Motorola, owned by Lenovo, has officially announced the Moto C 3G, Moto C 4G and Moto C Plus as entry-level models in the successful ‘Moto’ range. There are three core models with the Moto C starting at €89 ($100 USD) for the 3G model, €99 ($110 USD) for the 4G model, and €119 ($135 USD) for the larger Moto C Plus handset. All these prices are unlocked and not tied to any cellular contract. Motorola is launching the devices into the Latin American, European and Asia-Pacific regions but there are no plans to release the Moto C into the USA yet, although this could change in the future. Here’s everything you need to know about the new entry-level Moto C.

There are two variants of the Moto C; one is 3G only and the other includes a 4G modem. Each model uses a different MediaTek chipset with the 3G model using a quad-core, 1.3GHz, 32-bit MT6580m SoC backed up by 1GB of RAM. The 4G model uses a quad-core, 1.1 GHz, 64-bit MT6737m chipset with the same 1GB of RAM. Both models include a 5-inch display with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. Each includes a microSD card slot that supports cards of up to 32GB. The difference in chipsets is because the 3G model does not need the more advanced modem functionality; the two devices are likely to feel similar in use, although MediaTek’s 32-bit chipsets have slightly lower power draw compared with their 64-bit chipsets.

Both variants of the Moto C include a removable 2,350mAh battery and have the same camera set up, with a 5MP rear unit complete with a flash. Motorola has also extended their selfie flash feature to the Moto C as both devices feature a LED flash alongside a 2MP front-facing camera. The Moto C 3G will be available in Pearl White and Starry Black, whereas the 4G LTE-equipped model adds Metallic Cherry and Fine Gold to the available colors. There’s a microUSB port for charging and Motorola has included a 3.5mm headphone jack on both models.

The Motorola Moto C Plus uses the same sized 5-inch display but this panel is of a higher resolution, being 1,280 by 720 pixels. Motorola has used a 64-bit MediaTek MT6737 chip clocked at 1.3 GHz. The Moto C Plus will be available with either 1GB or 2GB of RAM, 16GB of local storage and a microSD card slot that supports up to an additional 32GB of storage.

Another difference between the Motorola Moto C Plus and the Moto C is that the Moto C Plus comes with a more advanced rear camera. The Moto C Plus uses an 8MP rear camera but the same 2MP front-facing unit, both having their own LED flashes. The Moto C Plus also comes with a substantial 4,000mAh battery, which Motorola said is good for 30 hours of use and as with the Moto C models, it is also removable.

All Moto C Plus handsets are also dual SIM devices, but Motorola is careful to remind customers that the second SIM card may not be available in all markets as this will be restricted to 2G connectivity. As with the Moto C 4G, the Moto C Plus is available in Metallic Cherry, Pearl White, Fine Gold, and Starry Black colors. The Moto C Plus uses a microUSB port for recharging and comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Motorola is marketing the Moto C family under ‘Packed With The Essentials’ advertising. The company have sought to take the essential features of a modern smartphone and condensed this down into an inexpensive device. All models come with Android 7.0 Nougat at the point of release and share a definite family resemblance from the other models in the Moto range, which is not a bad thing. This brings features such as doze on the go, bundled notifications, split-screen multi-tasking, enhanced security, the Google Assistant, and a bevy of new emojis.

In terms of design, the Moto C Plus and Moto C models are quite reminiscent to each other and past Motorola phones, just with some touches and small refinements. They look fairly nice given the price tag, but don’t expect any premium materials here. Some other onboard sensors include, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2.

The smartphones will be purchasable through Motorola’s online store later this Spring. We’ll bring you the product links when they go live. To learn more of the specifics, hit the source link near the bottom of this post. Meanwhile, here are some of Motorola’s official images for the new Moto C and Moto C Plus.

SOURCE [Motorola]