Motorola Moto G Review!
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- Moto G is easily one of the biggest steals in tech right now!
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This was the first MKBHD video I ever watched, after that I went and bought the Moto G, crazy to see how far you’ve come man, props!
Same here, crazy to think that the specs back then were fairly good! They seem so outdated now.
Nainarajputq
Nai naamolrajput
I know I hardly comment on your videos Marques but honestly I look forward to all of your videos. You're extremely knowledgable on what you're talking about, yet honest and genuine in your presentation. Always lovin the vids!
Oh how right you are... Ironic now that he's the biggest tech CZcamsr there is, and your channel is slowly dying with only a handful of views per new video (no hate)
I've dropped this phone so many times... It's a monster!
Ahem...
I know right, It's so _strong_!
+Sir Adolf Hipster My goodness... you don't know your punctuation...
my dad dropped his,it cracked
my brother dropped his,it cracked
+Adrito Chowdhury I dropped mine down a flight of stairs. lol
I feel ya brah!
watching it 2020 middle of covid 19 pandamic
So sick of these "watching it in the plandemic ". Puke
Fuck the whole shitty panfrickin'demic
I miss my Moto G 1st gen still...
It was perfect in every way.
Me too. I had to watch this video for the memories. It was a “budget” phone but it killed so many others for its time. Phones used to be much more interesting. I went from blackberry to Moto g; and now I’m a boring iPhone user.
specs???
@@jsplinc2000 it wasn't about specs...
It was about the experience.
@@James-es1fg Gonna rewatch it now again...
Very personable appearance, well processed thoughts, clear and simple presentation, a clean and tiday enviroment, superb audio and video quality. you sir, make the best tech reviews i've seen throughout the internet so far! love watching your show.
2016
using a $135 phone with 3gb ram, 32gb rom, fingerprint scanner, 13 and 5mp cam, 4100 mah
How technology evolves 💗
Xiaomi,am I right?😂😂
ye
xiaomi chinise bullshit
Do you know most smartphone is made in China?Like Iphone.
no they aren't, iPhones aren't made by Apple
They are designed by Apple but they are produced by a third party
This was my first smartphone and its still a beast, it still holds up today and works really well for most apps, I have a high end phone now, but the Moto G is still a great phone for email, CZcams, browsing, and many other google apps, still love using it
Watching this on my moto g !
@@VivanNotVivian f
@@VivanNotVivian AIGHT BET we straight then
You got the new one?
Having nostalgia in 2022
Watching this is so nostalgic.
my first proper smartphone
mine as well
Wow, MKBHD... you've gotta be the biggest tech reviewer on CZcams, or quickly on your way to it! You weren't exactly a beginner when I first began following you, but it's been amazing to see how far you've come and to see how humble you appear to be through it! It's like watching the underdog rise to the top, which is what everybody loves to see. Keep the content coming man, it's fantastic to watch!
I have a moto g, it's my first android smartphone, and i like so much.
Your videos are so awesome, and you have a special talent for create a especial questions.
IT IS SO WILD TO THINK THAT ALMOST 10 YEARS AGO MOTOROLA WERE ONE OF THE FIRST COMPANIES TO SAY, WE'RE NOT INCLUDING A WALL ADAPTER FOR THE CHARGER AS A COST-SAVINGS MEASURE. Now every company does it, no matter if it's a flagship. Man, have times changed.
anyone here in 2020 for the nostalgia??
Damn Marques, I haven't seen any tech channel grow as fast as yours does. Nice work!
Thanks for the review as always! Picking one when it reaches to my country's shores in Jan. India
your review was spot on. i found tho that it does respond a bit better then you are giving it credit for. i have never had any hangups on loading or even browsing. pages load lightning quick. i dont notice any slowdown when scrolling pages or even stuttering. ive had this phone for 2 months now and honestly i find it works better then say an iphone. im very happy with my purchase.
*****
i got mine from a koodo distributor.
demonpride1975 Koodo only released the 8 gb version :é Im gonna get it from play store so i can get 16 gb. about 200 bucks canadian money
ObeyIsOkey
8 gb is more then enough for me. most people forget its a phone first and a device second. so why not just have a few games. i keep my ipod for music.
battery life amazing than iphone shits , awesome moto g
Zuzan sutharsan
yeah if you hit the right balance for apps on this phone its battery life is awesome.
