Hands-on with the Moto G Grip Shell

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Moto G Grip Shell.

It’s a Moto G replacement shell — with more grip — in an array of bright colors.​

Motorola’s Moto G (be sure to read our full review) brings a (relatively) low-cost phone while keeping the ability to customize. And one of those ways is with the Grip Shell. It’s in the same vein as the $14.99 replacement shells and ads in a bumper-like edging around the phone. 

It’s a simple enough proposition, and easy to swap on and off. (Just be sure to remove the stock shell before trying to put this one on.) Slide the top end of the phone into the shell, work your way around the rubber edging, and you’re good to go. It might take a little prying, but nothing unexpected. As you’d expect with a name like Grip Shell, you get a fair amount of grip added to the phone — not a bad thing in the case of the Moto G, whose matte shells could get a bit slick. There are cutouts for the microphone holes, 3.5mm headphone jack, camera and speakers. The power and volume buttons are covered by the rubber bumper but work flawlessly.

And the Grip shells are nicely two-toned. You know, for kids. They’re available in the four colors seen here — chalk, royal blue, lemon lime and cherry — or in the always classic all black.

We’ve got some more pics after the break. You can buy the Moto G Grip Shell directly from Motorola for $14.99.