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This is a official Indian Moto G discussion thread. It is expected to be launched in early January 2014.
I will update the thread as we get more information.
Please keep this thread clean and use if for Moto G specific stuff only. Please avoid OT discussion.
I was thinking about getting this phone to replace my old and tired Galaxy Y.
I wonder what the price will be...
Somewhere around 11-12K maybe?
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Mustajab Is'haq said:
I was thinking about getting this phone to replace my old and tired Galaxy Y.
I wonder what the price will be...
Somewhere around 11-12K maybe?
Sent from a Galaxy far far away....
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16 GB Moto G costs 199 $ in US i.e. Rs 12500 approx. So it will not be less than Rs 15000 here I'm planning to get one from US
Looking at the Nexus 5 pricing and as they will have to include headphones in the box as per Indian law, I think 16gb will cost around 18k. I hope Motorola prices it close to 15k.
Moto G 8GB is available for Rs.15,990 and 16GB for Rs.17,990 at eBay India including all taxes and import duties. It was imported from US.
nirmalbalaji said:
Moto G 8GB is available for Rs.15,990 and 16GB for Rs.17,990 at eBay India including all taxes and import duties. It was imported from US.
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But how about warranty? I doubt whether motorola will accept US phones for warranty in India.
Also, they have mentioned dual sim model. When will this be launched?
server3249 said:
But how about warranty? I doubt whether motorola will accept US phones for warranty in India.
Also, they have mentioned dual sim model. When will this be launched?
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People who import products from US/UK often won't care about warranty which we won't surely get. But the seller who is selling US Moto G 8GB and 16GB on eBay India is saying he is giving one year warranty and 10 day replacement guarantee. ALWAYS enquire the seller before buying on eBay.
But at the moment its the cheapest option available instead of importing manually for who can't wait for the official launch of Moto G in India.
16 - 17K
Right now, Moto G costs 200USD [16GB version]
Convert that to INR = Around 12,000 Rs
+ Around 30% Tax = 16,500 - 17,000 Rs
Detailed review of Moto G
http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/2/5156546/moto-g-review
yzak58 said:
Right now, Moto G costs 200USD [16GB version]
Convert that to INR = Around 12,000 Rs
+ Around 30% Tax = 16,500 - 17,000 Rs
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Where did you get that 30% tax figure from?
It's 6%... and there are some other charges too. But OEMs import in bulk.. it is subsidized.
It'll effectively be around 10-15% tops
prices of smartphones in india are almost same as in UK, where 16gb versions costs about 16K (inr), so adding a charger+Dual Sim+Headphones may increase price upto 2K so i think 16-18K is a good guess for 16gb version in india. Also if they launch single sim version without charger and headphones, it would be a better option
If they do price it at 16-18K then I don't think its going to sell a lot. The Micromax canvas 4 is a good deal at around 16K. And there are a ton of other phones cheaper than that with better specs.
Altough the Moto G will get KitKat faster and will be the one supported by the community more.
Sent from a Galaxy far far away....
Should be around 15k. Am looking forward for getting my hands on the 16gigs variant too as soon as it lands here. Hoping that Moto will be providing warranty here.
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had Motorola not promised KitKat for Moto G, it wud be senseless to buy it over Canvas 4 or Canvas Turbo or other Sino-Indian phones.
Rittik said:
Should be around 15k. Am looking forward for getting my hands on the 16gigs variant too as soon as it lands here. Hoping that Moto will be providing warranty here.
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nope.. 16.5k for single-SIM 16 GB, without charger & headphones.
Here's how I calculated-
Nexus 5 : Moto G
= $349 : $199
= Rs 28999 : Rs 16535
(come on! Congress won't lower the taxes)
And of course warranty will be there because it'll be "officially launched" like Nexus 5 (not like Nexus 4).
P.S.- I think, we would get more of dual-SIM ones (expectedly costing Rs 1.5k more) before single-SIM ones become readily available.
