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4.40out of 5
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Manufacturer code6947681526136
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About the Motorola Moto G
Motorola 6947681526136 is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 12.7 cm (5"); internal storage capacity: 8 GB; mobile network generation: 4G; operating system installed: Android 5.1.1. This entry covers manufacturer code 6947681526136. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 12.7 cm (5") display is specified at 1280 x 720 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 12.7 cm (5")
- Screen resolution
- 1280 x 720 pixels
- Processor family
- Snapdragon
- Processor model
- 410
- Memory (RAM)
- 2 GB
- Storage capacity
- 8 GB
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 18 Oct 2026
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5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 18 Oct 2026
3G.co.uk
4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 19 Oct 2026
Laptop Mag
3.50 / 5Original rating: 3.5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 19 Oct 2026
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5.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 100%
With its recent price cut, the 3rd Gen Moto G is back in the realms of being a proper, purebred budget handset. It might not be as powerful as the Moto G4, but its exquisite design and useful apps and features are more than enough compensation for Motoro...
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GadgetSpeak
4.40 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 88%
2013 marked what some regard as a sea-change with regards to the choice options open to users looking to purchase a new smart phone. Previously the accepted options were either expensive or old technology. However in 2013 Motorola released its ground brea...
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Motorola Moto G specifications
Manufacturer code: 6947681526136 · Icecat product 29419630 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 12.7 cm (5") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Processor family | Snapdragon |
| Processor model | 410 |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB |
| Storage capacity | 8 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| Rear camera resolution | 13 MP |
| Battery capacity | 2470 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 5.1.1 |
| NFC | No |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Speakerphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone mute | Yes |
Display2 details
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Processor cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 1.4 GHz |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Maximum frame rate | 30 fps |
Camera, image & video11 details
| Digital zoom | 4x |
|---|---|
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 5 MP |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Video recording modes | 1080p |
| Rear camera type | Single camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video call | Yes |
| Video compression formats | H.264, MPEG4 |
Connections & wireless12 details
| USB mass storage | Yes |
|---|---|
| SIM card capability | Single SIM |
| SIM card type | MicroSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| 2G bands (primary SIM) | 850,900,1800,1900 MHz |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | Micro-USB |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
Power & battery1 detail
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | Yes |
|---|
Controls & features3 details
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Protection features | Water resistant |
| Water and dust resistance (IP rating) | IPX7 |
| Width | 72.4 mm |
| Depth | 11.6 mm |
| Height | 142.1 mm |
| Weight | 155 g |
Further product details40 details
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
|---|---|
| Pixel density | 294 ppi |
| Maximum memory card size | 32 GB |
| Flash type | LED |
| Geotagging | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Night mode | Yes |
| 2G standards | Edge, GPRS, GSM |
| 3G standards | HSPA+, UMTS |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| Tethering (modem-mode) | Yes |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Instant messaging (IM) | Yes |
| Chat | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list |
| Flight mode | Yes |
| Personalization | Icons, Menu, Shortcuts |
| Support for contact groups | Yes |
| Themes | Wallpapers |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| Call waiting | Yes |
| Call divert | Yes |
| Call hold | Yes |
| Caller ID | Yes |
| Conference call | Yes |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Call timer | Yes |
| Platform | Android |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Google applications | Google Maps, Google Play, YouTube |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.675 W/kg |
Packaging & supplied accessories4 details
| Package width | 150 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 110 mm |
| Package height | 35 mm |
| Package weight | 270 g |
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