Original Motorola Moto G now costs as low as $59.99
posted by Florin T.
/ Aug 11, 2014, 4:57 PM
Although this new Moto G deal is a great one, you might want to know that Motorola will probably release a successor to the handset in the near future. Called Moto G2, or perhaps Moto G+1, the next-gen smartphone could be available as soon as September 10 - though it looks like it’s going to be a bit more expensive than the original Moto G, allegedly costing around $250 off-contract.
Motorola Moto G
source: Target via 9to5Toys (Twitter)
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- Display 4.5" 720 x 1280 pixels
- Camera 5 MP / 1.3 MP front
- Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, Quad-core, 1200 MHz
- Memory
- Storage 8 GB
- Battery 2070 mAh
29 Comments
1. AfterShock
Posts: 4146; Member since: Nov 02, 2012
Outstanding deal.
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 5:01 PM 7
2. Johnnokia
Posts: 1158; Member since: May 27, 2012
You had to refer to Boost Mobile in the article title.
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 5:03 PM 3
23. hurrycanger
Posts: 1754; Member since: Dec 01, 2013
The article is gonna get a lot of clicks thanks to the misleading title. ;)
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 9:04 PM 2
3. Vexify
Posts: 570; Member since: Jun 16, 2014
Might have to buy this for my sister(15) until her contract is ready for an upgrade to get a better phone. Amazing deal! Her S4 just shattered after having a hairline fracture for several months. RIP S4 (inserts heart emoji here that PA does not allow to be inserted)
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 5:09 PM 0
5. sgodsell
Posts: 6737; Member since: Mar 16, 2013
The screen replacement for the S4 is over a hundred bucks to do it yourself. You could buy 2 Moto G's for just the cost of on screen on the S4. You still have to do the work yourself. I have to say that the screen is better on the S4 since its AMOLED and 1080p. But for the entire HD moto G phone you can't beat $59.
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 5:21 PM 2
7. Vexify
Posts: 570; Member since: Jun 16, 2014
Yea. No doubt. I've fixed many phone screens before (mostly from Galaxies and iPhones), but figured I'd save me the time and hassle and just buy her this great phone for a great deal and be done with it until her upgrade is ready :)
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 5:23 PM 0
4. fanboy1974
Posts: 1345; Member since: Nov 12, 2011
I thought this was going to be the global gsm version. About a month or two ago bestbuy had the Verizon prepaid version for $49 so to me $59 is pretty typical for the locked versions.
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 5:09 PM 3
6. sgodsell
Posts: 6737; Member since: Mar 16, 2013
its easy to unlock any phone.
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 5:22 PM 0
10. AfterShock
Posts: 4146; Member since: Nov 02, 2012
Good info, I wasnt aware CDMA.
Still, at $100 even.
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 5:29 PM 0
11. Phonecall01 unregistered
Even to use as Wifi only Android KitKat device... Its an awesome deal. I'm an Windows phone user and that's my go to phone for certain Android apps.
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 6:20 PM 0
12. rodneyej1
Posts: 3576; Member since: Jul 06, 2013
Lumia 630 Killer!!!!! MS is just gonna have to do better next time.
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 6:20 PM 4
13. Liveitup
Posts: 1798; Member since: Jan 07, 2014
The 520 can be had for $33.49. The fight for the low end of the market is on.
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 6:27 PM 3
26. rodneyej1
Posts: 3576; Member since: Jul 06, 2013
Yeah, but 1. The Moto G has more bang for the buck, and 2. MS sucks at marketing...
............
The 1520 could be priced at 99¢ off contract, but if nobody knows about it the Moto G would even outsell it... The iPhone is priced higher than the 1520 off contract, sells way more, and we all know that the 1520 kills the iPhone in terms of hardware specifications...
.........
Sounds like WP has a Chronic awareness issue... Blame MS!
posted on Aug 12, 2014, 12:49 AM 1
14. javy108
Posts: 1004; Member since: Jul 27, 2014
Its a good deal for an Android device for US citizens :C but for not-US citizens hehe at least in Honduras is not that cheap. If It was I was going totally to a store and get one now :D
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 6:36 PM 0
25. hurrycanger
Posts: 1754; Member since: Dec 01, 2013
All people in the US. Not just US citizens. :3
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 10:57 PM 2
15. skymitch89
Posts: 1451; Member since: Nov 05, 2010
Or you can go to Cricket and get it for $49.99, after a $50 mail-in rebate.
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 6:38 PM 0
18. latinlegend
Posts: 35; Member since: Apr 25, 2014
so if i buy this can i use it with tmobile if i get it unlocked?
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 6:53 PM 0
20. Jommick
Posts: 221; Member since: Sep 10, 2013
Nope, Boost is CDMA, Tmo is GSM
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 7:32 PM 3
29. latinlegend
Posts: 35; Member since: Apr 25, 2014
Ok. Thanx for the answer
posted on Aug 12, 2014, 1:58 PM 0
19. Totse2k15
Posts: 475; Member since: Feb 11, 2014
Get it asap if you can. Last time I went to Target for it, all gone/out of stock (probably [d]icks bought it all to flip it), so I got mine at Best Buy for $108 total... That was back then.
Get the Boost Mobile version. It's unlockable,rootable, etc., two carriers to choose (Boost Mobile/PagePlus).
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 6:54 PM 0
21. kindlefireowner
Posts: 504; Member since: Dec 05, 2011
I have the Verizon Prepaid Moto G. It's nice having a prepaid phone that stays up to date. The phone has been very reliable. No major issues. 4.4.4 update came a few weeks back. L is coming soon. All for $99.
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 7:44 PM 0
22. fanboy1974
Posts: 1345; Member since: Nov 12, 2011
$99 is retail. I've seen the Verizon version easily at $79 every other week.
posted on Aug 11, 2014, 8:35 PM 0
24. hurrycanger
Posts: 1754; Member since: Dec 01, 2013
I got mine for $50, just to play with and use on wifi. Nice phone.
