The latest generation of Motorola's bestseller, the Moto G (2015) is already official, and as usual, we couldn't wait to compare it with its predecessors, 2014's second-gen Moto G, and the original one that launched all the way back in 2013.
Whether you're rocking an older Moto G and looking to upgrade or eyeing the Moto G family with pleasure for the first time, you will probably want to compare the three generations of the trooper and see which one suits your needs best.
the average is 6.5 oz (184 g)
the average is 6.5 oz (184 g)
the average is 6.5 oz (184 g)
Despite the evolution of the different generations, one thing remained the same - the Moto G always offered a lot of bang for the buck, providing a well-rounded user experience without hurting your wallet much.
Here's how they stack up against one another.
Display
Size
Technology
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
65.38 %
68.99 %
67.05 %
Features
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8926
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916
Processor
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Adreno 306
RAM
Internal storage
8GB
16GB
16GB
OS
Android (5.1 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3)
Android (5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop)
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop)
Battery
Capacity
2070 mAh
2390 mAh
2470 mAh
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.0
Aperture size: F2.0
Video recording
1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Recording format
MPEG4, H.264
MPEG4, H.264
Features
Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling
Front
1.3 MP
2 MP
5 MP
Video capture
1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
1280x720 (HD)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.5 oz (184 g)
the average is 6.5 oz (184 g)
the average is 6.5 oz (184 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Resistance
Splash
Water; IPx7
Features
Notification light
Buyers information
Price
$ 219
See the full Motorola Moto G LTE vs Motorola Moto G LTE (2014) vs Motorola Moto G (2015) specs comparison or compare them to other phones using our Specs Comparison tool.
Moto G (2015)
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