{(((1 year update, well 11 months))) : this moto g4 plus is still going strong. no problems with it to report, still charges fast and holds a charge all day. }
Ok so I've had this Moto G4 Plus (64GB storage with 4GB RAM) for 24 hours, and so this Isn't going to be a extensive review, just some things I've noticed...
First of all, the build and feel of the phone is very good, not super premium like some $600 + phones, but its still very good.
the fit is tight and uniform, no gaps around the screen or back cover or anything. the back cover snaps on and off without problems. the phone looks to be very well made.
The android system takes up almost 10GB of storage, leaving the user with about 54.5 GB.
CPU-Z shows there is 3643 MB of RAM
The buttons for power and volume feel great, make a nice little clicky feel when you push them, and the power button is textured for an easy way to feel the difference between them.
the finger print scanner, is very useful, (although it doesn't serve as a button for anything) it wakes the phone up and unlocks it super fast.
I would estimate about 1/4 of a second or faster. So far finger print scanner is great, way better than i expected.
The screen looks great, full HD 1080P, colors have a warm look to them , the whites are not as blue looking as my Samsung phones screen.
IT is a full 5.5 inch display, and yes the buttons are on screen, But can go away in certain apps, to give you the full screen to use, like when watching videos for instance.
the sound is very good, although it only has one front facing speaker at the top. it is loud and clear.
Call quality has been excellent, and when calling an iphone 6, about two or three feet away, with both phones on speaker. the Moto G4 Plus had no signs of feedback, or echoing, indicating it does an excellent job of noise cancellation. the iphone 6 however sounded like a horror movie.
The UI (user interface) is slick and basic android. fast and responsive. the Moto gestures work well as far as the double twist for camera, and the double chop for flashlight. I have not tested the others yet.
Supposedly this phone is Water and dust resistant, but i will not be testing that, for obvious reasons.
The camera seems to be great so far, low light photos look pretty good, and there is even a pro mode that lets you tweak all the aspects of the camera. if you hold down the shoot button, it takes photos in rapid succession, pretty cool feature.
This phone also lets you record slow motion videos which is fun.
Some of the cons of this phone i can think of, are:
No NFC, not a big deal to me personally, because I never plan on using android pay anytime soon at least, and I never bump my phone to share stuff with other people. I've had NFC on past phones for years, and never used it, except to try it out to see if it worked.
No Magnetometer / Compass. I'm not sure of the full implications of not having a compass are, but GPS and navigation still work, because they rely on the GPS sensors, this phone also uses GLONASS, which is just the Russian version of the United states GPS system, twice as many satellites, means twice the reliability, and more accurate and faster positioning.
Since there is no Compass, google sky map will not work correctly, which is big bummer for me.
ON THE OVER HEATING ISSUE:
I live in south Texas, and tested this phone outside with the camera app, taking dozens of photos and using CPU-Z i never noticed temps over 55 C on any of the sensors, most were about 50 C or below. also the camera app never started lagging and stuttering.
I will update this review if anything changes, and after a month or two when i have spent more time with the phone.
EDIT: after using this phone for 4 days now. I bumped it from a 4 to a 5 star. The battery life is very good. And easily last all day. In fact I've had the phone with me at work now since 7 am this morning, using it off and on pretty often. It is now 2:30 pm and I still have 70% left. Pretty impressive.
The screen looks great in full sun with full brightness setting, no problems at all.
The more I use this phone the more I like it.
