Meh, it's "non-replaceable" in the same manner as the Moto G 1st gen. I had that one from release (non-LTE version) until the day my Moto G4+ arrived from Amazo

Meh, it's "non-replaceable" in the same manner as the Moto G 1st gen. I had that one from release (non-LTE version) until the day my Moto G4+ arrived from Amazon. About a year ago I replaced the battery for my Moto G1 for ~$20. A crap-load of screws (~15 Torx T4s) to get the back cover off, and one connector and I was done. Went from about 5 hours of useful time (1-2hrs SOT, had to charge at work just to make it home) with about 2hrs of listening to podcasts to making to dinner time (maybe 12hrs, 2-3hrs SOT). I figure by the time I need to replace the battery on my G4+, someone will be selling a replacement. Just cause it's not "User Replaceable" doesn't mean that someone with a screwdriver can't replace it. On a total side note, I'm kinda pissed that the new Moto M is coming out so soon. It's practically the same price as the Moto G4+ and seems to be better. I like the USB-C, rear fingerprint sensor, and metal body. Oh well.