New Release Updated: May 2026

Motorola Moto G 4G (2nd gen)

Status: Discontinued

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 5.0" AMOLED

Processor Snapdragon 400

Battery 2390mAh

RAM & Storage 8GB storage, microSDHC

Full Specs

Should you buy the Motorola Moto G 4G (2nd gen)?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $0

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Also known as Motorola XT1072, Motorola Moto G LTE (2nd Gen.), Motorola Moto G 4G (2015)

Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
Launch Announced: 2015, March. Released 2015, March Status: Discontinued
Body Dimensions: 141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm (5.57 x 2.78 x 0.43 in) Weight: 155 g (5.47 oz) SIM: Micro-SIM
Display Type: IPS LCD Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm² (~68.9% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Platform OS: Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop) Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 GPU: Adreno 305
Memory Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot) Internal: 8GB 1GB RAM
: eMMC 4.5
Main Camera Single: 8 MP, f/2.0, AF Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Selfie camera Single: 2 MP Video:
Sound Loudspeaker : Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack : Yes
Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Positioning: GPS NFC: No Radio: FM radio USB: microUSB 2.0, OTG
Features Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery Type: Li-Ion 2390 mAh, non-removable
Misc Colors: Black Models: XT1072 Price: About 210 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.