Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)

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Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) Price

At the time of it's release in 2015, July, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) was about 170 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery life of the Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)

The Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) has a battery life of up to 24 hours.

How to reset or factory restore Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) device?

Sure, I'd be happy to help! Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) device: 1. Using the power button and volume down button: To reset your Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) device using the power button and volume down button, follow these steps: * Turn off your device by pressing and holding the power button until the phone shuts down. * Press and hold the power button and the volume down button together until the Motorola logo appears on the screen. * Release the power button and the volume down button. * Press and hold the power button until the reset options appear on the screen. * Select "Reboot system now" and press and hold the power button again until the phone boots up. 2. Using the recovery mode: To reset your Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) device using the recovery mode, follow these steps: * Turn off your device by pressing and holding the power button until the phone shuts down. * Press and hold the power button and the volume down button together until the Motorola logo appears on the screen. * Release the power button and the volume down button. * Press and hold the power button until the recovery mode screen appears. * Select "Wipe data/factory data reset" and confirm your choice. * Wait for the phone to reset and reboot. 3. Using a computer: To reset your Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) device using a computer, you will need a USB cable and the Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) drivers installed on your computer. Follow these steps: * Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable. * Open the Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) drivers on your computer. * Select "Ureset" on the Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) drivers program. * Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the reset process. * Wait for the phone to reset and reboot. These are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) device. It's important to keep in mind that resetting your device will erase all of your data, so make sure to back up any important information before attempting a reset.

What type of display does the Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) have?

The Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) has an IPS LCD display.

What is the water resistance rating of the Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)

The Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) has an IPX7 water resistance rating.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
: 2, 4, 5, 12, 17, 25, 26, 41 - XT1548
3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100 - XT1541
4G bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - XT1541
Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2015, July. Released 2015, July
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.46 in)
Weight: 155 g (5.47 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM: Micro-SIM
: IPX7 water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes

Display

Type: IPS LCD
Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~67.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OS: Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Adreno 306

Memory

Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
: eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Single: 13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Video: 1080p@30fps, HDR

Selfie camera

Single: 5 MP, f/2.2
Features: Auto-HDR
Video:

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC: No
Radio: FM radio
USB: microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 2470 mAh, non-removable

Misc

Colors: Black, White
Models: XT1541, XT1540, XT1548, Moto G3
SAR: 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
SAR EU: 0.68 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
Price: About 170 EUR

Tests

Performance: Basemark X: 1866
Display: Contrast ratio: 1009:1 (nominal), 2.026 (sunlight)
Camera: Photo / Video
Loudspeaker: Voice 75dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 75dB
Audio quality: Noise -91.5dB / Crosstalk -92.6dB
Battery life: Endurance rating 76h