Motorola just announced its new Moto G4 lineup, with the G4, G4 Plus and the G4 Play.
All models run on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, are water repellent and feature a 5MP front camera — but there are some big differences in terms of power, camera quality and customisation. To make it easier to compare, we’ve put together a handy chart.
| Specifications | Moto G4 | Moto G4 Plus | Moto G4 Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6.0.1, Marshmallow | Android 6.0.1, Marshmallow | Android 6.0.1, Marshmallow |
| 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 | Motorola Mobile Computing System, including an up to 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 octa-core processor with 550 MHz Adreno 405 GPU | Motorola Mobile Computing System, including an up to 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor with 450 MHz Adreno 306 GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 2 GB/4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (ROM) | 16 GB / 32 GB internal, up to 128 GB microSD Card support | 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB internal, up to 128 GB microSD Card support | 16 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 |
Height: 153 mm Width: 76.6 mm Depth: 7.9 mm to 9.8 mm |
Height: 144.4 mm Width: 72 mm Depth: 8.95 mm to 9.9 mm |
| Weight | 155g | 155g | 137g |
| Display | 5.5-inch 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080) 401 ppi |
5.5-inch 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080) 401 ppi |
5.0-inch 720p HD (1280×720) 294 ppi |
| Battery | 3000 mAh TurboPower for up to 6 hours of power in 15 minutes of charging |
3000 mAh TurboPower for up to 6 hours of power in 15 minutes of charging |
2800 mAh |
| Water Protection | Water repellent nano-coating | Water repellent nano-coating | Water repellent nano-coating |
| Networks | 4G LTE (Cat 4) CDMA / EVDO Rev A UMTS / HSPA+ GSM / EDGE |
4G LTE (Cat 4) CDMA / EVDO Rev A UMTS / HSPA+ GSM / EDGE |
4G LTE (Cat 4) CDMA / EVDO Rev A UMTS / HSPA+ GSM / EDGE |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP 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 Stabilisation 1080p HD video (30 fps) Slow Motion video |
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 |
8 MP ƒ/2.2 aperture LED flash Tap (anywhere) to capture 4X digital zoom Burst mode Auto HDR Panorama Drag to focus & exposure 1080p HD video (30 fps) |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 aperture Wide-Angle lens Display flash |
5 MP ƒ/2.2 aperture Wide-Angle lens Display flash |
5 MP ƒ/2.2 aperture Display flash |
| Google Photos | Two years of storage at original quality | Two years of storage at original quality | Two years of storage at original quality |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, 3.5 mm headset jack | Micro USB, 3.5 mm headset jack | Micro USB, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Bluetooth Technology | Bluetooth version 4.1 LE | Bluetooth version 4.1 LE | Bluetooth version 4.1 LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) |
| Speakers/Microphones | Front-ported loud speaker 2-Mics |
Front-ported loud speaker 2-Mics |
Front-ported loud speaker 2-Mics |
| Video Capture | 1080p (30 fps) | 1080p (30 fps) | 1080p (30 fps) |
| Location Services | A-GPS | A-GPS | A-GPS |
| Sensors | Acceleromter Gyroscope Ambient Light |
Fingerprint reader Acceleromter Gyroscope Ambient Light |
Accelerometer Proximity Ambient Light |
| Base Color | Black or white | Black or white | Black or white |
| Moto Maker | Choose from a variety of materials, colors, accents and more. | Choose from a variety of materials, colors, accents and more. | Not available |
So the G4 is the “standard” 16/32 GB model, with a focus on performance and flexibility in regards to carriers, the G4 Plus offers a 64GB option and is all about the camera while the G4 Play is the affordable model with slightly less power and less options.
You can check them all out in detail now on Motorola’s website.
We are currently chasing Australian pricing and availability, and will keep you updated as we know more.