Motorola has unveiled the Moto G, a smartphone offering premium features at a low price. The Google subsidiary said it was looking to target consumers who want top performance without paying top prices. The Moto G offers a 4.5-inch HD display, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with quad-core CPU and Android 4.3 with a later upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat. It will be available with a choice of 8 or 16 GB storage, starting from USD 179.
The company said the software is stripped down to offer an uncluttered experience, with fast access to Google's mobile services. The phone features a curved back and 19 customization options, including interchangeable Motorola Shells and Flip Shells in seven colors as well as Grip Shells in five colors.
The Moto G goes on sale the week of 13 November first in Brazil and parts of Europe and will be available within the next few weeks throughout Latin America, Europe, Canada and parts of Asia. It will be available in the US, India, the Middle East and more of Asia in early January. In total the smartphone will launch in more than 30 countries with 60 partners by 2014.
In the US, the Moto G will be sold on Motorola.com with no contract, no SIM lock and an unlockable bootloader for USD 179 with 8GB of storage and USD 199 for 16GB. It will also be available through various carriers and retailers.