By then if Nexus 4 drops to 20k, it wud be a more sensible buy than Moto G. :thumbup:
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Motoralla Hardware >> LG. Personal experience. Will tell you later after exams
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Rittik said:
Motoralla Hardware >> LG. Personal experience. Will tell you later after exams
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but that was about ancient feature phones (non-android RAZR, ROKR, etc.)
Despite Qualcomm chipset & Gorilla Glass 3, Moto G is priced quite low, which means all other components are cheap and as bad as LG's.
So, in terms of durability Nexus 4 should be as good as Moto G.
Had Moto G been costlier, we could have considered it to be more durable than Nexus 4, but not now.
Anyway.. if Nexus 4 sticks to 21.5k and Moto G costs no more than 16.5k, then of course Moto G will be the winner.
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ImSherlocked said:
Looking at the Nexus 5 pricing and as they will have to include headphones in the box as per Indian law, I think 16gb will cost around 18k. I hope Motorola prices it close to 15k.
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Indian law?
N5 still comes without headset..
And TBH at this price Nexus 5 is a much better deal.
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AdriannTheHunk said:
Indian law?
N5 still comes without headset..
And TBH at this price Nexus 5 is a much better deal.
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N5 comes with headsets in India.
I'd be heart-broken if it goes on sale at anything above 15,000. Really waiting desperately for this to launch in India
yzak58 said:
Right now, Moto G costs 200USD [16GB version]
Convert that to INR = Around 12,000 Rs
+ Around 30% Tax = 16,500 - 17,000 Rs
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Technically, tax isn't applied on imports! Its only the shipping charge and customs levied (if a relative sends you the device, then no customs). So, basically it should be 14-15K max.
30% tax? LOL!
Hi, I have the opportunity to buy this phone from a friend for a price around $ 220, but wanted to know if it is still profitable to buy this phone for that price? Or is it better to buy a model like the G 2014 Moto? New and at the same value.
Maybe, if I have reason to doubt, is the subject of RAM, which I assume will allow better performance in the future?
Thank you.
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CrisRS92 said:
Hi, I have the opportunity to buy this phone from a friend for a price around $ 220, but wanted to know if it is still profitable to buy this phone for that price? Or is it better to buy a model like the G 2014 Moto? New and at the same value.
Maybe, if I have reason to doubt, is the subject of RAM, which I assume will allow better performance in the future?
Thank you.
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between MOTO G and nexus 4 , still i would go for a nexus 4
nexus 4 is still the king for < 300$ segment
CrisRS92 said:
Hi, I have the opportunity to buy this phone from a friend for a price around $ 220, but wanted to know if it is still profitable to buy this phone for that price? Or is it better to buy a model like the G 2014 Moto? New and at the same value.
Maybe, if I have reason to doubt, is the subject of RAM, which I assume will allow better performance in the future?
Thank you.
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That's over paying at $220. Go pick up an G2 on eBay....
CrisRS92 said:
Hi, I have the opportunity to buy this phone from a friend for a price around $ 220, but wanted to know if it is still profitable to buy this phone for that price? Or is it better to buy a model like the G 2014 Moto? New and at the same value.
Maybe, if I have reason to doubt, is the subject of RAM, which I assume will allow better performance in the future?
Thank you.
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I do not recommend you to buy N4 at that price point. I would suggest you to look at moto G1/G2.
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Nexus 4 outperforms Moto G in everything except battery life. $220 is too much though, since you can buy a brand new one on eBay for that much. or a used one for less. I guess that depends on your country though, considering shipping, customs fees, VAT, etc.
[Deal Alert] Xiaomi Mi MIX 18k 6GB RAM 256GB ROM Price Dropped to €666 [worldwide Free Shipping]
So now Xiaomi dropping prices of the Mi Mix and we all know that the Mi Mix 2 is coming soon + new competitors entering to challenge Mi Mix design.
