This isn’t just a refresh of the original Moto G. The Gen 2 model is significantly taller and wider, but is also a hair thinner and heavier. The new dimensions accommodate a larger screen - 5 inches as opposed to 4.5.
The Moto G( Gen 2) has been launched relatively soon after the original Moto G hit the market, so it’s no surprise that there isn’t a generational leap in any of its specifications. Think of this more as a refreshed incarnation of the same formula. The processor is still the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, with four cores running at 1.2GHz and an integrated Adreno 305 GPU. There’s still 1GB RAM and 8GB or 16GB of storage space( though only the 16GB version has been launched here as of now) .
The screen also retains its 720x1280-pixel resolution despite the half-inch size increase. This results in a minor, almost imperceptible dip in sharpness. The only really significant change, and one we’re very happy about, is the inclusion of a microSD card slot. This one little change fixes the most significant shortcoming of the original Moto G and puts Motorola right back in the running.
You can take advantage of new Wi-Fi ac routers, since the latest standard is supported along with the usual b/g/n. There’s also Bluetooth 4, A-GPS and FM radio. The Moto G( Gen 2) can act as a USB OTG host and its spec sheet is rounded out with an accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, gyroscope and digital compass.