The Motorola Moto G has just hit India and will be exclusive to Flipkart.com for a while. This much-awaited Motorola phone already has a lot of fans in the country considering that close to 1000 people pre-ordered it within the first 2 hours on Snapdeal.
And all the hype surrounding the Moto G is understandable as it offers a set of advanced features for a really affordable price of under Rs 15000. But should gadgets like the Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini and the Lava Iris Pro 30 have anything to worry about? Let’s take a look at all the three device’s specifications to figure out which amongst them is the best and the most economical option.
Motorola Moto G:
The Moto G is a stylish gadget which was designed by Motorola when the company was part of the Google group. It dons a curvy form factor with a 4.5-inch touchscreen of HD resolution firmly placed on the front panel, alongside a 1.3MP webcam. On the flip side you will find a 5MP webcam with LED flash and all the common attributes.
This device makes the most of the Jelly Bean 4.3 OS, but you can expect the Android KitKat update very soon. A quad core processor ticking at 1.2GHz rests under the hood with 1GB of RAM and a 2070mAh battery. The only drawback is that it features either 8GB or 16GB onboard memory which is not expandable further.
Moto G Key specs:
– 4.5-inch 720p touchscreen
– 5MP camera, 1.3MP webcam
– Android 4.3, upgradeable to KitKat 4.4
– 1.2GHz quad core Snapdragon 400 processor
– Dual SIM
– 2070mAh battery
Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini:
By launching the Moto G in India, Motorola has directly challenged Micromax, which is currently ruling the roost in the the country’s budget market. And the latter has its latest Canvas Turbo Mini which looks competent enough to give the former a tough time in the subcontinent. This gadget is slightly bigger than the Moto G as it features a 4.7-inch touchscreen and it can deliver HD 720p visuals as well.
The handset makes the most of Jelly Bean 4.2.2 and we have no idea whether the KitKat 4.4 update is in the offing for it or not. The phone boasts of an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP webcam and is fueled by a 1800mAh battery. It relies on a 1.3GHz quad core MediaTek processor and 1GB of RAM for its multitasking properties. Only 4GB of storage space has been provided to the device, but you can expand it by up to 32GB using a microSD card.
Key specs:
– 4.7-inch IPS touchscreen
– 1280 x 720p resolution
– 8MP camera, 5MP webcam
– Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2
– 1.3GHz MT6582 quad core processor
– Dual SIM card slots
– 1GB of RAM
– 4GB onboard storage, expandable by up to 32GB
– 1800mAh battery
Lava Iris Pro 30:
And as for the Lava Iris Pro 30, it is one of the latest gadgets in India that brings a set of promising features for an affordable amount. It is pretty similar to the aforementioned Micromax phone and tags along a 4.7-inch touchscreen as well as an 8MP camera. Its front-mounted webcam employs a 3MP lens.
The Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 OS is responsible for providing an intuitive interface, whereas a quad core processor clocking in a maximum speed of 1.2GHz shoulders the responsibility of supporting more than a couple of applications at the same time. It is accompanied by a gigabyte of RAM and a 2000mAh battery. You can even expand its onboard memory by up to 32GB.
Key specs:
– 4.7-inch IPS OGS touchscreen
– 1280 x 720p resolution
– 8MP camera, 3MP webcam
– Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2
– 1.2GHz quad core processor
– Dual SIM card slots
– 1GB of RAM
– 4GB onboard storage, expandable by up to 32GB
– 2000mAh battery
Conclusion:
The Moto G totally takes the cake when it comes to the battery, the processor or the OS, but we must say that the Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini and the Lava Iris Pro 30 have better cameras and a larger display. Motorola’s device will set you back by Rs 12,999 (8GB) or Rs 14,499 (16GB), while the Micromax and Lava contenders have been priced at Rs 14,490 and Rs 16,000, respectively. Which one would you go for? Do let us know.