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Hmm. The E's battery is barely smaller than the G's. It also has a smaller screen with less pixels. Would the battery of the E, theoretically at least, last longer than the G's? As I said above, I have my Nexus 10 for more power hungry apps and multitasking, so battery life is more important than power and/or screen size/quality.

http://blog.gsmarena.com/motorola-moto-e-battery-life/

http://blog.gsmarena.com/motorola-moto-g-battery-life-endurance/

Theoretically proven throughout testing, the E does last longer than the G.

They're both fantastic devices. Pick whatever you'd like. 

And I recommend you replace the Nexus 10 sooner or later. The GPU and that Dual core CPU can't support such resolution. Hell even the Exynos 5420 has a hard time supporting the resolution. 

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After many years of use, my trusty Motorola Razr V3 died. :(  So I guess, it's time to catch up with the future and get my self a smartphone.

 

What I want is an Android phone, with good internet connection (4G?) and a price tag of 100-150 euros (~135-200 dollars). The main use it'll get is phone calls, texts and being used as an access point for my Nexus 10.

 

I've been looking at the Nexus 4 and 5 (too pricey for my budget) and the Moto G (barely in my budget, as it's 200$, without the almost certain additional shipping and taxes). Taking in consideration the use I want it for, the price tags seem a bit off, but I want a phone that I'll keep for years on end (like my Rarzr).

 

Anyone got any good alternatives to propose? Or opinions on the for mentioned (especially MotoG).

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the moto g is a very good phone for your needs, i think you should try it out in a store if you can. Its a solid phone for the price you pay and the build quality is good enough to last you for a couple of years.

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There is a 4G version of the moto G that has a SD card slot too. Might be worth looking at.

Aren't its connection options tuned/limited for US only? 'Cause that's what the online shop says. (Unless I'm a complete idiot and don't understand what I'm reading.)

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Aren't its connection options tuned/limited for US only? 'Cause that's what the online shop says. (Unless I'm a complete idiot and don't understand what I'm reading.)

You just have to find out what bands your carrier uses and compare them to the bands on the Moto G

It definitely would be your best bet though. The other budget phones don't even really come close to it.

 

Is 4G well covered in your area?

HSPA+ is more than fast enough for most people. You won't notice an increase in webpage loads with 4G, just downloads.

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At that budget, the only option I could think of is the Mote G w/ 4G connectivity. Reviewers love this phone as it is well build and solid. Anything else would break in a couple of months at the low pricepoint you're talking about.

There's also the Moto E worth checking out also.

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Honestly I think the Moto G 4G is the best option, it's a high spec low-end device, what's your location? Never mind just saw it, anyway you can get it from here, should be affordable.

 

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I'd like to thank everyone for the replies!

 

 

You just have to find out what bands your carrier uses and compare them to the bands on the Moto G

It definitely would be your best bet though. The other budget phones don't even really come close to it.

 

Is 4G well covered in your area?
HSPA+ is more than fast enough for most people. You won't notice an increase in webpage loads with 4G, just downloads.

 

All I'll do on 3/4G would be checking my email and Tweeter, some chatting on FB/Steam, at most a bit of YouTube and Hearthstone (when it finally releases for Android), would the difference on 4G be noticeable?

 

 

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Does it support external memory? Beacause (I forgot to mention that) it'll also become my MP3 player. Also, after checking the MotoE, I don't think I need much more research. It's down to Moto E or Moto G (4G).

 

 

At that budget, the only option I could think of is the Mote G w/ 4G connectivity. Reviewers love this phone as it is well build and solid. Anything else would break in a couple of months at the low pricepoint you're talking about.
There's also the Moto E worth checking out also.

 

Now, that's spot on for my price point! It has 2 SIMs which is useless to me, but the SD card support is a giant plus. It doesn't seem to support 4G though. As I asked above, will the difference between 4G and 3G be noticeable for my use?

 

 

Honestly I think the Moto G 4G is the best option, it's a high spec low-end device, what's your location? Never mind just saw it, anyway you can get it from here, should be affordable.

 

http://store.orange.com/index/

 

I'll probably get my new phone from a local store but I'll keep that in mind, thaks!

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@Petroklos Yes you will notice a huge difference between 3G and 4G. I'm not sure if the G supports LTE though.

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@Petroklos Yes you will notice a huge difference between 3G and 4G. I'm not sure if the G supports LTE though.

 

Hmm. The E's battery is barely smaller than the G's. It also has a smaller screen with less pixels. Would the battery of the E, theoretically at least, last longer than the G's? As I said above, I have my Nexus 10 for more power hungry apps and multitasking, so battery life is more important than power and/or screen size/quality.

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Hmm. The E's battery is barely smaller than the G's. It also has a smaller screen with less pixels. Would the battery of the E, theoretically at least, last longer than the G's? As I said above, I have my Nexus 10 for more power hungry apps and multitasking, so battery life is more important than power and/or screen size/quality.

http://blog.gsmarena.com/motorola-moto-e-battery-life/

http://blog.gsmarena.com/motorola-moto-g-battery-life-endurance/

Theoretically proven throughout testing, the E does last longer than the G.

They're both fantastic devices. Pick whatever you'd like. 

And I recommend you replace the Nexus 10 sooner or later. The GPU and that Dual core CPU can't support such resolution. Hell even the Exynos 5420 has a hard time supporting the resolution. 

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http://blog.gsmarena.com/motorola-moto-e-battery-life/

http://blog.gsmarena.com/motorola-moto-g-battery-life-endurance/

Theoretically proven throughout testing, the E does last longer than the G.

They're both fantastic devices. Pick whatever you'd like. 

And I recommend you replace the Nexus 10 sooner or later. The GPU and that Dual core CPU can't support such resolution. Hell even the Exynos 5420 has a hard time supporting the resolution. 

 

It'll have to be later, as I'll soon need a new computer. Also it's less than a year old... Also also, as you might have noticed from my extremely warm reaction to the MotoE, I have a rather tight budget.

 

 

Aaanyway, thanks a ton for the help! I'll give it some more thought and then I'll got get myself a new phone! (most likely the MotoE)

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