Category: Moto

Moto Z4 Play Passes Through FCC, Launch Imminent

Motorola launched the first smartphone in the Moto Z lineup back in the year 2016. The devices offered modularity in the form of accessories the company called “Moto Mods”. An unreleased handset from the company has passed through the Federal Communications Commission or FCC, revealing a few specifications of the smartphone. The model number listed on FCC’s website is XT1980-3, which corroborates with Moto Z devices in the past. It is likely that this device is the Moto Z4 Play, which has been leaked in the past.

Moto Z4 Play

The Moto Z4 Play will be a mid-range offering from Motorola. While the listing reveals some specifications of the device, not all details of the smartphone are available at the moment. Design wise, it is expected to have a similar design to the Moto Z3 Play, complete with thinner bezels and a waterdrop notch on the front. The front of the smartphone is expected to resemble the Moto G7 which was announced last month in Brazil. Like other smartphones in the lineup, the Moto Z4 Play is also expected to support Moto Mods with the proprietary magnetic connector at the back. The display on the smartphone may be a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 px. For security and biometrics, there may be an in-display fingerprint scanner and face unlock support for easier authentication.

According to the reports, the Moto Z4 Play will run on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 612 GPU. In terms of optics, the Moto Z4 Play might have a single rear camera, which is expected to be a 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone will have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The FCC listing reveals that the Moto Z4 Play will have a 3600mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

Pricing & Availability

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The FCC listing of the Moto Z4 Play suggests that the launch of the smartphone is imminent. The device is expected to launch in the second quarter of 2019 at a reported price of US$ 450 (Rs. 30,996).

March 20, 2019
Specifications Of The Motorola Razr Foldable Smartphone Leak Online
Motorola is expected to revive the much appreciated Moto Razr flip phone which was first introduced in the year 2006. The device will arrive as a foldable smartphone from the company and will be a premium offering. While the company itself confirmed the existence of the device a few weeks ago, there were no details shared. Fresh reports have surfaced online that exhibit the specifications of the upcoming device.

Motorola Razr Specifications

The Razr foldable smartphone from Motorola will be its first foldable device in the market. Previous leaks and reports suggested that the device is codenamed ‘Voyager’ and will release soon. They also revealed how it may look like. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X which fold horizontally, the Moto Razr will have a vertically folding display which will measure 6.2 inches when in its unfolded state and will utilize an OLED panel. The display panel will have a resolution of 2142 x 876 px and an unusually tall aspect ratio. The secondary display present on the outside will have a resolution of 800 x 600 px but unfortunately, its size is unknown as of now. For swiftly and securely unlocking the handset, it will also have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Reports claim that the cover display on the upcoming Motorola Razr will be limited to certain applications. It is likely to be used for operating the following features on the device:
- Accessing camera controls.
- Using its a trackpad for applications that can be browsed vertically.
- Accessing Quick Settings tiles.
- Launching Google Assistant
- Displaying the clock widget and unread notifications
- Controlling media including music
Under the hood, the Motorola Razr is reported to run on the 10nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. While the details on the smartphone’s optics are not known yet, the leaked image suggests it will have a single camera which will be located on the top half. Accordingly, the camera sensor can also be used to click selfies. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone will be available in the following variants:
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
The Motorola Razr will be powered by a 2,730mAh battery with support for fast charging. The smartphone will be available in three colours, namely White, Black and Gold. It will run on the latest Android 9 Pie operating system which will be optimised for the vertically folding display of the smartphone.

Pricing & Availability

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Motorola is expected to announce the Razr in the first half of this year. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t released any information on pricing yet, but early estimates suggest that it will be priced at US$ 1200 (Rs. 83,544).
March 13, 2019
New Motorola Patents Suggest Thinner Bezels On Future Devices

Motorola launched the G7 series last month with an all-new design. The smartphones were first from the company to sport a waterdrop notch. In a fresh patent listing, the parent company of Motorola, Lenovo has filed for new designs that might make its way into future devices from the company.

Motorola Patent Listing

The patents were registered on the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) website on the 5th of March. These show the all-new designs Motorola is working on. All the designs show a waterdrop notch like the one last seen on the Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus. But unlike G7 devices, some of the images show a smartphone with minimal or no chin. There is also a new, more trimmed notch size which will increase the screen to body ratio substantially. The camera placement on the devices seems to be the same as the current generation, two cameras placed horizontally with an LED Flash underneath. The fingerprint sensor seems to be located in the rear mounted Motorola Batwing logo.

More images from the Motorola patent show different camera placements in the smartphones. There is a vertically aligned camera sensor which is reminiscent of the Moto One Power launched last year. The second image shows a horizontal dual camera placement, but unlike the G7 it is placed on the top left corner at the back of the device. The third variation shows a single camera sensor and what possibly could be a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor underneath it. This may be used to capture 3D and depth information. Below it there is a standard LED Flash followed by a fingerprint sensor.

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The designs discovered in the latest Motorola patent may make its way into the next generation of smartphones by the company. It is expected to announce the next generation of its flagship Moto Z device in a few months, which may end up exhibiting a few of the design characteristics.

March 9, 2019
Motorola Confirms Foldable Smartphone, May Look Like The RAZR

Last year, Motorola filed a patent for a foldable smartphone, which revealed its upcoming plans to enter the competition. Apparently, the company decided to stay quiet about the process. Nonetheless, sources claimed that Motorola has been working on a foldable device. They have been trying out a lot of iterations for the same.

As per sources, Dan Dery (Motorola VP of Global Product) implied that a foldable smartphone release is lined up for the not-so-distant future. Also, he suggested that the company is not going to wait very long before launching its foldable device in the market.

History And Design

Motorola has had a good history with foldable devices, with the RAZR series of phones being one of the most popular devices when they were released. Sources claim that the new foldable device will feature a large internal display that bends over in half when the device is folded. As per Motorola’s patent images, the device looks like some sort of a flip-phone. When the design is compared to the rest of the foldable devices showcased till now, it stands out because Motorola’s build is unlike any of the designs seen so far. It claims to have been testing a plastic OLED device with a plastic film on top. Furthermore, the company believes that such a smartphone display will be prone to scratches and damage, so it plans to use the display on the internal section of the device. As per sources, Motorola is also working on a screen that can fold twice.

The Competition

The upcoming Motorola foldable device will be up against the likes of Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X, both of which received undivided attention at the MWC 2019. The devices are expected to release soon amidst a lot of hype. Motorola, on the other hand, might launch its iteration a bit later. The company also hinted that it is trying out the z-hinge approach, which means that the device can fold down from a tall display to a pocket sized device (almost 1/3rd the size of the device). Sources believe that the company may launch such a smartphone sooner than expected.

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As of now, only speculations can be made regarding the launch date of the smartphone, but when it is launched, Motorola might have a fair chance to regain its fans from the RAZR era.

February 28, 2019
5G Moto Mod Certified By FCC, May Be Available For Purchase In US Soon

Motorola unveiled the 5G Moto Mod for Moto Z devices last year. The mod enabled Moto Z users to gain access to Verizon’s 5G network. Motorola did not reveal the release date for the 5G mod, however, the company indicated that the mod will be made available to all US consumers in early 2019. The 5G Mod may soon be making its way into US markets because the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has certified the mod.

Features

It is possible that the Moto Z users in the US can get their hands on the 5G Moto Mod by the end of March 2019. However, the 5G Moto Mod will only be compatible with the Moto Z3 at the time of its initial launch. But reports say that the support for the accessory will also be extended to the Moto Z2. Data transfer speeds via 5G are expected to be 10 times more than today’s wireless technology. Also, Ultra-low latency provided by the mod will significantly bump up the VR and AR experience. Users will also be able to distribute their bandwidth over different devices via Wi-Fi Hotspot functionality of the device.

Dimensions And Details

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The 5G Moto Mod is not just intended for blazing fast speeds on your device. It also packs a 2000 mAh built-in battery, reasonably because the battery drain will be significantly higher while using 5G on the device. Noteworthy, the 5G Moto Mod along with the integrated battery pack weighs almost 156 grams, so when it’s coupled with the Moto Z3, the total weight goes up to 281 grams, which is quite bulky in terms of a portable device. The dimensions of the 5G Moto Mod are 159.15 x 72.96 x 5.97mm. The price of the mod is currently unavailable and will be revealed a the time of its official launch.

