, none of the information has been confirmed by the company. The smartphone is expected to feature a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) resolution display, an octa-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB of inbuilt storage, and a 13-megapixel rear camera. The Moto G4 Plus is rumoured to sport a fingerprint sensor, and a 16-megapixel rear camera.

Previously leaked images of the white-coloured Moto G4 Plus showed a square-shaped fingerprint sensor placed as a home button, a speaker grille, a front-facing camera, and the rear camera with flash and autofocus sensors enclosed in a pill-shaped module and a dimple with the company logo below the camera.
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Have people been able to get replacements done on moto models which were on their last leg of warranty period?
 
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Thats my next phone right there. My current Moto G first generation has lasted me for a while with no slow downs and some ridiculously rough usage.
 
Why still a Snapdragon 4xx processor and not a 650/652
Right and this is why i wonder how competitive the moto g series is in 2016, when there are other competitors. Still, nothing like ordering online at ease without requiring invite to spend your own money or having to use scripts.

it will come down to price. last year the moto g indian prices were identical to the US. And were available literally the next day after launch in India (!)

13 or 14k vs 16-18-20k.
 
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I too use a G1 on stock 5.1 . No lag at all . Awesome phone but the camera is not up to the mark . Will buy the new g4 or moto x if the camera is better with a full HD screen with 3gb ram and a finger print scanner .
 
http://www.bgr.in/news/moto-g4-plus...-via-leaked-retail-box-hours-ahead-of-launch/
G4+
The back panel seems to be removable and gets a matte finish. The back also sees the ‘M’ logo and the pill-shaped camera setup, which includes the camera lens, LED flash and what looks like laser autofocus. Up front, a screen guard confirms the name Moto G4 Plus and also boasts the square fingerprint scanner placed under the display.

Moto G4 Plus specifications, features: As per the leaked retail box, the Moto G4 Plus features a 5.5-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) display, and is powered by an octa-core processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The smartphone also features 32GB internal storage, 16-megapixel rear camera with PDAF support, 5-megapixel selfie camera, and a 3,000mAh battery with TurboCharging support.

Connectivity options include 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and on the software front, it runs on Android Marshmallow.
 
Specifications and details about devices:

Moto G4
1.5GHz Snapdragon 617
2GB RAM/16GB Internal storage, expandable upto 128GB
5.5" FHD screen with Gorilla Class 3
13MP/5MP camera with PDAF
3000mAh battery with Turbo Charging support
Dual SIM support with 3G/4G support in both slots, VoLTE
Android 6.0.1

Moto G4 Plus
1.5GHz Snapdragon 617
2GB RAM/16GB Internal storage, expandable upto 128GB (₹ 13,499)
3GB RAM/32GB Internal storage, expandable upto 128GB (₹ 14,499)
5.5" FHD screen with Gorilla Class 3
16MP/5MP camera with 1.3µm pixels for better low light performance, PDAF, Laser autofocus
Fingerprint scanner (unlocks in 750ms)
3000mAh battery with Turbo Charging support
Dual SIM support with 3G/4G support in both slots, VoLTE
Android 6.0.1

Moto G4 Plus will be available from today.
 
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Hmm...I personally wish the standard G4 come in 5".
Specifications and details about devices:

Moto G4
1.5GHz Snapdragon 617
2GB RAM/16GB Internal storage, expandable upto 128GB
5.5" FHD screen with Gorilla Class 3
13MP/5MP camera with PDAF
3000mAh battery with Turbo Charging support
Dual SIM support with 3G/4G support in both slots, VoLTE
Android 6.0.1

Moto G4 Plus
1.5GHz Snapdragon 617
2GB RAM/16GB Internal storage, expandable upto 128GB (₹ 13,499)
3GB RAM/32GB Internal storage, expandable upto 128GB (₹ 14,499)
5.5" FHD screen with Gorilla Class 3
16MP/5MP camera with 1.3µm pixels for better low light performance, PDAF, Laser autofocus
Fingerprint scanner (unlocks in 750ms)
3000mAh battery with Turbo Charging support
Dual SIM support with 3G/4G support in both slots, VoLTE
Android 6.0.1
So why does the G4+ come in 2GB and 3GB when the standard G4 could simply have 3GB RAM? And the G4+>G4 only in RAM size and Camera megapixel numbers?
And everyone seems to be forgetting the fact that Moto is now owned by Lenovo. Don't expect these phones to be better or as good as the earlier versions.
And will there be any pricefall in the G3's?
 
The plus is downright ugly.. Ridiculous fingerprint scanner just to claim bragging rights it seems. Lenovo has done well to include a better camera with Plus' base model, and dangled even more carrot by offering extra RAM for higher model.

5.5 inched screen size in both variants is just plain stupid imo. Moto G1 started a trend of sorts with the adorable pocket friendly+ pocketable handset. Lenovo just may have completed the mauling of the beloved handset series.

