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{{short description|Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility}}
{{short description|Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Moto G4
| name = Moto G4
| codename = '''G4 Play: '''harpia<br>'''G4/G4 Plus: ''' athene
| codename = '''G4 Play: '''harpia<br />'''G4/G4 Plus: ''' athene
| logo =
| logo =
| logosize =
| logosize =
| image = File:Moto G4 Plus LATAM (4).jpg
| image = File:Moto G4 Plus LATAM (4).jpg
| imagesize = 270px
| imagesize = 270px
| caption = Moto G4 Plus ''XT1641 LATAM Model''
| caption = Moto G4 Plus ''XT1641'' (Latin American model). The phone shown above in the image has a protection foil applied on the display.
| brand = [[Motorola]]
| brand = [[Motorola]]
| manufacturer = [[Motorola Mobility]]
| manufacturer = [[Motorola Mobility]]
| slogan =''Never miss out on what matters most''
| slogan = ''Never miss out on what matters most''
| series = [[Motorola Moto|Moto]]
| series = [[Motorola Moto|Moto]]
| status = Discontinued
| status = Discontinued
| predecessor = [[Moto G (3rd generation)]]
| predecessor = [[Moto G (3rd generation)]]
| successor = [[Moto G5]]
| successor = [[Moto G5]]
| related = [[Moto E3 Power]]<br>[[Moto Z]]
| related = [[Moto E3 Power]]<br />[[Moto Z]]
| networks =
| networks =
| os = '''Original:''' [[Android (operating system)|Android]] [[Android Marshmallow|6.0.1 "Marshmallow"]]<br>'''Current:''' [[Android Nougat|Android 7.0 "Nougat"]] ([[Android Oreo|8.1 "Oreo"]] on G4 Plus)
| os = '''Original:''' [[Android (operating system)|Android]] [[Android Marshmallow|6.0.1 "Marshmallow"]]<br />'''Current:''' [[Android Nougat|Android 7.0 "Nougat"]] ([[Android Oreo|8.1 "Oreo"]] on G4 Plus)
| soc = {{unbulleted list|[[Qualcomm Snapdragon]] [[List of Qualcomm Snapdragon devices#Snapdragon 410 and 412|410]] (for Moto G4 Play)|[[Qualcomm Snapdragon]] [[List of Qualcomm Snapdragon devices#Snapdragon 617 and 625|617]] (for Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus)}}
| soc = {{unbulleted list|[[Qualcomm Snapdragon]] [[List of Qualcomm Snapdragon devices#Snapdragon 410 and 412|410]] (for Moto G4 Play)|[[Qualcomm Snapdragon]] [[List of Qualcomm Snapdragon devices#Snapdragon 617 and 625|617]] (for Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus)}}
| cpu = {{unbulleted list|1.2&nbsp;GHz (Moto G4 Play)|4x1.5&nbsp;GHz 4x1.2&nbsp;GHz [[64-bit computing|64-bit]] (Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus)}}
| cpu = {{unbulleted list|1.2&nbsp;GHz (Moto G4 Play)|4x1.5&nbsp;GHz 4x1.2&nbsp;GHz [[64-bit computing|64-bit]] (Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus)}}
| gpu = {{unbulleted list| [[Adreno|Adreno 306]] (Moto G4 Play)|[[Adreno|Adreno 405]] (Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus)}}
| gpu = {{unbulleted list| [[Adreno|Adreno 306]] (Moto G4 Play)|[[Adreno|Adreno 405]] (Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus)}}
| memory = {{unbulleted list|1 or 2 GB (Moto G4 Play)|2 or 3 GB (Moto G4)| 2, 3 or 4 GB (Moto G4 Plus)}}
| memory = {{unbulleted list|1 or 2 GB (Moto G4 Play)|2 or 3 GB (Moto G4)| 2, 3 or 4 GB (Moto G4 Plus)}}
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| size = '''G4 Play''': {{convert|144.4|mm|in|abbr=on}} H <br /> {{convert|72|mm|in|abbr=on}} W <br /> {{convert|9.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| price = {{unbulleted list|Moto G4 &ndash; {{USD}}199|Moto G4 Plus &ndash; {{USD}}249}}
| size =
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'''G4 Play''': {{convert|144.4|mm|in|abbr=on}} H <br/> {{convert|72|mm|in|abbr=on}} W <br/> {{convert|9.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
'''G4''', '''G4 Plus''': {{convert|153|mm|in|abbr=on}} H <br />{{convert|76.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} W <br />{{convert|9.8|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
'''G4''', '''G4 Plus''': {{convert|153|mm|in|abbr=on}} H <br />{{convert|76.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} W <br />{{convert|9.8|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
| weight = '''G4 Play''': {{convert|137|g|oz|abbr=on}} <br/> '''G4''', '''G4 Plus''': {{convert|155|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| weight = '''G4 Play''': {{convert|137|g|oz|abbr=on}} <br /> '''G4''', '''G4 Plus''': {{convert|155|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| display = '''G4 Play''': 5.0" (127 mm) 1280 x 720 (294 [[Pixel density|ppi]]) [[720p]] <br/> '''G4''', '''G4 Plus''': 5.5" (140 mm) 1920 x 1080 (401 [[Pixel density|ppi]]) [[1080p]] with [[Corning Inc.|Corning]] [[Gorilla Glass]] 3
| display = '''G4 Play''': 5.0" (127 mm) 1280 x 720 (294 [[Pixel density|ppi]]) [[720p]] <br /> '''G4''', '''G4 Plus''': 5.5" (140 mm) 1920 x 1080 (401 [[Pixel density|ppi]]) [[1080p]] with [[Corning Inc.|Corning]] [[Gorilla Glass]] 3
| storage = {{unbulleted list|8 or 16 GB (Moto G4 Play)|16 or 32 GB (Moto G4)| 16, 32 or 64 GB (Moto G4 Plus)}} All 3 models are expandable via microSD card slot
| storage = {{unbulleted list|8 or 16 GB (Moto G4 Play)|16 or 32 GB (Moto G4)| 16, 32 or 64 GB (Moto G4 Plus)}} All 3 models are expandable via microSD card slot
| memory_card = [[SDXC|microSDXC]] up to 128 [[Gigabyte|GB]]
| memory_card = [[SDXC|microSDXC]] up to 128 [[Gigabyte|GB]]
| battery = {{unbulleted list|2800&nbsp;[[Ampere-hour|mAh]] [[Lithium polymer battery|Li-po]] removable (Moto G4 Play)|3000&nbsp;[[Ampere-hour|mAh]] [[Lithium-ion battery|Li-ion]] non-removable (Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus)}}
| battery = {{unbulleted list|2800&nbsp;[[ampere hour|mAh]] [[Lithium polymer battery|Li-po]] removable (Moto G4 Play)|3000&nbsp;[[ampere hour|mAh]] [[Lithium-ion battery|Li-ion]] non-removable (Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus)}}
| type = [[Smartphone]]
| type = [[Smartphone]] (G4 Play) <br /> [[Phablet]] (G4 and G4 Plus)
| form = [[Slate phone|Slate]]
| form = [[Slate phone|Slate]]
| rear_camera = 13&nbsp;[[megapixel|MP]] (16 MP on Moto G4 Plus), '''''f'''''2.0 [[aperture]], dual [[Correlated color temperature|CCT]] dual tone flash, [[1080p]] video recording @ 30[[Frame rate|fps]], and slow motion record
| rear_camera = 13&nbsp;[[megapixel|MP]] (16 MP on Moto G4 Plus), '''''f'''''2.0 [[aperture]], dual [[Correlated color temperature|CCT]] dual tone flash, [[1080p]] video recording @ 30[[Frame rate|fps]], and slow motion record
| front_camera = 5&nbsp;MP, '''''f'''''2.2
| front_camera = 5&nbsp;MP, '''''f'''''2.2
| connectivity = Micro USB, 3.5&nbsp;mm headset jack
| connectivity = Micro USB, 3.5&nbsp;mm headset jack
| sound = Front-ported loud speaker, 2-Mics
| sound = Front-ported loud speaker, 2-Mics
| released = {{Start date|2016|05|17}}
| released = {{Start date|2016|05|17}}
| website = http://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-family
| website = {{URL|https://www.motorola.com/us/smartphones-moto-g-family}}
}}
}}


