Motorola has just announced release details and pricing for the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus. The unlocked smartphones are available for preorder through Motorola's online store and will ship on July 12.

Motorola just took to its official blog to announce its launch plans for the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus smartphones. The company has also conducted a survey among U.S. smartphone users about the common misconceptions regarding unlocked smartphones. The company created an infographic to help explain any confusion regarding the matter, while also providing pricing details, preorder availability and a release date for both upcoming phones.

"The fourth-generation Moto G is universally unlocked in the U.S., so it works on both GSM and CDMA networks and is not tied to a carrier or plan, giving you the most choice possible. No matter where life takes you — whether you want to switch carriers or travel internationally — simply insert the SIM card of your choice and activate your plan. Moto G lets you keep your options open and focus on what matters."

The Moto G4 features a 5.5-inch 1920 by 1080 Full HD display with a pixel density of 401 pixels per inch (ppi) and runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. A 1.5 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor and 2 GB of RAM powers the handset. The smartphone is available with 16 GB or 32 GB of internal storage, and its microSD expansion slot will support up to 128 GB microSD cards.

The Moto G4's camera capabilities consist of a 13 megapixel rear camera and 5 megapixel front-facing camera. The handset includes a large 3,000 mAh battery with TurboPower charging enabled, which will provide up to six hours of power in just 15 minutes of charging. The device is available in choices of black or white and can be customized using Moto Maker. The 16 GB Moto G4 is $199 and the 32 GB is priced at $229.

The Moto G4 Plus features the same specs as the Moto G4 but has received an upgrade in the camera department, using a 16 megapixel rear camera with laser and phase detect autofocus. The smartphone is offered in 16 GB/2 GB ($249) and 64 GB/4 GB ($299) of internal storage/RAM options. It also includes a fingerprint scanner and is available in choices of black or white and can be customized using Moto Maker.

Motorola is now taking preorders for the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus through its online store, and the smartphones will be released on July 12.