Lenovo backed Motorola has finally launched their flagship for the current year, the Motorola Moto Z2 Force. It was preceded by the mid-range smartphone Moto Z2 Play and the budget-friendly Moto G5 and G5 Plus devices earlier in the year.

The modular approach seen in the Z2 Play is maintained, meaning you can use all the Moto Mods you already own. Few interesting use cases include enhanced audio performance, larger battery, or improved camera capabilities. A new 360-degree rotatable camera mod is also launched, just like the one seen on the Essential Phone.

Regarding specifications, the Motorola Moto Z2 Force runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, and features a dual-lens camera setup (f/2.0 12 MP each) at the rear. Just like the Huawei P10, one is a monochrome sensor, while the other is color. The 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED screen (2560 x 1440 pixels) comes with a protective ShatterShield technology.

The frame is sturdier, thanks to the 7000 series aluminum. The device runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. It is not waterproof. The battery is reduced to 2,730 mAh (from 3,500 mAh in the first generation device). 64 GB internal storage is expandable up to 2 TB via the microSD card. USB Type-C port replaces the 3.5 mm headphone jack. The fingerprint sensor supports gestures.

Motorola Moto Z2 Force goes on sale on 10th of next month. Preorders in the US are open for $30 a month for two years ($720 total). The smartphone comes in gold, black, and gray color variants.

Motorola Moto Z2 Force specifications

Operating System: Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 64 GB internal (expandable up to 2 TB)
Display: 5.5-inch Quad HD
Resolution (pixels): 2560 x 1440
Primary camera: 12 + 12 megapixel
Secondary camera: 5 megapixel
Battery: 2,730 mAh
Dimensions (WidthxHeightxDepth): 76.0x155.8x6.1 mm
Weight: 143 g

Motorola has announced its latest affordable smartphone under the new C-series of devices, the Motorola Moto C Plus. A smaller variant, the Motorola Moto C, is also announced.

The smartphone boasts of a 4,000 mAh battery. It supports two SIMs and comes with a 5.0-inch HD display.

The rear camera on the Motorola Moto C Plus is a 8 MP lens with LED flash. The front camera is 2 MP and comes with a flash of its own. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. It is 10 mm thick.

MediaTek MT6737 64-bit quad-core 1.3 GHz processor powers the device. It comes in two variants - 1 GB RAM and 2 GB RAM. It is backed by 16 GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card.

Motorola Moto C Plus comes in black, cherry, gold, and white color variants. It will be available beginning this spring in Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. The 1 GB variant is priced at €119 ($130 approx.). 2 GB model will be expensive.

Motorola Moto C Plus specifications

Operating System: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Processor: 1.3 GHz MediaTek quad-core
Memory: 1/2 GB RAM
Storage: 16 GB internal (expandable up to 32 GB)
Display: 5.0-inch HD
Resolution (pixels): 1280x720
Primary camera: 8 megapixel
Secondary camera: 2 megapixel
Battery: 4,000 mAh
Dimensions (WidthxHeightxDepth): 72.3x144.0x10.0 mm
Weight: 162 g
Price: €119 ($130 approx.). for the 1 GB model

Motorola, now a Lenovo-owned brand, has announced a new series of budget smartphones, dubbed the C-series. The first device under this hood is the Motorola Moto C. A bigger variant, the Motorola Moto C Plus, is also announced.

Motorola Moto C features a micro-textured rear cover and a 5.0-inch FWVGA display. It comes in black, cherry, gold, and white color options.

The smartphone hosts a 2,350 mAh battery. It runs on  1.1 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6580m 64-bit processor with Mali 400 GPU. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. It is 9 mm thick.

The primary camera is a 5 MP shooter with LED flash. The secondary camera is a 2 MP lens and comes with a dedicated flash.

The smartphone comes with 1 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card. There are two models - one supporting 3G and the other running 4G.

Motorola Moto C will be available in Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America starting spring. The 3G variant is priced at €89 ($100 approx.), while the 4G model can be bought for €99 ($110 approx.).

Motorola Moto C specifications

Operating System: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Processor: 1.1 GHz MediaTek quad-core
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 16 GB internal (expandable up to 32 GB)
Display: 5.0-inch FWVGA
Resolution (pixels): 854x480
Primary camera: 5 megapixel
Secondary camera: 2 megapixel
Battery: 2,350 mAh
Dimensions (WidthxHeightxDepth): 73.6x145.5x9.0 mm
Weight: 154 g
Price: €89 ($100 approx.) for the 3G model, €99 ($110 approx.) for the 4G variant

Motorola has today launched the much-awaited fifth generation device under its G series, the Motorola Moto G5 Plus, at an event in New Delhi. It was first announced at Mobile World Congress last month. What's strange is that the Moto G5, which was also announced at MWC, is not launched in India. The manufacturer has delayed its launch in the Indian market for reasons unknown. Only time will tell.

