Two Motorola handsets just received certification from the FCC, and chances are they're none other than the rumored Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus.
Back in late April, Tech Times reported that Motorola sent out invitations for May 17 events in New Delhi and Mexico. The new-generation Moto X is not expected until June, so the events later this month will likely serve as launch venues for the new Moto G4 series.
Two Motorola devices have now received FCC clearance — the XT1622 and XT1642. The third-generation Moto G for the U.S. had model number XT1540, so the new models listed at the FCC are likely the fourth-generation Moto G smartphones.
This, in turn, indicates that soon after Motorola unveils its new Moto G4 and G4 Plus in India and Mexico, it will bring its new smartphones stateside as well. The FCC is usually among the last stops before a device is ready to hit the U.S. market.
When it comes to specifications, the Moto G4 is expected to sport a 5.5-inch full HD display, with the resolution recently confirmed by a leak on eBay Germany. Under the hood, the handset should pack a Snapdragon 617 processor paired with 3 GB of RAM. Other rumored specs include a 13-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front shooter and NFC.
The Moto G4 Plus, meanwhile, is tipped to sport a more powerful 16-megapixel rear camera and a fingerprint scanner. The "Plus" part also suggests it will sport a larger display compared to the "regular" Moto G4.
Both the Moto G4 and the G4 Plus are also expected to be waterproof, considering that the third-generation Moto G from last year was the first Moto smartphone to rock IPx7 rating that made it fully submersible.
It's all still based on rumors, leaks and speculation at this point, but everything should become clear soon enough. We'll keep an eye out for Motorola's launch events this coming Tuesday and bring you the latest news as soon as the company makes it official. In the meantime, it's best to take all leaks and reports with a grain of salt.
