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Upgrade from Moto G (1st Gen)

16 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/upgrade-from-moto-g-1st-gen.203776/

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meetdenis Original post #1
Jul 11, 2018 at 6:46 PM
Hi,

I am using a Moto G 1st Gen bought in Feb 2014.

I am looking for recommendations for an upgrade. My budget is 12-13k. Preferably, Moto or Lenovo

Key requirements
- should have stock Android
- smaller the screen size the better (used to the 4.5" screen)
- high pixel density
- high battery life

Good to have
- above average camera
- gaming
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2
Jul 11, 2018 at 6:48 PM
Fill the questionnaire. Consider zenfone max pro m1. Lenovo moto has gone downhill.
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meetdenis #3
Jul 11, 2018 at 7:17 PM
Here you go:

1. Budget?
12-13k

2. Display type and size?
<= 5.5" high ppi density

3. Dual sim?
not needed

4. Preferred choice of brand?
Moto or Lenovo

5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)?
Flash yes, front facing yes

6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc).
Android. Should have stock Android

7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready).
4G ready, yes

8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)?
Internet, movies, streaming

9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
Moto G5S

10. Any other info that you want to share
Must have high battery.
Also, must automatically mirror the pics taken from front camera

SaiyanGoku said:
Consider zenfone max pro m1
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Does it have stock Android?
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #4
Jul 11, 2018 at 7:24 PM
^That's the only good option with stock android in your budget.
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billubakra #5
Jul 11, 2018 at 11:14 PM
Moto phones are junk. Max pro 1 is good but the camera is meh.
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Minion #6
Jul 12, 2018 at 11:36 AM
If you want moto then only option for you is moto G5S plus
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billubakra #10
Jul 13, 2018 at 12:07 AM
Minion said:
But OP wants a moto phone
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He needs to change the company.
SaiyanGoku said:
He wants a phone with stock android as well. Lenovorola has failed to give timely updates.
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After 11 months of G4's launch all the updates were stopped saying that it is an old phone. G4 plus kept on getting the updates btw.
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Minion #11
Jul 13, 2018 at 11:46 AM
billubakra said:
He needs to change the company.

After 11 months of G4's launch all the updates were stopped saying that it is an old phone. G4 plus kept on getting the updates btw.
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Yeah,I know lenovo destroyed motorola
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Minion #12
Jul 13, 2018 at 11:48 AM
@OP if you want a phone with large battery then RN5 pro is best option, it will be available within your budget after card discount on flipkart on 16th july during offer
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sumit05 #13
Jul 14, 2018 at 10:40 PM
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (Black, 32 GB) Online at Best Price Only On Flipkart.com
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sumit05 #14
Jul 14, 2018 at 10:41 PM
Redmi Note 5 Pro (Black, 64 GB) Online at Best Price Only On Flipkart.com
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meetdenis #15
Jul 17, 2018 at 1:55 PM
sumit05 said:
Redmi Note 5 Pro (Black, 64 GB) Online at Best Price Only On Flipkart.com
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sumit05 said:
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (Black, 32 GB) Online at Best Price Only On Flipkart.com
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The redmi is sold out currently and the Asus is not available.

Also, I know Moto is not the Moto it used to be (Lenovo indeed did a good job of screwing it :emoji_angry:), but I am looking for a phone which will last me 3-4 years at least. And Moto phones are known to be that long lasting. Or has that also changed? :emoji_confounded:

Besides, my budget is very tight. On FlipKart, I am getting a buyback of 2500 for my current phone on buying G6 Play, which effectively makes it <10k for me.
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Minion #16
Jul 17, 2018 at 9:40 PM
meetdenis said:
The redmi is sold out currently and the Asus is not available.

Also, I know Moto is not the Moto it used to be (Lenovo indeed did a good job of screwing it :emoji_angry:), but I am looking for a phone which will last me 3-4 years at least. And Moto phones are known to be that long lasting. Or has that also changed? :emoji_confounded:

Besides, my budget is very tight. On FlipKart, I am getting a buyback of 2500 for my current phone on buying G6 Play, which effectively makes it <10k for me.
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Moto G6 Play is garbage if you are tight budget then either get Moto G5S or honor 9 lite(3GB version) or even zenfone 3
*www.amazon.in/Asus-Zenfone-White-3...UTF8&qid=1531843129&sr=1-1&keywords=zenfone+3

*www.amazon.in/Moto-Plus-Lunar-Grey...s&ie=UTF8&qid=1531843168&sr=1-3&keywords=moto

Honor 9 Lite (Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue, 32 GB) Online at Best Price with Great Offers Only On Flipkart.com

Among these three zenfone 3 has best camera and is running Oreo but battery is bit lower around 2600Mah but I am getting 6-7 hrs of SOT on this phone with mixed usage

Moto G5S if you want metal build phone and want near stock android

Honor 9 lite if you want a beautiful looking phone