It’s no secret that India lovesMotorola’s Moto line of smartphones.Strong sales of both the Moto G and Moto E series have helped Motorola ( or to be precise now, Moto byLenovo) secure a strong foothold in the Indian market. Among all the phones under the Moto brand, the Moto G series has been the most popular. In our opinion, Moto G smartphones have always struck a good balance between features and price, not to mention that undeniable dependability of software updates that the entire series enjoys.After Motorola Mobility’s acquisition by Lenovo, the fourth generation Moto G marks the debut of Lenovo’s branding on a Moto smartphone. The classic Motorola logo is present too but it’s pretty clear that Lenovo aims to make Moto a sub-brand of itself, especially considering the company’s plans to replace its Vibe range with Moto smartphones.
The Moto G ( Gen 3) ( Review) and theMoto G ( Turbo Edition) ( Review) were both solid performers but if we had any criticism, it would have to be their lacklustre camera performance, which Motorola has struggled with on pretty much all of its phones. The Moto G4 Plus, a better equipped version of the Moto G4, aims to change that perception for good with its improved camera and software. Let’s see how well it succeeds in achieving its goal.
Look and feel
Motorola’s iconic smartphone design continues to live on in the G4 Plus. Although not as distinct as before, it’s certainly identifiable as a Moto product. The rounded metal frame coupled with the rubber back cover offers good ergonomics and grip. The phone is a fair bit larger than its predecessors, thanks to the 5.5-inch full-HD TFT display. Sunlight legibility is very good and the display manages to produce punchy colours and good black levels. Gorilla Glass 3 is also present for added protection. The G4 Plus is fairly slim at 7.9mm and has good weight distribution so it doesn’t feel heavy when you hold it.Battery life
We managed to get 12 hours and 4 minutes of playback time in our video loop test, which is a very good. In actual usage, with both SIM slots occupied, we managed to go nearly a day and half before having to charge the Moto G4 Plus. The phone also supports TurboPower or fast charging for quickly topping up the battery.