Coming back to see the good old videos ..
Great review as always MKBHD. I remember when you started and I knew you would be great! Solid review of the Moto G. It's the perfect off contract phone right now compared to the competition. I wonder how well the Moto G will do in 2014 when the competition will respond. It's only real loss is no LTE but this isn't aimed for LTE markets anyways.
Watching this on my Moto G 16GB Version and it's 4 years old!
Not snappy anymore, but still great and I'm still waiting for a really good smartphone to replace it, which none of the phones are for now....
Omg Same !
Have you seen the oneplus 5t that thing looks sick!
Indeed! That's a beast of a smartphone... Probably the best choice within it's price range
I'm still using my Moto G as well [since the end of January 2015]! Just curious: Have you seen or heard about the Motorola E5 series (which has yet to be released in the US)? If you're looking for a similar smartphone in terms of style and 720x1280 screen resolution, the E5 Play might be suitable; however, a significant portion of its built-in memory would probably be used for Android 8 alone. At the very least, the wallpapers for my Moto G would fit on an E5 Play without any alterations. :-)
* Though the E5 Play battery life would be a little better than the Moto G, the rechargable battery is removable, allowing for a quick swap from a dying battery to a fresh one.
Hope you've bought a Pixel 3 by now 👍👍👍
Dude. You do great reviews. You're fast, you know what you're talking about and charismatic. I'll subscribe for sure.
I got that phone back in 2014. It is Nov 2018 as I write this and I am still using that exact phone.
Same here
Jo cool
amazing review as always. covered from the right angle mate
still watching on my moto g 😁
Nagesh Ganacharya won areas
Me 2
I'm watching this on my moto G5s plus
me too
Marques, my best friend and I thank you for this video.
His old phone was stolen and he wanted something cheap. I've sent him this video. He went on and bought the Moto G. He has never been happier with a phone, in that price, before. Even I got amazed yesterday when I saw it up close. Thank you for all your videos, and for helping us choose the best tech for our pockets :)
How was it stolen tho, give us a story/summary
I think it got kitkat in december of that year? Fucking amazing phone. Probably my favorite phone of all time.
I still take my Moto G3 everywhere i go, even tho i have the Moto X4 as my main
Anyone watching in 2016 ?😁
Yup. With the Moto G in my hand. :)
😎
+Vladimir Stepquiet same
Consumer Tech me! and on the Moto G😂
yup
Bought Moto G here in Bangladesh, which cost me around $300 (BDT 21,000). But still in that price, this phone is an absolute steal. Battery lasts quite long and with Kitkat, its buttery smooth.
You still using it ?
2023 and this video still slaps.
this phone has lasted me over 3 years. truly amazing performance for the price. upgrading to the lenovo p2 in a few days
Samsung got OWNED in the end.
My first phone!
Sameeeee
I'm watching this video on my moto g1 in 2020😀
How many years you use ?
watching this on my moto g
Is it any good?
Giorgos Zafiris Everything that Marques mentioned on the video is about the experience you could get if you ever buy the phone, personally i could recommend it to anyone that wants a good start on Android devices it so happens to be so smooth i can even play games like GTA 3 on it, it's awesome how much you can get with that price . Go and buy it if you find it good,you wont be dissapointed.
RoyalTuxedo Same
it would be great if you can make a follow up video once the device gets Android 4.4
The Moto G already recieved KitKat, in December no less. And when I say that this phone is buttery smooth, it might be faster than the Galaxy S4, at least in my use.
Hahaahahahahahah I was holding my S duos when u showed on the screen and the for 2 secs i was looking on my hands hahahahahahahaha lolz
any heating problem have or no
Shouting this out to the World :D .... From personal perspective - Marques is CERTAINLY one of the most gifted Mobile Tech Presenters on the Globe in years of Tech Reviews I've been watching since decades.
