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http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/moto-e-budget-smartphone-leaked-similar-moto-g-more-compact-body-1445429
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/new-motorola-xt1021-xt1022-xt1025-smartphones-expected-may-1445438
Seems to be even more entry level than the Moto G. They quote the price for the dual SIM + TV as R$599,00 - I'd expect it to retail for something like $119,00 / £89,00 / €129,00 SIM-free, unlocked.
Why would a more entry level phone cost more?
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Why would a more entry level phone cost more?
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I'm going by Amazon prices here, but the cheapest G goes for $179 / £115 / €159,00. Obviously you can find it discounted, but this isn't what I'm talking about, I'm talking about standard prices.
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I'm going by Amazon prices here, but the cheapest G goes for $179 / £115 / €159,00. Obviously you can find it discounted, but this isn't what I'm talking about, I'm talking about standard prices.
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I bought my Moto G new for only £95
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I bought my Moto G new for only £95
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Unlocked? Without contract?
It also looks like a Moto G LTE version is going to be released in the coming months as well. I would imagine the next version of the Moto G will have LTE as a standard feature. The costs of including multiple bands for LTE is coming down so it only makes sense.
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It also looks like a Moto G LTE version is going to be released in the coming months as well. I would imagine the next version of the Moto G will have LTE as a standard feature. The costs of including multiple bands for LTE is coming down so it only makes sense.
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LTE with a slimmer body
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Yes, no contract, but it was locked to O2, however, i unlocked for only £1.69
I'll probably get,the moto e. Got this brand new 3 weeks ago for $99 on amazon boost mobile version. I use it as a tablet
Best phone I ever had
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I might get the LTE Moto G since the screen on my current G is cracked/scratched at the upper right. It's barely noticeable, but it's noticeable enough to annoy me. Quite a few people like my phone and it isn't available here (I don't think Digicel plans on carrying this phone and it's expensive as hell to import) so I can most likely sell it for some good cash once I get the LTE version.
I am so buying it just for the lte features xD
I want the moderator to ban me.
Really ?Why here is so expensive ?
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/motorola-moto-e-xt1022-spotted-on-indian-import-website-519174
moto e coming soon!! to cost around 8000 indian rupees or 8500 rupees approx!!
Moto E has been officially announced, here is the full specs: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e-6323.php
Available in the uk for £79.99 locked to o2.
A £150 moto g model is out now with micro sd and lte support though.
Have people seen this?
http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/12/moto-g-with-lte-pops-up-on-amazon/
"As good a deal as the Moto G might be for frugal smartphone shoppers, it doesn't have speedy LTE data; for some, that's practically a deal-breaker. However, it might get that often-sought upgrade relatively soon. Amazon has posted listings for two unannounced Moto G variants with "universal LTE," including one in a previously unavailable white hue. Detailed store pages are sadly missing, but both entries mention a $220 price (slightly above the $200 you'd pay for a 16GB 3G model) and a June 30th ship date. We'd also expect these to work only with GSM-based networks like AT&T and T-Mobile, so don't count on there being a Verizon equivalent."
its official,moto g with lte and sd card slot,comes with white color as well
oh~how my heart is breaking~
http://www.androidcentral.com/moto-g-4g-support-officially-announced
And my Moto G feels outdated now...
*hoping camera quality is improved too!
Time to sell my Moto G to buy a Moto G ;P
Great news it means that out little smartphone that could is doing so good it actually guaranteed an updated version
To be fair, It doesnt affect me (dont have 4g and 12gb its more than enough for music as i dont play games or anything like that)
Keep going Moto !!
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That's great news! Only thing that I really don't like about my Moto G is the lack of a SD slot. Google don't like the idea of using SD cards on phones, maybe that's why our Moto Gs didn't have slot when they were released.
I don't think I will buy another Moto G right away, but a Moto G2 will probably come out by the end of the year and will have a SD slot.
Motorola rocks.
Also about the SD card....Moto has re enabled the "move to SD card" feature of androids...so you can move apps to SD without any root or 3rd party app
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Sad for current owners...
Can some developer answer this for me:
To my knowledge the hardware (SoC, modem) is the same as in the "old" Moto G, if it is so, will it be possible to enable the LTE?
It would be interesting to see how the IO performance and overall performance would be with external SD card enabled . IO is pretty speedy with the embedded SD card.
