As Motorola's successful Moto G line enters its third generation, you might be wondering exactly what has changed on the hardware side over the year. The Moto G has always been about finely-balanced hardware and software, and as smartphone technology has progressed we're seeing ever more impressive internals in affordable phones like the G.
Check the table below to see how the new 2015 Moto G compares with its forebears.
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| Header Cell - Column 0 | Moto G 2013 | Moto G 2014 | Moto G 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Row 0 - Cell 0 | Row 0 - Cell 1 | Row 0 - Cell 2 | Row 0 - Cell 3 |
| Operating system | Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| Display | 4.5-inch 720p LCD | 5.0-inch 720p LCD | 5.0-inch 720p LCD |
| Processor | Snapdragon 400 | Snapdragon 400 | Snapdragon 410 |
| Storage | 8/16GB | 8/16GB | 8/16GB |
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB | 1GB/2GB |
| LTE | LTE version available | LTE version available | LTE as standard |
| microSD | LTE version only | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera | 1.3MP | 2MP | 5MP |
| Rear camera | 5MP | 8MP | 13MP |
| Battery | 2070 mAh | 2070 mAh | 2470 mAh |
| Dimensions | 129.9 x 65.9 x 6.0-11.6 mm | 141.5 x 70.7 x 6.0-11.0 | 142.1x72.4x6.1-11.6 |
| Weight | 143 grams | 149 grams | 155 grams |
| Wifi | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | 4.0LE | 4.0LE | 4.0LE |
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