Until then We all can enjoy with lower prices ,
Store: Banggood.com
http://www.gsmarena.com/deal_xiaomi...h_256_gb_rom_for_less_than_700-news-23844.php
The Maze Alpha Is A Serious Rival To The Xiaomi Mi Mix
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http://www.gizchina.com/2017/03/10/video-maze-alpha-serious-rival-xiaomi-mi-mix/
that sure isn't much of a price drop considering i paid a similar price in november from chinavision
This is misleading info, xiaomi hasn't dropped their price on mix at all, official price is still exactly the same. What you seeing here is reseller dropping price, most likely because the hype is over and they are trying to sell their stock.
It has nothing to do with mix 2 and we won't be seeing mix 2 anytime soon also. They only just started working on it so give it until later this year before you start seeing actual info about it.
P. S. And ya, that price is pretty much what others was asking a long time ago
I was looking at this model since it came out and all the retailers who ships worldwide asked for over 1000$, maybe you are talking on 128GB? the 18K is the most expensive model.
I read few post on MIUI forum:
http://en.miui.com/thread-411980-1-1.html
http://www.gsmarena.com/deal_xiaomi...h_256_gb_rom_for_less_than_700-news-23844.php
maybe you are right and now they are easier to get and retailers can lower prices, but some competition on it's way;
http://www.gizchina.com/2017/03/10/video-maze-alpha-serious-rival-xiaomi-mi-mix/
Xperia-Ray said:
I was looking at this model since it came out and all the retailers who ships worldwide asked for over 1000$, maybe you are talking on 128GB? the 18K is the most expensive model.
I read few post on MIUI forum:
http://en.miui.com/thread-411980-1-1.html
http://www.gsmarena.com/deal_xiaomi...h_256_gb_rom_for_less_than_700-news-23844.php
maybe you are right and now they are easier to get and retailers can lower prices, but some competition on it's way;
http://www.gizchina.com/2017/03/10/video-maze-alpha-serious-rival-xiaomi-mi-mix/
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I am well aware of the model difference, of course I am talking the more expensive model. When I bought mine back in December, the world wide shipping price was around 850 USD, many buyers here got theirs around that price.
Some sites are charging quite a bit more than the others, but price from official has always been the same. If you lucky enough to snap one from xiaomi, it's 3999 RMB, which is around 580 USD. I got mine just below 700 USD last year. 18k gold 6GB ram version that is.
Xperia-Ray said:
I was looking at this model since it came out and all the retailers who ships worldwide asked for over 1000$, maybe you are talking on 128GB? the 18K is the most expensive model.
I read few post on MIUI forum:
http://en.miui.com/thread-411980-1-1.html
http://www.gsmarena.com/deal_xiaomi...h_256_gb_rom_for_less_than_700-news-23844.php
maybe you are right and now they are easier to get and retailers can lower prices, but some competition on it's way;
http://www.gizchina.com/2017/03/10/video-maze-alpha-serious-rival-xiaomi-mi-mix/
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you obviously haven't read the huge thread about where to buy then cause similar prices have been available from the very start of this phone going on sale
The maze seems like vapor hardware atm too, not sure what it really has to offer - new company going in on a new idea with no previous entries. That's a pretty big risk to take in this market. I got my mix 6gb 256GB for about 850 everything included, Chinese rom and sealed.
Anyone want to bid this Mi Mix from eBay?
https://www.ebay.com.hk/itm/272599229873
Wtf!?
http://www.madephone.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-4gb-128gb-4g-lte-snapdragon-821-quad-core-235ghz-p-6566.html I'm very very tempted to try this especially for that price!!?? But idk something doesn't seem right.
Hey everyone I'm thinking about buying a new phone but i never bought anything from China before and i heard something about vat and import duties I have no idea what that is I'm in the USA btw
Also the phone has free shipping via AliExpress so do i just have to pay for the phone and no tax etc?