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Brilliant Photos in Any LightMoto G Plus gives you the most advanced 16 MP camera in its class. Say goodbye to blurry photos thanks to two additional rapid focus technologies. Laser focus and phase detect auto-focus work quickly so you never miss the shot. Plus, a wide-angle 5 MP front camera helps fit everyone into group shots. |
Charge at the Speed of LifeMoto G Plus keeps you connected with an all-day battery.* When your battery runs low, the included TurboPower charger gives you up to 6 hours of power in just 15 minutes of charging.* * Battery must be substantially depleted; charging rate slows as charging progresses. All battery life claims are approximate and based on an average user profile that includes both usage and standby. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on many factors including signal strength, network configuration, age of battery, operating temperature, features selected, device settings, voice, data, and other application usage patterns. |
A Passcode As Unique As YouForget about typing your passcode. Simply touch the fingerprint reader and it instantly wakes up your phone, conveniently unlocking it at the same time. Unlike some phones, the reader recognizes your unique fingerprint no matter which way you hold it. |
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Carrier friendly. Pure and simpleThe Moto Pure version of the new Moto G Plus gives you an experience that’s second to none. It’s unlocked and carrier friendly, so you can swap between any major U.S. carrier any time you choose. It boosts performance by giving you a pure, clutter-free version of Android , with no unnecessary software to slow you down. And it lets you enjoy a pure design, with no extra logos outside and no extra animations or apps inside. |
Life Moves Fast. Move fasterMoto G Plus is built to keep up. With an octa-core processor, you’ll have more than enough power to run your favorite apps today and new ones down the road. Run multiple apps at the same time without slowing down. And with powerful graphics capabilities that support rich 3D images, enjoy games that look more realistic and lifelike than ever. |
Bring Your Life to LifeWith a 5.5 inch; Full HD display, your friends’ Facebook photos look sharp and lifelike, while videos and games come to life like never before. Moto G Plus gives you vivid colors and intricate details you’d expect to find only on a premium phone. |
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Moto DisplayMoto Display gives you a simple preview of notifications and updates, so you don’t have to unlock your phone. |
Moto ActionsMoto Actions responds to your motions and gestures: two chops downward turns on a flashlight. |
Free Storage with Google PhotosStay automatically backed up and organized, and get two years of storage at original quality. |
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| Moto G4 Plus | Moto E4 | Moto X4 | Moto Z Unlocked | Moto G5 Plus | Moto E4 Plus | |
| Display | 5.5-inch Full HD display, 1080p, 401ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | 5” HD 720p (1280x720), Up to 16 million colors, Lenovo Screen , 2.5D cover glass | 5.2” FHD (1080×1920), 424 PPI, LTPS IPS, Corning Gorilla Glass | 5.5” AMOLED, 1440p Quad HD (2560 x 1440), 535 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass | 5.2”, Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080), 424 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | 5.5” HD (1280x720),267ppi, GFF, 2.5D cover Glass |
| Main Camera | 16MP | 8MP | 12MP | 13MP | 12MP | 13MP |
| Front Camera | 5MP | 5MP | 16MP | 5MP | 5MP | 5MP |
| Android Version | Android 6.0.1, Marshmallow | Android 7.1, Nougat | Android 7.1, Nougat | Android 6.0.1, Marshmallow | Android 7.0, Nougat | Android 7.1, Nougat |
| Processor/PCU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 (MSM8952) 1.5 GHz octa-core CPU, Adreno 405 with 550 MHz GPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz , Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, or, Quad-core 1.4 GHz , Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor with 2.2 GHz Octa-core CPU and 650 MHz Adreno 508 GPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with 1.8 GHz Quad-core CPU and Adreno 530 GPU Natural Language Processor, Contextual Computing Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with 2.0 GHz octa-core CPU and 650 MHz Adreno 506 GPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz , Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 |
| Battery Capacity/Charging | All-day battery (3000 mAh) / TurboPower for up to 6 hours of power in 15 minutes of charging | 2800 mAh / Removable / 5W/10W rapid charger | All-day battery / 3000mAh, Non-removable | Mixed usage up to 30 hours (2600 mAh) / TurboPower for up to 8 hours of power in 15 minutes of charging | All-day battery (3000 mAh) / TurboPower for up to 6 hours of power in 15 minutes of charging | 5000 mAh† / Embedded / 10W rapid charger |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Size/Weight | 53 mm x 76.6 mm x 7.9-9.8 mm / 155g | 144.5 mm x 72 mm x 9.3 mm / 150g | 148.35 mm x 73.4mm x 7.99 mm / 163g | 153.3 mm x 75.3 mm x 5.19 mm / 136g | 150.2 mm x 74.0 mm x 7.7-9.7 mm / 155g | 155 mm x 77.5 mm x 9.55 mm / 181g |
