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Motorola Moto G Turbo
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Motorola Moto G Turbo

Released: 2015, November. Released 2015, NovemberPrice: About 280 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
NFCNo
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~67.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BrandMotorola
ModelMotorola Moto G Turbo
PriceAbout 280 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsXT1556, XT1557
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1556
4G bands4, 7, 28 - XT1556
Charging15W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2015, November. Released 2015, November
Announced2015, November. Released 2015, November
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.46 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Motorola Moto G Turbo Overview

About Motorola Moto G Turbo Motorola Moto G Turbo is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Motorola Moto G Turbo has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Motorola Moto G Turbo can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Motorola Moto G Turbo?

The Motorola Moto G Turbo supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Motorola Moto G Turbo support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Motorola devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Motorola Moto G Turbo void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto G Turbo will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Moto G Turbo run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto G Turbo.