'''Moto G4''' is a line of [[Android (operating system)|Android]] [[smartphone]]s manufactured by [[Motorola Mobility]], a division of [[Lenovo]]. They are the successor to the [[Moto G (3rd generation)|third-generation Moto G]], and were first released in [[Brazil]] and [[India]] on May 17, 2016, with the other markets following.<ref name="ars-motog4" />
'''The Moto G4''' is a line of [[Android (operating system)|Android]] [[smartphone]]s manufactured by [[Motorola Mobility]], a subsidiary of [[Lenovo]]. It is the successor to the [[Moto G (3rd generation)|third-generation Moto G]], and was first released in [[Brazil]] and [[India]] on May 17, 2016, with other markets following.<ref name="ars-motog4" />


In comparison to the previous singular Moto G models, the G4 fragmented the line into three models, with the base model joined by the '''Moto G4 Play''' and the '''Moto G4 Plus''' with an upgraded camera and a fingerprint reader.
In comparison to the previous single Moto G models, the G4 fragmented the line into three models, with the base model joined by the '''Moto G4 Play''' and the '''Moto G4 Plus''' with an upgraded camera and a fingerprint reader.


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
[[File:Moto G4 Plus Camera.jpg|250px|thumb|Moto G4 Plus Camera 16 MP dual-pixel]]
[[File:Moto G4 Plus Camera.jpg|250px|thumb|Moto G4 Plus Camera 16 MP dual-pixel]]
The Moto G4's hardware design was refreshed featuring a "water repellent nano-coating," and a camera protrusion. However, unlike the Moto G3, the previous generation the Moto G4 Plus does not feature [[IPX7]] certification. The G4 was available in black and white-colored versions, with different rear-cover and accent-colors available for custom order via MotoMaker. The G4 includes a 5.5-inch 1080p display, an octa-core [[Qualcomm Snapdragon]] 617 system-on-chip, and 2/3 GB of RAM. The Moto G4 includes either 16 or 32 GB of internal storage, expandable via [[MicroSD]]. It has a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The Moto G4 also supports [[802.11n]] Wi-Fi connectivity and an FM radio receiver.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zdnet.com/product/motorola-moto-g4-play/|title=Moto G4 Play review: The best $150 you can spend on a modern Android smartphone|website=ZDNet|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref><ref name="verge-g4"/>
The Moto G4's hardware design was refreshed featuring a "water repellent nano-coating" on the [[motherboard]] and a camera protrusion. However, unlike the previous generation Moto G3, the Moto G4 Plus does not feature [[IPX7]] certification. The G4 was available in black and white-colored versions, with different rear-cover and accent-colors available for custom order via MotoMaker. The G4 has a removable back cover which exposes SIM card slots and a MicroSD card slot. The G4 includes a 5.5-inch 1080p display, an octa-core [[Qualcomm Snapdragon]] 617 system-on-chip, and 2/3 GB of [[Random-access memory|RAM]]. The Moto G4 includes either 16 or 32 GB of internal storage expandable via [[MicroSD]]. It has a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The Moto G4 also supports [[802.11n]] Wi-Fi connectivity and an FM radio receiver.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.com/product/motorola-moto-g4-play/|title=Moto G4 Play review: The best $150 you can spend on a modern Android smartphone|website=ZDNet|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref><ref name="verge-g4"/>


The devices shipped with [[Android Marshmallow|Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow"]].<ref name="verge-g4">{{cite web|title=Lenovo fragments Moto G into three models, because it has no idea what we want|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/5/17/11688790/moto-g-plus-play-release-date-prices-specs-features|website=The Verge|publisher=Vox Media|accessdate=17 May 2016}}</ref> Motorola stated that the Moto G4 line would receive occasional security patches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/07/motorola-confirms-that-it-will-not-commit-to-monthly-security-patches/|title=Motorola confirms that it will not commit to monthly security patches|last=Amadeo|first=Ron|date=2016-07-26|website=Ars Technica|language=en-us|access-date=2019-02-11}}</ref> On December 29, 2016, Motorola began rolling out an update to [[Android Nougat|Android 7.0 "Nougat"]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gsmarena.com/android_70_nougat_update_starts_hitting_motorola_moto_g4_and_moto_g4_plus-news-21215.php|title=Android 7.0 Nougat update starts hitting Motorola Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus|website=GSMArena.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-11}}</ref> In September 2017, Motorola stated that the Moto G4 Plus would receive an update to [[Android Oreo|Android 8.1 "Oreo"]], although no estimated date was given. An Android 8.1 update was released in February 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phonearena.com/news/Moto-G4-Plus-Android-Oreo-update_id113555|title=Android 8.1 Oreo finally arrives for the Moto G4 Plus in the U.S.|last=Vasile|first=Cosmin|website=PhoneArena|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-11}}</ref>
The device shipped with [[Android Marshmallow|Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow"]].<ref name="verge-g4">{{cite web|title=Lenovo fragments Moto G into three models, because it has no idea what we want|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/5/17/11688790/moto-g-plus-play-release-date-prices-specs-features|website=The Verge|date=17 May 2016|publisher=Vox Media|access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref> Motorola stated that the Moto G4 line would receive occasional security patches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/07/motorola-confirms-that-it-will-not-commit-to-monthly-security-patches/|title=Motorola confirms that it will not commit to monthly security patches|last=Amadeo|first=Ron|date=2016-07-26|website=Ars Technica|language=en-us|access-date=2019-02-11}}</ref> On December 29, 2016, Motorola began rolling out an update to [[Android Nougat|Android 7.0 "Nougat"]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gsmarena.com/android_70_nougat_update_starts_hitting_motorola_moto_g4_and_moto_g4_plus-news-21215.php|title=Android 7.0 Nougat update starts hitting Motorola Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus|website=GSMArena.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-11}}</ref> In September 2017, Motorola stated that the Moto G4 Plus would receive an update to [[Android Oreo|Android 8.1 "Oreo"]] although no estimated date was given. An Android 8.1 update was released in February 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phonearena.com/news/Moto-G4-Plus-Android-Oreo-update_id113555|title=Android 8.1 Oreo finally arrives for the Moto G4 Plus in the U.S.|last=Vasile|first=Cosmin|website=PhoneArena|date=10 February 2019 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-11}}</ref>


==Alternative Android-ROMs==
==Alternative Android-ROMs==


Official alternative Android-ROMs<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/athene|title=Info about athene|website=LineageOS}}</ref> for all three G4 models were released by [[LineageOS]], and their support ended<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.xda-developers.com/lineageos-drops-support-devices-inactive-maintainers/|title=LineageOS drops support for multiple devices due to inactive maintainers|website=xda-developers}}</ref> with the final version 14.1 (corresponds to Android 7.1) of September 2018. Other AOSP ROMs up to Android Pie (Android 9) are available.
Official alternative Android-ROMs<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/athene|title=Info about athene|website=LineageOS}}</ref> for all three G4 models were released by [[LineageOS]], and their support originally was set to end<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.xda-developers.com/lineageos-drops-support-devices-inactive-maintainers/|title=LineageOS drops support for multiple devices due to inactive maintainers|website=xda-developers|date=27 November 2018}}</ref> with the final version 14.1 (corresponds to Android 7.1) in September 2018. However, several new unofficial community releases were released afterwards.


