Moto M with metal body, 8MP front camera, 4GB RAM goes official

In line with the most recent rumours , the Moto M smartphone has finally gone official. Just before the official event wherein it is expected to be unveiled alongside the Lenovo P2. The device is now listed online ( via MyDrivers) at CNY 1999 that is roughly Rs 20,000. The highlight of the new mid-range Moto M is its metal body along with an 8MP front camera.

To begin with, this mid-range smartphone sports a 5.5-inch display with Full HD 1080 x 1920 pixels of resolution. Under the hood, you will find a 2.2GHz MediaTek Helio P15 octa-core processor coupled with 4GB of RAM.

On the camera side, a 16MP rear snapper comes fitted along with dual LED flash. The 32GB onboard storage can expanded further. The listed device comes dipped in gold colour option, the current favorite trend, and you will also find a fingerprint sensor on the back. Meanwhile, we’ve seen some images  of the device that clearly look like press renders surface online.

But, the highlight remains the 8MP front-facing camera that makes the specs sheet look appealing. It comes fuelled by a 3050mAh battery, and not the previous rumours of 5000mAh. The metal body gets double nano layer coating to safeguard it from dust and splashes.

The official launch event may disclose details about its arrival in other markets too.