Unfortunately you would, yes. The phone gets gradually slower to respond as the apps hog the RAM.

If you're using it for calls, texting and camera then it'll be fine. If you're looking to use lots of social media apps, a few games, some photography apps etc, is want at least 2gigs of RAM.

A few years ago RAM was a minor issue - now it really isn't.

I speak as a previous owner of Moto G phones.

1gb ram lol

720p screen

should be 50 max

Perhaps it hasn't dawned on you that some people may not be able, or want, to spend another "£20 to £30" on a phone.

£129 phone for £79 great budget phone at a great price think your missing the point how is this not a good deal ps I haven't got one and it isn't my post

Ordered, decent phone for decent money

Unexpire - back in stock!

Ordered one. Can confirm it is supplied unlocked. Delivered bang on time.
Box contains phone, 13A plug charger and minimal get-you-started instructions with web URL for more comprehensive stuff.
No earphones and charger has a permanently attached micro USB lead
Phone takes a micro SIM (Had to cut my full sized one down)
Most apps on board already. Google play asked to update before you could do anything else.
there's no Gallery app - you are expected to use Google Pictures (I turned off auto backup)
There's no music player app either - again you are expected to use the Google music app .
I have seen suggestions to use Quickpic (gallery, free) and Poweramp (player, paid for) but not tried either yet.
Radio does the usual spitting out of its dummy if there are no headphones connected but offers to let you try it thru the speaker, warning that reception may suffer.

My phone has just been delivered!
Thanks again OP :wink:

Ha ha mine has had the same long journey but is finally out for delivery, the day after my daughters phone died. Guess she'll be getting then!

My phone started its expedition in Shanghai early this morning and is now Fedex tracked at ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE CEDEX FR
Just hope that it's not too ill after the long journey! :smirk:

They got a weird ordering system alright. I phoned to cancel my order. On the website it was still being made. He said it was already gone to delivery. That was Sunday. Got the "dispatched" email this morning, with Friday delivery.

Just in case anyone's concerned about the non-arrival of their order:

I received my "Shipped" e-mail early Monday morning (Jan 9th)

Tracking on the Moto website says that it's been "delivered"

Moto C/S confirmed today that it's with FEDEX and will be delivered by TUESDAY 17th January! wtf :confused:

oos as my returned one they now say can't be replaced as no stock so refunding!

its unlocked. got my dispatch email yesterday.

It will be.

Can anyone confirm please is it unlocked thanks

It could be phone specific. The LMK is very customizable. I know later Android revisions handle more free RAM better.

Money taken Friday Night from Paypal, no order number, not even today. Got onto them..............What order? "Oh we'll have to e-mail somebody to find out" Dang

Now not in Stock

you must do a fair bit all at the same time then no?

I have the moto G first gen, never had any issues, but then i kinda agree with MrRee

I take photos, use it heavily for facebook/whatsapp/radio and to play chess online (if i am on a train etc)

Again, i dont really see the point in loading up loads of game apps on it etc, just have 1 or 2 to pass the time and do serious gaming on a pc/console.

Maybe there are some apps I cant think off that require more RAM. but for those things above 1GB is sufficient.

Unfortunately its now out of stock.Brilliant posting though .

Out of stock again!

It's a very good phone for a great price.

Moto G4 play has 16gb internal. If that's better to the 8gb storage on the Moto g you mentioned.

It's not worth the upgrade. If you can call it that.

I'm sorry for being lazy, but I'm out of date on phone technology knowledge...could someone be kind enough to tell me if this equal to, better than,or worse than my 1gb ram, 8gb storage 3rd gen Moto g? I'm more than happy with that but I'm trying to find my mum a phone of similar spec.

Oh yeah - forgot about the £10 top-up. Thanks

Same phone but you will pay a £10 top up.. It's sim free here and at £79.01

Is this the same phone? http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/pay-as-you-go/motorola-moto-g4-payg/sku91733

Only ask as posted deal is coming up a higher price for me

I was happy with mine but now it won't accept any SIM and live chat eventually have escalated for a replacement,I am awaiting....

Dont come to a conclusion based on others comments. Give it a go n see...

Is this phone really that bad? I ordered for my hubsters birthday as he hates the wileyfox I got him, now think it might be returned.

Was that £79 in 2011?

good deal at £79.01. just ordered for my gran. perfect for what its needed for. e.g. calls and whatsapp.
The codes worked fine for me + quidco.
Thanks OP

this deal brings back memories of my Samsung Galaxy Nexus I bought in 2011... hmm I wonder how much ram I had on that phone back then...
http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_nexus_i9250-4219.php

£129 phone for £79 great budget phone at a great price think your missing the point how is this not a good deal ps I haven't got one and it isn't my post

No but it's worthless today. Much like this 'deal'.