On April 1, 2021, the G4 Play was added back<ref>{{Cite web |title=Changelog 25 - Exemplary Eleven, Ravishing Recorder, Captivating Calendar, Beaming Backup |url=https://lineageos.org/Changelog-25/ |website=LineageOS}}</ref> to the officially supported list of devices offering an update to Lineage 17.1 (Android 10).
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==Models==


A port of [[postmarketOS]] for the G4 Play exists under the code name motorola-harpia.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Motorola_Moto_G4_Play_(motorola-harpia) |title=Motorola Moto G4 Play (motorola-harpia) |access-date=12 May 2021}}</ref>
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The Moto G4 is available in a standard model, as well as the '''Moto G4 Play''' and '''Moto G4 Plus'''. The Play is a low-end model with reduced specifications, as well as an 8-megapixel camera and 720p display. The Plus model is a high-end version that features a 16-megapixel camera with dual-tone flash and infrared auto-focus, as well as an integrated fingerprint reader, up to 4&nbsp;GB of RAM, and up to 64&nbsp;GB of internal storage.<ref name="ars-motog4">{{cite web|title=New Moto G lineup brings 1080p and fingerprint sensors to mid-range phones|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/05/new-moto-g-lineup-brings-1080p-and-fingerprint-sensors-to-midrange-phones/|website=Ars Technica|accessdate=17 May 2016}}</ref><ref name="verge-g4" />


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==Models E4==
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The G4 and G4 Play were also sold as part of [[Amazon.com]]'s ''Prime Exclusive'' program, which offered a discounted version of the phone to [[Amazon Prime]] subscribers, subsidized by the display of personalized advertising on the [[lock screen]]. Due to this, the Prime Exclusive models of the device are ineligible for Motorola's [[bootloader]] unlocking program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/06/moto-g4-play-amazon-ad-injected-prime-exclusive/|title=Moto G4 Play joins Amazon's ad-injected Prime phone deals|website=Engadget|language=en|access-date=2019-02-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2016/07/20/motorola-confirms-the-bootloader-on-the-amazon-prime-exclusive-moto-g4-cant-be-unlocked/|title=Motorola confirms the bootloader on the Amazon Prime Exclusive Moto G4 can't be unlocked|date=2016-07-20|website=Android Police|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/amazons-150-moto-g4-is-an-even-better-deal-than-the-original-hands-on/|last=Dolcourt|first=Jessica|website=CNET|title=Amazon's $150 Moto G4 is an even better deal than the original (hands-on)|date=20 July 2016|accessdate=13 December 2016}}</ref>
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The Moto G4 is available in a standard model, as well as the '''Moto G4 Play''' and '''Moto G4 Plus'''. The Play is a low-end model with reduced specifications, as well as an 8-megapixel camera and 720p display. The Plus model is a high-end version that features a 16-megapixel camera with dual-tone flash and infrared auto-focus, as well as an integrated fingerprint reader, up to 4&nbsp;GB of RAM, and up to 64&nbsp;GB of internal storage.<ref name="ars-motog4">{{cite web|title=New Moto G lineup brings 1080p and fingerprint sensors to mid-range phones|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/05/new-moto-g-lineup-brings-1080p-and-fingerprint-sensors-to-midrange-phones/|website=Ars Technica|date=17 May 2016|access-date=17 May 2016}}</ref><ref name="verge-g4" />

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The G4 and G4 Play were also sold as part of [[Amazon.com]]'s ''Prime Exclusive'' program, which offered a discounted version of the phone to [[Amazon Prime]] subscribers, subsidized by the display of personalized advertising on the [[lock screen]]. Due to this, the Prime Exclusive models of the device are ineligible for Motorola's [[bootloader]] unlocking program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/06/moto-g4-play-amazon-ad-injected-prime-exclusive/|title=Moto G4 Play joins Amazon's ad-injected Prime phone deals|website=Engadget|language=en|access-date=2019-02-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2016/07/20/motorola-confirms-the-bootloader-on-the-amazon-prime-exclusive-moto-g4-cant-be-unlocked/|title=Motorola confirms the bootloader on the Amazon Prime Exclusive Moto G4 can't be unlocked|date=2016-07-20|website=Android Police|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/amazons-150-moto-g4-is-an-even-better-deal-than-the-original-hands-on/|last=Dolcourt|first=Jessica|website=CNET|title=Amazon's $150 Moto G4 is an even better deal than the original (hands-on)|date=20 July 2016|access-date=13 December 2016}}</ref>


