Motorola Moto G (1st Generation) - Black - 8 GB - Global GSM Unlocked Phone
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| Brand | Motorola |
| Model Name | Moto G |
| Wireless Carrier | AT&T |
| Operating System | Android |
| Cellular Technology | 3G |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Color | Black |
| Screen Size | 4.5 Inches |
| Wireless network technology | GSM |
About this item
- Compatibility: All GSM Networks including AT&T and (2G) T-Mobile
- Optimized to work with 3G (UMTS/HSPA+) networks when roaming outside the US. Only supports 2G coverage on T-Mobile.
- 4.5 inch 720p HD TFT display
- Quad-core 1.2GHz processor with 450MHz graphics processor
- 5MP rear camera, plus front facing camera. This product ships with a USB charger only (no wall adapter included).
- Unlocked cell phones are compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile as well as with GSM SIM cards (e.g. H20, Straight Talk, and select prepaid carriers). Unlocked cell phones will not work with CDMA Carriers like Sprint, Verizon, Boost or Virgin.
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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 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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Product information
| Product Dimensions | 2.6 x 0.46 x 5.1 inches |
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| Item Weight | 5 ounces |
| ASIN | B00GWR36F6 |
| Item model number | Moto G-1st Generation |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| OS | Android |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Wireless communication technologies | Cellular |
| Connectivity technologies | USB |
| Special Features | Touchscreendual-camera, Smartphone |
| Display technology | LCD |
| Display resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Device interface - primary | Touchscreen |
| Scanner Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Other camera features | 5 MP |
| Form Factor | Smartphone |
| Colour | Black |
| Included Components | Video Recorder, Camera |
| Manufacturer | Motorola |
| Date First Available | November 30, 2013 |
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Grade D - Very heavy signs of use, such as deep scratches and dents, works perfect, clean ESN, phone & Battery only - no charger
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This phone includes the device, a microusb to usb cable, and paperwork. There is not a wall adapter due to the price of this phone but will work with most chargers above 500mA with a max of 2mA.
Hardware:
Screen:The Moto G has a screen with a pixel density to match the iPhone 5s retina screen. It is only 720p compared to many flagships that are 1080p but to the human eye the difference is not noticeable. Images are sharp and colors are true on the Moto G. This looks like a high quality screen. It should be noted that the screen size is slightly smaller than the nexus but this makes it easier to use one-handed.
Material:The phone itself is a polycarbonate material but feels premium. It does not feel like Samsung phones or tablets where the cheap plastic is noticeable. The phone weighs more than the nexus 4 but not by much and the heftiness makes it feel truly premium for a budget price point. The back is removable and is needed to do so in order to place a SIM card in the phone. The SIM goes in gold side down with the side that has a slanted edge in first which I had trouble figuring out at first. It is recommended to not use SIM adapters or risk breaking the pins in the phone. The back of the phone is a matte polycarbonate and tends to collect finger prints and oil easily. I use the Moto G flip shell and that is better made and lacks this issue. The back is hard to remove but is made easier by the included instructions in the package.
Ports:The headphone jack is located directly in the middle on the top of the phone. The jack is a standard headphone jack and will fit any headphones you may have. However this phone does not come with a pair of headphones which is probably partially a factor in the price. The microusb port on this phone is standard and will fit any cables you may have. It feels tight and well made compared to some other ports on other devices.
Battery:Battery life is phenomenal with this device. I use my phone heavily for streamed music over wifi and 3g, calls, google hangout video chats, and texting/email and this phone lasts from 7am till midnight with battery to spare. People who casually use their phone will get two days from it. There is also a battery saving mode that cuts down background app data but I have not yet needed to use it. Sadly it does not support Qi Wireless charging which is a let down.
Included hardware: This phone has a white LED that is used for notifications. The phone also has an FM radio in it that uses headphones as the antenna. This is a nice feature and important for some people. The power and volume buttons are slightly wobbly but that can't be noticed in a case and they are reassuringly clicky and responsive.
Software:This phone runs android 4.3 out of the box and is upgraded to android 4.4 over the internet. A google account is needed in order to download apps and use google software and you are prompted to create one or sign in with an existing one. This phone runs nearly stock android and has absolutely no lag at all. There are added Motorola apps which are actually very useful. Moto Assist can set profiles to make the phone silent while sleeping or in meetings. Motorola Migrate moved all my texts and into from my Nexus 4 to the Moto G flawlessly. There is at least one more guaranteed android update from Motorola.