In case anyone's having trouble applying the KENSMOTO code - this code only seems to work on the first order
I ordered for £79.01 ok using both codes but on trying for a second order - UKWELCOME10 still worked but KENSMOTO didn't ("Please enter a valid Promo code message")

Thanks op :wink:

​And wait a month for it to arrive?

​Yes, I do. Liked my 2gb ram umi emax but can clearly see even more snappiness in operation in my 4gb Elephone p9000. If u don't demand much of a phone, 1gb will suit u fine. Others want more....

and by encouraging the average user to buy this phone, you're just doing the manufacturer's work to sell off their crappy stock of ridiculous 1GB phones.

​Check your GPS. I had faulty GPS on my g4 play and returned it. Couldn't hold a fix. Quite a few other reports of this online.

If you see the first post you identify the place to enter the codes

I can't see where you can enter discount codes on the Motorola site, am I doing something wrong ?

Cheers

Perhaps it hasn't dawned on you that some people may not be able, or want, to spend another "£20 to £30" on a phone.

I just tried KENSMOTO. Still works.

The deal seems to be finished. It's price is showing as £129.98 for me now and even with 10% off code, it still isn't as low as £74+ as OP posted.

For most users 1gb of ram with stock Android gives an acceptable level of performance at a great price point.

I still have the original Moto g as a second phone and that one still flies along and it only has 1gb of ram.

There are way too many nerdy comments on this site when it comes to phones, tablets, computers and tv deals. Always banging on about specs as if everyone has the same requirements they do.

Sure, 2gb would be preferable but at this price point and for the average user this phone will perform to a decent standard.

I have this phone and would only recommend it for a spare or for people who only make calls and use the net... it's okay for the money, but struggles with Pokémon Go and is a bit laggy - its worth it for the price, but don't expect too much for your money. Battery is good.

me being a dinosaur i have a sony z original..still going strong..would this be an upgrade? opinions please?
TIA

very poor spec...no thanks..cold

Yes........
but


Not quite Google is it :smile:

A phone from Gearbest or Ali Baba?

Yes.......
but
" In 2012, shortly after Google acquired Motorola, Motorola Mobility employed around 20,000 people. After these cuts, it seems that number will be closer to 500 - meaning Motorola Mobility will have lost 97.5% of its workforce over a span of four years."
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/09/26/new-lenovo-layoffs-at-moto-company-has-now-lost-over-95-of-employees-in-four-years/

spend another £20-30 and you can get a phone with 3GB ram instead

1GB ram phone. Good enough for your gran or emergency use only!!! I wouldn't even waste £20 buying this.

3.3% Quidco too

just ordered in white, no black k left. 79 bucks, bargain

​thanx took it down to 224 it's now a decent deal. I have purchased

Can you link to that phone? When I search I just get Galaxy S6 coming up. Thanks

Moto is still Moto. They didn't fire all their staff and start again. Phone will still get updates, for about 2 years.

This is a TERRIBLE deal......

COLD.....

You should pay £10 more and get the Vodaphone S6.

Which has 2gb RAM, and a 1080p Screen


- Also - LENOVO has bought Motorola, so this phone will NOT see any updates after 7.0.

For wasting £80, on a 1gb phone, is a very bad choice, sorry.

Heck I bought my original moto g for £90 in 2013!!! THAT had the same pics as this!!!!!

Well good luck for £79 :smile:

Was it £79??? Then

3.3% quidco. Looking for a sub £100 phone and hukd has been decent in the past for these but the specs do seem a bit rubbish tbf

There is a separate deal on that model with these codes. Thats the reason never mentioned it here.

I ordered the 32gb and 2gb version last night using UKWINTER1 and UKWELCOME10 which brought it down from £229 to £189. :smiley: Try these codes.

Go to link on this site. Then go to Mobile phones on the Motorola site (top left hand option).
Go to Moto G family. Go to Moto G Play learn More. Scroll down to the specifications. Click the link for View full specifications.

Not sure where you are finding the RAM for this item? Clicking on 'details' does not seem to help! Or is it just me?
However, general description of the model on the site says it as either 1 or 2 GB.

I think it is as the ROM is 16GB. I think they have mixed the rams and roms. Another model is showing as 64GB ROM.

i have been using mine for a week as a replacement for my HTC10. Im surprised how good it is, plays films and games with ease. it is a little slower than my HTC but for £80 its a great buy.

I want the 64gb and 4gb ram... down 10 quid to £254 is it the best phone for the price?

Just bought Moto G Play for £79 using KENSMOTO and UKWELCOME10

Much appreciated!

The 2nd gen was only available from Sept 2014 but I guess 2 years seems like a long time in mobile tech years. I also have the 2nd Gen Moto G and am considering an upgrade but don't see this G4 Play as a big enough upgrade for me really. It might have double the internal storage (desperately needed it), a higher capacity battery and costs less than I originally paid for the 2nd Gen but comparing the speed of my 1gb RAM Moto G to my wife's 2gb RAM Vodafone Smart Ultra 6, proved to me that the speed difference the extra RAM makes is noticeable and well worth it. If my next phone doesn't have at least 2gb RAM it just won't seem like a worthwhile upgrade.