== Model comparison ==
== Model comparison ==
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! Stat
! Stat
! colspan=2| Moto G4 Play<ref name="Moto G4 Play USA">{{Cite web|url=http://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-play|title=Moto G Play - Unlocked Android Smartphone|last=|first=|date=|website=Motorola - Unlocked Android Smartphones|publisher=Motorola Mobility LLC|access-date=29 June 2016}}</ref>
! colspan=2| Moto G4 Play<ref name="Moto G4 Play USA">{{Cite web|url=http://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-play|title=Moto G Play - Unlocked Android Smartphone|website=Motorola - Unlocked Android Smartphones|publisher=Motorola Mobility LLC|access-date=29 June 2016|archive-date=28 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128232449/https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-play|url-status=dead}}</ref>
! Moto G4<ref name="Moto G4 USA">{{Cite web|url=http://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g|title=Moto G - Unlocked Android Smartphone|last=|first=|date=|website=Motorola - Unlocked Android Smartphones|publisher=Motorola Mobility LLC|access-date=29 June 2016}}</ref>
! Moto G4<ref name="Moto G4 USA">{{Cite web|url=http://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g|title=Moto G - Unlocked Android Smartphone|website=Motorola - Unlocked Android Smartphones|publisher=Motorola Mobility LLC|access-date=29 June 2016|archive-date=8 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108020940/https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g|url-status=dead}}</ref>
! Moto G4 Plus<ref name="Moto G4 Plus USA">{{Cite web|url=http://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-plus|title=Moto G Plus - Unlocked Android Smartphone|last=|first=|date=|website=Motorola - Unlocked Android Smartphones|publisher=Motorola Mobility LLC|access-date=29 June 2016}}</ref>
! Moto G4 Plus<ref name="Moto G4 Plus USA">{{Cite web|url=http://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-plus|title=Moto G Plus - Unlocked Android Smartphone|website=Motorola - Unlocked Android Smartphones|publisher=Motorola Mobility LLC|access-date=29 June 2016|archive-date=28 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128232454/https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-plus|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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! Model
! Model
| XT1604 (Europe<ref name="Moto G4 Play UK">{{cite web|url=https://www.motorola.co.uk/products/moto-g-play|title=Moto G Play - Android Smartphone|website=Motorola|accessdate=14 February 2019}}</ref>)
| XT1604 (Europe<ref name="Moto G4 Play UK">{{cite web|url=https://www.motorola.co.uk/products/moto-g-play|title=Moto G Play - Android Smartphone|website=Motorola|access-date=14 February 2019}}</ref>)
| XT1607 (USA<ref name="Moto G4 Play USA"/>)<br/>XT1609 ([[Verizon wireless|Verizon]]<ref name="Moto G4 Play USA"/>)
| XT1607 (USA<ref name="Moto G4 Play USA"/>)<br />XT1609 ([[Verizon wireless|Verizon]]<ref name="Moto G4 Play USA"/>)
| XT1625 (USA,<ref name="Moto G4 USA"/> India<ref name="Moto G4 India">{{cite web|url=https://www.motorola.in/home|title=motorola IN - Android™ cellphones & modular smartphones|website=www.motorola.in|accessdate=14 February 2019}}</ref>)<br/>XT1622 (Europe)
| XT1625 (USA,<ref name="Moto G4 USA"/> India<ref name="Moto G4 India">{{cite web|url=https://www.motorola.in/home|title=motorola IN - Android™ cellphones & modular smartphones|website=www.motorola.in|access-date=14 February 2019}}</ref>)<br />XT1622 (Europe)
| XT1640 (Brazil)<br/>XT1641 (Canada, Mexico)<br/>XT1642 (Spain, Australia)<ref name="Moto G4 Plus Australia">{{cite web|url=https://www.motorola.com.au/home|title=motorola AU - unlocked cell phones and modular smartphones|website=www.motorola.com.au|accessdate=14 February 2019}}</ref><br/>XT1643 (India)<br/>XT1644 (Canada,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216193026/https://www.motorola.ca/products/moto-g-plus|title=Moto G Plus - Motorola|date=16 December 2017|website=web.archive.org|accessdate=14 February 2019}}</ref> USA,<ref name="Moto G4 Plus USA"/> India<ref name="Moto G4 Plus India">https://www.motorola.in/products/moto-g-plus</ref>, Europe)
