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25 May 2016
perfect if you want an affordable smart phone that doesn't get in the way
1 of 1 found this helpful Switching to one of these from a problematic Windows phone (specifically two Nokia 521s - each fine until I dropped it fairly normally, then a real pain), I realize that my perception may be colored by sheer relief. But that's what this phone is - so much more pleasant to use! Performance is even snappier than it was with the 8GB version I was sent by mistake, which I decided to give to a relative.
If you're going to use many apps or put music on your phone, I'd say the 16GB is worth it. The 8GB version filled up the day I installed all the apps I wanted and tried listening to some music from my Dropbox. (The 8GB phone leaves you about 3.5 GB to work with.) For either phone, the ability to add an SD card brings peace of mind. While I can't speak to how well that works, I can say that the 16GB phone, which has 2GB of RAM instead of 1GB, seems to download web pages significantly faster. The 8GB version was totally fine for me in terms of usability, but I wanted more space to install apps and games and store music, audio recordings, and audiobooks.
I'm not especially picky about cameras and extras, though of course I prefer higher quality. I'm happy with the few photos I've taken. Focusing in the camera app is not as intuitive as it was on the Nokia Lumia 521, where you simply tap anywhere to focus and take the snap. On the other hand, with the Moto G3 there is much more control, in terms of brightness and other useful settings, and I appreciate that more than simplicity, as I'm sure it'll all make sense after a few more uses.
One thing I appreciated about Windows Phone was the live tiles system. It might not be the best for desktop applications, but it's intuitive for phones. Fortunately, the Android icons are just as intuitive, if not more so. Once I found the widgets, I found those intuitive as well. On the other hand, there is one simple thing I miss. On Windows Phone, the Messenger app would always show me through the tile how many new messages I had. Messenger on Android has an icon that doesn't change (though I keep finding myself looking) and doesn't have a widget that does this either. New messages do show up as notices, though. I must say that every app that exists on both OSes is better on Android, so far, and sometimes dramatically better.
One thing that bothers me on any phone or computer is preinstalled bloatware. Reviews were favorable about Motorola's choices here, and I agree: I feel remarkably unburdened by junk when using this system. It is definitely the best phone I've had, with the fewest user interface issues and annoyances. Much of this comes from Android 6.0 Marshmallow as compared to Windows Phone and feature phones, but having a well-designed device only helps.
At first I was concerned that the Moto G3 might not be ideal for T-Mobile, but both phones have always connected via LTE by default, and to any nearby WiFi that I set up. I have no trouble at all with the service.
I am not the biggest fan of the fact that the battery is not user-replaceable, but if you bring the device in, it can be replaced by a technician. I wish I could tell you how many hours my phone stays charged, but all I can really say is that it doesn't run out during the day, and if I forget to charge it overnight, it's still up the next day.
It's been about a week with the (used) Moto G3 16GB now. Basically, I wanted a phone that did what I expected it to and didn't get in the way. So far, it's been exactly that.
Downsides: battery not user-replaceable, still figuring out camera app (also a positive), slim form feels easy to drop without a case
Upsides: great Android experience, good camera with flash and forward-facing, slim form fits easily in pocket, water-resistant and said to withstand bumps (taking both on trust and getting a solid, some say unnecessary case), screen is big enough to make typing relatively error-free, quick data transfer on T-Mobile