<div>The original Moto G was a very popular phone, flying in the face of more expensive competition with specs that were not impressive but performance that was. Now, Motorola, under Lenovo, is back with the third generation of the Moto G, launched in India first because it’s where the Google-centric</div><div>phone was most popular.</div><div> </div><div>Despite coming into a mobile market that’s changed a lot since 2013 when flagships were ruling the roost, the Moto G may still end up being one of the most recommended phones around because it’s proved itself. That’s perhaps why it isn’t dramatically different from before while still coming with some changes that users were clamouring for.</div><div> </div><div>For those looking for a good budget phone for average use, the new Moto G is a safe bet. But what about if you’ve already got an older Moto G – would you have any reasons to upgrade? Here are five of them:</div><div> </div><div>1. If you’re around water a lot and clumsy about it, the Moto G 3rd Gen is a good idea as it’s properly water-resistant. While taking it for an outright swim is not recommended, you can certainly be sure of its surviving a water spill or even, grossly enough, a drop in the toilet.</div><div>2. The dual-SIM Moto G is 4G compatible, in case you’re in an area where you’re getting good enough cellular coverage – a difficult thing to find in India these days. Both SIMs will handle 4G, one at a time, of course.</div><div>3. The camera on the Moto G has seen a big leap in improvement. Motorola never made great cameras right from the start but today cameras have become a no-compromises feature for many users and so, it’s a step up to 13MP and 5MP with a two tone flash and a simple app.</div><div>4. There’s a speed bump to the processor and 2GB of RAM if you opt for the Rs 12,999 version. That, combined with a new Android system, Lollipop 5.1.1, makes for a smoother experience.</div><div>5. A better battery is a strong reason for one to upgrade from a previous version of the Moto G. It now has a 2,470mAh battery which performs pretty well, taking you through one and a half days of average use.</div>
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Mala Bhargava has been writing on technology well before the advent of internet in Indians and before CDs made their way into computers. Mala writes on technology, social media, startups and fitness. A trained psychologist, she claims that her understanding of psychology helps her understand the human side of technology.