| XT1640 (Brazil)<br />XT1641 (Canada, Mexico)<br />XT1642 (Spain, Australia)<ref name="Moto G4 Plus Australia">{{cite web|url=https://www.motorola.com.au/home|title=motorola AU - unlocked cell phones and modular smartphones|website=www.motorola.com.au|access-date=14 February 2019}}</ref><br />XT1643 (India)<br />XT1644 (Canada,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motorola.ca/products/moto-g-plus|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216193026/https://www.motorola.ca/products/moto-g-plus|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 December 2017|title=Moto G Plus - Motorola|date=16 December 2017|access-date=14 February 2019}}</ref> USA,<ref name="Moto G4 Plus USA"/> India,<ref name="Moto G4 Plus India">{{cite web |url=https://www.motorola.in/products/moto-g-plus |title=Moto G Plus {{!}} Motorola |website=www.motorola.in |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518214200/http://www.motorola.in/products/moto-g-plus |archive-date=2016-05-18}}</ref> Europe)
|-
|-
! Processor
! Processor
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! Processor Cores
! Processor Cores
| colspan=2| 4 cores
| colspan=2| 4 cores
| colspan=2| 8 cores (4x 1.5&nbsp;GHz ARM Cortex-A53,<br/>4x 1.2&nbsp;GHz ARM Cortex-A53 )
| colspan=2| 8 cores (4x 1.5&nbsp;GHz ARM Cortex-A53,<br />4x 1.2&nbsp;GHz ARM Cortex-A53 )
|-
|-
! GPU
! GPU
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|-
! WiFi/Bluetooth
! WiFi/Bluetooth
| colspan=2| [[802.11]] b/g/n (2.4&nbsp;GHz)<br/>[[Bluetooth LE]] 4.1
| colspan=2| [[802.11]] b/g/n (2.4&nbsp;GHz)<br />[[Bluetooth LE]] 4.1
| colspan=2| [[802.11]] b/g/n (2.4+5&nbsp;GHz)<br/>[[Bluetooth LE]] 4.2
| colspan=2| [[802.11]] b/g/n (2.4+5&nbsp;GHz)<br />[[Bluetooth LE]] 4.2
|-
|-
! Display Resolution
! Display Resolution
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|-
!Rear Camera
!Rear Camera
| colspan=2| 8MP ( CMOS ) ''f/''2.2<br />
| colspan=2| 8&nbsp;MP ( CMOS ) ''f/''2.2<br />
1080p30 video
1080p30 video
|13MP ( CMOS ) ''f/''2.0<br />
|13&nbsp;MP ( CMOS ) ''f/''2.0<br />
1080p30 video w/ slow-motion
1080p30 video w/ slow-motion
|16MP ( OmniVision - OV16860 - PureCel ) <ref name="devicespecifications.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.devicespecifications.com/en/model/54ab3c09|title=Motorola Moto G4 Plus - Specifications|publisher=}}</ref><br />
|16&nbsp;MP ( OmniVision - OV16860 - PureCel ) <ref name="devicespecifications.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.devicespecifications.com/en/model/54ab3c09|title=Motorola Moto G4 Plus - Specifications}}</ref><br />
''f''/2.0<br />
''f''/2.0<br />
PDAF and laser autofocus<br />
PDAF and laser autofocus<br />
1080p30 video w/ slow-motion
1080p30 video w/ slow-motion
|-
|-
!Front Camera
!Front camera
|colspan=2| 5MP ''f/''2.2
|colspan=2| 5&nbsp;MP ''f/''2.2
|colspan=2| 5MP ( OmniVision - OV5693 - CMOS BSI ) <ref name="devicespecifications.com"/>
|colspan=2| 5&nbsp;MP ( OmniVision - OV5693 - CMOS BSI ) <ref name="devicespecifications.com"/>
''f''/2.2<br />
''f''/2.2<br />
720p30 video
720p30 video
|-
|-
!rowspan=2| Sensor
! Sensor
|colspan=2 rowspan=2| Proximity<br />
|colspan=2 | Proximity<br />
Light<br />
Light<br />
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
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Light<br />
Light<br />
Accelerometer<br />
Accelerometer<br />
|-
|colspan=2 {{Yes|Gyroscope}}
|-
|-
! [[Near field communication|NFC]]
! [[Near field communication|NFC]]
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|-
! Battery
! Battery
| colspan=2| 2800mAh removable
| colspan=2| 2800&nbsp;mAh removable
| colspan=2| 3000mAh non-removable<br/>w/ TurboPower charging<ref>{{cite web|title=Moto G Plus - Unlocked Android Smartphone {{!}} Motorola|url=https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-plus#battery-turbopower|website=Motorola|accessdate=5 August 2016}}</ref>
| colspan=2| 3000&nbsp;mAh non-removable<br />w/ TurboPower charging<ref>{{cite web|title=Moto G Plus - Unlocked Android Smartphone {{!}} Motorola|url=https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-plus#battery-turbopower|website=Motorola|access-date=5 August 2016|archive-date=28 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128232454/https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-plus#battery-turbopower|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|-
! Fingerprint Reader
! Fingerprint reader
| colspan=3|No
