Yesterday was the launch of the new Motorola smartphone in India, the Moto C. The price for it on the Indian markets is at 5,999 rupees. The available colors for this device are the Starry Black and the Pearl White. It can be found across India in approximately 100 cities as of 2^nd of June.

Specifications of the Moto C

Specifications are pretty good for this tier of device, with a 5-inch, or 854×480, FWVGA type display. The processor is a 64-bit quad-core MediaTek MT6737M, which comes clocked in at 1.1GHz. The graphical processing unit that the smartphone comes with is a Mali-T720. RAM capacity is at 1GB and the internal storage is at 16GB, with the option to extend all the way to 32GB with the help of a microSD card. The battery is removable, and comes in at 2350mAh.

Photo capabilities are also decent, with the device coming equipped with a 5-megapixel rear camera that auto-focuses and has a LED Flash too. You can do a digital zoom with it, and you also have the ability to video record content at 720p. The front-camera is 2MP, with fixed focus and a nice selfie light.

Other interesting things that this device has is the ability to host two micro SIMs. It also comes out of the box with the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. Connection capabilities are also significant, with the possibility of connecting via 4GB VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, FM Radio, GPS, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n.

Physical characteristics of the device are also well balanced, with a total weight of 154 g and 145.5 x 73.6 mm x 9 mm in dimensions.

The Managing Director of Motorola Mobility India, Sudhin Mathur, made a statement at the launch of the device, “According to the reports fewer people are expected to upgrade to smartphones because of concerns over price, need and ability to use. We see this as a huge opportunity for a brand like us to initiate the smartphone journey for feature phone users. At Motorola, we focus on mobility through device innovation, user-centric design and smart connectivity to offer the best possible smartphone experience to the consumers.”.