Motorola Officially Launches 2nd Gen Moto G and Moto E in the Philippines

Moto X wasn’t the only device launched last July 15 because Motorola’s best selling 2nd Gen Moto G and Moto E will also be available later this month.

Moto G: Exceptional Phone, Exceptional Price

Moto G is like a minituarized and scaled-down version of the Moto X. It has a 5″ HD IPS LCD display (compared to Moto X that has 5.2″ display). Obviously, pixel density is lower and resolution are lower on the Moto G if we pit it against the Moto X,. If you like playing games, it’s good to note that Moto G has a quad-core 1.2Ghz Snapdragon processor supported by a 1gb RAM and Adreno 305.

While it’s a lot more affordable compared to Moto X, the 2nd gen Moto G features dual front stereo speakers, which the former doesn’t have. Moto X has 2 mono speakers “sandwiching” the screen, not stereo speakers.

Moto G is also packed with propritary software features that sit on top of vanilla/stock Lollipop. Motorala Alert (a minimalist take on providing alert to users), Motorola Assist (enables or disables certain modes depending on various scenarious, at the control of the end-user), and Motorola Upgrade (allows easy transfer of data from old phone to a new phone).

Moto G Specs:

• Android 4.4.4 “KitKat” (Upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop)
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU
• Adreno 305
• 1 GB LPDDR3 RAM
• 16 GB storage, microSD card slot; expandable up to 32 GB
• 2390 mAh Li-ion (4G version)
• 5.0 in (130 mm) 1280×720 px (294 ppi) HD
• Gorilla Glass 3
• 8 megapixels (3264×2448 px), autofocus, LED flash
• 2.0 megapixels (720p) HD video recording @ 30 fps
• Two Speakers: front-facing, two microphones
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, BT 4.0LE, USB centered at bottom, 3.5 mm headset jack
• PhP8,499

Moto E – Etong sa’yo!

This is Motorola’s answer to the ever-growing demand for affordable smartphones. Priced at PhP6,999, Moto E is a total powerhouse with its 1.2Ghz Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor and 1gb of RAM. In most respects, the Moto E is like a stepped up version of the 1st Gen Moto G, with upgraded battery and LTE connectivity. It’s totally a great deal for PhP6,999, which I think could shaken the smartphone competition with local sellers a bit.

Moto E Specs:

• Android 4.4.4 KitKat (Upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop)
• 1.2 Ghz Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor
• 1 GB RAM
• 4.5-inch IPS qHD display (540 x 960 resolution, 245 PPI) with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 coating
• 8 GB internal storage (expandable up to 32gb)
• Dual SIM
• LTE capable
• Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
• 2390mAh battery
• PhP6,999

What do you think about this, guys? Will you be getting in line one these devices become available at our local shops soons?

Giancarlo Viterbo

Founder, Chief Editor, and Sales Lead at Gadget Pilipinas | Website

Giancarlo Viterbo is a Filipino Technology Journalist, blogger and Editor of gadgetpilipinas.net, He is also a Geek, Dad and a Husband. He knows a lot about washing the dishes, doing some errands and following instructions from his boss on his day job. Follow him on twitter: @gianviterbo and @gadgetpilipinas.