Picked one up today for my Son In Law (8gb) for xmas from Tesco for only £49 after using my clubcard boost vouchers. I can't believe such a little phone can be so good for the equivalent of only $80!
#Motog
Love all your reviews.. Was waiting for this one. I'm an avid fan of all nexus devices because of their performance vs cost . I thought they would never be challenged in that category I was DEAD WRONG. I picked up a Moto G for fun just because it was so cheap and actually have been using it as a daily driver for 2 weeks now ! AMAZING VALUE NEVER BEFORE SEEN ON A SMART PHONE !!! Don't get me wrong I love my N5 at $400 but this moto g at $200 is even sweeter. . . can't wait for the Jan kitkat update, will make this little guy scream even faster !!!
My partner put her moto g through a full wash cycle. It took a while to recover but it recovered. I took this phone apart and was impressed with the uncomplicated approach to the build. Now I want one!
bloggermouth i need this phone :D mine just died in similar way and now i'm looking for a new one, for me this would be perfect
So it's been 3 years and 7 months using it.
Pros- Still works smoothly.
Cons- Battery has degraded so it last for half a day.
8:47 LMAO!!!
Great review as always dude! Very informative as well as comparative!
Keep doing your thing.
Oh
Hi Marques and to all across the world . Iv`e been using the Moto G 3g 1st gen now for about 12 months and to be honest i can`t find a better phone anywhere near this price bracket ( £120.00 ) .I`m still getting an easy 1.5 - 2 days battery life on normal to heavy usage , the loud speaker is louder than any other phone on the market and the phone runs smooth and fast with no lag what so ever ( kitkat 4.4.4 soon to be lollipop 5.0 ) so what`s not to like about the moto g 1st edition ! I did try the new 2nd gen but even with dual speakers they weren`t as loud and battery life not as good as Motorola kept the same battery running a 5" screen ? If anyone is looking for a really good fast smart phone with no bloat ware overlay - pure android and the important things needed in a smart phone ie battery , hi rez screen , super loud rear speaker , latest firmware ( before all the leading other brands ie sony,samsung,htc etc etc ) and it fits in the hand perfectly for one finger operation then buy the Moto g 3g 1st edition as you won`t regret it .Just one downside and that`s if your into photography then the moto g 1st only has a 5 meg camera but to be fair it`s pretty good all the same !Thank you.
Thanks for the good insight. I just bought the 1st edition myself without knowing there was a 2nd edition with expandable storage and stuff. I thought I am going to regret my purchase. But I guess this will do. :D Will use a seperate storage player for my music then.
Stick with you 1st gen my friend as the 2nd gen although it has expandable memory the speakers are rubbish , the battery life is not as good and the screen is not as sharp ! I tried the new moto g 2nd gen and didn't like it at all so had my moto g 1st gen for over a year now. Thanks
Have the moto G for a year now too. For it's money it's still the best smartphone in the market. I'm the type of guy that's into cheap smartphones and that changes a smartphone every 6 months. I had a sony and a huawei before, nothing compared to the powerful smartphone by motorola. I'm just in love with this mobile, really proud of what motorola has managed to produce at such low price. Was thinking of buying the moto G 2014 but thankfully regretted it, if this one dies at some point I think the next best choice is moto G 4G.
Well said mate 100%
Paris Andreou lg optimus g rapes it in every aspect and its older and cheaper
The mise-en-scene and direction of your vids, is to me, what really separates your reviews from other peoples 'impressions'.
Thumbs up and keep up the awesome quality!
Wow! we've come a long way from this
Moto g < Nexus 4 < Moto X < Nexus 5
Among the Moto G; the only phone worth buying in an under $300 price tag is the Samsung Galaxy Express. Its 4.5 inch screen size, with 1 GB RAM, Dual-cor processor, running Android 4.1.2, with 5 MP camera, NFC included along with other features for only $249 no contract.
Just ordered one on amazon. Best phone for what i can afford :) Think I'm going to be pretty pleased
Me too!! I can't wait for it to arrive 😁 I hope that you enjoy yours 😉
Howz the G dudes ?
Absolutely freaking Awesome, in my opinion!!
