Last year we introduced you to the Moto G4 Plus, the budget priced phone with flagship features. Since that article a couple of things have taken place that makes this phone an even better buy.
The release of the Moto G5 and G5 Plus
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Android™ 7.0, Nougat update
Mid March saw the Nougat update being available for the Moto G4 and the update for Moto G4 Plus was available at April 1. Android Nougat includes a lot of additions like the new Vulkan API. Alongside the API, there’s a new compiler and the app notification system can immediately let users take action. A split-screen feature is now automatically a part of the operating system itself unlike before. The new update gives you more control over notifications and brings new features to already installed applications. It basically feels as though you have just bought a new phone.
Why should you buy a Moto G4 Plus now
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You get a phone that has been tried and tested, and for the price it is one of the most secure Android devices out there with its built-in fingerprint scanner. It was voted as one of the best phones of 2016 and that is in comparison to the Samsung Galaxy S7, Apple iPhone 6, etc. It has the latest version of Android, minus the bloat ware and most importantly the price. With the release of the G5 Plus, the G4 Plus has gotten a price cut but is just as relevant.
Here is the technical data on the phone for those of you who are interested. Source https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-plus
Operating System
Android™ 6.0.1, Marshmallow/ Android™ 7.0, Nougat
System Architecture/Processor
Motorola Mobile Computing System, including an up to 1.5 GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 617 octa-core processor with 550 MHz Adreno 405 GPU
Memory (RAM)
2 GB / 4 GB
Storage (ROM)
16 GB / 64 GB internal, up to 128 GB microSD Card support**
Dimensions
Height: 153 mm
Width: 76.6 mm
Depth: 7.9 mm to 9.8 mm
Weight: 155g
Display
5.5″
1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080)
401 ppi
Battery
All-day battery† (3000 mAh)
TurboPower™ for up to 6 hours of power in 15 minutes of charging†
Water Protection
Water repellent coating for added water resistance (not waterproof)
Networks
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4G LTE (Cat 4)
CDMA / EVDO Rev A
UMTS / HSPA+
GSM / EDGE
Bands (by model)
Moto G Plus – XT1644
CDMA (850, 1900 MHz)
GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS / HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz)
4G LTE (B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 41)
Band coverage varies by model, country, and carrier
SIM Card
Micro-SIM, nano-SIM with included adaptor (available in select regions)
Carrier Tested
Moto G Plus is unlocked and confirmed to work on bMobile and Digicel
Rear Camera
16 MP
Laser auto-focus
Phase detect auto-focus (PDAF)
ƒ / 2.0 aperture
Color balancing dual LED flash
Professional Mode
Quick Capture
Best Shot
Tap (anywhere) to capture
4X digital zoom
Burst mode
Auto HDR
Panorama
Drag to focus & exposure
Video Stabilization
1080p HD video (30 fps)
Slow Motion video
Front Camera
5 MP
ƒ / 2.2 aperture
Wide-Angle lens
Display flash
Google Photos
Two years of storage at original quality
Connectivity
Micro USB, 3.5 mm headset jack
Bluetooth® Technology
Bluetooth version 4.2 LE
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
Speakers/Microphones
Front-ported loud speaker
2-Mics
Video Capture
1080p (30 fps)
Location Services
A-GPS
Sensors
Fingerprint reader
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Ambient Light
Base Color
Black or white
Moto Maker
Choose from a variety of materials, colors, accents and more.
April 2017 www.sweettntmagazine.com
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