Is Moto G better than Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini?

With new Moto G, the device giant Moto Mobility has debuted into the Indian market with exclusive partnership with e-store Flipkart. Priced at Rs 12,499 (8GB) and Rs 13,999 (16GB), the new device is all set to take on competition.

The device is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1.2GHz Quadcore chipset and features HD display. With Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Moto G comes with dual SIM capability and FM radio.

The mobile device major said that the new Moto G is better placed than Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini. "The new device is 1.2 seconds faster than rival in answering a call; 1.1 second faster than making a call; and 0.5 second quicker than launching browser," the company claimed.

Moto Mobility GM EMEA and Asia Pac Magnus Ahlaqvi believed that Indian market was important to them, and they see growth. "We are focusing on pure Android devices and are dedicated to give exceptional consumer experience that includes rich display and long battery life," he said.

The idea to make this device affordable arrives from the fact that more than 500 million people are looking at buying affordable smartphones globally in 2014, the company said. It expects to sell huge numbers, and it went out of stock within few hours of launch on Flipkart.

Moto G key specifications:

4.5-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, 329 ppi pixel density

1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor

1GB RAM

8GB/ 16GB internal storage

5MP rear camera with LED flash, 1.3MP front-facing camera

3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0,GPS

2070mAh battery

Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)

Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat)