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Motorola Moto E (2nd gen)

Motorola Moto E (2nd gen)

Brand: MOTOROLA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 4.5" Inch
  • Camera: 5MP (720p)
  • RAM: 1GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 200
  • Battery: 2390mAh
  • Launch Date: 2015, February
  • Storage: 8GB storage, microSDHC
  • OS: Android 5.0/5.1 - only XT1527, up to 6.0
  • Body: 145g, 12.3mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 - XT1527, XT1511
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1505
HSDPA 900 / 2100 - XT1524
4G bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 17 - XT1527
1, 3, 7, 20 - XT1524
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2015, February. Released 2015, February
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 129.9 x 66.8 x 12.3 mm (5.11 x 2.63 x 0.48 in)
Weight 145 g (5.11 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM

Display

Type IPS LCD
Size 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~64.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating

Platform

OS Android 5.0/5.1 (Lollipop) - only XT1527, upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm) - 3G model Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) - LTE model
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 - 3G model Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - LTE model
GPU Adreno 302 - 3G model Adreno 306 - LTE model

Memory

Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM
eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Primary Camera 5 MP, f/2.2, AF
Features Panorama, HDR
Video 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera VGA

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, LE, aptX
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC No
Radio FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type Li-Ion 2390 mAh, non-removable

Misc

Colors Black, White
Models XT1527, XT1511, XT1505, XT1524, XT1528, XT1526
SAR 0.89 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
Price About 130 EUR

Test Results

Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 546
Basemark X: 1851
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 72dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 75dB
Battery(old) Endurance rating 82h

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.5
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Camera 5 / 10
  • Auto Focus 5 / 10
  • Image Quality 5 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 6 / 10
  • Connectivity 8 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 6 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 5 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Very affordable budget price point.
  2. Supports 4G LTE connectivity for fast browsing.
  3. Comes with near-stock Android for a smooth, lag-free experience.
  4. Long-lasting battery life often exceeding one day.
  5. Durable build quality with a protective, grippy design.
  6. Features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for screen protection.
  7. Water-resistant nano-coating protects against light splashes.
  8. Supports expandable storage up to 32GB via microSD card.
  9. Decent 5MP rear camera with autofocus for daylight shooting.
  10. Includes useful Moto apps like Moto Display and Migrate

CONS

  1. Front camera is a poor VGA resolution, almost useless for selfies.
  2. Rear camera lacks an LED flash, making low-light photos difficult.
  3. Only 1GB of RAM, limiting heavy multitasking.
  4. Limited internal storage (8GB), with less than 5GB available to the user.
  5. Display resolution is only qHD (540x960), which is not sharp.
  6. The battery is non-removable, which limits replacement options.
  7. Some users experience severe overheating during gaming or charging.
  8. The loudspeaker, while clear, is not very loud.
  9. Performance can lag when downloading files or running heavy apps.
  10. Lacks an ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment.

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