Coconut tree said:
Hey everyone I'm thinking about buying a new phone but i never bought anything from China before and i heard something about vat and import duties I have no idea what that is I'm in the USA btw
Also the phone has free shipping via AliExpress so do i just have to pay for the phone and no tax etc?
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You pay the vat tax and hypothetically you would pay an import tax into the US. But only if the value is above $2500.
The itself Vat is the tax, and coming from China its should be about 16% of the declared value. Sometimes the shipper will declare a smaller value than what you actually paid.
tsongming said:
You pay the vat tax and hypothetically you would pay an import tax into the US. But only if the value is above $2500.
The itself Vat is the tax, and coming from China its should be about 16% of the declared value. Sometimes the shipper will declare a smaller value than what you actually paid.
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Okay now I'm really confused ? one of my FB friend said the USA don't use vat. So if i buy this phone i would have to pay 16% vat?
Here is the product i want to buy
US $216.89 | Global Version Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite 4GB 64GB Snapdragon 660 6.26'' Fullscreen Mobile Phone AI 24MP Front Camera Dual Rear Camera
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/gQZCcZ6
Coconut tree said:
Okay now I'm really confused one of my FB friend said the USA don't use vat. So if i buy this phone i would have to pay 16% vat?
Here is the product i want to buy
US $216.89 | Global Version Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite 4GB 64GB Snapdragon 660 6.26'' Fullscreen Mobile Phone AI 24MP Front Camera Dual Rear Camera
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/gQZCcZ6
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US doesn't charge the Vat, the country that you export from charges the tax. At least that is what happened when I bought a guitar in China. But I may have gotten scammed since I didn't pay a Vat for other things that I purchased.
I just attempted to walk through the steps of purchasing a phone ( Online) to see if it would process the Vat charge and it did not. So maybe you will not pay any Vat? To be clear the US will not charge you anything unless its value is over $2500
Nice Phone BTW
Here's a screenshot of my order back in July. It's just like if you order something from amazon or ebay, nothing special, at least not with an order like this
GWARslave119 said:
Here's a screenshot of my order back in July. It's just like if you order something from amazon or ebay, nothing special, at least not with an order like this
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Thanks but i decided to buy a honor 8x from eBay instead
I'm debating on buying another 720 since I cracked my screen or getting an 850/950. Looking at the honor view 10 as well
Coconut tree said:
Thanks but i decided to buy a honor 8x from eBay instead
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Congrats on the new phone. Give us a review once you have used it. Thanks
Coconut tree said:
Thanks but i decided to buy a honor 8x from eBay instead
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eee thats dropping from the pro 3, but if u dont game and stuff, u dont really need anything strong
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Congrats on the new phone. Give us a review once you have used it. Thanks
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Okay ?
Here is what i noticed so far compared to my le pro 3
The battery life is awesome almost 10 hours of sot (Facebook, WhatsApp, messenger, YouTube,wifi) the camera is wayyyy better than the leeco (leave AI mode off) speaker is decent, build quality is amazing the only downside is the micro usb charging port....cpu is snappier that the leeco but the GPU is decent and ram management is just terrible
GWARslave119 said:
eee thats dropping from the pro 3, but if u dont game and stuff, u dont really need anything strong
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I only play garena free fire it isn't a demanding game but the kirin 710 is clearly a faster than the SD 821 when it comes to lunching apps
Coconut tree said:
I only play garena free fire it isn't a demanding game but the kirin 710 is clearly a faster than the SD 821 when it comes to lunching apps
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Hmm if that's the case, then the Kirin 960 or 970 should perform overall much better in all aspects
Actually I've been looking more and the Kirin chipsets seem to be more for non-gaming as opposed to the Snapdragons. That combined with looking for a phone that's compatible with T-Mobile/MetroPCS, it looks like ZTE/Nubia Z17 might be my choice to upgrade to.
GWARslave119 said:
Actually I've been looking more and the Kirin chipsets seem to be more for non-gaming as opposed to the Snapdragons. That combined with looking for a phone that's compatible with T-Mobile/MetroPCS, it looks like ZTE/Nubia Z17 might be my choice to upgrade to.