The smartphone comes embedded in an aluminum casing. It sports a 5.2-inch full HD display (with a pixel density of 424 pixels-per-inch), which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

The rear camera on the device is a f/1.7 12 MP sensor with dual autofocus and dual LED flash. The secondary camera is a 5 MP wide-angle shooter.

Motorola Moto G5 Plus runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor clocked at 2 GHz. It is coupled with Adreno 506 GPU. The smartphone comes in two variants - 3 GB RAM with 16 GB internal storage, and 4 GB RAM with 32 GB storage. Both the models support expandable storage up to 128 GB via microSD.

The battery capacity is 3,000 mAh. It supports fast charging. The fingerprint sensor is embedded in the Home button in the front. The device is NFC enabled and supports 4G LTE. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat and can be updated to support Google Assistant.

Motorola Moto G5 Plus comes in gray and gold colop options and is available exclusively on Flipkart. It is priced at ₹14,999 ($230 approx.) for the 3/16 GB variant and ₹16,999 ($260 approx.) for the 4/32 GB model.

Motorola Moto G5 Plus specifications

Operating System: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Processor: 2 GHz octa-core
Memory: 3/4 GB RAM
Storage: 16/32 GB internal  (expandable up to 128 GB)
Display: 5.2-inch FHD
Resolution (pixels): 1920x1080
Primary camera: 12 megapixel
Secondary camera: 5 megapixel
Battery: 3,000 mAh
Dimensions (WidthxHeightxDepth): 74.0x150.2x7.7 mm (9.7 mm with camera bump)
Weight: 155 g
Price: ₹14,999 ($230 approx.) for 3/16 GB; ₹16,999 ($260 approx.) for 4/32 GB

June 22, 2016:

The pricing for the Motorola Moto G4 has finally been revealed. It is priced at ₹12,499 ($185 approx.), which is ₹500 more than what we had expected. The sale for the same starts at midnight on Amazon.

May 17, 2016:

Motorola has finally announced the much-awaited successor to its Moto G series of smartphones today, at an event held in New Delhi. This time, there are two different models, viz. the Moto G4 and the G4 Plus with options for different RAM and internal storage.

The Moto G4 and G4 Plus come with a 5.5-inch full HD display, with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, and pixel density of 401 pixels-per-inch. The display is protected using the Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Both G4 and G4 Plus come with similar specifications, with the difference of fingerprint scanner and upgraded camera on the latter. The Moto G4 Plus comes with a 16 MP f/2.0 primary camera with dual LED flash and Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) while the Moto G4 features a 13 MP rear camera. The devices are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 clocked at 1.5 GHz, along with Adreno 405 GPU. The Moto G4 Plus comes in 2 GB RAM/ 16 GB storage and 3 GB RAM/32 GB storage options. The Moto G4 comes with only 2 GB RAM/16 GB internal storage configuration.

The G4 series comes with dual SIM support, along with LTE support. The dedicated slot for external storage allows extending memory up to 128 GB. A non-removable 3,000 mAH battery is powering the devices, and they support fast charging.

The 5 MP front camera on both the smartphones features a f/2.2 aperture and an 84-degree wide angle lens with display flash. The devices run on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

The devices are launched in black and white color options, and will be available exclusively on Amazon. The Moto G4 Plus is priced at ₹13,499 ($200 approx.) for 2 GB/16 GB version while the 3 GB/32 GB model is priced at ₹14,999 ($225 approx.)  The pricing for Moto G4 is yet to be announced, but it is expected to be priced at ₹11,999 ($180 approx.). While the G4 Plus can be bought starting midnight, the G4 will go on sale sometime next month.

Motorola Moto G4 specifications

Operating System: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

Processor: 1.5 GHz octa-core

Memory: 2 GB RAM

Storage: 16 GB internal (expandable up to 128 GB)

Display: 5.5-inch full HD TFT LCD
Resolution (pixels): 1920x1080

Primary camera: 13 megapixel

Secondary camera: 5 megapixel

Battery: 3,000 mAh

Dimensions (WidthxHeightxDepth): 76.6x153.6x7.9 mm

Weight: 155 g
Price: ₹12,499 ($185 approx.)

Motorola Moto G4 Plus specifications

Operating System: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

Processor: 1.5 GHz octa-core

Memory: 2/3 GB RAM

Storage: 16/32 GB internal (expandable up to 128 GB)

Display: 5.5-inch full HD
Resolution (pixels): 1920x1080

Primary camera: 16 megapixel

Secondary camera: 5 megapixel

Battery: 3,000 mAh

Dimensions (WidthxHeightxDepth): 76.6x153.6x7.9 mm

Weight: 155 g
Price: ₹13,499 ($200 approx.) for 2 GB/16 GB variant, ₹14,999 ($225 approx.) for the 3 GB/32 GB model

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Motorola had launched the 4th generation devices (Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus) of their famous G series of smartphones earlier this month. We managed to lay our hands on the 3 GB/32 GB variant of the Moto G4 Plus. Concerning specifications, this smartphone features a full HD display, powered by 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 octa-core processor. It comes with a 5.5-inch screen. It comes in two options - 16 GB storage with 2 GB RAM, and 32 GB storage with 3 GB RAM. It runs on stock Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 and packs a 3,000 mAh battery which supports fast charging as well.