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It's gonna be mine, LTE + SD Slot is all i was missing.
For $ 219.99, I go for mine.
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Optimized to work on 4G LTE and supports 3G (UMTS/HSPA+) and 2G networks also.
Moto G LTE has an incredible edge-to-edge 4.5 inch HD display. You?ll get a sharp picture, and then some. With scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass, you can use your phone the way you want to without worrying about it.
For extra protection, Moto G has a water-resistant coating protecting your phone inside and out. Now, a little rain won?t stop you from taking a call.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor with built-in 4G LTE, lets you multitask with speed and ease.
Moto G LTE is smart when it comes to the battery, so as you go about your day, you won?t run out of power. Battery- 2070 mAh.
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This item will be released on June 3, 2014.
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I just hope Motorola doesn't forget the other variants like Samsung does.
Keeping variaty of devices to a minimum is the best thing Motorola can do right now to keep devices updated.
Galaxy S5 is barely out and there are already news of 5 different S5 variants in the making and only the Original S5 will get updated.
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I just hope Motorola doesn't forget the other variants like Samsung does.
Keeping variaty of devices to a minimum is the best thing Motorola can do right now to keep devices updated.
Galaxy S5 is barely out and there are already news of 5 different S5 variants in the making and only the Original S5 will get updated.
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Since so many of these devices get abandoned so quickly by the manufacturer, buying the "cheap" ones (sub $300) like the Moto G is part of my strategy.
If the Moto G loses support in a year, hopefully there will just be another ~$200 device to jump to by then.
How difficult do you guys think it will be for developers to get the current roms/kernels over onto this new lte model?
Ordered the Moto G yesterday, and Motorola would not cancel my order. I guess I am gonna need to return and re-order the LTE version. This is exactly what I need for T-Mobile.
The non LTE version of the Moto G doesn't make sense anymore, IMO. Its either the LTE Moto G or E.
I don't really care about the new Moto G. The only difference is the SD card slot and LTE. I store all my files on the cloud so 16GB is more than enough for me. The battery on the new Moto G is the same so I suspect that the LTE will destroy the battery. I get about 12mbps down and 5 up on 3g, that's more than enough. Also my battery lasts all day.
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Quite an interesting turn of events, especially considering it's got KitKat on it and that has issues with microSD cards for a lot of apps and purposes. Regardless, it does make the Moto G a damned fine device I suppose, but honestly my Galaxy Express is still way ahead of it in my opinion. Might be a slight bit less powerful with a slightly older processor (dual 1.5 Krait) and lacking that HD resolution (Galaxy Express is 800x480) but I paid $80 for this thing and it's been rock solid since day one with an official CM11 build (just hitting M6) so I'm good to go.
Besides, the Wolfson DAC in this thing more than makes up for any potential shortcomings.
So am I right in assuming that this new version comes only in 8GB and has the microSD card slot?
and there WON'T be a 16GB with microSD card slot?
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Ordered the Moto G yesterday, and Motorola would not cancel my order. I guess I am gonna need to return and re-order the LTE version. This is exactly what I need for T-Mobile.
The non LTE version of the Moto G doesn't make sense anymore, IMO. Its either the LTE Moto G or E.
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I just ordered the Moto G as well, and Motorola won't cancel.
What they will do:
* ship it to me.
* provide pre-paid FedEx shipping label to ship it back.
* give me a 100% refund
Yes, they are paying to ship it twice instead of just cancelling it.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30706126
I wonder if we'll get it lol.
It is the Nexus 6 rebranded for China, I don't exactly see it anywhere else right now. The N6 still didn't launch in Brazil, but we do have Nexus line up so hopefully it won't be the X Pro.
Yep,
Lenovo needs that 6" er in their home market - and Google doesn't play in China, so they had to release the Nexus as a Motorola product there. I would be interested what software is on it, full Moto X package or something closer to Nexus?
I'm holding out hope that it'll have MotoMaker options, at which point I'll buy a Nexus 6 and slap a leather back on it.
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Hi all
To put it short I'm trying to buy a Moto X Style from abroad, since the local Chinese variant might not be compatible with custom firmwares in the future.
Problem is, I've asked some resellers that claim to have the "US variant" for pre-order, but got the response that it has a bootloader lock that can't be unlocked. Before you ask, I know about the existence of Moto X Pure in the US, and understand that the Pure is easily unlockable, but it costs quite a premium here. I've also heard that there's *no* carrier variants of the X Style at all in the US, so it should be free from carrier influence.
