Lenovo Moto G4
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix f/2.2
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Average of 17 scores (from 27 reviews)
Reviews for the Lenovo Moto G4
Little brother. We liked the Moto G4 Plus, and now we can review the slightly slimmed-down Moto G4. What are the differences?
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Moto G4 is an impressive improvement upon older generations of Motorola's most popular handset and it may well be the best phone you can buy on a budget.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
The Moto G4 Play is hard to recommend when just $50 more can get you a much more powerful devices with better specs overall. You won’t have to worry about the device handling strenuous tasks if you cough up a little extra dough for devices like the Moto G4 and Plus, the Huawei Honor 5X, Alcatel’s OneTouch Idol 3, or ZTE’s ZMax Pro.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: Forbes Archive.org version
It seems that the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to the Moto G4 and G4 Plus. If you are looking to own an Android device, then I would strongly consider getting either the Moto G4 or G4 Plus — especially if you are on a budget. Personally, I would take the G4 Plus over the G4 because of its superior camera and memory hardware along with the fingerprint sensor.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/12/2016
Source: Best Products Archive.org version
The Moto G Plus on the other hand, costs $250 for a phone with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. A budget of $300, on the other hand, will land you a fully loaded Moto G Plus with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of memory. Both smartphones are solid entries in their price ranges despite the above shortcomings. However, despite it being the lesser sibling, we still think that the Moto G is the the one to go for. Buyers who don't care about a large display, on the other hand, should consider last year's
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 08/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
If you wanted more bang for your 200 bucks, the fourth-generation Moto G certainly delivers an impressive display and solid performance for a low-cost phone. But budget-minded shoppers who also want a phone that can double as a camera may want to pony up the extra $50 for the Moto G4 Plus and its more powerful rear camera.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
With a Nexus line that only offers one or two new phones a year, we need more handsets running pure Android. And the Moto phones - the affordable Es, the well-rounded Gs and flagship Xs - were some of the best such phones. Of course, they were made by Google-owned Motorola! There were some doubts about the future of the company and its fate after the sale to Lenovo, but so far the Chinese tech giant has proven to be a great shepherd of the beloved Moto brand. Its wide distribution network is actually helping Moto phones reach more markets than before.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/01/2016
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The design might not be to everyone's taste, but it's certainly not going to put many people off – and if you're after a phone on a budget you're probably not going to be overly fussy. Considering how good-looking the display is, and how impressive the performance is – and the battery life isn't too bad either – it's hard to see how anyone could be disappointed with the Moto G4.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: V3.co.uk Archive.org version
Now in its fourth generation the new Moto G is just as essential as ever. But it has its work cut out if it wants to be heard above the cacophony of its competitors. Luckily Lenovo knows how to marry build quality with value, so the G4 retains some of the magic that accounts for its popularity year on year. Quite simply it's a joy to behold.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
We shouldn’t have doubted the Motorola team at Lenovo – the Moto G4 is outstanding value. Staggering battery life, a great screen as well smooth responsiveness and slick performance make for a great smartphone – pricier phones have been sold on less. If you want an excellent quality camera as well as a fingerprint reader and the fastest possible performance, then you’ll still need to look elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2016
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
We’re even in two minds about whether you really need to upgrade to the Plus. The upgrade is definitely a bargain, but if you’re not bothered about a finger scanner, the camera is already good enough to serve up top-quality snaps. Either way, the Moto G4 is a phenomenally good phone that's going for a steal.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 100%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/23/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Android Mag DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/22/2016
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 05/17/2016
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; powerful processor; good cameras; long battery life. Negative: Unsupport waterproof; no fingerprint sensor; no NFC; only 2GB Ram.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/20/2016
Source: Recensione.biz IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 42% display: 52% mobility: 80%
Source: Esperienza Mobile IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/02/2016
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 80% performance: 70% display: 75% mobility: 85% workmanship: 70%
Source: Tutto App Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent speakers; good display. Negative: Low autonomy; no NFC; no fingerprint reader.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/04/2017
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; large screen. Negative: Slow charge.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/13/2016
Source: Top for Phone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful screen; long battery life; quality design. Negative: No compass sensor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/30/2016
Source: 90 Sekund PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 90% features: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 70%
Source: Tablety PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High quality; good performance; long battery life. Negative: no LED indicator; dedicated charger.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/10/2016
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Android.com.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent performance; good cameras. Negative: Mediocre sound; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/04/2016
Source: Mobilizujeme CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Auto debugging system; high quality cameras; long battery life. Negative: Weak performance; high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/28/2016
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good display; decent performance; good autonomy; decent cameras; good price; solid workmanship. Negative: Relatively thick; no NFC.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/26/2016
Comment
Model: The Lenovo Moto G4 is a smartphone with high-end hardware. It features up to a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 octa-core processor with 550 MHz Adreno 405 GPU, 2 GB RAM, up to 32 GB internal storage and supports microSD cards with up to 128 GB. The Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow system measures 152 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm and weighs 155 g. Its 5.5-inch FHD display (1920 x 1080 pixels) features a pixel density of 401 ppi.
Its 3000 mAh battery is capable to provide all-day battery life. In addition, the phone supports TurboPower, which makes a battery life of 6 hours possible after charging for 15 minutes. The 13 MP rear camera features f/2.0 aperture, a color balancing dual LED flash, 4x digital zoom, burst mode, Auto HDR, Panorama and video stabilization and is capable of capturing 1080p HD video at 30 fps. The 5 MP front camera features f/2.2 aperture and wide-angle lens. The connectivity includes Micro USB, a 3.5 mm headset jack, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi and A-GPS. As for sensors, it has an accelerometer, a gyroscope and an ambient light sensor.
The Lenovo Moto G4 products are frequently listed and sold under the name Motorola Moto G4.
Qualcomm Adreno 405: Integrated graphics card for ARM based SoCs. Depending on the used SoC the clock rate is around 500 MHz and features 48 unified shaders.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
617 MSM8952: Mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU cores (Cortex-A53, 64-bit capable) and an Adreno 405 GPU. Manufactured in a 28 nm LP process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.50":
It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.
In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.
In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.
75.84%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
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