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Testing Motorola's Moto G third-gen mobe: Is it still king of the hill?
Jockeying for position in the mid-range mobe market
Spoilt for choice
In the fairly meaningless AnTuTu benchmark it notches 19416, which puts it in the Galaxy S3 category according to its rankings. This 2GB model didn't give me any stutter, however.
The basics such as calls it does well though, with a bright enough mono speaker. (The design suggests it offers stereo speakers). I was pleased to get over half a charge in 45 minutes, thanks to “TurboPower”, Motorola’s name for rapid powerups.
AnTuTu benchmark ranking and hardware info
The 2015 can be ordered using the Moto Maker build-to-order personalisations store front, although you won’t get the wide choice of leather and trim on the X models. But you can choose base colour (white or black) one of ten colours of removable back plate, and ten colours of camera module trim.
Is Motorola Moto G's still the one to beat?
The Reg Verdict
It’s hard to be harsh on such a likable, and comfortable £209 phone. But the competition in the “just over £200” market is brutal. For £10 more today (in theory) you can get a brand new One Plus One with 3GB of RAM, blistering performance, superior 13MP imaging, NFC, 802.11ac, and a 1080x1920 display.
Huawei’s Honor 6 from last year for some £40 more offers 3GB of RAM, HD display, and a generally more useful UI than that offered in stock Android. While the successor, the Honor 7, is expected to be similarly priced, is arriving in Europe soon.
It’s tough out there. ®
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