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Well i actually had to return my 8x due to screen bleeding I'm currently waiting on the Xiaomi note 7 pro with the new SD 675
Coconut tree said:
Well i actually had to return my 8x due to screen bleeding I'm currently waiting on the Xiaomi note 7 pro with the new SD 675
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You know when it's due out? I checked gsmarena and it says not announced. Did a quick comparision though between the Adreno 530 and the Adreno 616 and the 530 still tops it..then again you said u weren't going for gaming ;p
The idea about the Nubia z17 for me I don't think is gonna work out, it doesn't have band 2, which I probably need for MetroPCS. Bands 2 and 4 are the 2 I use. the x720 is missing bands 12, 25, 26, 66, and 71, so I have no idea if I got a phone that had those (almost all are expensive) if they would even be utilized or not. I'm debating on maybe the Honor View 10, it has 2, 4, 5, and 12 at least.
The phone that gets my attention is the Xiaomi BlackShark it has all the main bands for AT&T and T-Mobile... A big battery and screen sd845cpu 6gb ram 64gb storage just under $400 on eBay
I love my lex727 but it's getting a bit on the rough side with scratches on the screen I'd get another one but their isn't any new ones left on eBay
I ended up buying the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 SE for $300, 8/128, I think I'ma have this one for quite a while
hi xda, the device still not available in my country (Jordan) and we can't order it from china, but there is a guy bringing it from somewhere and selling it for 400 usd, is it a good price or better to wait for device to be available?
thank you.
You can check if Gearbest and Aliexpress ship to your country.
I got mine from Gearbest for 400 USD and it eas really fast handling.
kezzuki said:
You can check if Gearbest and Aliexpress ship to your country.
I got mine from Gearbest for 400 USD and it eas really fast handling.
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thank you bro.
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thank you bro.
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have fun with this device.
I have both samsung s10e and oneplus 7pro in my hands, but since this device is relatively much cheaper, i feel like i could just use it without extra care, and no phone case, feels much easier. Besides, this phone has great screen and sufficient processing power, fits my needs.
Just ordered my 128GB model for 288€ so 320 US$, and the 64GB model was around 260€ so 290 US$, you should be able to get it for way less than 400 US$.
If you want to order it from GearBest check online if you can find some good sales codes, for exemple check this page :
www[dot]fredzone.org/le-xiaomi-mi-9t-128-go-a-partir-de-272-e-et-vous-avez-en-plus-le-choix-de-la-couleur-855
It's in french but pretty self explanatory, the prices they list are not totally accurate because the discount decreases as more people use it (I think), but at the time I checked you could get a 128GB blue model for arround 300€ (334 US$).
LeMageFro said:
Just ordered my 128GB model for 288€ so 320 US$, and the 64GB model was around 260€ so 290 US$, you should be able to get it for way less than 400 US$.
If you want to order it from GearBest check online if you can find some good sales codes, for exemple check this page :
www[dot]fredzone.org/le-xiaomi-mi-9t-128-go-a-partir-de-272-e-et-vous-avez-en-plus-le-choix-de-la-couleur-855
It's in french but pretty self explanatory, the prices they list are not totally accurate because the discount decreases as more people use it (I think), but at the time I checked you could get a 128GB blue model for arround 300€ (334 US$).
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already bought it after kezzuki reply, the 128 one, 400 usd and I don't regret buying it at this price after 2h of use, i was always on Samsung flagships and i can say this device is really beast, i will go for the pro version in near future no more Samsung.
kezzuki said:
have fun with this device.
I have both samsung s10e and oneplus 7pro in my hands, but since this device is relatively much cheaper, i feel like i could just use it without extra care, and no phone case, feels much easier. Besides, this phone has great screen and sufficient processing power, fits my needs.
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yes you are right, thank you brother.