| colspan=3|No
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
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==Reception==
==Reception==
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The Moto G4 was lauded as a top budget smartphone, with Android Central concluding that it "represents the ideal experience for an inexpensive Android phone and is a fantastic value."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.androidcentral.com/best-cheap-android-phones|title=The Best Cheap Android Smartphones of 2017|last=Martonik|first=Andrew|accessdate=17 January 2017|website=Android Central}}</ref> [[CNET]] called the G4 an "unbeatable bargain."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cnet.com/products/motorola-moto-g4/ |title=Motorola Moto G4 review |last=Hoyle |first=Andrew |date=27 July 2016 |website=CNet |access-date=17 January 2017}}</ref> Others noticed that, unlike the third-generation Moto G, the price of the G4 did not make it much cheaper than more powerful phones.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/jun/17/moto-g4-and-g4-plus-review-great-phone-no-longer-quite-so-budget |title=Moto G4 and G4 Plus review: great phone, no longer quite so budget |last=Gibbs |first=Samuel |date=17 June 2016 |website=The Guardian |access-date=16 September 2017}}</ref>
The Moto G4 was lauded as a top budget smartphone, with Android Central concluding that it "represents the ideal experience for an inexpensive Android phone and is a fantastic value."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.androidcentral.com/best-cheap-android-phones|title=The Best Cheap Android Smartphones of 2017|last=Martonik|first=Andrew|access-date=17 January 2017|website=Android Central}}</ref> [[CNET]] called the G4 an "unbeatable bargain."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cnet.com/products/motorola-moto-g4/ |title=Motorola Moto G4 review |last=Hoyle |first=Andrew |date=27 July 2016 |website=CNet |access-date=17 January 2017}}</ref> Others noticed that, unlike the third-generation Moto G, the price of the G4 did not make it much cheaper than more powerful phones.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/jun/17/moto-g4-and-g4-plus-review-great-phone-no-longer-quite-so-budget |title=Moto G4 and G4 Plus review: great phone, no longer quite so budget |last=Gibbs |first=Samuel |date=17 June 2016 |website=The Guardian |access-date=16 September 2017}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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Moto G4
Moto G4 Plus XT1641 (Latin American model). The phone shown above in the image has a protection foil applied on the display.
BrandMotorola
ManufacturerMotorola Mobility
TypeSmartphone (G4 Play)
Phablet (G4 and G4 Plus)
SloganNever miss out on what matters most
SeriesMoto
First releasedMay 17, 2016 (2016-05-17)
PredecessorMoto G (3rd generation)
SuccessorMoto G5
RelatedMoto E3 Power
Moto Z
Form factorSlate
DimensionsG4 Play: 144.4 mm (5.69 in) H
72 mm (2.8 in) W
9.9 mm (0.39 in) D G4, G4 Plus: 153 mm (6.0 in) H
76.6 mm (3.02 in) W
9.8 mm (0.39 in) D
WeightG4 Play: 137 g (4.8 oz)
G4, G4 Plus: 155 g (5.5 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow"
Current: Android 7.0 "Nougat" (8.1 "Oreo" on G4 Plus)
System-on-chip
CPU
  • 1.2 GHz (Moto G4 Play)
  • 4x1.5 GHz 4x1.2 GHz 64-bit (Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus)
GPU
Memory
  • 1 or 2 GB (Moto G4 Play)
  • 2 or 3 GB (Moto G4)
  • 2, 3 or 4 GB (Moto G4 Plus)
Storage
  • 8 or 16 GB (Moto G4 Play)
  • 16 or 32 GB (Moto G4)
  • 16, 32 or 64 GB (Moto G4 Plus)
All 3 models are expandable via microSD card slot
Removable storagemicroSDXC up to 128 GB
Battery
  • 2800 mAh Li-po removable (Moto G4 Play)
  • 3000 mAh Li-ion non-removable (Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus)
Rear camera13 MP (16 MP on Moto G4 Plus), f2.0 aperture, dual CCT dual tone flash, 1080p video recording @ 30fps, and slow motion record
Front camera5 MP, f2.2
DisplayG4 Play: 5.0" (127 mm) 1280 x 720 (294 ppi) 720p
G4, G4 Plus: 5.5" (140 mm) 1920 x 1080 (401 ppi) 1080p with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
SoundFront-ported loud speaker, 2-Mics
ConnectivityMicro USB, 3.5 mm headset jack
CodenameG4 Play: harpia
G4/G4 Plus: athene
Development statusDiscontinued
Websitewww.motorola.com/us/smartphones-moto-g-family