| Networks | 4G LTE (Cat 4), CDMA / EVDO Rev A, UMTS / HSPA+, GSM / EDGE | GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, TDD, FDD | 4G LTE (Cat11 DL, Cat5 UL), CDMA / EVDO Rev A, UMTS / HSPA+, GSM / EDGE, TDD LTE band 38/41 | 4G LTE (Cat 6), UMTS / HSPA+, GSM / EDGE | 4G LTE (Cat 6), CDMA/EVDO Rev A, UMTS/HSPA+, GSM/EDGE | GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, TDD, FDD |
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What is an unlocked phone?An unlocked phone is a device that is not bound to any carrier or plan. It allows you to choose your phone first and your carrier second. Upon selecting a plan, simply insert the carrier's SIM card into the phone and you're ready to go. If you decide you want to change carriers down the road or want to take an international trip, it's as simple as replacing your existing SIM card with a new SIM and activating your new plan. |
What are the benefits of an unlocked phone?Freedom: Choose the carrier with one of the best service or price. If you find a better deal later, you have the ability to change to a different carrier. Travel: Take your phone internationally and use the carrier of your choice. It's as easy as inserting an active SIM card. Selection: Choose the phone with the features you want, whether or not your carrier sells it, and get more service options without a contract. |
How do I set up my unlocked phone?The first thing you’ll need is a SIM card for your desired carrier. When activated, the SIM card will let your phone connect to your carrier’s network. If you decide to upgrade to a newer unlocked phone in the future, you can easily remove the SIM card from your old phone and put it in your new phone—just make sure you get the right size of SIM card (nano, micro, or standard) for your phone. If you want to use your phone while traveling internationally, you can easily buy a SIM card for a carrier that operates where you’re traveling. As long as it’s activated, you can just swap SIM cards when you arrive at your destination. |
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Ignacio Ottati
Great overall package
Reviewed in Canada on April 10, 2017Verified Purchase
Chelsey Wall
This is by far the best phone I ever had
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Llegó a tiempo, de hecho un poco antes de lo previsto; en su caja original perfectamente sellado y empaquetado con seguridad.Reviewed in Mexico on September 25, 2017
Traía un 30% de batería y funciona a la perfección, ya le instalé mis aplicaciones y no ha habido ningún problema.
Tengo el equipo en color blanco y la textura es muy bonita, el color es satinado y el borde plata. El teléfono es muy ligero y no se resbala gracias a la parte trasera con textura.
Antes tenía un Samsung Grand Prime, lo he decidido cambiar porque la batería ya casi no dura y tengo que conectarlo en todos lados a donde voy.
Pros
--La resolución de la pantalla es muy buena y el brillo en mínimo funciona bien para interiores y en medio para exteriores.
--Hay una configuración de color normal y una extra brillante.
--Tiene dos ranuras de sim pero sólo he ocupado una, igual no parece haber inconvenientes.
--El TurboPower carga el 50% de batería prácticamente en 40 minutos :) muy eficiente aunque también genera un aumento momentáneo en la temperatura del equipo.
--La batería dura todo un día de uso moderado, jugando, escuchando música y con el brillo bajo.
--El lector de huella digital sirve para desbloquear Y bloquear el equipo.
--Corre PokemonGO perfectamente bien :D (ni un solo error en 2 semanas) (Mi Grand Prime a veces me sacaba de las incursiones :'( )
--El giroscopio funciona genial y se puede ver el VR sin problemas :)
--También el GPS es más preciso que en mi equipo anterior.
Contras
--Con un uso intenso (brillo alto, internet, juegos y música) el dispositivo se calienta considerablemente. Hasta ahora no ha habido fallas pero es un poco alarmante la repentina subida de temperatura.
--Para poder utilizar la SD como memoria expandible y ponerle apps hay que formatearla previamente (y tener un respaldo, obvio)
--No tiene aplicación de galería, utiliza Google Fotos. No es realmente un contra porque la app no está mal pero hay que acostumbrarse a usarla :P
--La respuesta de la linterna es como de 2 o 3 segundos, no sé porqué no sea tan inmediata ni fuerte como en otros equipos (La linterna del Grand Prime es potente y muy rápida la respuesta). Creo que es porque el led es independiente del flash.
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Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2017Style: Phone OnlySize: 64 GB Storage + 4 GB RAMColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Tian Zhang
... got this phone in "like new" condition at a good price. Runs my daily apps very smoothly
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