I would hold off on buying one and get the 4g one with expandable storage thats going out soon
But its a great phone for the money :D love it :)
I am so glad I found your channel! Your videos seem so honest and are so to the point. The quality is fantastic and you are awesome to listen to. Thank you, Marques!
*Probably the best deal of 2013 in smartphones*
I was a bit disappointed that ***** focused so heavily on the Moto X for comparison, even though it is a logical decision, the Moto G stands on its own in my opinion. Besides I was expecting to share this video with friends who are not tech savvy at all and don't know anything about any smartphones and this makes this review a bit out of reach for people who haven't been following tech news this year.
All in all it's still a good review and shows what's important: the Moto G is not the best smartphone out there but it's a steal for 169€.
everytime i want to raise my ego i watch this, and be proud that i got this phone
You know what's funny? This phone still has Google play updates after almost 9 years. Crazy right?
Have you still got one? I had one.
motorola exclude charger and head phones at that time 2013
You changed you style of making videos.
No charger....Motorola did this before apple!!
I bought this phone in 2014 and it's now 2020 and this phone is still working. I am about to replace it though only because I need more storage space. It's still powering up and still running and still being used. Never a major issue with it. My only wish was for them to have given the expandable storage, but overall it's been a pretty damn good phone. zero complaints. (and I never put a cover on it and no screen protector and no scratches)
My Moto G has finally come to the end of its life and lasted a good 5 years nice to see an older review, RIP.
Had my G for a month or 2 now and within 24 hours it was bootloader unlocked ( yes moto allow that too ) carrier unlocked for £2 and then rooted thanks to ***** , once Xposed was installed and a few modules added this became a high end device, low end devices simply cant do what this phone does, oh and battery life ; this is now my Wifi hotspot as its battery lasts somewhere near 2 full days. Truly incredible device among 20+ smartphones in my current collection. And ***** another great review, Peace. :)
what modules did you add ? Can you help me upgrade my phone if i get a moto g ?
Xposed framework, apps setting module, modaco toolbox, and all after bootloader unlock and carrier unlock - then root via the sideload recovery method, most of this is finable using google, xda forum and modaco website.
Thank you so much :)
BEST CZcamsR EVER!
Great throwback to old mkbhd. I’ve noticed that compared to other tech you tubers he has an awful less change than others.
***** for me the moto G has been the best business class phone, i've been buying them for my organisation and I love them. no thrills, just the essentials and cheaper to buy an unlocked phone than getting a subsidised phone on a 24 month contract, so these phones are actually helping me save money. nobody else is doing phones like this, i'm so glad motorola are doing the things they're doing
Acabo de comprar el Moto G hace dos días y funciona de maravilla. Para mi fue una muy buena compra pues vengo de un Sony Xperia ST21a que es inferior al Moto G.
Algo que faltó mencionar es que también trae una cámara frontal. Claro que es apenas de 1.5 mp pero que traiga dos cámaras hace que sea aún una mejor compra.
El desempeño, para mi, está al punto del toque del dedo. Es ágil y un verdadero gusto usar.
Algo había visto de que recibiría kit Kat pero no me era claro cuándo y cómo. Enero no podrá llegar demasiado rápido. Será una excelente forma de iniciar el año..
No hay duda que si vienes de un móvil inteligente inferior o buscas adquirir tu primero, el Moto G es la mejor compra que podrás hacer.
Congrats con tu nuevo cell! Yo "compre" uno y me arrepentí y cancele la orden, acabé comprando el nexus 5!
Wow, I had no idea the Moto G was under $200! If I were to recommend a phone to my parents (or anyone who doesn't need a top-of-the-line device) this would be it.
I'm recommending it to my mom for that reason. She has a phone released in late 2010, my old Evo 3D. The Moto G is better than every handset Virgin Mobile offers except maybe the S3 but that's unlikely to get future Android updates so that's not even a great option.
That was a really dope review, son. "Highest-end low-end device." Subscribed.
Man, just found your channel because I was googling more info about Moto G. This helps so much. Thanks for being so thorough.
great review as always! thank you
"Moto g's camera resolution is way lower than the other stuff we say this year......."