So:
1) Is there a regular X Style alongside the Pure, or is there only the Pure on sale in the US?
2) If the answer to 1) is yes, is the Style's bootloader unlockable? If not, considering that there aren't carrier variants, why?
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AndyYan said:
Hi all
To put it short I'm trying to buy a Moto X Style from abroad, since the local Chinese variant might not be compatible with custom firmwares in the future.
Problem is, I've asked some resellers that claim to have the "US variant" for pre-order, but got the response that it has a bootloader lock that can't be unlocked. Before you ask, I know about the existence of Moto X Pure in the US, and understand that the Pure is easily unlockable, but it costs quite a premium here. I've also heard that there's *no* carrier variants of the X Style at all in the US, so it should be free from carrier influence.
So:
1) Is there a regular X Style alongside the Pure, or is there only the Pure on sale in the US?
2) If the answer to 1) is yes, is the Style's bootloader unlockable? If not, considering that there aren't carrier variants, why?
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1) No, the Pure is the only Moto X being sold in the US (one caveat is that Verizon is releasing a Droid Maxx 2 which may be a rebranded Moto X Pure)
2) Yes, it is unlockable
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1) No, the Pure is the only Moto X being sold in the US (one caveat is that Verizon is releasing a Droid Maxx 2 which may be a rebranded Moto X Pure)
2) Yes, it is unlockable
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I see - this agrees to my previous research. Thanks clicked
I don't give a ____ about Verizon's version because 1) BL lock of course, 2) I'm still using old-school GSM/EvDo1x networks, 3) the Droid Maxx 2 is a rebranded Play and the X Force has a Snapdragon 810 which I swear I will not touch this year.
I contacted the reseller again and told him about this, and this time he said he isn't sure because stock hasn't arrived yet. I guess he was just making guesses based on previous generations.
I'll leave this thread open for more feedbacks if there are any.
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I am very excited to order a new Moto G4 Plus, it will be a replacement for my One Plus X which was stolen about 6 weeks ago.
Amazon UK have the following listing:
Motorola Moto G4 Plus 16GB Dual SIM-Free Smartphone - White - Exclusive to Amazon for £199 (€221/$248)
The Dual SIM would be useful for my work number, but not at the price of a white phone!
Am I correct the Moto G4 Plus cannot be bought for that price dual SIM in black?
If so would it be possible and cost effective to order that white dual SIM model and a black front and back bezel?
Otherwise I was thinking of ordering this model:
Motorola Moto G4 Plus 16GB SIM-Free Smartphone - Black (Single SIM) - (Exclusive to Amazon) for £199
Unless there are issues with heat or performance with that model and I should consider a 3GB RAM model instead? I have a 128GB Sandisk MicroSD card so I thought I could get by with 16GB of on board memory...
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Am I correct the Moto G4 Plus cannot be bought for that price dual SIM in black?
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That's correct.
dusf said:
If so would it be possible and cost effective to order that white dual SIM model and a black front and back bezel?
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The G4 Plus is available in black directly from Motorola for £229.00
www.motorola.co.uk/products/motomaker/FLEXR10UK?version=16MP32GB&front-color=color-black
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The G4 Plus is available in black directly from Motorola for £229.00
www.motorola.co.uk/products/motomaker/FLEXR10UK?version=16MP32GB&front-color=color-black
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Thanks, I think I would pay the £30 for the bump from 16GB to 32GB, in black, and dual SIM. I do not see anywhere on that page it is dual SIM, are you absolutely certain it is?
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Thanks, I think I would pay the £30 for the bump from 16GB to 32GB, in black, and dual SIM. I do not see anywhere on that page it is dual SIM, are you absolutely certain it is?
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Dual SIM standard on all Moto Maker Moto G4 Plus handsets.
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This may not be relevant considering the reasons you're upgrading from OPX, but given my few days experience with OPX you'd miss its fantastic OLED display on MOTO G. At the cost of sounding discouraging, being a current Moto G4 plus user I'd recommend considering another phone for your intended purpose of upgrading. This is based on my two month rigorous use and finding far too many issues with Moto G4 plus for its hype. For one, unless you aren't fond of dedicating a few hours each day flashing ROMs and tweaking settings or installing mods, heating-up and ghost touch issues, apart from Moto G's build and design are not easy to accept for the price you pay for this fourth moto G iteration which is far from its predecessors' in terms of quality and performance.