The Moto G4 is a line of Android smartphones manufactured by Motorola Mobility, a subsidiary of Lenovo. It is the successor to the third-generation Moto G, and was first released in Brazil and India on May 17, 2016, with other markets following.[1]

In comparison to the previous single Moto G models, the G4 fragmented the line into three models, with the base model joined by the Moto G4 Play and the Moto G4 Plus with an upgraded camera and a fingerprint reader.

Specifications

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Moto G4 Plus Camera 16 MP dual-pixel

The Moto G4's hardware design was refreshed featuring a "water repellent nano-coating" on the motherboard and a camera protrusion. However, unlike the previous generation Moto G3, the Moto G4 Plus does not feature IPX7 certification. The G4 was available in black and white-colored versions, with different rear-cover and accent-colors available for custom order via MotoMaker. The G4 has a removable back cover which exposes SIM card slots and a MicroSD card slot. The G4 includes a 5.5-inch 1080p display, an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 system-on-chip, and 2/3 GB of RAM. The Moto G4 includes either 16 or 32 GB of internal storage expandable via MicroSD. It has a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The Moto G4 also supports 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity and an FM radio receiver.[2][3]

The device shipped with Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow".[3] Motorola stated that the Moto G4 line would receive occasional security patches.[4] On December 29, 2016, Motorola began rolling out an update to Android 7.0 "Nougat".[5] In September 2017, Motorola stated that the Moto G4 Plus would receive an update to Android 8.1 "Oreo" although no estimated date was given. An Android 8.1 update was released in February 2019.[6]

Alternative Android-ROMs

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Official alternative Android-ROMs[7] for all three G4 models were released by LineageOS, and their support originally was set to end[8] with the final version 14.1 (corresponds to Android 7.1) in September 2018. However, several new unofficial community releases were released afterwards.

On April 1, 2021, the G4 Play was added back[9] to the officially supported list of devices offering an update to Lineage 17.1 (Android 10).

