Moto G (2014)
The second-gen Moto G that added a bigger screen and front stereo speakers.
The Moto G (2014) is a budget Motorola smartphone released Sep 2014, with a launch price of $180. It pairs the Snapdragon 400 with a 5.0" LCD 60 Hz display, a 8 MP main camera and a 2,070 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 47/100 — The Moto G that added speakers and microSD. Standout strengths: front-facing stereo speakers — rare for budget. and microsd returned. Main trade-off: still snapdragon 400.
The Moto G that added speakers and microSD.
The 2014 Moto G refined the budget formula — front stereo speakers, a bigger screen and the return of microSD, with the same clean Motorola software. It kept the line's reputation as the value Android to beat.
Read the full review- Front-facing stereo speakers — rare for budget.
- microSD returned.
- Near-stock Android, updated to 6.0.
- Bigger 5" screen.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Moto G (2014) compares
| Moto G (2014) | Kin TWO | Moto G (2013) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 47 | 47 | 46 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 400 | NVIDIA Tegra | Snapdragon 400 |
| Display | 5.0" LCD 60 Hz | 3.4" HVGA | 4.5" LCD 60 Hz |
| Main camera | 8 MP | — | 5 MP |
| Battery | 2,070 mAh | 1,200 mAh | 2,070 mAh |
| Launch price | $180 | $100 | $179 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Moto G (2014) released?
The Moto G (2014) was released in Sep 2014.
How much does the Moto G (2014) cost?
The Moto G (2014) launched at $180 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Moto G (2014) screen size and type?
The Moto G (2014) has a 5.0" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Moto G (2014) use?
The Moto G (2014) is powered by the Snapdragon 400 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Moto G (2014) have?
The Moto G (2014) ships with 1 GB · 8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Moto G (2014) battery capacity?
The Moto G (2014) has a 2,070 mAh battery.
How fast does the Moto G (2014) charge?
The Moto G (2014) supports 5 W wired charging.
What is the Moto G (2014) main camera?
The Moto G (2014) has a 8 MP main camera.
Does the Moto G (2014) have a headphone jack?
The Moto G (2014) has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Moto G (2014) get software updates?
The Moto G (2014) update policy: To Android 6.0.
How much does the Moto G (2014) weigh?
The Moto G (2014) weighs 149 g.
What colours does the Moto G (2014) come in?
The Moto G (2014) is available in 2 colours: Black, White.
Is the Moto G (2014) worth buying?
The 2014 Moto G refined the budget formula — front stereo speakers, a bigger screen and the return of microSD, with the same clean Motorola software. It kept the line's reputation as the value Android to beat. SpecEagle gives the Moto G (2014) an editorial score of 47/100.
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