The smartphone features a display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. It has three on-screen buttons for Menu, Home, and Back. There is a fingerprint sensor in place of the usual Home button. This has resulted in a wastage of space at the bottom. To the left of the fingerprint module lies the primary microphone. Additionally, there is a 5 MP front facing camera lens located above the display, to the right of the earpiece grille (of which speaker is a part). In between the earpiece and the camera lies the infrared blaster.

The smartphone has high-end hardware that includes 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 octa-core processor coupled with Adreno 405 GPU, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal memory, a 16 MP rear camera with PDAF and dual LED flash located just below the camera lens. The camera and the flash are enclosed in a vertical oval shaped metal ring. Below the flash is the famous dimple with the Motorola logo on it. On the rear, the secondary noise-cancellation microphone is located to the left of the camera module.

The right side of the device features the power key (located on the top) and the volume rocker key (located below it). The left side of the device is kept bare.

The 3.5 mm headset jack is at the top in the center. The micro USB port is at the bottom center.

Removing the rear polycarbonate cover reveals the SIM tray. There are two SIM slots, along with a slot for microSD card for expanding the memory storage by up to 128 GB. The device supports 4G LTE.

This is the first device from this manufacturer to feature a fingerprint sensor. What is strange is its shape and placement. It is placed under a square area, thus leaving lesser room to swipe the finger (or the thumb). Also, it does not double up as a Home button, which takes some getting used to.

When seen from the front, the side frame gives a hint of metal. There are no sharp edges and corners, and this makes the smartphone easier to carry around.

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Motorola Moto G4 Plus specifications

Operating System: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

Processor: 1.5 GHz octa-core

Memory: 2/3 GB RAM

Storage: 16/32 GB internal (expandable up to 128 GB)

Display: 5.5-inch full HD
Resolution (pixels): 1920x1080

Primary camera: 16 megapixel

Secondary camera: 5 megapixel

Battery: 3,000 mAh

Dimensions (WidthxHeightxDepth): 76.6x153.6x7.9 mm

Weight: 155 g
Price: ₹13,499 ($200 approx.) for 2 GB/16 GB variant, ₹14,999 ($225 approx.) for the 3 GB/32 GB model

Motorola has today launched yet another premium smartphone, the Moto X Force, in India. It is just a rebranded version of the Droid Turbo 2 already available in the US. The USP of this device is the Moto ShatterShield, which is a shatterproof smartphone display, which aims to protect the device when it falls, knowingly or unknowingly.

The display of this device is made of an integrated system of five layers that absorb shock from impact. The smartphone features a 5.4-inch Quad HD AMOLED display, with 2560x1440 pixels resolution and density of 540 pixels-per-inch.

The device is packed with 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor coupled with Adreno 430 GPU, 3 GB RAM, 21 MP rear camera with rapid focus and a 5 MP wide angle front-facing camera with flash.

The smartphone runs on a 3,760 mAh battery. It supports fast charging via the TurboPower charging mechanism that claims to provide up to 8 hours of battery life in just 15 minutes of charging.

The device comes in two variants - one with 32 GB internal storage, while the other with 64 GB. This can be expanded up to 2 TB via the micro SD card.

The smartphone has 3 color variants with premium materials to choose from - the durable ballistic nylon for rich color and texture that’s lightweight and comes in Black or Grey color options, or a White variant with a durable soft-grip surface with an easy-grip triangle pattern.

The device will be available both online and offline, starting February 8th. In the online retail, it will be available on Flipkart and Amazon. The 32 GB variant is priced at ₹49,999 ($735 approx.), while the 64 GB variant is priced at ₹53,999 ($795 approx.).

Watch the shatterproof display in action in the video below:

Motorola Moto X Force specifications

Operating System: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Processor: 2.0 GHz octa-core
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Storage: 32/64 GB internal (expandable up to 2 TB)
Display: 5.4 inch Quad HD AMOLED
Resolution (pixels): 2560x1440
Primary camera: 21 megapixel
Secondary camera: 5 megapixel
Battery: 3,760 mAh
Dimensions (WidthxHeightxDepth): 78.0x149.8x9.2 mm
Weight: 169 g
Price: ₹49,999 ($735 approx.) for 32 GB; ₹53,999 ($795 approx.) for 64 GB