Motorola Moto G (2015, 3rd Gen) / G3 (XT1540, XT1541, XT1542, XT1543)

performance, price, usability, screen, portability

93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

performance, price, usability, portability, camera

GPS navigation, social network

85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

performance, durability, usability, battery

price, reliability, camera

35% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Vastly improved camera ; It's now water resistant ; Still great value for money ; Smooth and slick performance

Low-light photos only average ; Not as cheap as its predecessors

Great value ; Decent screen ; Slick interface

Poor camera ; Low internal storage ; Extra cost for microSD and 4G

A stunning phone for very little money - poorer camera aside, it's the perfect PAYG phone. You won't get a better budget blower than the Moto G.

Refined design, water resistance, good battery life, improved camera, almost raw Android experience with some great software enhancements

Average display, some slight performance hiccups, additional camera features could be handy, design still on the chunky side

It's easy to look at specs and compare the third-gen Moto G to similar devices, but this phone isn't about numbers, it's all about the experience. And as affordable experiences go, it's a true return to the top.

Adds faster 4G connectivity, still affordable, good 5-inch display for the money, microSD card slot for storage expansion, solid battery performance

Bulky design, front-facing speaker bars design, 4G/battery-only update to 2014 model, wall charger sold separately, Moto E puts a question mark over it

Motorola truly impressed us with the original Moto G, a budget smartphone that, at launch, was untouchable. But its larger-scale and slightly more expensive follow-up was a little less impressive due to a bulkier design and lack of 4G.

With various upgrades including a waterproof design, great cameras and stock Android, the new Moto G 2015 is a great affordable phone. The device is still a bit chunky and it's a shame to see the stereo speakers gone. It's worth opting for the model...

Still smooth performer ; Dependable camera

New model about to launch

The Moto G 4th-Generation might be about to launch, but last year’s handset is still a steal at well under £200 SIM-free. Of course, it’s likely to drop in price come next month when the latest Moto G is unveiled by Motorola, so try and hang on if you...

Premium camera ; Smooth performance ; Water resistant

Cheaper rivals have sharper screens ; Older processor

The 3rd-generation Moto G is a solid budget handset, with a brilliant premium-spec camera and thankfully smooth performance. The 5-inch screen may not be as razor-sharp as we’d hoped, but for anyone who loves snapping every moment of their everyday...

The new Moto G for 2015 is an impressive, almost budget phone which feels nice in the hand and has decent specs for the price. Although the screen is still 720p, the upgraded cameras look to be better than rivals and we like that you can customise the...

Excellent performance (2GB model) ; Surprisingly strong camera ; Decent value

More expensive than older Moto Gs ; A bit chunky

Waterproofing and a much improved camera mean the Moto G (3rd Gen) still offers good value, despite a slight price hike