Teaser on Brazilian site pulled down.
By Raif Karerat
WASHINGTON, DC: Motorola briefly teased a new iteration of the bestselling Moto G smartphone on their Brazilian website, only to remove the listing and specifications shortly afterward. The new device is known to feature 4G capability and a larger battery, but pricing is yet unknown. The inclusion of 4G in the latest Moto G’s box of tricks will undoubtedly be a welcome addition for consumers, especially in markets that cater to high-speed data consumption.
In the past, the Moto G has been somewhat erratic with its implementation of 4G data speeds. The first Moto G was released in 2013 sans 4G, but still became Motorola’s bestselling phone thanks to emerging markets such as Mexico and Brazil.
About six months after the Moto G launched, an updated variant of the phone called the Moto G 4G LTE was released, which along with 4G support, added a gyroscope and microSD slot for further utility. However, the second generation Moto G, which is the latest version available, eschews 4G functionality completely and has left some fans of the Moto G brand wanting.
The website where the information leaked listed the new variant’s battery capacity at 2,390mAh, compared to the 2,070mAh battery powering the current model.
In every other regard, Motorola appears to be taking a, “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it,” approach to their award winning design. Aside from adding 4G and a more powerful battery, all of the other specifications– including the processor, cameras, and display–Â appear to precisely mirror what is currently available.
Below is a screenshot of the listing that was subsequently removed, courtesy of technology website Droid Life