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I've no doubt in my mind that Motorola will release a Moto G2 sometime late next year, because of the success of the Moto G.
But what improvement would you like to see, while still keeping the cost down.
I think 4G/LTE could easily be an option next year, but what else?
camera improvements maybe
Colour led, better camera, more RAM, (faster processor) are the main things for me.
All of the above with the same 720p screen and 32GB at $200
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2gb RAM or at least 1.5gb, a better processor, maybe The X8 chip... A better camera (8mpx), 4G
But if you ask me ill take the better CPU/GPU/RAM then a better camera or a 1080p screen so they can keep the $200 price tag, 720p its more than enough for smartphones as long as the screen has a good quality... 1080p its already way too much and nos LG wants a 2k screen lol
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To keep the cost of the device the same i would like to see a few minor improvements to the current G like 4G, 1.5 to 2gb ram, better camera megapixels don't matter.
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My guesses:
RGB Led
8mp Camera
Either an older Snap 600/S4 Pro (think Nexus 7) or a new, yet unannounced Snap 400 with maybe a new low end GPU (Adreno 307, if you will)
1GB RAM, maybe faster DDR3L
8 and 16GB
Slightly bigger battery, maybe 2.2Ah
Tweaked 720p IPS display
Tweaked design - slightly thinner, slightly lighter
Expecting more than this is setting yourself up for disappointment, IMO.
If I were Moto, I'd keep the first gen G and X around, drop the G to $99 or $79, give the G2 LTE and put it starting at $179, drop the X to $279 and release the new X as a true flagship. You get all the price ranges covered with nice phones and, if kept with the same design and basic layout, without much need for retooling.
Lets just enjoy this awesome phone and worry about the 2nd version later...
Maybe X4 or X6 chip? (Since low end processors dont come with quad core GPU I'm thinking)
Gyrosensor & More Space
4.5 or 4.7" 720p display no need to change this I think.
4G/LTE should be cheap enough to have on midrange phones in 2014
Better camera 8mp BIS Sony Sensor
1080p video, the current snapdragon 400 has 1080p support but wasn't implemented in the Moto G for some reason, maybe because the lack of space with the 8GB version.
New snapdragon processor maybe the 405 clocked at 1.5Ghz with better gpu.
2GB of ram will trickle down to midrange phones in 2014, as the top end smartphones move onto 3GB & 4GB.
Slimmer design.
Colour options.
RGB notification led.
8GB storage dropped in favor of both 16GB & 32GB, should be cheap enough in 2014.
If all the above was to be the case for the Moto G2 for next year, it probably be even bigger seller than the current Moto G is now.
The 4G will depende con how things go in the world in the next months, A LOT of countries doesnt even have 4G un the works, and some of them are just starting to embrace it
I dont think a X8 CPU its really out of the realm of possibilities, obviously not The same one as the MotoX one, but a low-end one...
Bigger storage should be a thing, 16/32gb.
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Faruko said:
2gb RAM or at least 1.5gb, a better processor, maybe The X8 chip... A better camera (8mpx), 4G
But if you ask me ill take the better CPU/GPU/RAM then a better camera or a 1080p screen so they can keep the $200 price tag, 720p its more than enough for smartphones as long as the screen has a good quality... 1080p its already way too much and nos LG wants a 2k screen lol
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ok, so you basically want the g2 to be a moto X LOL.. so no, this won't happen.
a 1080p screen IS a 2k screen. the 'k' monika refers to the horizontal not vertical resolution. hence 1080, by 1920 (2k). 720 is about 1.2k.
The truth is, the margin on the Moto G is about 20%, this is so much lower than any other phone manufacturer that any improvements will be added basically at 'cost' therefore, any meaningful spec upgrade leads to a big price price rise (relatively speaking).
I would like the same phone, a year newer CPU and GPU, slightly bigger battery, 4G and improved build quality, 10% price rise. This is at least doable.
Better camera/video
Gyroscope
32 GB version
Same price 180/200/240 (8/16/32)
Sligthly more rubberized shell for better grip
Keep the rest, it's already a great phone.
For me all I'd like to see for a 'G2' is:
4.7" 720p screen
LTE
8MP Camera
1.5 or 2GB RAM
The Moto G2 will be inspired by Motorola's next year flagship, but weaker.
