Moto G 3rd Generation Discussion

[Vyom]

If there is another thread I will merge this thread into it.

So, Motorola is back with 3rd gen of Moto G and Moto X, though this thread is only for Moto G 3rd gen.

*cdn2.gsmarena.com/vv/pics/motorola/motorola-moto-g-3rd-gen-1.jpg

The specs:

Network	Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Launch	Announced	2015, July
	Status	Available. Released 2015, July
Body	Dimensions	142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.46 in)
	Weight	155 g (5.47 oz)
	SIM	Optional Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
		- IPX7 certified - water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes
Display	Type	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	5.0 inches (~67.0% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Platform	OS	Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
	Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
	CPU	Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
	GPU	Adreno 306
Memory	Card slot	microSD, up to 32 GB
	Internal	8 GB, 1 GB RAM
		16 GB, 2 GB RAM
Camera	Primary	13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
	Features	Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, auto-HDR
	Video	1080p@30fps, HDR
	Secondary	5 MP, auto-HDR
Sound	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes
Comms	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
	Bluetooth	v4.0, A2DP, LE
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
	Radio	FM radio
	USB	microUSB v2.0, USB Host
Features	Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
	Browser	HTML
	Java	No
		- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
		- MP3/AAC+/WAV/Flac player
		- MP4/H.264 player
		- Photo/video editor
		- Document viewer
Battery		Non-removable Li-Ion 2470 mAh battery
Misc	Colors	Black, White
	Price	Rs

Spec source: Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) - Full phone specifications

The Ad:



Product Link and Price:

1. Moto G 3rd Gen 8 GB Storage 1 GB RAM model: Moto G (3rd Generation) Price in India - Buy Moto G (3rd Generation) Black 8 Online - Motorola : Flipkart.com
Price: Rs 11,999

2. Moto G 3rd Gen 16 GB Storage 2 GB RAM model: Moto G (3rd Generation) Price in India - Buy Moto G (3rd Generation) Black 16 Online - Motorola : Flipkart.com
Price: Rs 12,999

Some notable features:

1. Water Proof : The original Moto G was the first budget phone which was also tested to be water proof for 30 min under fresh water, but this time company is really acknowledging it publicly. Looks like they are finally confident to say it really is waterproof (to most extent).

2. Moto Display : It's an essential part of Moto X. Pick up the phone, and phone will automatically wake up and show you notifications right on lock screen. I can't imagine a phone without this feature. So it's really a nice addition.

3. MicroSD: So 16 Gigs + SD Card option upto 32 more GB. It's a feature since high end phones like Moto X don't have SD Card option. And sometimes I miss it.


I have really fall in love with the back of the phone. Starting with Moto X, this phone (Moto G 3rd gen) the back is really good! And Motorola have a knack for making superb adverts! Really outdone this time.

Btw, seriously who will buy the 8 GB version for just 1K less?

 

[Stormbringer]

Does it have Led notification or they have removed it since Moto Display is available?

 

[thetechfreak]

Does it have Led notification or they have removed it since Moto Display is available?

Yup looks like it. Moto display has replaced it.

 

[Vyom]

Even Moto X have active display. And everyone thought it have no LED. Turns out it had but was disabled. But custom ROM enables this feature.
I am hoping there would be similar thing with Moto G 3rd gen. Let's see.

 

[Stormbringer]

Even Moto X have active display. And everyone thought it have no LED. Turns out it had but was disabled. But custom ROM enables this feature.
I am hoping there would be similar thing with Moto G 3rd gen. Let's see.

Moto X has an AMOLED display so no problem but on a lcd display the active display would be more power consuming right ?

 

[Vyom]

Moto X has an AMOLED display so no problem but on a lcd display the active display would be more power consuming right ?

Well, yea, it would definitely be more power consuming then Moto X, but that's why maybe it is used in other ways. Instead of displaying the notifications at regular intervals (called breathing notifications) , Moto G 3rd gen might only activate it if the phone is picked up. Reviews and first hand experience is required here.

 

[Stormbringer]

Well, yea, it would definitely be more power consuming then Moto X, but that's why maybe it is used in other ways. Instead of displaying the notifications at regular intervals (called breathing notifications) , Moto G 3rd gen might only activate it if the phone is picked up. Reviews and first hand experience is required here.

Hopefully a forum member will post a review if buys it

 

[Flash]

Only 1000/- is the difference between the 2 models?
Why would anyone would go for lower one, then?

 

[Vyom]

Only 1000/- is the difference between the 2 models?
Why would anyone would go for lower one, then?

Exactly my sentiment in the last line of original post.
That's some business strategy. You keep the lower end price difference more, and everyone would buy the lower end model. You keep the price difference less, everyone would buy the larger model.

 

[Stormbringer]

Just checked it out.My colleague bought the 2gb ram version.Physically it felt slimmer than the Moto G2. Rear Camera looked good(Indoor under artificial lights).Front camera is okish. Build quality feels solid and looks a bit premium compared other phones in the same range.No LED notification.There were a bunch of sensors near the camera not sure if there is a disabled led among them. Moto Display is a bit wonky.

 

[ubergeek]

Just checked it out.My colleague bought the 2gb ram version.Physically it felt slimmer than the Moto G2. Rear Camera looked good(Indoor under artificial lights).Front camera is okish. Build quality feels solid and looks a bit premium compared other phones in the same range.No LED notification.There were a bunch of sensors near the camera not sure if there is a disabled led among them. Moto Display is a bit wonky.

Does the active display light up the whole display or certain parts alone

 

[lywyre]

Does the active display light up the whole display or certain parts alone

'Activating' only certain parts of the screen requires AMOLED. This screen is not and so the whole screen will light up.

 

[ubergeek]

Sounds like something that could be done with an app, so whats the point?

 

[Stormbringer]

Does the active display light up the whole display or certain parts alone

The whole screen lights up.It looks good but is power consuming on a non-amoled display.A led notification would have been better.

 

[Techguy]

The phone doesn't have a gyroscope?? No photospheres? Can anyone confirm?

 

[Vyom]

The phone doesn't have a gyroscope?? No photospheres? Can anyone confirm?

It seems to be a rumour. The CPUZ Spec sheet does say it have an Orientation sensor.
Plus to rest all rumours, checkout this spec page: Motorola Moto G (Gen 3) price, specifications, features, comparison
It says it have Gyroscope.

Now, the question is... does it NOT have a compass (magnetic sensor)?

 

[Techguy]

The CPUZ page shows the orientation sensor + magnetic sensor.. so both seem to be present..

XDA user has confirmed that Google Photosphere does not work (no option).. which is prob due to lack of gyroscope..
Any other app for similar functionality? Will panoramas work?

NDTV gadgets? Very unreliable... Seriously.. Just read their review.. horrible review..
Even good sites tend to overlook small features like this.

 

[lawrencetyle]

Can any anyone confirm if this is 32bit or 64 bit?

 

[priti9898]

Awesome looking smartphone

 

[Stormbringer]

Can any anyone confirm if this is 32bit or 64 bit?

It's 64 bit.