Motorola Moto G3 or Moto G 3rd Gen is not great in terms specifications. We have seen much better spec smartphone for much lesser price. However Moto G smartphone wins in user experience rather than competing with high end specifications. It is one of the best selling smartphone of Motorola. So is it worth to buy Moto G 3rd gen?
The Moto G3 comes in 2 variant. One with 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage which is available for Rs.11,999. Another one is 2GB RAM with 16GB internal storage which is available for Rs.12,999. Both the variants support microSD card and USB OTG. It is highly advisable to go for 2GB variant if you are planning to buy 3rd Gen Moto G. First lets us talk about what is new in Moto G 2015 edition.
Read: Moto G3 comparison with its predecessors and specification.
One key highlight of 3rd Gen Moto G is its rear camera. It now has 13MP primary camera with dual LED flash. Company claims that, it is the same sensor which is used in Nexus 6. There is huge difference when it comes to camera performance compared to its predecessor. It is not the best, but it is one of the good camera phone in this budget. It also has 5MP front facing camera. Once again there is visible quality upgrade over its predecessor.
3rd Gen Moto G houses 2470 mAh battery which is optimised for long usage. If you are a Moto G or Moto G2 user, you will find the difference. Now, the battery lasts around 1 day full with heavy usage. Another addition to Moto G 2015 edition is 4G LTE support. The device is powered by 1.4GHz quad core Snapdragon 410 Soc with Adreno 306 GPU. Xiaomi Redmi 2, Lenovo a6000 Plus which also uses Snapdragon 410 Soc. But the one used in 3rd Gen Moto G has slightly higher clock speed.
One more USP of Moto G 2015 is IPx7 certification for water resistance. Motorola also made tweak in design aspect as well. The removable rear back cover is textured and gives good grip. The connectivity features of the device includes 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB tethering and WiFi hotspot. Moto G3 runs on latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
3rd Gen Moto G 2015 has the same display as that of its predecessor. This is the one section, Motorola not done any changes. The device sports 5 inch IPS 720HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The display is crisp and pixelation is hardly visible when holding at an arm length.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Moto G 3rd Gen 2015
Pros of Moto G3 2015
- Excellent battery life: The battery offers close 6 hours of screen on time. On a regular usage, it lasts more than a day.
- Great user experience: Moto G3 is highly optimised for user experience. There is no log or shuttering while using the device on day to day usage.
- Stock Android with useful apps: UI of the device is very close to stock Android. It has very less bloatwares. Few Motorola Apps which are pre installed are very useful for most of the users.
- Good Call quality and great sound output via headphone: The call quality on Moto G3 is good. The sound output via headphone also excellent when we use good quality headphone.
- Water and dust resistance: It has IPx7 certification for water resistance.
- Decent rear camera: The 13MP primary camera does a decent job.
Cons of Moto G3 2015
Any device irrespective of the price and specification has its own demerits. Inspite of all great features, we feel if it has this feature, it would have been great. So here are few disadvantages of 3rd Gen Moto G.
- Same 720p HD display as its predecessor: Considering the competitive smartphones, it would have been great if Motorola added a full HD(1080p) screen.
- Long time for charging: The battery life of the device is good. But one annoying thing is that, Moto G 2015, does not feature fast charging. The bundled 0.5 amp charger takes more than 5 hours to fully charge the device.
- There is no NFC chip and No Wi-Fi ac support.
- No stereo speakers( Moto G2 had stereo speaker).
- Moto Maker is available only for selected markets.
Motorola Moto G 3rd Gen Tips and Tricks
How to take screenshot on 3rd Gen Moto G
For taking screenshot on Moto G 3rd Gen 2015 smartphone, press and hold volume down and power key simultaneously.
Gesture Controls on Moto G 2015
- While holding the device, if you shake like chopping, flashlight turns on.
- If you twist your hands, the camera app opens.
Verdict on Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation 2015: There is no doubt that, Moto G3 is one best of the best value for money device you can get. If you are planning to buy this device, choose the 2GB variants. With excellent battery life, lag free performance along with water resistant feature, Moto G3 is ideal phone for people who are looking for smartphone in the budget of 15k.