It hasn’t been long since Motorola unveiled the Moto G, the low-end variant of its current flagship, the Moto X. This new smartphone, one that’s competitively priced, has potential to do particularly well in emerging markets. Dual-SIM smartphones tend to do quite well in these markets, and Motorola definitely knows that. That’s why it has also developed a dual-SIM Moto G variant, which has breezed through the FCC.
The biggest selling point of Moto G is definitely its price. Off contract, the device costs $179, which is one of the reasons why it is believed that this smartphone will be successful in emerging markets. Motorola has started off the launch by releasing it first in Brazil, and the dual-SIM variant is also headed for the country, as well as markets like India. Capable of running Android 4.4 KitKat, the Moto G comes with a 4.5 inch 720p display, a 1.2GHz quadcore Snapdragon 400 processor, 8GB of onboard storage, a 5 megapixel rear camera and a 2,070mAh battery. All of this for less than $180. The Moto G will also make its way to the U.S., Verizon has already confirmed that it will carry the device for prepaid customers in Q1, 2014, making it perhaps the best option for subscribers not willing to be tied to a contract. [Image via Unwiredview]