Also, 1080p/5.5 inched screen with 617.. ? Atleast they could have done a 650 there?
Looks more like a refurbed Moto X Play of sorts :|
 
other tit bits :
http://www.engadget.com/2016/05/17/motorola-moto-g-4th-generation/
Update: And then there were three. Motorola has just announced that a third Moto G4, the Moto G4 Play, will be released globally this summer,
The independent image analysis company DxOMark has apparently rated the Moto G Plus' photo quality ahead of iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus. That bodes well, although it did have to concede that this rating only pertained to images, implying that the video and overall scores were lower.

http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_moto_g_and_moto_g4_plus_unveiled_with_55_1080p_screens-news-18260.php
The top model comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage.
G4 Play ? Edit : No.
We don't have full details on the Moto G4 Play, but it's definitely going to be the cheapest of the three. It's got a 5-inch 720p display, a Snapdragon 410 processor and a 2,700mAh battery. Those are similar specs to last year's G, but elsewhere the specs have been degraded. The G's waterproofing has been replaced with "splash proofing," and the camera only has an 8-megapixel sensor.
with the G4 debuting today in Brazil and the G4 Plus in India
All three are pictured in this article.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/666016...with-1-2-4-inch-sensor-and-fingerprint-reader
True to form, the Moto G Plus offers several features we are used to seeing on high-end devices and a promising-looking camera specification.
An Omnivsion OV16860 1/2.4-inch 16MP sensor with a large pixel size of 1.34um is paired with a fast F2.0 aperture, on-sensor phase detection and laser-assisted AF. There is also a dual-LED flash and a 5MP front camera with F2.2 aperture. On the software side of things a new Pro mode allows for manual control over shutter speed and other essential shooting parameters.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Four...-is-announced-performance-on-a-budget_id81168
Speaking of software, the camera app is to be one of the few non-stock Android experiences you'll get out of the phone,

http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/17/11688790/moto-g-plus-play-release-date-prices-specs-features
I can't help but feel that the Moto G has lost its raison d'être. Where the former Motorola once enjoyed a lead in terms of performance and industrial design, Chinese rivals now match the Moto G's speed and are starting to produce aluminum unibody shells that Lenovo can't compete with. Lenovo's Aymar de Lencquesaing, co-president of the company's mobile business group, told me ahead of today's launch that he believes the Moto G can still stand out on its old strengths of providing a clean Android experience and trickling premium features down. Having witnessed this year's Oppo F1 Plus, the Redmi Note 3, and the Meizu M3 Note, I simply disagree. No amount of Moto Maker customizations — available on both the G and G Plus — will bridge the gap between Lenovo's new phones and those powerful, all-aluminum $200 beasts of burden.

http://www.xda-developers.com/lenovo-unveils-the-moto-g4-and-moto-g4-plus-in-india/
To add to woes, only the Moto G4 Plus will get a turbo charger in the box.
To be real honest, outside of the pure Android experience, there is very little that the Moto G4 brings to the table. Lenovo watered down the G4 in an attempt to bring up the G4 Plus, while the G4 Plus is what the Moto G4 should have been. In the Indian market, you can easily find several other smartphones, all of them bearing 5.5″ FHD displays, similar or even better SoC’s and fingerprint sensors, at lesser price.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 still remains the uncontested king of the low/mid end, with the Snapdragon 650 SoC, 3GB RAM and all the rest of the features at Rs. 11,999 ($180) with the only real drawback being its difficulty to purchase. The Lenovo Vibe K4 Note also offers similar specs with the MediaTek MT6753 with 8x Cortex-A53 at Rs. 11,999 ($180). Then there are other offerings from Micromax and LeEco, which offer different sets of features at lesser prices than these. So there really is not much that the base Moto G4 offers that makes it an impulse buy. The Moto G4 Plus is better, but not convincing enough.
 
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http://www.dxomark.com/Mobiles/Motorola-Moto-G-Plus-Mobile-review-a-very-capable-camera
Pros
  • Very good detail preservation in bright light.
  • Fast and accurate autofocus in all lighting conditions.
  • Good noise reduction in bright light.
  • In most outdoor scenes, colors are vivid and pleasant.
  • In low-light and indoor conditions, the white balance is good.
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Cons

  • In several outdoor shots, some loss of details in the dark parts of the image.
  • Slight blue cast sometimes visible in outdoor scenes.
  • Some irregularities in HDR activation and white balance are visible.
  • Cyan shift close to sky saturation visible in outdoor shots.
Boasting consistently high photo scores in the mids 80’s for most categories, the Moto G Plus achieves a very good score for autofocus, which is fast and accurate in all conditions. Minor drawbacks, such as some loss of shadow detail, a slight blue colorcast, and HDR mode irregularities were observed, but overall, Motorola’s latest device impressed.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/4947278437/lenovo-moto-g-plus-preview-and-samples
First impressions
During our testing we were impressed with the image output produced by the Moto G Plus. The large pixels in combination with very well-balanced image processing result in image quality that we would typically expect from devices in a higher price category. Images show good detail and well-controlled noise levels across the ISO range. Colors are pleasantly natural, even in difficult light situations, and thanks to its night mode the Moto is capable of capturing decent exposures even at very low light levels. On the downside, in dim conditions camera shake can lead to some image blur, though it is typically only noticeable at a 100% view.

The new Professional mode is good news for those mobile photographers who want maximum control over the capture process, and the large 1080p display is nice for viewing and composing images. The fingerprint sensor performs very swiftly and increases the security of your image and video files that are stored on the device. The plastic back is in line with a mid-ranger but overall the Moto G Plus looks like a great option for consumers who want excellent camera performance without spending money on a flagship device.
 
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