February 16, 2019
Moto G7 Power To Go On Sale In India Today, Specs And Price

Shortly after announcing the latest Moto G7 lineup in Brazil, Motorola is going live with the sale of their Moto G7 Power in India. The smartphone will be available February 15 onwards, and it can be purchased via Motorola partnered offline stores or online via Flipkart. The reported price for the same is Rs. 13,999. Possibly, the device could be sold for the same price on Flipkart, but nothing can be confirmed as of now. The Motorola Moto G7 Power will be available in a single 4GB+64GB variant. The device is available in a single colour option which is Ceramic Black.

Specifications

The Moto G7 Power weighs 193g, owing to a massive 5,000 mAh battery which is the highlight of this device. Motorola claims that the battery can last for 3 full days on a single charge. Although the rear of the device is made out of plastic, it looks elegant. It has a 6.2 inch LCD display with a resolution of 1512 x 720 px and an aspect ratio of 19:9. The smartphone features the classic wide notch.

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The Moto G7 Power packs the Snapdragon 632 chipset which is coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The fingerprint sensor is rear mounted and embedded in the Motorola Logo. The smartphone features a single primary camera with a 12MP (f/2.0) sensor and a front facing 8MP (f/2.2) camera sensor. Moto G7 also has support for fast charging and it comes with a 15W charger. The device will run on Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box.

February 15, 2019
Motorola P40 To House Samsung’s Exynos 9610 Chipset & 48 MP Rear Camera

After launching the Moto G7 series lineup, Motorola is gearing up for the launch of their next series of smartphones. As per sources, the Motorola P40 is next in line to launch in the arena. The successor to 2018’s Motorola P30, the smartphone is expected to be powered by Samsung’s Exynos chipset. In addition to this, the device will also house a 48 MP primary camera & a punch hole display.

Expected Specifications

As mentioned before, The Motorola P40 will pack Samsung’s very own 10nm Exynos 9610 octa-core SoC. The device will probably be available in three different RAM & storage options, most likely in 3GB + 32GB, 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB. The Moto smartphone will sport a 48 MP primary camera.

Design And Features

Sources say that the Motorola P40 will have a punch hole display design, with a single front camera. Since the P30 was an Android One device, we can expect the same offering from the Motorola P40. The smartphone is also rumoured to support NFC technology, unlike the P30.

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The Motorola P40 is expected to pack a 3,500 mAh battery, and the handset may be available in two different colours, Blue and Gold. There is no concrete information regarding the device’s launch as of now. The Motorola P30 was exclusively launched in China, but hopefully, we can see it’s upcoming successor making its way into the global market under the Motorola One branding.

February 13, 2019
Moto G7 Power

Moto G7 Power is another budget member of the G7 lineup. The phone sits between the basic Moto G7 Play and the regular G7 in terms of pricing. The device’s highlight feature is the massive 5000 mAh battery inside which according to Motorola, would last 3 days. The device offers a good mix of specifications and price and is for people who want a phone which is fine for casual use and can last for days on a single charge.

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February 8, 2019
Moto G7 Plus

The Moto G7 Plus is the bigger sibling to the regular G7 and the most expensive device in the G7 lineup. The Moto G7 Plus features a faster processor and a better camera. Moto G7 Plus would be for heavy users and people who like to click pictures on the go. The Moto G7 is a good mid-range device offering modern design and decent specifications for the price.

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February 8, 2019
Moto G7 Play

The Moto G7 Play is the cheapest smartphone in the Moto G7 series of smartphones. The smartphones feature the basic specifications with a modern design. The G7 Play is a good choice for people who are looking for a device for first time Android buyers who don’t want to spend a lot of money on a smartphone. The smartphone also features a stock Android interface for a good software experience.