A port of postmarketOS for the G4 Play exists under the code name motorola-harpia.[10]

Models E4

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The Moto G4 is available in a standard model, as well as the Moto G4 Play and Moto G4 Plus. The Play is a low-end model with reduced specifications, as well as an 8-megapixel camera and 720p display. The Plus model is a high-end version that features a 16-megapixel camera with dual-tone flash and infrared auto-focus, as well as an integrated fingerprint reader, up to 4 GB of RAM, and up to 64 GB of internal storage.[1][3]

The G4 and G4 Play were also sold as part of Amazon.com's Prime Exclusive program, which offered a discounted version of the phone to Amazon Prime subscribers, subsidized by the display of personalized advertising on the lock screen. Due to this, the Prime Exclusive models of the device are ineligible for Motorola's bootloader unlocking program.[11][12][13]

Model comparison

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Stat Moto G4 Play[14] Moto G4[15] Moto G4 Plus[16]
Model XT1604 (Europe[17]) XT1607 (USA[14])
XT1609 (Verizon[14]) 		XT1625 (USA,[15] India[18])
XT1622 (Europe) 		XT1640 (Brazil)
XT1641 (Canada, Mexico)
XT1642 (Spain, Australia)[19]
XT1643 (India)
XT1644 (Canada,[20] USA,[16] India,[21] Europe)
Processor Snapdragon 410 at 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 617 at 1.5 GHz
Processor Cores 4 cores 8 cores (4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53,
4x 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 )
GPU Adreno 306 GPU Adreno 405 GPU
RAM 1 GB 2 GB 2, 3 or 4 GB
Storage 16 or 32 GB 16, 32, or 64 GB
WiFi/Bluetooth 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Bluetooth LE 4.1 		802.11 b/g/n (2.4+5 GHz)
Bluetooth LE 4.2
Display Resolution HD (1280 x 720) Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Display Size 5", 294 ppi 5.5", 401 ppi
Rear Camera 8 MP ( CMOS ) f/2.2

1080p30 video

13 MP ( CMOS ) f/2.0

1080p30 video w/ slow-motion

16 MP ( OmniVision - OV16860 - PureCel ) [22]

f/2.0
PDAF and laser autofocus
1080p30 video w/ slow-motion

Front camera 5 MP f/2.2 5 MP ( OmniVision - OV5693 - CMOS BSI ) [22]

f/2.2
720p30 video

Sensor Proximity

Light
Accelerometer

Proximity,

Light
Accelerometer

NFC Yes[17] No
Battery 2800 mAh removable 3000 mAh non-removable
w/ TurboPower charging[23]
Fingerprint reader No Yes

Reception

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The Moto G4 was lauded as a top budget smartphone, with Android Central concluding that it "represents the ideal experience for an inexpensive Android phone and is a fantastic value."[24] CNET called the G4 an "unbeatable bargain."[25] Others noticed that, unlike the third-generation Moto G, the price of the G4 did not make it much cheaper than more powerful phones.[26]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "New Moto G lineup brings 1080p and fingerprint sensors to mid-range phones". Ars Technica. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Moto G4 Play review: The best $150 you can spend on a modern Android smartphone". ZDNet. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  3. ^ a b c "Lenovo fragments Moto G into three models, because it has no idea what we want". The Verge. Vox Media. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  4. ^ Amadeo, Ron (2016-07-26). "Motorola confirms that it will not commit to monthly security patches". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
  5. ^ "Android 7.0 Nougat update starts hitting Motorola Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
  6. ^ Vasile, Cosmin (10 February 2019). "Android 8.1 Oreo finally arrives for the Moto G4 Plus in the U.S." PhoneArena. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
  7. ^ "Info about athene". LineageOS.
  8. ^ "LineageOS drops support for multiple devices due to inactive maintainers". xda-developers. 27 November 2018.
  9. ^ "Changelog 25 - Exemplary Eleven, Ravishing Recorder, Captivating Calendar, Beaming Backup". LineageOS.
  10. ^ "Motorola Moto G4 Play (motorola-harpia)". Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Moto G4 Play joins Amazon's ad-injected Prime phone deals". Engadget. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
  12. ^ "Motorola confirms the bootloader on the Amazon Prime Exclusive Moto G4 can't be unlocked". Android Police. 2016-07-20. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
  13. ^ Dolcourt, Jessica (20 July 2016). "Amazon's $150 Moto G4 is an even better deal than the original (hands-on)". CNET. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  14. ^ a b c "Moto G Play - Unlocked Android Smartphone". Motorola - Unlocked Android Smartphones. Motorola Mobility LLC. Archived from the original on 28 November 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  15. ^ a b "Moto G - Unlocked Android Smartphone". Motorola - Unlocked Android Smartphones. Motorola Mobility LLC. Archived from the original on 8 November 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  16. ^ a b "Moto G Plus - Unlocked Android Smartphone". Motorola - Unlocked Android Smartphones. Motorola Mobility LLC. Archived from the original on 28 November 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  17. ^ a b "Moto G Play - Android Smartphone". Motorola. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  18. ^ "motorola IN - Android™ cellphones & modular smartphones". www.motorola.in. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  19. ^ "motorola AU - unlocked cell phones and modular smartphones". www.motorola.com.au. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  20. ^ "Moto G Plus - Motorola". 16 December 2017. Archived from the original on 16 December 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  21. ^ "Moto G Plus | Motorola". www.motorola.in. Archived from the original on 2016-05-18.
  22. ^ a b "Motorola Moto G4 Plus - Specifications".
  23. ^ "Moto G Plus - Unlocked Android Smartphone | Motorola". Motorola. Archived from the original on 28 November 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  24. ^ Martonik, Andrew. "The Best Cheap Android Smartphones of 2017". Android Central. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  25. ^ Hoyle, Andrew (27 July 2016). "Motorola Moto G4 review". CNet. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  26. ^ Gibbs, Samuel (17 June 2016). "Moto G4 and G4 Plus review: great phone, no longer quite so budget". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
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