We already know that Motorola has officially returned to China. The company brings new smartphones and wearable choices to the emerging market. All these are happening because Lenovo’s purchase of Motorola has been finally completed three months ago. This also means consumers in China have more choices now when it comes to smartphones (not that there aren’t enough choices available…). Motorola is bringing the following models to China: Moto Hint (wearable), Moto G, Moto X Pro, and the Moto X.
Earlier this month, we said that Moto X, Moto X Pro, and the Moto G 4G LTE smartphones will be arriving but looks like Lenovo and Motorola decided to add another product: the Moto Hint. It was only this week that availability of the phones was made official. A special event was held recently to celebrate the homecoming of Motorola in China, all thanks to Lenovo. With open arms, the Chinese Motorola fans welcomed back the brand.
During the event, Rick Osterloh, Motorola President, shared the history of Motorola in China to the audience. Watch the video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpN7auMh5M8
Motorola set up several Experience Zones so guests could experience the new Android smartphones. Moto Voice in Chinese was also demoed to the excitement of the fans. Lenovo Mobile Business Group VP Zhang Hui even mentioned that turquoise was the top color of Moto X so they would be brining it to the market for only RMB 2,999 which is about $480.
Here is a rundown of the Moto smartphones arriving in China:
MOTO X. This highly customizable phone features a refined metal frame, authentic materials like genuin American-made Horween leather and FSC-certified woods. Features include a 5.2-inch full HD display, Android 5.0 Lollipop, voice and gesture controls, Moto Voice, Moto Assist, Moto Display and Moto Actions. Bamboo, wood, and natural leather models with 32GB internal storage will also be available. They are ready for pre-order now at Motorola.com.cn and JD.com, for RMB 3,699.
MOTO X PRO. This is very similar to the Moto X but bigger. Photo also features Moto Voice, a 6-inch Quad HD display, 13 megapixel camera with optical image stabilization, and front-facing stereo speakers. Available this coming March.
MOTO G. This phone features a curved design to fit in your hand and pocket more comfortably. You can choose from among the many colorful Motorola Shells available. It boasts of 4G LTE connectivity, a quad-core processor, 5-inch HD display, dual-SIM slot, stereo sound, water-resistant coating, scratch-resistant glass, and an all-day battery. Ready for pre-order in China by February 10 for only 1,299 RMB (8GB) and 1,499 RMB (16GB).
MOTO HINT. This isn’t a phone but a wireless earbud that allows the user total wireless control of the phone using only your voice. No word on pricing and availability but it should be ready sooner than soon.
