Off-season bonus

The official festive season of India has ended. This year, the Diwali releases saw multiple flagships and value offerings witnessing huge sales, across online and offline channels. Every single brand -- big and small -- announced innovative features, sleek and stylish design, and some created unbelievably affordable and value-for-money made-in-India devices.

In the camera department, 48 MP became the gold standard this season, with 64 MP devices making a teasing appearance. Quick charge and glass back design became popular choices.

Just when we thought the best had already been showcased, Motorola decides to spring an off-season surprise. The Moto G8 Plus just launched, packs a cleverly handpicked bunch of specs, making it an all-in-one option. The Moto G series has always attempted to create devices for millennial consumers who need a bit of everything, but need the latest. This time around, it features a 48 MP quad pixel camera at the back, along with a 25 MP quad pixel module in the front. The rear module comes with superior low light photography algorithms that can operate effectively even in pretty much complete darkness. Both camera modules allow wide-angle action video capabilities where the videos are blur free and shake resistant.

The Moto G8 Plus is powered by a 4000 mAh battery with fast charging, and the Snapdragon 665 processor. Designwise it offers , an innovative splash proof design that prevents accidental fluid spills, while being sturdy to hold. We took the device around for a spin and found that it is very cosy to hold with the curved edges making it a solid yet relaxing fit. Moto has tuned the sound of Moto G8 Plus with Dolby. Priced at Rs. 13,999, it is available in blue and pink with a 4 GB + 64 GB memory configuration. At this price, it is an off-season bargain.