Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched the company’s latest smartphone – Moto C in India at a price tag of Rs. 5,999. The smartphone comes in Pearl White and Starry Black color and it is available in 100+ cities across the country. Originally, the smartphone unveiled last month.
Moto C Specifications, and Features:
Display, Processor, Operating System, and Memory:
On the specifications front, the smartphone features 5.0-inch FWVGA display with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels and it is powered by quad-core MediaTek MT6737M processor which is paired with Mali T720 GPU & 1GB of RAM. The smartphone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and has 8GB internal storage which can be expanded further up to 32GB via microSD card.
Camera:
On the photography side, the smartphone features 5-megapixel auto-focus rear camera with LED flash and 2-megapixel front-facing camera with LED flash for selfie & video-calling. Other features include Burst Mode, Panorama, HDR, beautification mode. It can also record 720p videos @30fps.
SIM Support, and Connectivity:
The smartphone has dual-SIM support and comes with connectivity features like 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS.
Dimensions, and Weight:
The smartphone measures 145.5 x 73.6 mm x 9 mm and Weighs 154 g.
Features:
The smartphone has polycarbonate body that has micro-textured back cover.
Battery:
The smartphone packs 2350mAh removable battery.
Competitors/Alternatives:
At such a price tag, the Moto C will compete with Xiaomi Redmi 4A.
Press Release Quote:
Commenting on the launch, Sudhin Mathur, Managing Director, Motorola Mobility India and Country Head, Lenovo Mobile Biz Group, said:
According to the reports, fewer people are expected to upgrade to smartphones because of concerns over price, need and ability to use. We see this as a huge opportunity for a brand like us to initiate the smartphone journey for feature phone users. At Motorola, we focus on mobility through device innovation, user-centric design and smart connectivity to offer the best possible smartphone experience to the consumers.
Moto C vs Xiaomi Redmi 4A
| Specifications | Moto C | Xiaomi Redmi 4A |
| Display | 5-inch FWVGA display with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels | 5-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Processor | 1.1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6580M 64-bit processor with Mali-400 GPU | 1.4GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 processor with 500MHz Adreno 308 GPU |
| Memory | 1GB RAM, 8GB / 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD | 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD |
| Operating System | Android 7.0 (Nougat) | MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Rear-Camera | 5MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1.4 microns, 74° lens, 720p video recording | 13MP rear camera with PDAF, LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording |
| Front-Camera | 2MP front-facing camera with LED flash, 1.0 microns, 63° lens | 5MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture |
| Connectivity | 3G/4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS | 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS |
| Dimensions | 145.5 x 73.6 mm x 9 mm | 139.5×70.4×8.5mm |
| Weight | 154.0g | 131.5g |
| Battery | 2350mAh removable battery | 3120mAh non-removable battery |
Moto C specifications:
- Display: 5-inch FWVGA display with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels
- Processor: 1.1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737M 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
- Memory: 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
- Operating System: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- Rear Camera: 5MP auto focus rear camera with LED Flash, 1.4 microns, 74° lens, 720p video recording
- Front Camera: 2MP front-facing camera with LED flash, 1.0 microns, 63° lens
- Dimensions: 145.5 x 73.6 mm x 9 mm
- Weight: 154 g
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
- Battery: 2350mAh removable battery