Motorola Launched several smartphones last year from the modular Moto Z to the sturdy Moto E3 Power, but the highlight of the year for Motorola was the successor to the Moto G series that is the Moto G4(2016) and the Moto G4 Plus.

Motorola sold quite a large number of Moto G4 and Moto G4 plus handsets all around the world, here is a quick look at both the devices before we move on to the detailed specifications of the 2016 Moto G smartphones.

What’s under the Hood?

Both devices feature a 5.5 inch full HD display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 Processor with 2GB of ram and 16/32GB Storage options.

The main difference between the Moto G4 and the Moto G Plus is that the Plus variant that is the Moto G4+ features a bigger 16-megapixel rear camera while the Moto G 4th gen feature a 13-megapixel rear cam.

Another difference between these two devices is that the Moto G Plus have a Fingerprint Reader while the Moto G4 does not have the same. Both devices feature a 3000 mAh battery, while the Moto G Plus supports Turbo Charging.

Now let’s have an in-depth look at the hardware specifications of the smartphones

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Specifications

Display Screen IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with 16 million Colors Size 5.5 inches with 71% screen to body ratio. Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixel : Full HD 1080p Display Pixel Density 401ppi Multitouch Yes ( up to 10 fingers) Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Body Dimensions 153 x 76.6 x 9.8mm Weight 155 (5.47oz) Sim Dual Sim ( Micro Sim) with Dual Standby Network Technology GSM/HSPA/LTE LTE Connectivity Qualcomm X8 LTE LTE Category LTE Category 7 Up/Down Link Up to 300mbps downlink

Up to 100mbps uplink Global Mode LTE FDD and TDD

WCDMA

EV-Do and CDMA-1x

GSM/EDGE

TD-SCDMA Additional Features LTE Broadcast

LTE Dual Sim

HD Voice over 3G and LTE Wi-Fi Qualcomm VIVE 1-Stream 802.11n/Ac with MU-MIMO Bluetooth 4.1 Low Energy Platform OS Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) upgradable to Android 7.0.1 (Nougat) Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 Up to 1.5 GHz Octa-core

8x ARM Cortez A53

28nm LP CPU Process Technology GPU Qualcomm Adreno 405 GPU Clocked at 550 MHz

Up to OpenGL ES 3.1 Memory Internal 16/32/64GB External Expandable via micro SD Card up to 256GB RAM 2GB-4GB Depends on model Camera Primary 13MP on Moto G4 and 16MP on Moto G4 Plus Features OmniVision OV5693 sensor with f/2.0 Aperture on Moto G4 Plus and f/2.2 on Moto G4 Laser Auto Focus Camera

Auto HDR

PDAF( Phase Detect Auto Focus) Video Recording 2160P @30FPS, 1080P @30FPS H.264(AVC). H.265(HEVC) Secondary 5MP with f/2.2 aperture Auto-HDR

Wide Angled Lens Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-ion 3000 mAh Battery Charging Motorola Turbo Charging Aka Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, 15 minutes of charging gives 6 hours of battery usage. Other Features Sensors Ambient Light Sensor

Gyro

Accelerometer Fingerprint Reader Front Mounted Fingerprint Reader on Moto G4 Plus only. Colors Black, White Availability Announced 2016 May, Available- Released 17 May 2016 Price Moto G4 Starting at $199, Moto G4 Plus Starting at $249

Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus: Our Review

The purpose of this short review is that whether the Moto G4 and the Moto G4+ are still worth buying after six months of their release, so without wasting any time lets straight get to the review.

Performance

Both phones feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 Processor along with a Qualcomm Adreno 405 GPU.

Both devices easily handle any tasks thrown at them be it ram hungry social media apps or high-end games such as Asphalt 8, So if the performance is to be considered the devices are still ready to go and will give you lag-free performance throughout the day.

Display

Both Moto G 4th gen and Moto G Plus feature a 5.5 inch full HD display with a pixel density of 401ppi, the screen is sharp and has good viewing angles. Both the devices come with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, so scratches from coins and keys in your pockets are not at all a problem here, still a tempered glass is recommended for extra safety.

The color reproduction is excellent, and visibility under direct sunlight is pretty decent too. So as far as the display is concerned both the devices will satisfy your entertainment needs, such as watching a movie or playing a game on that 5.5 inches full HD display.

Camera

When it comes to the camera, clearly Moto G4+ shall be the only suitable option for you if you are a camera lover or even just like to take few shots here and there for your Instagram page.

Moto G 2017 Plus variant feature a bigger 16-megapixel rear camera with laser autofocus that will satisfy all your photography needs.

Moto G 4th Generation also has a pretty decent 13-megapixel rear camera and can be the optimal choice if you are just an occasional snapper.

Battery Life

This is the area where both of them shines ahead of the competition, as none of the smartphones from other brands offer turbocharging or the Quick charge 3.0 in this price bracket, Both the devices feature a non-removable 3000 mAh battery which will last you through a day’s usage quickly.

But the best part is that you can just plug in the device for 15 minutes of charging, and it is enough to last you for around 5-6 hours of light to moderate usage.

Look and Feel

Both the devices are based on that same design concept as that of the previous gen G series smartphones, the design has been tweaked here and there to offer a fresh look, and it does so too. The devices feature a plastic build but that is not at all a downside here as the plastic used is of very high quality and feels premium.

If you are kind of a person who always likes to customize their gadgets, then Moto G 4th Gen and Moto G plus would suit you best as you can customize your device in many ways using the Moto Maker.

The Visible difference between the smartphones, of course, is the fingerprint reader which rests on the front at the bottom in the Plus variant only. Both the devices feel great in hand, and well the looks aren’t bad at all either. So if looks are your concern, then both of these devices won’t disappoint you.

User Reviews

Both smartphones have tons of positive reviews from the users on the internet, if we are to compare which device is more popular among the two, then clearly Moto G4 Plus edges the Moto G 4th Gen.

Moto G Plus have more positive reviews, and overall user ratings than the Moto G 4th Gen and the main reason is the fingerprint reader which is pretty standard these days and sadly Moto G 4th gen does not feature a fingerprint reader while Moto G4Plus have a quick and snappy front mounted fingerprint reader. The bigger camera sensor is also an advantage which the Moto G Plus have over the G4.

The Nougat update has made the user experience even smoother, the device is snappier and also offer more battery backup than before.

Overall saying Moto G 2016 and Moto G 2016 Plus gets an A rating when it comes to User reviews.

Lastly Saying, Both Smartphones are pretty decent handsets and still stand strong against the competition even after six months of release. The devices offer a complete package and frankly speaking you won’t be getting anything better at this price point. Plus, Motorola has other benefits too such as great after sale services in almost all major countries across the globe. So if you are looking for a mid-ranged smartphone, Moto G4 and Moto G Plus are the best options available in the market right now.

Price

In the United States, the Moto G4 starts at $149.99 while the G Plus starts at $249.99. They are “universally unlocked,” Motorola says, which means they work on both GSM and CDMA-based carriers.

Here is the current pricing for the Moto G4 and Moto G Plus country wise.

Country Moto G4 Moto G Plus(4th Gen) India Starting at ₹ 10,499 Starting at ₹11,499 US Starting at $149 Starting at $249 UK Starting at £158 Starting at £184 Germany Starting at €182 Starting at €235

Moto G4 aka Moto G 2016 will step up in everything from hardware to software and will release in May 2016, but we are expecting an early release in the 3rd week of May this year. According to the sources, Motorola will release Moto G4 on 17 May 2016.