05 Feb, 2014 12:26 PM

Moto G launched at Rs. 12,499/- First day offers on Flipkart including 100% cash back

After months of making people wait, Motorola has finally launched the Moto G in India. The much anticipated Android smartphone has been priced at Rs 12,499 for the 8GB model and Rs 13,999 for the 16GB model. The device will be exclusively available on Flipkart. The phone has already been listed on the website, however, Motorolla had tweeted that the phone will be available for purchase in India (Rs 12,499: 8GB / 13,999: 16GB) from Flipkart. One day shipping is also available on the product.

It's worth pointing out that the version of the Moto G listed on Flipkart comes with dual-sim capability. Motorola and Flipkart are hosting an event in New Delhi where the phone will be formally unveiled.

The Moto G sports a 4.5-inch 720p display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz and paired with 1GB of RAM. Other features include 8/16GB internal memory, 5-megapixel rear camera, 1.2-megapixel front facing camera and a 2,070mAh battery that Motorola claims to provide all day long battery backup.

Connectivity options include dual-SIM card slots, 3G support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and on the software front, it runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with Motorola promising Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade soon. The device is also said to have internal and external nano coating for water splash resistance.

Flipkart is also offering a range of freebies and discounts on the Moto G to further sweeten the deal. When you buy the device on the launch day, you are entitled to a 70 percent discount on customizable Moto G covers, Rs 500 off on select eBooks, Rs 1,000 off on clothing and accessories and some lucky winners would also be entitled for a 100 percent cashback.

Motorola Moto G specifications:

4.5-inch HD display; 1280 x 720 HD, 329 ppi
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU
Android 4.3 Jellybean with a guaranteed upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat at the beginning of 2014
8 GB standard; 16 GB version available; Two years 50 GB storage free on Google Drive
Height 129.9 mm; Width 65.9 mm; Depth 6.0-11.6 mm (curve); Weight 143 grams
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion, 2070 mAh
Rear camera: 5 megapixel at 4:3 and 3.8 MP at 16:9 (user-configurable); LED flash; 4X digital zoom
Front camera: 1.3 megapixel

Buy it here.