This version of the Moto G launches with Android 5.0 Lollipop(the non-4G version came with KitKat, though an update is now available) and we’re fast warming to its flat’n’ fast style.
The quad-core processor hasn’t been beefed up any, it’s still clocked at 1.2GHz which is a perfectly decent spec for a budget phone like this. Our AnTuTu benchmark test gave it a score of 19, 122 which puts it comfortably in line with several midrange phones costing considerably more. It’s light on its feet and showed no sign of slowdown when opening apps or even playing HD games, which it handled without any hassle.
The screen, now expanded to 5in from the original Moto G’s 4.5in has once again retained the same resolution of standard HD 1280x720, making it just a little less sharp as the pixels are spread over a greater area. It’s still bright and sharp enough though, and absolutely no shame at this price point.