El Motorola G2 will be the mid-range smartphone that Motorola will launch this year. Its launch is now imminent, as it seems that some stores already have the new smartphone in stock, there is even talk of the possibility of the smartphone being launched in the middle of the current month, so it could be launched next week, although it seems that Motorola has not called any event, so it seems unlikely.
Although we knew its launch would be coming soon, given that there's not much time left in the year, it seems that new news indicates that the smartphone is already in stock at some stores. Specifically, this is the case of a store in Australia, which reportedly already has the "Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation", which would be none other than the Motorola Moto G2.
There is even talk of a launch in mid-August, although that would mean having to launch the smartphone in a matter of one or two weeks, which doesn't seem too likely, given that Motorola hasn't called any event for these dates, and an August launch seems strange, especially considering that the company could present new smartphones and the Motorola Moto 360 next September. However, we will still have to wait to see if it will definitely launch in August or not.
The only data, apart from the fact that the store had the Motorola Moto G2 in stock, that has been revealed, has to do with the price, and the smartphone would cost 270 and 300 Australian dollars, which we assume would be the corresponding prices for each of the two versions. These prices, in euros, according to the current exchange rate, would be 187 and 207 euros, more or less the price of the Motorola Moto G in its two versions when it was launched on the market.
Presentation date and availability
Retail channel sources cited by specialized media such as GSMArena point out that the Moto G2 It would go on sale starting September 10th. According to these leaks, the stores They would receive units between the end of August and the beginning of September., preparing the ground to open sales on the appointed day.
The date fits with the fair calendar IFA in Berlin, a common showcase for industry announcements. The planned strategy would be to present it publicly in those days and activate the purchase within a few days. There was even talk that would try to take the focus off Apple's presentation scheduled one day before, starting sales on the 10th.
Estimated price and positioning
In addition to the Australian dollar figures, several sources put the European price at around 250 EurosThis would place it above the starting price of the original Moto G (179/199 euros), with the aim of reinforcing the quality / price ratio with tangible improvements and more comprehensive connectivity options.
- Best camera rear and front compared to the previous generation.
- Options dual SIM designed for markets where two lines are used.
- Availability of versions with 4G LTE from the beginning or shortly after.
- Materials and screen protection with Gorilla Glass 3, maintaining practical design.
Leaked specifications and variants
Unofficial spec sheets draw a Moto G2 with 5 inch IPS screen and HD 1280 x 720 resolution, a balanced panel for this range with good sharpness (~294 ppi) and Gorilla Glass 3 protectionFront utilization is around 69%.
Inside, a chipset is expected Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226 on 3G / MSM8926 on LTE) with 1,2GHz quad-core CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, accompanied by 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage, expandable through microSD up to 32 GB. The software would be 4.4.4 Android KitKat practically stock, with a post-Lollipop update in the brand's plans.
The photographic section would take a leap forward with a main camera of 8 MP (f / 2.0) with autofocus, HDR and electronic stabilization (EIS), capable of recording at 720p and 30 fps, and a front camera of 2 MP (f / 2.2) also with HD video. These are figures in line with the range, but with an improvement over the Moto G.
In connectivity, the XT1068 model aims to dual SIM with 3G HSPA+, 2,4 GHz WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, GPS with GLONASS, FM radio, microUSB 2.0 and 3,5 mm jack. The variant 4G LTE (XT1072) adds LTE Cat.3 with bands 1, 3, 7 and 20, support USB OTG and maintains all other connections. NFC and certified water resistance are not expected. Sensors include: accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, and gyroscope.
The battery would be 2070 mAh in the 3G and 4G versions 2390 mAh in 4G, with autonomy figures of up to one day of use in voice, and 5 W wired charging. The body maintains a thickness of 11 mm and an approximate weight of 149 gr (3G) or 155g (4G), with dual front-facing speakers for more direct audio.
Context and relevance in the mid-range
El M was key to Motorola's success, consolidating a proposition of Midrange with almost pure Android, fast updates, and an aggressive price. With that legacy, the Moto G2 It aims to maintain tough competition with the main players in the segment (Sony, Samsung, Microsoft and others), relying on its balanced specifications, the Dual SIM option and the arrival of 4G in its catalog.
If the deadlines considered by the channel are met, all doubts about its availability will be cleared up in a very short time. 3G and LTE versions and the final price by market, maintaining the essence of the Moto G family and reinforcing the points that users value most.
