Moto E : First impressions review

When Motorola launched the Moto G few months back it become quite popular among the people and it stocks were sold out in minutes. It was the first phone for its entry back in India and also the first one made by Google and Motorola. Soon, it became the most popular phone in its category.

Now, with the launch of Moto E, Motorola is again looking for such sort of popularity but this time it want to stand-up in cheap phones category. It has launched the Moto E for just Rs.6,999 in India and $130 without contract in the USA.

Here is the hands-on review which I have made using data collected from different websites

1. Display

    Moto E sports a 4.3-inch display with 960x540p resolution, giving pixel density of 256ppi. The colours    are bright and saturated and it was hard to find individual pixels. Viewing angles are decent but not  something Motorola can boast of; yet the overall display quality is good at such a price.

The quality of touch is a major concern for buyers looking for budget Android phones. But, the touch quality of Moto E to be at par with the best in the business; it responded to even the slightest touch instantly.

Moto E offers one of the best displays in the sub-Rs 10,000 range yet. Also, the phone has Gorilla glass 3 corning so one need not worry about scratches on the display.

 For, such a price the display is brilliant and Motorola seems to have worked hard on it.

2. Processor

  Motorola has coupled the phone with a Snapdragon 200 Dual-core processor coupled with 1 GB of    RAM. So, I would not expect it to play heavy games such as Asphalt 8, NOVA 3, etc. But, given the RAM  and processor it would be able to handle games like temple run, subway surfer and couple of apps like  facebook, twitter, gmail very well.

 Also, the multitasking of the phone is good and there are no lags in its UI. It would serve to those who spend less time on heavy games and are ok with puzzle games or use phone for apps like facebook.

3. Design

  Motorola has carried the design of Moto G with the new Moto E. It has the same curved edges and  sloping back as its sibling, but is bit wider and heavier. The smartphone is well-designed and quite easy to  grip in the hand.

 You get front speakers that are located above and below the display, while the requisite sensors are located  above it. The camera is on the back, while both Power and Volume buttons are on the right side.

            

                      The back cover is swappable, but you cannot remove the battery. Though Moto E comes in white and black colours only, Motorola offers back covers and grip shells in as many as nine colours to give                                               users a bit of customization option.

4. Software

   Moto E comes with default version of Android 4.4 (KitKat) without any customization. There are few    pre-loaded apps, such as Alert and Assist. Except from these apps there is no bloatware at all and which  results in smooth Android experience. There is no heavy skin bogging down the speed at which apps are  launched and even the most basic functions are performed.

5. Camera, storage, and battery

 There is the same 5-megapixel camera at the back which we saw in Moto G. The camera software is quite simple and easy to use. It's the same we have seen in moto G. Sadly, the front camera is missing here
The phone has only 4GB of internal storage out of which only 2 GB is user available. But, with the ability to expand its memory Motorola has given a much needed feature which was missing in its two previous phones. Hope, they continue this legacy in future phones to come.
The phone has 1,980 mAh battery which the company claims will last for a day with moderate use. With a low powered processor the battery will stand to Motorola claim. Sadly, the battery is non-removeable one.

6. Conclusion
  There is a lot to like in Moto E. It's display quality and smooth software certainly pleased us, even though camera shots gave photos with a lot of contrast in similar setting. It offers better hardware than rivals without ignoring the price factor at all. The phone will serve to those who are looking for a low-end device with quality specifications and also who use their phones for social media purposes and mails.