You want to be forgiven for ignoring the 2015 Moto-G at this point a year is a long time in the fast pace world of mobile innovation, and it is not exactly cutting-edge devices with the launch. So why even bother? The Moto G remains one of the few reasonably sized, high quality, low cost options around, and AT & T models of LTE equipment addresses one of the biggest sore spots from our original review . This is nothing new, but also not far from the 2015 Moto G either, which grew in size, but offers several other advantages. 99 cent with contract or $ 179.99 without the Moto G still offer unrivaled value for entry-level smartphones and earns our Editors 'Choice'
Network performance and Software
Originally we tried to model Moto G US GSM, HSPA + 21 speeds supported by AT & T and T-Mobile, but lacking the faster 4G LTE band now found one just any smartphone sold by the carrier. The subject of this review is that it supports both GSM and UMTS band, but now increases the LTE band 2, 4, 5, and 17. In our latest test Fastest Mobile Networks, the difference between LTE and 3G on AT aT & T is an average of 11.9Mbps down compared to 3.8Mbps, respectively. If you compare speed, Gulf widens even more, with LTE pulling down 62.9Mbps 3G vs. peak of 15.5Mbps.
Call quality is usually good in my test. Volume in the earpiece is stable, but things may sound a bit harsh, especially as you approach the maximum volume. Shipping via mic is clean and true to life, although I made some static on a number of calls.
On a battery rundown test, in which we streamed a video on YouTube over LTE with the screen brightness set to max, the Moto G lasted for 5 hours, 35 minutes. It was a strong showing for a device with low value, which exceed 4 hours, 33 minutes set by the iPhone 6.
8GB of internal storage, 4.9GB is available to users outside of the box. Unlike the unlocked version, AT & T LTE model is pre-loaded with a decent chunk of bloatware. You get the usual plethora helping AT & T apps like AT & T Navigator, Mail, and lockers. There Lookout Security Yellow Pages and apps can not be uninstalled as well. A welcome other difference between this model and the unlock version we reviewed last year was the addition of a microSD card slot under the back cover.