Moto C Plus

• Pros
• • Decent hardware
  • Latest and pure iteration of Android
  • Beefy battery
• Cons
• • Misses out on the ambient sensor
  • Average camera performance
  • Takes a long time to charge

• 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 cha... 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.