After days of teasing, Moto India on Wednesday confirmed that the mystery device in the teasers is indeed the new Moto M series phone and will be released in India soon.
"A phone that is Majestically metal, a phone that reflects who you are. #MotoM Coming soon-," Moto India said with a 17-seconds video clip on Twitter. However, the launch date and price details of the mid-range phone are still under wraps. Going by the company's recent past, Moto M is expected to be made available exclusively either on Flipkart or Amazon India and later at brick-and-mortar retail stores.
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For those unaware, Moto M was originally unveiled in China just a few weeks back. It boasts splash-resistant metal cover on the back and 5.5-inch super AMOLED display in the front.
Under-the-hood, it comes packed with MediaTek Helio P15 octa-core CPU backed by Android Marshmallow OS and a 3,050mAh battery with fast charging technology.
Moto M also boasts 16MP primary camera on the back with PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) and LED flash and in the front, it houses 8MP snapper with ¼-inch sensor.
A phone that is Majestically metal, a phone that reflects who you are.#MotoM Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/CUnFJDjRaQ
— Moto India (@Moto_IND) November 29, 2016
However, it is yet to be ascertained what type of memory configuration Moto intends to launch in India. In China, it comes in two versions -- 3GB+ 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage -- with prices starting at ¥1999 (around $290/€274/Rs. 19,922).
Keep an eye on this space for more updates.
Key specifications of Moto M:
| Model | Moto M |
| Display | 5.5-inch full HD (1920x1080p) super AMOLED screen
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| OS | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P15 octa-core CPU |
| GPU | Mali-T860 MP2 |
| RAM | 3GB/4GB |
| Storage | 32GB/64GB, expandable up to 256GB |
| Camera |
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| Battery | 3,050mAh (Li-Ion) with fast charging technology |
| Network | 4G-LTE |
| Add-ons | Splash-proof Metal body, fingerprint sensor, Dual-SIM slots (type: nano), Bluetooth v4.1, Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), A-GPS, GLONASS, Dolby Atmos audio enhancement, Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Type C USB port, OTG; |
| Dimensions | 151.4 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 163g |
| Colours | Gold, Gray and Silver |
