The Moto G100 with Snapdragon 870 processor becomes official

Motorola is expanding its popular Moto G line today with the launch of the Moto G100. The company sent out invitations earlier this month and today made the device official. As expected, the smartphone is a renamed version of the Motorola Edge S, launched in China earlier this year. The Moto G line has always focused on the low-income segment, but the new Moto G100 can be classified as a next-generation smartphone with flagship performance.

The smartphone features the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, the slightly modified version of last year’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. This also makes the Moto G100 the first smartphone in the Moto G series to have a Snapdragon 800 series processor. The smartphone also has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage that can be further expanded using a microSD card.

The 6.7-inch screen comes with full-HD + resolution along with a 90 Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support. There are two perforated cutouts in the upper left corner of the screen for dual front cameras: a main width of 16 megapixels and an ultra-width of 8 megapixels. At the rear, there are four cameras placed in a square module with a double LED flash below. There is also an additional flash ring around the 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera that can also take macro photos. The rest of the rear cameras include a 64 megapixel main sensor with a f / 1.7 aperture lens and 1/2 ″ sensor, a 2 megapixel fixed focus camera to capture depth and a ToF sensor. The camera also comes with an audio zoom feature that can capture directional audio.

Other features include a 5,000 mAh battery with 20 W fast charging, 5 G (sub-6 GHz) connectivity, Android 11 ready to use, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, a 3.5 mm headset and a dedicated Google Assistant button.

The smartphone will also come with Motorola’s “Ready For” connectivity package, which is similar to Samsung’s DeX in that it allows you to connect your phone to a TV or monitor using the optional dock or a USB-C to HDMI cable. This feature also allows you to broadcast video calls and games to larger screens for a more immersive experience. Notably, the dock will be available as a package in certain regions, while others will receive the HDMI cable.

The Moto G100 is available today in Europe and in some Latin American markets and will be offered in the colors Iridescent Sky, Iridescent Ocean and Slate Gray. According to Android Central, the smartphone costs £ 449.99 in the UK.

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