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLL MARQUES IT IS STILL HIGH RES THAN HTC ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mkbhd has improved so much now with the way he speaks and dumbs down stuff for non geeky people
I've always been a Motorola Fan and Motorola making a comeback like this makes me so happy.
will the moto g be able to last up to 2 years ?
my first phone, wich I still use is the Moto g. and I was so thankful I got Motorola, as Motorola has a reputation for quality. I also like Android, i believe apple and iOS phones are backward and very idiotic. I believe Android is superior,
Android power!
Yeeeaah! 😎
I have a man-crush on the way you make/create such solid reviews.... Great detail which explains the features of the phone in a simple enough way. I can make my parents watch this and be assured that they understand the review.
so pulled it from my closet, fully working, in 2020. amazing.
We need more reviews without there being another product being compared.
I think the nexus 4 for 200 bucks is a better deal. I managed to snag it when it was that cheap 😀 it has more ram, better build quality, NFC, and a better camera. And its a nexus, so you get almost instant updates
Yeah, but that's for the 8gb version. You can get a 16gb Moto G for $200, and it's a huge difference. And trying to find a 16gb Nexus 4 at a reasonable price right now is basically impossible.
bulldog521521 i got the 16gb nexus 4 from google playstore last september for $300, so this phone is still cheaper...i think this phone is made for people with limited budget that don't need the best specs.
bulldog521521 yes good point but many people will be just fine with 8 gigs. I am a pretty tech savvy person, and I flash roms frequently which take up quite a bit of space and I haven't really ever needed more space than 8 gigs
Bariq h That was during the fire sale. Just like the one they had with the HP TouchPad, it was the only few people that were lucky enough to get one. And just like the HP TouchPad now, finding a used one will just all be prices as if the fire sale never happened.
Only problem with the nexus 4 is the battery life is crap compared to the moto g which is ashame as the nexus 4 would have been perfect if it had simply better battery life .
The most honest review I've ever seen.
What about a review for the 2014 Moto G?? Amazing reviews, keep it coming!!
this phone gets updates that actually fix whatever bugs the phone has...a budget phone with kit kat and it gets bug fixing updates....you can't beat that
nexus 4 when it was available at the google playstore for $199, now that you can't beat.
Eduardo Trujillo I found the nexus 4 to have a few issues which the moto g does not .
Eduardo Trujillo battery was shit and a lil too big for one handed operation imo
Eduardo Trujillo I thought it was 299
All in all the moto g deserves respect well above any other phone and for less than a 3rd of the price of any other flag ship phones! The only thing that is average on the moto g is the camera and to be fair even that's more than good enough for most users. .Cheers dudes and keep up the chat coz we all luv it lmao
It's hard to justify $600+ for flagship phones with something like this around. Having the best specs doesn't matter much for many consumers. It's about usability where it appears this phone sacrifices little. That half a second extra to load an app probably isn't noticeable when you don't have a more powerful phone in the other hand. I hope they sell a ton of these.
My dad ordered a Moto G for me about 2 hours ago and it will come in 4 days. Good to know that I am getting an awesome phone
My Moto G 4G still running smooth in 2018... peace
During the two years in which I have had an NFC chip, I used it exactly once. By accident.
99% of the video i can see only the backside of the phone..
5 years late but your comment is stupid he showed the phone very soon into the video
Still going strong March 2020....survived a 40 degree wash cycle and 1400 spin. When I pulled it out of the machine it was beeping for the missed call where I called the phone because I couldn't find it!
skynyrdrebellion its waterproof .-.
@@bingbongstinky 3rd generation was but mine is 2nd
i remembered this phone to be my holy grail back then, i lived off 8gb of storage but i was content with the phone. much misses!
I am looking for Moto G, But i read negative things of moto g those are: 1) There’s no USB cable and no headphones, so you’ll have to buy your own
It’s quite disappointing that these two basic amenities aren’t packaged with the Moto G when devices at less than half its price ship with them. That’s going to be an added cost to you, so don’t forget to factor it in. For a basic cable and in-ear headphones, you’ll have to spend an extra Rs 550-and more if you want quality materials. By comparison, the Micromax Canvas 4 ships with flat tangle-free cables while several other manufacturers like Wickedleak and iBall throw in an additional battery to swap.