I could see the Moto G2 with a quad core chip, a better gpu, and 1080p screen, LTE, 4.7" screen, 2gb ram, and MAYBE 8MP camera
moto G was created to be a cheap phone with mid-highend specs. You guys want moto x specs on a 200$ phone? Forget about it. Go and buy a moto x
ilovetorresmo said:
moto G was created to be a cheap phone with mid-highend specs. You guys want moto x specs on a 200$ phone? Forget about it. Go and buy a moto x
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To be fair 5 years ago a low end phone was considered to be 256 MB of ram and a 600 MHz single core processor with a 3 inch screen and would cost the same as the moto g does today. As time goes on technology standards go up.
But I do agree some people in this thread are asking for way too much even for today's standards. If you want modern flagship specs get a modern flagship phone.
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helppme said:
ok, so you basically want the g2 to be a moto X LOL.. so no, this won't happen.
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I would not be surprised to see next year's Moto G to be pretty close to the current Moto X. Maybe they change a few components to lower the price but in a year's time, the cost of most of those components will probably be down as well.
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I would not be surprised to see next year's Moto G to be pretty close to the current Moto X. Maybe they change a few components to lower the price but in a year's time, the cost of most of those components will probably be down as well.
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Why not just buy the moto x when the moto x2 comes out then? I guarantee it will drop in price.
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The new LG G Pro 2 sports a 5.9-inch Full HD (1080 x 1920) IPS display, weighs 172 grams, and measures 157.9 × 81.9 × 8.3 mm - and yet the Korean company calls it a smartphone, not a phablet. It runs Android 4.4 KitKat, coming with an “evolved” KnockOn feature called Knock Code. For the moment, the rough automatic translation of the press release announcing the handset doesn’t allow us to fully understand how the new feature works.
The G Pro 2 is LG’s first smartphone to offer a high-power 1W speaker, which should make it a multimedia powerhouse. The handset has a 2.1MP front-facing camera, and a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and OIS plus (an improved version of the Optical Image Stabilization which debuted on the LG G2 last year). The rear camera can record 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) video. Other features: LTE-A connectivity, NFC, quad-core 2.26GHz Snapdragon 800 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal memory, MicroSD card support, and a 3,200 battery (apparently removable).
http://www.phonearena.com/news/5.9-inch-LG-G-Pro-2-officially-unveiled-runs-Android-4.4-KitKat_id52564
How many of you impressed about G pro 2 ???
Back then, when the Optimus G was annouced, I was pretty impressed by the specs. Now though, I realise the lack in many aspects makes it a "second runner" in many point. The lack of update, even for bug correction and the lack of quality in certain apsects, like the camera software or audio rendering make it so that I won't be looking at "specs" only anymore.
Anyway, unless I can sell my OG a decent price to get a N5, I think I'll wait to see what will Lenovo do with Motorola.
t1mman said:
Back then, when the Optimus G was annouced, I was pretty impressed by the specs. Now though, I realise the lack in many aspects makes it a "second runner" in many point. The lack of update, even for bug correction and the lack of quality in certain apsects, like the camera software or audio rendering make it so that I won't be looking at "specs" only anymore.
Anyway, unless I can sell my OG a decent price to get a N5, I think I'll wait to see what will Lenovo do with Motorola.
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This is the phone for me, I got this and never been satisfied, Fine camera shooting, superior smooth transitions and big storage! Thank you
Review Video:
Specs:
5.5" inch capacitive 5-Point Multi Touch Screen
Display 1080x1920 pixel resolution - FULL HD Display, IPS, OGS (?)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 Quad-Core @1.2GHz
GPU: Adreno 305
Android 4.4.2 KitKat
2GB RAM / 16GB of internal memory - TF-card support
Tribandband, unlocked, 3G / UMTS / HSDPA+ / WCDMA / 4G LTE
2G GSM - 900/1800/1900MHz
3G WCDMA - 850/ 900/1900/2100MHz
4G FDD-LTE B3/B7 - 1800/2600MHz
Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS & BEIDOU, g-sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor
OTA - Firmware update over the air feature (?)
Main camera: 13 MP output, autofocus, LED flash, F?.?
Front camera: 2MP output, F?.?
