Moto E (2nd generation)

Moto E

Moto E (2nd generation 4G LTE)
Codename 3G Model: Otus
4G Model: Surnia
Manufacturer Motorola Mobility
Compatible networks
3G Model:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+ up to 21 Mbps (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz)
4G Model: 2G/3G/4G
First released February 25, 2015 (2015-02-25)
Availability by country Yes
Predecessor Moto E (1st generation)
Successor Moto E3 Power
Related Moto G (2nd generation)
Moto X (2nd generation)
Type Smartphone
Form factor Bar
Dimensions 129.9 mm (5.11 in) H
66.8 mm (2.63 in) W
12.3 mm (0.48 in) D
Weight 145 g (5.1 oz)
Operating system Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
(3G Model: Upgradeable to 5.1.1 Lollipop)
(4G Model: Upgradeable to 6.0 Marshmallow)
System on chip 3G Model: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200
4G Model: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 - 3G modelARM

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - LTE model ARM
GPU 3G Model: Adreno 302
4G Model: Adreno 306
Memory 1 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB Flash
Removable storage MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
Battery 2390 mAh
Display

4.5 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Corning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating
Rear camera 5 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, no flash
Front camera (VGA)0.3 MP
Sound Front-facing mono speaker
Connectivity GPS / GLONASS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, FM Radio, Micro USB, 3.5mm audio jack
Website www.startwithmotoe.com

The second generation Moto E (marketed as the New Moto E) is an Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility. Released on 25 February 2015, it is a successor to the Moto E released in 2014.[1] The New Moto E is an entry-level device for first-time smartphone owners or budget-minded consumers. It was made available in 40 countries worldwide.

Motorola has announced that the LTE version of Moto E will be receiving an update to Android 6.0 "Marshmallow" in some countries.[2]

Hardware

The second generation Moto E has a 4.5-inch qHD LCD screen, 1.2 GHz quad core processor, 1GB RAM, storage of 8GB (5.47 GB is user accessible) with microSD card slot (supports expandable storage of up to 32GB). It also has a water-resistant coating which protects it from light water splash; however, the phone itself is not water resistant. It is available in either 3G or 4G LTE. The 3G version has a Snapdragon 200 SoC while the 4G LTE version runs a Snapdragon 410 SoC.[3]

The rear camera is a 5 MP shooter, but does not have a LED flash; it also has a VGA front-facing camera. It has a 2390 mAh Li-ion battery which is not user replaceable. It does not have a LED notification light as it uses Motorola's Moto Display technology, and it's the first budget phone to include this. It also features a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display, making it scratch resistant but not shatter resistant. It does not feature a removable back cover; the SIM and Micro SD card slots are located under a removable plastic outer band - the "Motorola Band",[4] which Motorola calls "accent bands". These are available directly from Motorola in packs of three; aside from the stock black and white, there are six other colors to choose from.

Software

The smartphone was originally launched with Android 5.0.2 "Lollipop",[5] but was later updated to 5.1.1 "Lollipop".[6][7] The 4G variant of the Moto E was updated to 6.0 "Marshmallow" in February 2016.

Motorola had promised that it would push future Android version updates to the Moto E. The phone was not included in the initial list to be updated to Android 6.0 "Marshmallow".[8] Motorola later announced that the LTE version of Moto E would receive the update in Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia (except China).[9][2][10][11]

Generation comparison

1st Gen (2014) 2nd Gen (2015) 3rd Gen (2016)
Internal storage 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB
Display 4.3 inch 4.5 inch (256 ppi) 5 inch (294 ppi)
Processor Snapdragon 200 4G - Snapdragon 410
3G - Snapdragon 200 		1GHz MediaTek MT6753P
Memory 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB
Rear camera 5 MP 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera No Yes, 0.3 MP Yes, 5 MP
Flash No No Yes
Quick launch camera none Double twist Press power twice
Android version 4.4 KitKat (at launch) 5.0.2 Lollipop (at launch) 6.0 Marshmallow
Removable battery No, 1980 mAh No, 2390 mAh Yes, 3500mAh

All three generations use micro-SIMs and use micro-USB B power connectors.

Models

There are two models of the 2nd generation Moto E:[3]

3G - Otus - with a Snapdragon 200

4G/LTE - Surnia - with a Snapdragon 410

Official accessories

To customize the phone, Motorola released the new Moto E in either black or white bezel. Motorola released replaceable color bands (yellow, turquoise, blue, raspberry, purple and red) in addition to larger "Grip Shell" cases.[12]

Press release

In February 2015, Motorola shipped promo boxes to various members of the press, to arrive on the 25th. Inside the box was a mock-press conference to announce the phone. Inside the box contained a miniature stage, press pass, a Moto E and replaceable color band.[13]

On 18 August 2015, Lenovo announced that it had begun manufacturing Motorola smartphones at a plant in Sriperumbudur near Chennai, India run by Singapore-based contract manufacturer Flextronics International Ltd. The first smartphone manufactured at the facility was the 4G variant of the Moto E (2nd generation).[14][15]

Reception

Ars Technica liked that the phone is well-built, the screen is decent, it has near-stock Android, the phone has decent performance and has excellent battery life. They did not like the camera, the limited storage, lack of NFC for mobile payments and that the $119 model (the 3G only) doesn't have some of the $149 model's best capabilities.[16]

References

  1. ↑ "Hands On With The New Moto E". TechCrunch. AOL. 25 February 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Motorola Says The Moto E 2015 Is Getting Marshmallow After All, Just Not In The USA". Android Police.
  3. 1 2 "Motorola's new Moto E has LTE and a bigger screen for just $149". The Verge. Retrieved 2015-02-25.
  4. ↑ https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/103896/p/30,6720,9299
  5. ↑ "The New Moto E: Super-Cheap Phones Are Getting Really Good". Wired. 2015-02-25.
  6. ↑ Chavez, Chris (13 May 2015). "Moto E (2nd Gen) now receiving Android 5.1 update over-the-air". phandroid.com. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
  7. ↑ "The Second Generation Moto E Is Getting Its Lollipop 5.1 OTA Update Now". androidpolice.com. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
  8. ↑ "[WTF] Motorola Marketed The Moto E 2015 On Promise Of Updates, Is Now Apparently Ending Them After 219 Days". Android Police. 2015-10-02. Retrieved 2015-10-02.
  9. ↑ "Marshmallow and S'more - Updated".
  10. ↑ "[WTF] Motorola Marketed The Moto E 2015 On Promise Of Updates, Is Now Apparently Ending Them After 219 Days". Android Police.
  11. ↑ "Moto E 2015 is going to receive the Marshmallow update after all, albeit in select regions". Android Central.
  12. ↑ Barbara Krasnoff (25 February 2015). "First look: The new Moto E -- a better, still affordable phone". Computerworld.
  13. ↑ "Motorola Debuts The New Moto E With A Unique Press Conference". TechCrunch. AOL. 25 February 2015.
  14. ↑ "Make In India: Lenovo-Motorola starts making smartphones at Chennai plant". Times of India.
  15. ↑ Moulishree Srivastava. "Lenovo starts manufacturing smartphones in India". Livemint.com/.
  16. ↑ The new Moto E is the most phone you can get for $150. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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