Testseek.com have collected 511 expert reviews of the Motorola Moto G1 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Motorola Moto G1.
December 2013
(81%)
511 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(84%)
113 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Very low off contract price
Solid build quality
Fast Software Updates
Unlocked
Many first party accessories
It's super cheap! Customizable shells are fun. No compromise display and build quality. Truly all day battery life. Solid performance
The
179 contractfree price
Color variety
Simplified Android experience
Excellent cost/benefit ratio
Highquality
Big
Clear
And bright screen
Light and comfortable to carry around
Fast and agile
Many apps available
Updated operating system
Frontal camera for video calls
Reasonably priced phones that actually perform great
Competitive rates and plans that should cover everyone's needs
Ability to change plans twice a month to meet your needs
WiFi calling works well
They offer a 30 day trial
So there isn'
Dat price tag
Solid
Reasonably attractive plastic body that's nice to hold
$400 of CPU and GPU performance for less than $200
The screen would be excellent even in a more expensive phone
Near-stock Android 4.3
With a KitKat update promised by the en
Solid phone running the latest version of Android
Unbelievably good price for the phone and plan
Excellent build quality and speed for the price. Sharp display. Android 4.4 KitKat on-board.
The 5-inch Motorola Moto G once again turns in its signature hand-friendly design and hardware specs that impress for the price
Great quality and a brand you can trust for a very low price
No contract required
Attractive design
Crisp HD display
Good performance for price
Clean Android build
Affordable
Crisp 720p screen
Impressive budget performance
Colourful
Personable design
Tremendous value
Sharp
Vibrant display
Clean software
Surprisingly capable performance
The Motorola Moto G has one of the best screens you can get for the price
Plenty of power for the everyday essentials
An easy to use
Near-stock version of Android KitKat and the addition of 4G LTE and expandable storage are extremely welcome
Low price. High-quality 720p display. Responsive
Near-stock Android. 4G LTE-capable. Now includes memory card slot.
Very affordable
Works with all major carriers
Quality and customer service despite low price. Good cameras
3DMark Sling Shot
384
Hard to beat the price. Waterproof
And still has a removable back. Runs a pure version of Android
With only useful additions
Aspirational design
Excellent performance
Incredible value
Extremely affordable
Great display
Decent battery life
A mostly stock Android experience
Easily customizable hardware via additional backplates
Sturdy build and ergonomic handling
Larger display than before
Stock Android and promised Android L update
3G support on both SIMs
Good battery life
179.99 cost is extremely affordable for what it offers
Display is actually pretty good at reproducing colors accurately
Slight element of customization with its rear covers
Stock Android experience is simple & intuitive
Great performance comparable with premium smartphones
MicroSD card slot
Price
High Quality build
Great price
Good performance
Almost untouched version of Android 4.3
Great screen
Excellent battery life
Sturdy build
Supersharp and vibrant 720p screen
Smooth performance
Superb value for money
Bright screen
Battery runtime
Robust
Very powerful hardware
Exchangeable back cover
Crisp 720p display
Near-stock version of Android
Impressive performance
Affordably priced
Fantastic performance. Excellent value for the money. Great display is complemented by an ergonomic design. Decent battery life.
The editors didn't like
No 4G LTE
Lower than average camera
No 1080P display
The Moto G is an affordable smartphone worth owning
Moto G | $179 | Unlocked
Moto G Review Guide
Hands On/Video Review
Design
Display
Performance and Hardware
Battery Life
Call Quality
Camer
No LTE. No removable battery. No expendable storage. No bells and whistles. Camera is poor. The Moto G comes running Android 4.3 but a Kit Kat upgrade is promised
Choppy performance
Underwhelming performance from its camera
Mediocre camera
No MicroSD card support
No support for 4G LTE networks
No support for short codes or tethering may be an issue for some
Calling to only the 50 US states and Canada may be an issue for some
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3G data speeds feel especially slow in the age of readily available LTE
Middling camera and audio quality
Weaker internals and 1GB of RAM might make it feel old before its time
No-frills design cuts out NFC
Dual-band Wi-Fi
And useful add-ons like Tou
No microSD expansion slot
No LTE. No microSD card slot. Poor camera. Little internal storage
In LTE markets
The Moto G's absence of the fast data standard is a drag
For this price
You can't expect top specs
No 4G LTE support
Lacks touchless voice controls
Lower resolution 5-MP camera
Camera focus
Okay battery life
No LTE support
Limited storage space
Choppy web browsing
The camera isn't up to anything more than the odd snap in good lighting
And the addition of 4G LTE means its once "unbelievable bargain" price is now only "good value"
Poor camera
These are large phones
Old Moto G owners who like small phones will be disappointed. Occasional lag
The Moto G Plus has a fingerprint scanner on the front
Which the Moto G lacks. The scanner works very well
And our only complaint is that we kept press
The camera can't hang with the best. The screen doesn't look as good as it should. A little hefty
Questionable build quality
Low storage
Meager storage options
No LTE or NFC
RAM limitation is troublesome at times
Buggy camera interface
Specs can't match the competition
Still no 4G LTE radio with this one
Video recording lacks continuous autofocus
Processor can't handle intensive operations
Larger size makes it tougher to operate with a single hand
When it comes to connectivity
The Moto G further betrays its entrylevel status
Offering GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA(and CDMA for US markets) but not LTE
And singleband (2.4GHz) 802.11b/g/n wifi but not dualband (2.4GHz/5GHz) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Also present
Average Speaker Output
Average Photo Quality
No microSD card slot
No 4G support
Nonexpandable storage
Average looks
Non-expandable storage
Non-removable battery
Up to just 16GB of non-expandable storage
No LTE
Slightly sluggish web browsing
Internal storage tops out at 16 GB
With no microSD card slot option. Camera is unsuitable for indoor or lowlight photography.
