It’s been an interesting half-year for Motorola, as the company was recently surrounded by lots of rumors about their upcoming releases. While many people were expecting to see a new Moto X this year, Motorola instead released the Moto Z, still claiming that the new device is not a replacement for the old line. Meanwhile, we also have the brand new Moto G4 Plus to talk about, and so far, most of the responses to the device have been strongly positive, with some minor exceptions here and there.
The trend of releasing devices in pairs with a “Plus” version is becoming more and more popular in the industry, and it seems to work out well for most manufacturers. It’s hard to say where people’s interests are at the moment, as both large and small devices are enjoying a lot of attention in different segments. However, this time the difference between the two is not in the physical size, but rather in some internal parameters such as storage space.
Other than that, the two devices are reportedly identical, raising some eyebrows among reviewers. The extra price added to the Moto G4 Plus might be hard to justify for some, but others should see the device as a pretty good deal overall.
There are some extra features in the G4 Plus as well – such as the fingerprint reader – but as a whole, the device retains the same characteristics as the main model. It’s worth pointing out that the value of a fingerprint scanner is a bit questionable in today’s market. Security is becoming a major concern for all manufacturers, but at the same time consumers are still a bit behind the trends, and most find the need to unlock their devices with such methods an annoyance rather than a convenience.
Another difference pointed out by reviewers is the camera quality. The G4 Plus does come with a better sensor, but some have pointed out that the difference is rather negligible. In addition, not all buyers would prioritize the camera quality in their purchase, so that’s another feature which may or may not draw in additional fans.
In the end, having more options is always a good thing, but we’re curious how this release is going to affect Motorola’s position on the market, as well as their future developments. There is a certain cost to developing and releasing extra versions of the same device, and if the G4 Plus doesn’t fare too well on the market, it won’t be just another failed experiment – it could affect Motorola’s prospects for the future.
But looking at the way the device is being received so far, it’s probably safe to assume that this is not going to happen. Even if it doesn’t leave a solid mark on the market, the Moto G4 Plus should at least compensate for its development costs, if nothing else – the product is more than adequate for its price tag.
That’s a point contended by some reviewers, and we’ve seen opinions that the G4 Plus is actually overpriced compared to the regular G4. Not only that, but some are even questioning the overall need for two separate devices given their specification differences. Motorola obviously have some market research backing up their decision here, which is important to remember. They know better than most of their fans what the current situation calls for.