2) The battery cannot be removed or swapped for a different one
Speaking of swappable batteries, while the 2070mAh battery of the Moto G is going to be enough for most users, power users will want more. But if you absolutely must have a smartphone with a removable battery that you can swap out when the need arises, then the Moto G isn’t for you.
Moto G Black Back
3) There is no microSD card slot for additional memory
The lack of a microSD memory card slot can be a major drawback and even a deal-breaker for many. If you like to store a lot of music and movies on your phone, the Moto G’s 8GB or 16GB of internal memory is going to be too little. Plus, just three HD games-FIFA 14, Asphalt 8 and Call of Duty: Strike Team-take up 5GB of space now, so what do you do?
4) The camera is a major letdown
The Moto G has a 5-megapixel snapper on the back which is only good for photographs to be taken in bright daylight. There are a number of issues which we touch upon in our quick-read review of the Moto G, but its shoddy low-light performance means that anyone who likes shooting photos indoors, at parties or at nights will not be happy with the results of this. You should not get rid of that point-and-shoot camera.
Soham Bapat thanx...
Unless you've never had a phone before, it's more than likely you have some, maybe several, spare from previous handsets you've owned. These extras are very common these days.
I would rather the cost be kept low than these extras shipped ... and think of the environment ;-)
*****
The camera is good .... for a phone ...
A phone is not a camera ... unless it has an optical zoom (Samsung Gallaxy S4 Zoom?) ... and then it won't be a good phone!
The rest is true, but my Moto G came with Motorola's earphones, a USB cable and a charger.
OMG ! This phone is a bargain and a fantastic phone 100% for the cost of some earphones and a usb charger who cares lol ...
can't remove the battery? what happens when it craps out?
Mine is fucked
It's so bad but I still use it lol
I have had this thing for 3 years and counting. It's bulletproof got it July 1st of 2014. I've drop this thing tons of times best phone I've ever owned I don't plan to switch phones unless thing finally breaks or stops awesome phone for the price.
This video made my purchase the Moto G almost 7 years ago. I purchased a Pixel 3 yesterday.
Great review, I just thought I would add my comments.
I Bought the phone today, First of all I am a very heavy phone user, having had the samsung galaxy s3, iphone's etc I bought this phone with trepidation, The common belief that only higher priced smartphones are worth using, I could have gone and bought the nexus 5, or even another phone, but I thought I would give this a go.
Screen is relatively good, 720p hd and uses gorilla glass for protection, compared to my s3 it seems to be dimmer, even on full brightness, haven't had any problems regarding performance, loads everything quick and easily, problem lies however with the memory, I bought the 8gb because i thought I'd have no problem given it comes with 50gb of online storage, however with all the software etc, you scrape a rather unimpressive 5gb give or take, the camera is not fantastic, in the right light it takes a good picture, but any other condition and it really under performs. Surprisingly however the front facing camera is not half bad, The phone does not feel cheap, it feels stronger and more premium than my s3 (not much of a challenge, I know) The phone is heavier than I expected, and is not overly comfortable in the hand, but minor - very minor aspects aside, it is a very good phone for the money.
goodbye Motorola:(
motorola its not end honey
+Axel Glen yeah it is
SpungeBawb i heard that the motorola and lenovo its gonna making a new smartphone. Soon
Axel Glen oh really? cool
SpungeBawb they gonna have a new name, yeayyy,
I had this phone for 3 years it started running slow but it got me through middle school lol I'll never forget this phone
I just bought this phone for $30 brand new just to add to my collection.
will 8 gb be enough??? I mean how much vedios/apps can be downloaded in 8 gb??
Shreyaa Dani -- This phone doesn't have much storage I could download a few apps and take a few videos but I could take lots of pics but it would fill up my storage to the point where I can get messages from my friends this phone is completely trash
xCross ever heard of sd cards?
I would like to get the Moto G(Gangster) LOL
Please tell me were can I find call barring option in this phone
still rocking this device with android 9 custom rom & gcam and it runs still well without filling internal too much