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February 8, 2019
Moto G7

The Moto G7 is the seventh iteration in the much successful budget mid-range offering by Motorola. The Moto G7 gives the series a much needed modern design, with lesser bezels and a teardrop notch. Other aspects where the Moto G7 has been upgraded are the specifications and the camera. Moto G7 offers a good price to performance ratio for casual users. The smartphone also has a great software experience complete with stock Android.

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February 8, 2019
Motorola Launches The Moto G7 Play and G7 Power

Motorola at an event today in Brazil launched the G7 series. The devices are next in line in the super successful G-series of Motorola. The devices launched today are the G7 Play, G7 Power, G7 and the G7 Plus. G7 Play and the G7 Power are the budget options in the series. The devices offer a mix of modern design with display notches in every offering. All the devices in the Moto G7 series have fast charging support via USB Type-C.

Moto G7 Play

The G7 Play is the cheapest device in the G7 lineup. Measuring 147.3×71.5×7.99mm and weighing in at around 149g. The device has a plastic body instead of a glass one like in its older siblings. Featuring a 5.7 inch IPS LCD display with 1512 x 720 px resolution and a notch on the front. The device has an aspect ratio of 19:9.

Under the hood, The device has a Snapdragon 632 SoC coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. G7 Play’s fingerprint sensor is embedded in the Motorola logo on the back. The phone has a single 13MP f/2.0 camera at the back and a single 8MP f/2.2 sensor on the front. G7 Play has a 3000 mAh battery with 10W fast charging via USB Type-C. The device has stock Android and runs on Android Pie.

The device supports Bluetooth 4.2 with Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n on board. The phone features an all-new gesture system designed by Motorola. It also has face unlock and a water repellent coating. It will be available in two color options, Deep Indigo, and Starry Black. It will be available at a starting price of R$ 999 (Rs. 19,205).

Moto G7 Power

The Moto G7 Power sits right between the standard G7 and the lower end G7 Play. Measuring 159.4x76x9.3mm and weighing in at around 193g, the smartphone features a plastic build at the back. It has a 6.2 inch LTPS LCD display with a resolution of 1512 x 720 px and also features a standard notch on the front. The device also has an aspect ratio of 19:9.

Under the hood, The device runs on the Snapdragon 632 chipset coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Here too, The fingerprint sensor is embedded in the Motorola logo on the back. The device again has a single 12MP f/2.0 camera at the back with an 8MP f/2.2 sensor on the front. The highlight feature of the device will be the massive 5000 mAh battery which Motorola claims will last for 3 days. Moto G7 power supports fast charging via the 15W charger via USB Type-C. The device also runs on stock Android 9 Pie.

The device supports Bluetooth 4.2 with Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n on board. The all new Moto actions with features like navigation gestures and face unlock are also available here. The device also has a water repellent coating. It will be available in a single Marine Blue color. The price of the device is R$ 1399 (Rs. 26,895).

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The Indian pricing and the release date of the devices aren’t confirmed yet. But they are expected to launch in the coming months.

February 7, 2019
Moto G7 and G7 Plus Launched
Motorola has finally launched the highly anticipated Moto G7 lineup of smartphones in Brazil which includes the Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play.

Moto G7:

The Moto G7 measures 157×75.3×7.92mm and weighs in at 174 grams. The smartphone has a 6.24-inch Full HD display with 2270 x 1080 px resolution and small waterdrop notch up top that houses an f/2.2 aperture equipped 8 MP front camera sensor. For securely and swiftly unlocking the device, it has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor.

Under the hood, the Moto G7 features the Snapdragon 632 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU. The rear of the smartphone harbours a dual rear camera setup which is comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor and 5 MP secondary sensor. The device can also capture 2160p videos at 30 fps from the rear cameras and 1080p videos at 30 fps from the front camera.

The Moto G7 is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery which supports fast charging up to 15 watts and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie. The innards of the handset also have P2i nano-coating which will protect the device against liquid spills and splashes. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 and a bottom mounted USB Type-C port for charging and transfer. The device is available in two colour options which are Clear White and Ceramic Black and the price for the single RAM + ROM variant for is as follows:
- 4GB+64GB- R$ 1,599 (around Rs. 30,750/-)
Moto G7 Plus:

The Moto G7 Plus like the standard G7 has a 6.24-inch display with 2270 x 1080 px resolution and a waterdrop notch. The device is kitted with the Snapdragon 636 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 509 GPU. For photography, the device has a single 12 MP front camera and dual 16 MP + 5 MP rear cameras.