Great quality and a brand you can trust for a very low price, no contract required
For this price, you can't expect top specs
If you're looking for a budget Android smartphone that doesn't look or feel budget in the least bit, the Moto G is hard to beat. Better yet, it has a clean Android build, will likely get updates as long as the hardware can support it and it's backed b...
Published: 2013-12-11, Author: Taylor , review by: Pocketnow.com
Extremely affordable, Great display, Decent battery life, A mostly stock Android experience, Easily customizable hardware via additional backplates
Meager storage options, No LTE or NFC, RAM limitation is troublesome at times,
If you look at the Moto G in a vacuum, it's not a bad phone, nor is it a compelling phone. Ignoring price, it would be yet another one of the countless low-end smartphones without a purpose. But when you consider the entire package – the hardware, the s...
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Published: 2013-12-10, Author: Russell , review by: Geek.com
Abstract: How much smartphone should you expect when you spend $200 (or less) for the full, un-subsidized price? Motorola's latest has us rethinking what the lower end of the smartphone spectrum should really be like, which is fantastic for consumers in the long ru...
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Published: 2013-12-10, Author: Charles , review by: zdnet.com
When it comes to connectivity, the Moto G further betrays its entrylevel status, offering GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA(and CDMA for US markets) but not LTE, and singleband (2.4GHz) 802.11b/g/n wifi but not dualband (2.4GHz/5GHz) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Also present
The Moto G is not without its drawbacks. Depending on your particular requirements, it may 'fail' on internal storage capacity, storage expandability, camera quality, wi-fi support, LTE support, performance or some other feature. Having said that, it's we...
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Published: 2013-12-09, Author: Helena , review by: chipchick.com
It's super cheap! Customizable shells are fun. No compromise display and build quality. Truly all day battery life. Solid performance, The
No LTE. No removable battery. No expendable storage. No bells and whistles. Camera is poor. The Moto G comes running Android 4.3 but a Kit Kat upgrade is promised
When the Moto G was first announced, we initially thought that this would be a phone that would only be available in emerging markets. Fortunately, it's now available in the U.S. The thing about the U.S. smartphone market is that there are plenty of b...
The Motorola Moto G is by no means a perfect device, but it's hard to beat for $180 with no contract commitment. The G has a comfortable, somewhat-customizable body that fits well in the hand and in your pocket. The screen rates 720p HD and is small enoug...
Published: 2013-12-08, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
The Moto G is a smartphone the whole tech community has wishing for and waiting on for ages. It’s a low-cost smartphone with hardware and software to back up its ability to be a contender in many markets – but more than that, it’s also got the backing ...
Published: 2013-12-07, Author: Andrew , review by: arstechnica.com
Dat price tag, Solid, reasonably attractive plastic body that's nice to hold, $400 of CPU and GPU performance for less than $200, The screen would be excellent even in a more expensive phone, Near-stock Android 4.3, with a KitKat update promised by the en
3G data speeds feel especially slow in the age of readily available LTE, Middling camera and audio quality, Weaker internals and 1GB of RAM might make it feel old before its time, No-frills design cuts out NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, and useful add-ons like Tou
Abstract: Quick -- when you hear the phrase "budget phone," what's the first thing that comes to mind? If you're anything like me, it's a subpar, low-level experience you wouldn't wish upon your worst enemy. That connotation exists for a reason: Smartphones that...
It's hard not to compare the Moto G to the higher-end Moto X, but in doing so, you have to remember somethingThese are two very different types of phones -- and they're aimed at two very different types of buyers. If you're looking for a top-of-t...