Internal components:The Moto G has a Snapdragon 400 and 1g of ram with 8 or 16g of storage. These are not quite flagship numbers but they are extremely fast and even with 1g of ram I have not had any issues with apps closing compared to my Nexus 4 which had 2g of ram. Games run just as well as the nexus and this phone is zippy and quick. The Moto G is unlocked for any GSM network and the US version is optimized for AT&T and T-Mobile. The data speeds are only 3g or HSPA+ but are good enough to stream music and watch Youtube or Netflix without a stutter. The 3g saves battery compared to LTE which is a bonus.
Overall this phone is extremely capable of being a daily driver even for power users. The phone feels premium and is offered at a budget price. Compared to other budget phones, it is a no brainer to pick the Moto G. Even flagships have a hard time justifying price compared to the Moto G. The battery lasts all day and the performance does not disappoint. The phone does smudge easily, does not offer NFC or Qi Charging, and the buttons are slightly wobbly but overall this phone is a great buy.
The screen is large, but not monstrous, ideal for my daughter that definitely did not want a big display phone, but something small and easily handled. The resolution is ideal and not an overkill 1080p display that taxes the GPU and battery. The quad core processor gives the phone plenty of pep, although I cannot comment on game play (I don't understand playing games on a phone, given the small display, but that is a personal choice). The battery is embedded in the device and there is no additional memory card slot for expansion (a Google device habit), so if you plan on having a lot of media and apps, I suggest the 16Gb version (8Gb is fine for her use and I'm cheap!). If you want to load all your music on it, you better look elsewhere. I am not sure of how long the battery lasts, but I have not heard a complaint about it yet. The camera seems OK, although I did not play with it that much, and really don't see the need for high resolution camera phones, give the limited sensor area available (get a digital point and shoot, or better yet, a nice used film camera -- I am a diehard fan of film in all its sizes, from 35mm to 4x5!).
When first booted up, the phone was ready for Android 4.4, which I suggest using wifi to perform, unless you have unlimited data, speed, and/or patience as it is a big file (this was before adding the sim card, so I did not have it on T-Mobile's network at the time). A quick restart and the phone was ready to go, using the standard Google logon. Android on this phone is gloriously free of bloatware (like Samsung and HTC insist on stuffing on their phones), other than probably two apps. The included Motorola app for transferring settings and files worked perfectly, taking a few minutes to do its thing (you install it on your old phone and connect to the same wifi, following the prompts). I had to get a micro sim card from T-Mobile, but that was free via mail order (note that it will take prepaid and postpaid sims, defaulting to your plan -- it is just a "dumb" sim), or from what I later read, possibly free in retail locations. I learned about the universal sim card by mistakenly ordering the prepaid for our postpaid plan. Setting it up was easy on T-Mobile's website, with the phone was switched over within minutes of finalizing online.
The only minor negative, is that the phone does not support LTE, but is otherwise 3G, and fast enough in our area. But I knew this when ordering. There have been no complaints about the call quality, either.
My daughter seems fine with the phone, including no complaints about performance. This is a kid that has no trouble of literally letting me know if things "suck," so I consider it an awesome "bargain" phone not locked to a carrier.
Had this phone been available when I purchased the HTC One, I would have purchased it for myself. I like the HTC, especially its slightly bigger screen for my slowly decaying eyesight, but the bloatware and cost are not worth it. I highly recommend the Moto G and look forward to replacing the HTC One with whatever iteration is available when needed.
I added the following screen protector to the phone, Archshield - Moto G Premium High Definition (HD) Clear Screen Protector 3-Pack (no longer available on Amazon, thus no link), but suggest another brand, as my installation was troublesome. If Spigen comes out with screen protectors I recommend them, finding them to be the best available (and the company is quick to reply to inquiries). The following protective case is recommended, as long as you know the color of the pink version did not quite match that displayed online TUDIA Ultra Slim Melody TPU Bumper Protective Case for Motorola Moto G SmartPhone (Pink) .
One other thing of note forgotten in the initial review: Before purchase, I read of issues with the back, removable portion of the phone being easily damaged during removal to access the micro sim slot. Knowing this I was careful to follow the instructions and treat the back gently. You can see how easy it would be to damage it by bending it a little too far. Just something to be aware of.
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