In terms of connectivity, the Moto G7 Plus supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and a bottom mounted USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The smartphone is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery which supports Turbocharging up to 27 watts and runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie.

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Like the standard G7, the Moto G7 Plus also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The smartphone is offered in two colour options which are Indigo Blue and Ruby Red. The smartphone is available in single RAM + ROM variant for which the price is as follows:
- 4GB+64GB- R$ 1,899 (around Rs. 36,500/-)
February 7, 2019
Moto Z4 Play To Have A 48MP Camera And Snapdragon 675 Chipset

Motorola launched the Moto Z lineup as their first modular smartphone series in 2016. The smartphones saw success at first, but then just a lukewarm response if any. But it looks like Motorola is not ready to throw in the towel just yet. The once-iconic brand hasn’t seen a breakout success in a while. But reports about a possible Moto Z4 have emerged online. Now some details about the Z4 are out and it looks like a mid ranger.

Moto Z4 Play Specifications

Motorola’s Z Play series has always targeted the Mid Range market. Expect the Moto Z4 Play to be no different. The Moto Z4 Play is expected to have a 6.2 inch AMOLED screen with a waterdrop notch and a slight chin. The phone will run on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 and will arrive in two variants. One will have 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and the other will have 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The phone will ship with Android 9 Pie with close to stock Android. Moto Z4 Play will be powered by a 3,600 mAh battery. The highlight will be the 48MP camera at the back. Moto Z4 Play will use a sensor from Q Technology.

The device is said to retain support for all the Moto Mods. Motorola promised the first gen Mods to be compatible for at least 3 years. That promise should’ve worn out with the Z3 series, but looks like Mods are staying. The launch of the Moto Z4 lineup may also see new mods alongside it.

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The pricing and launch date is a little vague at the moment. But considering Motorola’s launch records, the phone may arrive in the first half of 2019. The Z3 series didn’t launch in India, so the hopes of the Z4 Play making it seem pretty dim.

February 6, 2019
Unboxing Pictures Of The Moto G7 Plus Leak, Reveals Exciting Features

Motorola is soon expected to announce the Moto G7 lineup of smartphones. Several sources claim that the company will be launching four new devices which include the standard Moto G7, Moto G7 Power, Moto G7 Plus and Moto G7 Play. Freshly leaked unboxing pictures of the Moto G7 Plus reveals its design details and key specifications.

Moto G7 Plus Leaked Images

The unboxing images of the Moto G7 Plus confirm that the device indeed looks like its previously leaked renders. The smartphone has a 6.2-inch display with FHD+ resolution and a small dewdrop notch up top. The display panel has an 18:9 aspect ratio which Moto is referring to as ‘Tele Max Vision’.

The rear panel of the Moto G7 Plus is made out of glass that gives it an elegant and premium look. The rear of the device accommodates a fingerprint sensor and a horizontally mounted dual camera setup. The live image reveals that the smartphone packs an Octa-Core processor which is clocked at 1.8 GHz which is likely to be the Snapdragon 660 according to a previous Geekbench listing.

The leaked unboxing photos of the Moto G7 Plus exhibit that it supports OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) which will help in shooting better images. Surprisingly the smartphone supports 27 W fast charging which is a remarkable feature. Even flagship devices like the OnePlus 6T and Honor View20 also support only 20 W fast charging. The leaked device has 64 GB of ROM and 4 GB of RAM. Motorola is also expected to launch the smartphone with other storage variants.

Launch Date

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Motorola has not announced the launch date of the Moto G7 smartphones but reports claim that the device will be launched on 7 February in Brazil. Also, the leaked device reads the specifications in the Spanish language. Therefore the possibility of this claim is quite high. Fortunately, we won’t have to wait for long as the assumed launch date is approaching fast.

January 31, 2019