As for the memory, going from 16 to 32 gig is surely worthwhile though only if there weren't other 32Gig phones out there offering better performance at prolly more competent prices.
Sorry if I sound sore, but couldn't help being honest with what I've learned from buying this phone.
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This may not be relevant considering the reasons you're upgrading from OPX, but given my few days experience with OPX you'd miss its fantastic OLED display on MOTO G. At the cost of sounding discouraging, being a current Moto G4 plus user I'd recommend considering another phone for your intended purpose of upgrading. This is based on my two month rigorous use and finding far too many issues with Moto G4 plus for its hype. For one, unless you aren't fond of dedicating a few hours each day flashing ROMs and tweaking settings or installing mods, heating-up and ghost touch issues, apart from Moto G's build and design are not easy to accept for the price you pay for this fourth moto G iteration which is far from its predecessors' in terms of quality and performance.
As for the memory, going from 16 to 32 gig is surely worthwhile though only if there weren't other 32Gig phones out there offering better performance at prolly more competent prices.
Sorry if I sound sore, but couldn't help being honest with what I've learned from buying this phone.
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Oh, I had thought the heat issues were resolved!
I actually ordered a few days go, Motorola's website told me so, but then sent me an email saying it was cancelled. I queried this with support and they told me it was because my bank declined the transfer, but I spoke with my bank and they said Motorola never tried to take the money!
I just ordered again about an hour ago...
What phone would you recommend instead? I was pretty set on the Moto G4 Plus
Why don't get a Note 7 instead.
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Why don't get a Note 7 instead.
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I don't have a G4 Plus but I do have a G4 XT1625. It blows my previous Moto G2 out of the water in performance, battery life and reliability. No major issues at all on stock or with the custom ROM I now use. I have been using it for about two months and couldn't be happier with it.
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And why not shoot yourself in the foot at the same time? Do you not read the news? The Note 7 has had more issues than any phone in the history of smartphones. Samsung has lost over $2 billion due to Note 7 issues and recalls. Even the replacements for the original recalls have been pulled off the market. Avoid the Note 7 like the plague.
I don't have a G4 Plus but I do have a G4 XT1625. It blows my previous Moto G2 out of the water in performance, battery life and reliability. No major issues at all on stock or with the custom ROM I now use. I have been using it for about two months and couldn't be happier with it.
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You know what irony and sarcasm is, right?
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You know what irony and sarcasm is, right?
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Okay, I missed that. But he was asking for serious advice so I guess I didn't expect it. Just sayin'.
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Okay, I missed that. But he was asking for serious advice so I guess I didn't expect it. Just sayin'.
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That was the laughing smiley for.
Okay, so it seems most would recommend their Moto G4 Plus.
Another 'Moto-maker' order cancelled by Motorola UK. After speaking with 3 technical support agents through their web based Live Chat, and being unable to get a clear answer from either one of them, I phoned and spoke with someone whose first language was actually English, and they explained the orders were cancelled because I was using a redirection service.
As I am in the Republic of Ireland I cannot order directly from Motorola UK, instead I tried using the same forwarder I always use for this kind of thing, but it is blacklsited by Motorola UK. Not sure what to do now, I really want a black dual SIM 32GB G4 Plus, but I do not want to pay Amazon an extra £39 for the privilege! It would be a real shame if I had to instead opt for the black single sim 16GB model from Amazon.
I am not sure what to do now, perhaps see if any family have friends in the UK that would manually forward it.
Sorry about that, I wasn't aware you'd already ordered for one, could have toned down the bad stuff I've had to say.
I guess, having shopped around a bit, doesn't look like there's much to choose from if I were to get a different phone, besides to be more honest my budget won't allow an upgrade just as yet. So guess I'll live with it for now and while my time away installing and uninstalling programs to squeeze out whatever good I can from my Moto G4 Plus.
And yes, majority moto g4 owners do seem to be swearing by their phones, that should ideally suffice to join their lot, besides making it worth buying considering there's going to be no dearth of dedicated forums and communities and such.
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FWIW, there are things I'd like to see like NFC, a magnetic compass and water repellent like the G3 but all in all it's a pretty solid phone for the price. Oh yea, it doesn't have the built-in heater like some Samsung phones but I can live without that.
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