Related: iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 in-depth comparison The new Moto G probably edges it, but not by much. So which is the best looking of the two Motorola phones? We’d be inclined to say that visually, both are still attractive phones for the price and it really depends on how much you value a waterproof design and the extra customization. You won’t be able to do much with the screen when it’s running under water, but it does work and could save you from a potential watery disaster. We’ve taken it into the shower and left it in a sink of water and it passes the test. Motorola has slapped it with an IPX7 certification so you can submerge it in water up to one metre depth for thirty minutes. The biggest change here is that the new Moto G is now water resistant. ![]() We had a look at the purple and white models, and while we’re not the biggest fans of making things more colourful, it will no doubt appeal to some. Related: Best Phone Deals: Top Smartphone offers this monthįor the first time Motorola has also added its Moto Maker customisation tool, so you can change the colour of the back and the new metal accent that sits around the improved camera and dual-tone flash. Last year, Motorola offered a dual SIM card option although there’s no sign of a similar model for this year. You can still remove the back on both and it’s here where you’ll find the Micro SIM and micro SD card slots hidden away. We were fans of last year’s approach and while it now adopts a more plasticky look, it still feels nice and reassuring to grip. Now there’s a more grippy, textured plastic back as opposed to the soft touch plastic finish on the Moto G 2. It’s around the back where things have really changed though. They’re more liable to trap more dust and muck than last year’s setup. We do have to pick issue with the way the speaker and earpiece above and below the screen has changed. Motorola has dropped the dual front-facing speakers for just one below the screen and you can now spot the more prominent 5-megapixel camera sensor tucked up in the corner. It’s still a manageable 5-inch phone that doesn’t have the cheap and nasty build quality we sometimes associate with phones in this price bracket. The newer Moto G is heavier and thicker but not in a way that alters how it feels to use. It’s the same glossy piano black screen bezel and gently curved corners with a plastic trim. Moto G 2 – Plastic body, removable soft touch plastic back, 149g, 11m thickĪt first glance, it doesn’t look like Motorola has dramatically overhauled the Moto G’s design at least from the front, but there’s both subtle and more radical changes to spot here. ![]() Moto G 3 – Plastic water resistant body with customisable back shell and camera accent, 155g, 11.6mm thick Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been living with the Moto G 2 and both the 8GB and 16GB versions of the Moto G 3 to help you decide which of these great phones you should go for. Then there’s the change in pricing (more on that later) to consider as well. We did also say the same about the Moto G 2 last year and with this year’s model retaining many of the features from its predecessor, on paper it looks like a tough decision to choose between the two. We’ve finished our review of the Moto G 3 (2015) and our verdict is that this is another great Android phone instalment from Motorola. Moto G 3 or Moto G 2? We’ve spent a a fair amount of time with both of Motorola’s budget Android phones examining the differences to tell you whether it’s worth upgrading
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