2500mAh battery
Dual Sim - Dual Standby
Weight: 178g / 8.72mm thick
Camera test pictures / Geekbench 3 battery test to be found on my blog: http://colonelzap.blogspot.de/2015/05/viewsonic-v500-review-4g-lte-full-hd.html
Can it be rooted and updated to Lollipop or CM?
You have the reason, what hapenned with the scene? I want lolli pop or Android M minimal in a future.
Some people say it can be rooted and stuff, but still no Lollipop
Rooted
Hi I just root it with king root 4.1 in the device only. Try it twice and no problem. Don't have any idea about lollipop ROM
Please tell me if this phone is good for everyday use, camera and software quality? Any good for gaming?
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Please tell me if this phone is good for everyday use, camera and software quality? Any good for gaming?
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It's pretty much ok for everyday usage and more, but for the gaming is not. It can run more than just basic games but do not expect 3D excitement.
OTG support ?
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OTG support ?
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OTG doesn't work for me!
Few other disadvantages:
No software updates
Scratchy noise in audio recording
Buggy UI
Rear speaker emits very high frequencies without any bass
Display in nice but the touch screen is not very accurate
Camera is just basic
Missing basic features such as "kill all in task manager", "three finger slide to screenshot", "multi-choice option in lockscreen", etc.
V500 seems very hot in russia.
Any custom roms?
yes there are few roms, one in needrom.com and other in taiwanrom in facebook with htc sense..good roms and good phone..
Lollipop?
Not yet but son i think so. That guys of taiwanrom are working hard un many devices. Now i have miui 6 working fine. Made by taiwanrom
Based on 4.4 right?
Both SIM-Slots for 4G/3G?
Can both SIM-Slots be used for 4G/3G?
If not, which SIM-Slot is capable for 4G/3G and which SIM-Slot is only capable for 2G?
Thank you in advance.
1st slot can go 3/4g and the second is 2g only
For price 95 euro in China , very good phone (after 24h use). Dont feel like 2Gb phone, buggy UI.
But, I like : very good IPS display 400ppi , 5.5in , Removable batery 2500mAh, 2sim cards, 16Gb, look like 200euro phone .
Buggy UI can be altered by installing Nova launcher but the rest of the phone is too laggy even for surfing the web, not to mention any serious gaming, multitasking or photo/video shooting. No Lollipop, no OTA, no use buying it. Instead of giving 95$ for a device that is only good for Viber/Whatsapp and 2D, you would be better off with a Samsung Galaxy S3 which is still a good phone, way better than the ViewSonic in terms of surfing, gaming, software and autonomy
Display is perfect, 400ppi ( my opinion) . My dother is on youtube, games for girls work perfect. Only voice on telefone is little low
hey fellas i have a question, im looking for a new device but i cant choose between nexus 6p or galaxy s6 edge+
from what i know and readed/compared
both have pro and cons
nexus 6p
pro's:
*great battery
*dual facing stereo speakers
*usb 3.1 type-c
*amoled 1440p 5.7" screen
*vanilla android
cons:
*overheating snapdragon 810
*plain design
*not that good of a camera yet it bulks out of the phone
*13 mp cam may be happy if it reach 12.7 mp
*no wireless charge
*no nfc
galaxy s6 edge+
pro's
*nice design
*fast cpu less heating
*1440p amoled 5.7" screen
*good headphone amp
*2 year warranty
*nfc
*wireless charge
cons:
*weaker battery then nexus 6p
*still using usb 2.0 instead 3.0 or 3.1, so the problem is fast phone but no outways, slow data transfer over usb,
*bloating
*32-7=25gb storage, whatfor 7gb is used i don't know, i assume 2gb for android but what is the left over 5gb
but still both are nice phones and same price wave, i don' t know what to choose, maby there are beter phones out there don't know about them yet
i want to multipurpose use my phone for games, movies (mkv 1080p 10bit flac ass, anime fansubs), music, taking good pics not blurry exc.., custom rom / android / root and stuff like archidroid iwhen possible
maby some of you guys can help me out
I tried To Install Camera Nx But It's Not Installed Help Me.
it requires a 64 bit processor with special hardware inside, typically a subchip only found on the 800 series. Its unlikely the moto g will ever see a pixel camera port.