Moto C Plus

Verdict

I still remember Moto`s statement(s) when it introduced the Moto G in November 2013, and then the Moto E in May 2014. It said it aimed to offer quality hardware without any compromises at budget-friendly prices, so even first-time smartphone buyers could enjoy a premium experience. With the Moto C Plus, the brand seems to be going lower in terms of the price tag. Even at this price though, it manages to offer decent hardware with a smooth software experience and a long-lasting battery.But times have changed, and now even the sub-Rs 8k price band attracts attention from big players, which means... Read Full Verdict

I still remember Moto`s statement(s) when it introduced the Moto G in November 2013, and then the Moto E in May 2014. It said it aimed to offer quality hardware without any compromises at budget-friendly prices, so even first-time smartphone buyers could enjoy a premium experience. With the Moto C Plus, the brand seems to be going lower in terms of the price tag. Even at this price though, it manages to offer decent hardware with a smooth software experience and a long-lasting battery.But times have changed, and now even the sub-Rs 8k price band attracts attention from big players, which means that the Moto C Plus faces tough competition. Its biggest challenger is the Xiaomi Redmi 4, which not only packs in better hardware specs, but also comes encased in a metal body flaunting a fingerprint scanner at the back. In fact, the Redmi 4A (review), which is available for Rs 5,999, also trumps the C Plus in terms of the core specs. Micromax`s Evok Power (review) is also a worthy contender, and promises marathon battery backup.If the C Plus was also available offline like its sibling, that`d have given Moto`s entry-level smartphone an edge over its rivals. But since that`s not the case, I`d have to conclude by saying that despite its decent spec sheet, latest Android version and affordable price, the Moto C Plus isn`t the only choice in this segment.