That hasn't changed with this generation, but the value proposition now includes metal, a premium building material that hasn't featured on any previous models. The Moto G concept has always been about putting affordability first. But I'm not convinced that's a good thing. With the G5 and G5 Plus, Motorola has continued down that road to the extent that its latest smartphones bear little resemblance to their storied predecessors. The domed back was abandoned in favor of a flatter, boxier shape, making for a more serious look compared to past G models. Last year's G4 series represented the biggest shift at the time. Every year since Motorola released the first G, it's made relatively minor tweaks to a common design language.
