Testseek.com have collected 266 expert reviews of the Motorola Moto G 2014 Gen 2 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Motorola Moto G 2014 Gen 2.
September 2014
(81%)
266 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(85%)
384 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
I'm going to say it—I like the bigger size. There are a few reasons why I finally left Apple for Android
And size played its part. In my personal experience
A 5-inch screen just seems like the sweet spot for most phones. The Moto G doesn't make watching
Bigger screen
Clearer audio
Slightly better cameras and microSD card slot. Unlike the Moto X (2nd Gen) which is sold through carriers
The Moto G doesn't have any carrier bloatware
The
Great price
5-inch screen will please fans of larger phones
Nice
Sturdy build quality
Replaceable back allows for easy personalization
Snapdragon 400 and 1GB of RAM still run Android and apps pretty well
Relatively clean
Skin-free Android with at l
Tremendous value
Doesn't feel lowend
Fast and fluid performance in everyday tasks
Excellent cost/benefit ratio
High-quality
Big
Clear
And bright screen
Light and comfortable to carry around
Good stereo built-in speakers
Fast and agile
Many apps available
Up-to-date operating system
Frontal camera for video calls
Supports mic
Inexpensive. Large display. Runs nearly stock Android with promise of speedy updates. Memory card slot. Upgraded camera performance.
Comfy
Customizable design
Crisp 5-inch display
Clean KitKat build with useful Moto apps
Still wildly affordable
Unlocked for use with any GSM carrier
Good specs for the price
Nice styling
Awesome front-facing speakers with stereo quality sound
It's just the right size
Bloat-free interface
Stock Android 4.4 with guaranteed upgrade
Solid
Attractive build with customizable back
$179 offcontract
Fantastic value
Strong 8MP camera
Glorious HD screen
Solid phone for an irresistible price
Average camera experience
Solid design and construction
Easily customizable hardware via swappable backplates
Price
Front-facing speakers
Bright display
Compact size
Grippy case
Replaceable back cover
Dual-SIM
Decent stereo speakers
Decent cameras
Good battery runtimes
Display with quite accurate colors
Good WLAN signal
Suited for gaming
Spill-water resistant
FM radio
LTE
Android 5.0 Lollipop
Update to 5.1 announced
Non-slip casing
Removable back covers
Decent stereo speaker
Useful cameras
Good battery life
Bright
Very color accurate screen
Decent Wi-Fi reception
Gaming suitable
Splash-water proof
FM radi
Significant updates to the display and camera are very welcome. Frontfacing speakers add to an ergonomic design. Vanilla Android offers the best
Unaltered experience. Fantastic value for money.
Camera is much better than the original's
Near-stock Android 4.4.4 is a treat
Feels snappy despite aging internals
Inexpensive
The editors didn't like
The Moto G is seriously lacking in storage. Right now you can only buy an 8GB model through Motorola's online store with MicroSD expansion up to 32GB. After downloading essential apps
I only had 3GB left to work with. This means I'd have to actually thin
Motorola didn't upgrade the internal specs — the processor
The RAM
The graphics chip or battery at all. It's good enough
Like it was last year
But will become obsolete pretty fast
No LTE or 42.2Mbps HSDPA cellular data rates and no separate LTE option (or CDMA option) as of this writing
Limited internal storage space
Especially in the 8GB version. SD card data management still mostly manual
Removable back doesn't allow for a rem
Weak camera features
No support for 4G LTE networks
Do not record movies in Full HD
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No LTE. Larger display is less sharp than first generation. No processor upgrades
No 4G LTE support
Camera struggles in low light
4G LTE
No LTE or CDMA compatability just yet
No LTE version or CDMA support
No upgrade from first generation's Snapdragon 400 SoC
Excellent camera, Value for money, Clean Android 4.4.2 OS
Low resolution for screen size, Same processor as old model
Topping the original Moto G is a big ask – this was the handset that disrupted a notoriously competitive market and catapulted Motorola back under the global spotlight. However, the 2014 edition isn't so much a "topper" but a rather delicious "topping." ...
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Published: 2014-09-05, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: The Motorola Moto G was a surprise hit. Affordable, but hitting some important spec points, it surprised many, including us a Pocket-lint. It quickly because the darling of affordable handsets, one of the most exciting devices of the year because it offer...
With a bigger screen, much better speakers and improved cameras, the new Moto G is a great budget smartphone. The lack of support for 4G will be a deal-breaker for some, though. It isn't without its rivals, but if you're specifically looking for a budget...
Published: 2014-09-05, Author: Max , review by: T3.com
Motorola has again impressed with its affordable option and even though we would have liked to have seen a few more of the Moto X features trickle down to the G, the larger screen, beefed up snapper and quad-core processor make up for it. If only it had 4...
Published: 2014-09-05, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
Abstract: The company Motorola, now owned by Lenovo, has created a new generation of one of its most popular handsets. This is the Motorola Moto G of 2014 or second generation. Motorola Moto G seeks to balance power and functionality offering upper-middle range, bu...
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Published: 2014-08-30, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Abstract: High-spec smartphones are getting cheaper by the day, and there are lots of cheap-as-chips models that can deliver power and quality where you need them. We've rounded up our favourites.Built by Chinese manufacturer Huawei, the Kestrel is impressively s...
Published: 2014-08-29, Author: Chris , review by: reviewed.com
Being cheap is no longer an excuse. I've said it before, and it bears repeating: The Moto G is far more than the sum of its parts, and there's good reason that it's the most popular Motorola handset of all time . Not only does it hang tough with the r...
Abstract: Although the Moto G and the 4G are essentially the same in design with, for example, the back shell from one version able to fit the other, it appears that there has actually been a significant engineering update to the 4G unit as it now can accommodate u...
Abstract: Despite over nine months elapsing since we originally reviewed it, the Motorola Moto G remains the best budget Android smartphone we've seen. Recently, Motorola released an updated model, adding support for 4G and expandable storage via a microSD card. This review covers both models, but be careful when you're buying to ensure you're getting the model you intended.....
Abstract: The improvised new Moto X is a sleek phablet. It encases a 5.2inch full HD AMOLED display in a plastic body with metal chassis.The display is bright with deep black and crisp text...