4GB is my new minimum for memory if I was to get a new phone. FHD also has noticable difference even on phones, just might not be as bad on this as it has a smaller screen.

woulda been nice to see FHD, perhaps a little far tho, but the 1GB RAM is shocking and unforgivable

anyone who knows anything about phones knows that 2GB is the minimum for even an average phone user, this phone will not be fast, and will not handle any type of social, game or heavy graphics app at all, it will severely slow everything else down

With phones you are far better off spending the extra and getting an actually decent phone, this rlly does suck as a device imo

its funny that people will shudder at spending a couple hundred for a daily device that'll last em up to 2 years, but don't blink at paying 40 quid for a takeaway or 6 quid a drink on a night out

Bought one yesterday got dispatch email does any one know about moto return policy if I want too return it .

fedex <3

might be worth knowing this phone does not have a gyroscope. my son was very disappointed at Xmas when it didn't work with his VR headset

Are these available as dual-SIM?

Shouldn't take long.. hopefully by tmrw..

any idea how long it takes for them to confirm the order guys? Just had an email saying the are currently reviewing the order :disappointed:

I've had the 2nd gen Moto G for years as well but am looking at the middle G4 model. Not come down in price enough yet though...

1gb ram lol

720p screen

should be 50 max

ordered but no confirmation email yet.

​Here we go again..... :smile:

Many thanks just got one

It's not a phone, it's a moile computer. A phone is now an app. If you want a phone, go to Tesco and browse the handsets with buttons on them.

And yes, in 2 years time the apps will probably have evolved to the point where you'll need better specs if you want to use them efficiently.

Taken a punt, had a 2nd gen Moto G for years so we'll see if this is a worthy upgrade.

does this phone have a compass builtin?

You are correct - Just bought one ! I couldn't believe it was reduced so much. Many thanks.

Haha 1gb,suckers

Any idea what courier they use?

Code works fine. Just checked.
Both Colours still in stock and available to buy.

It's gone again. "Buy it now" has disappeared.

It's a phone ..... texting, calls and the occasional internet visit.

I have a games console for games.

I have a camera if my photography gets serious.

I think that, in 2 years, people will be saying that 2Gb isn't enough and it needs to be 4Gb at least.

Wow!

Cheers ... why on earth do kiddies pay £££££££ hundreds ????

Madness!

got my white one yesterday,very happy at that price. topcashback too remember!

Code KENSMOTO doesn't register now

big hx!!! ordered in white! :wink: heat added

Bought one but not had an email confirmation.. Suspect it will be a cancellation email tomorrow

mine came through no problem from the last offer...

Don't forget "UKWINTER1" for an extra discount as it was last week. Just ordered the G4Plus to £189.

Thanks for the heads up. My Mrs. finally got fed up with her Windows phone. Apps disappearing all the time. I ditched mine too and moved to Android about 6 months ago. Sadly won't be disappointed to see the back of Windows phones. :wink:

Just bought this, and yes all the codes work.

what's battery life like? biggest gripe on my existing phone

thanks i just ordered 1 , mrs lost her phone and this will be perfect .......

i managed to get the deal yesterday for 69 quid. Regarding the 1gb, it's all about how memory is managed and how background apps are loaded and unloaded, more memory just means you don't have to unload background apps, it does not necessarily mean faster processing, that is handled by the SoC not the ram. Anyway, have some great mate..

Nice find vassy, have some heat :smiley:

Thanks! A great new phone for my mum who's getting on a bit. For those having trouble, PayPal fails to process, pay on card instead.

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5327018

There you go a mere £29.95 and you can call text and occasionally browse the internet

Or http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/mShop/pay-as-you-go/vodafone-smart-first-7/sku90607 for a mere £20.

£25? Excellent - where?

I can't ever seem to be able to complete the purchase, every time at check out I get a message about an error with my credit card, I've tried another bank card too but still the same, any advice would be greatly appreciated... I need to replace my, now slow, HTC one mini :disappointed:

In the REAL world would anyone, ever, ever, notice the difference between 1 and 2 Gb RAM?

It's like the geek who buys a new camera because it offers a shutter speed of 1,000,000th faster than the outgoing model ...... yet it's actually never used!

:laughing:

£79.01 you say vassy...



...I'm in :laughing:

Bloody Moto Play its the G4 we want deals for so we can price match with John Lewis lol

1GB of RAM? Is that a typo? My phone of 5 years ago nearly had that.

don't think so. since lenovo bought Motorola, they have increased the price of the better specced models, and under specced the lower end cheaper models, not what the moto g used to be about sadly.

Nice Deal!

Thanks.. Hot deal.. missed the lower price, but ordered one now. :smile:

Got one finally. Shame I missed out on the super cheap deal yesterday, but this is still good. Thanks vassy!