The Android ecosystem has undergone many developments throughout its history, and in addition to changing the operating system, mobile phones have also accompanied it with each generation. important publication. In addition to symbolic models and families such as the original Galaxy S, Google Nexus 4, Huawei P, newer models such as the Poco F1 continue to be remembered.

However, despite how incredible the latest models are, mid range dominates the sales of smart devices, and the phone is no exception. In this price segment, there was a king who one day lost his crown and is now ten years old: It was none other than the Motorola Moto G. We remember what it means and what it is now, and we give it the respect it deserves. .

A little history

2013 was the year when the already popular and legendary Motorola (owned by Google, which it acquired last year) launched a mobile phone aimed at the middle class. 13 November. They called it Moto G to distinguish it from the higher-end Moto.

The back was made of polycarbonate and was interchangeable with others in a variety of colours.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB internal memory and 5 megapixel camera weapons to conquer the market. Or maybe they weren’t that much, because even in 2013 he couldn’t stand out from his rivals. So what really threw it off?

Very easy: Be the first to bargainor the first mobile phone with the three ‘Bs’ (good, nice and cheap). With a starting price of 179 euros, it had no rivals even in terms of technical specifications and was priced much lower. And there was no alternative in any other series that could improve this excellent quality-price ratio.

Yes, six months later, that is, towards the middle of 2014, we received OnePlus One, which performs the same task in the upper segment, but we are talking about a different price range. Motorola and Google give us a seamless user experienceeven one equipment It’s not very strong.

We must attribute some of the responsibility for such a legendary terminal to Google. Android (4.3 Jelly Bean) Close to Nexus, with periodic updates and an “everything you need” philosophy at the best price.

The result was expected: use mobile reference to recommend Due to this combination of features sufficient for the general public and low cost to your family and friends. In this way, the saga continued in the following years.

It didn’t take long for him to lose the throne

Continuing our story, as is normal in the industry, the following year we learned that it was a repeat Motorola Moto G 2014 (or second generation). I fixed the problems in which users found the original model.

A larger screen and the ability to expand memory via a MicroSD card slot were reasons enough for the successor to achieve the same success. And rightfully so, even though a presenter today still doesn’t understand why they decided use the same battery.

The camera was one of its weak points, so much so that even its successor failed to improve it much.

Whatever the case, the voice of the Moto G family was getting louder and we met the third generation Moto G in the summer of 2015. A continuous mobile with necessary changes in ongoing design refining the formula Qualcomm’s newest product for the middle class that year: Snapdragon 410.

Strategizing was easy back then. In fact, Google had everything planned until the Moto G3. But before we set off, sale to Lenovo, for somewhat mysterious reasons. This was a turning point and to some extent began his fall from the skies.

The Moto G4 and Moto G5 were still good phones, but Lenovo’s hand (along with other factors such as the emergence of Chinese brands) took them out of this ‘cheap mobile’ concept. In 2016, Xataka’s colleagues were questioning whether it was still a reference terminal. serious doubts.

It was hard to find a Micro USB to charge but it was worth it

Over the years, Lenovo’s strategy changed and started adding sub-versions targeting a specific feature, like Play or Turbo. Reference was weakening This is the feeling it leaves in users who gradually abandon the family.

If we add that it has become fashionable to import mobile phones from China, Moto G has lost its meaning. This was easy to do and allowed us to have authentic jewelry at an affordable price. Personally, I switched from Moto G 2014 to Xiaomi Redmi 1S, which offered me the same. almost 100 euros less.

What is the Moto G family today?

The legacy of the original Moto G remains to this day, but even the numbering of this series has changed. Lenovo decided to give members double digits starting in 2020 because, yes, There’s now more than one Moto G in every generation.

And the truth is that, despite the distances, the family progresses sufficiently and even regain some of one’s self. Obviously without taking into account the price factor because depending on the model we will pay much more than the original.

The Moto G’s design has changed over the generations, and it’s currently one of its most notable highlights. In the photo, the Moto G84 features a vegan leather back

We see clear examples of this in some of the latest models, such as the Moto G54 and Moto G84 (the latter analyzed on Xataka Android), which are offered with a balanced spec sheet and analyzed on Xataka Android. good vibes in the second case mentioned.

Times seem to have changed, prices have changed too, but Moto G is still fighting a decade later, after experiencing multiple adventures. We can only congratulate Motorola and wish a long and successful life to the family that sits on the throne of the most recommended mobile phone of all time.

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