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The smartphone was originally launched with Android [[Lollipop (operating system)|5.0 "Lollipop"]],<ref>{{cite web|title=The New Moto E: Super-Cheap Phones Are Getting Really Good|url=http://www.wired.com/2015/02/new-moto-e/|publisher=Wired|date=2015-02-25}}</ref> but has been updated to Android 5.1.1.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chavez|first1=Chris|title=Moto E (2nd Gen) now receiving Android 5.1 update over-the-air|url=http://phandroid.com/2015/05/13/motorola-moto-e-2015-4g-lte-android-51-update/|accessdate=24 May 2015|publisher=phandroid.com|date=13 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=The Second Generation Moto E Is Getting Its Lollipop 5.1 OTA Update Now|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/05/13/the-second-generation-moto-e-is-getting-its-lollipop-5-1-ota-update-now/|accessdate=24 May 2015|publisher=androidpolice.com|date=13 May 2015}}</ref>
The smartphone was originally launched with Android [[Lollipop (operating system)|5.0 "Lollipop"]],<ref>{{cite web|title=The New Moto E: Super-Cheap Phones Are Getting Really Good|url=http://www.wired.com/2015/02/new-moto-e/|publisher=Wired|date=2015-02-25}}</ref> but has been updated to Android 5.1.1.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chavez|first1=Chris|title=Moto E (2nd Gen) now receiving Android 5.1 update over-the-air|url=http://phandroid.com/2015/05/13/motorola-moto-e-2015-4g-lte-android-51-update/|accessdate=24 May 2015|publisher=phandroid.com|date=13 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=The Second Generation Moto E Is Getting Its Lollipop 5.1 OTA Update Now|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/05/13/the-second-generation-moto-e-is-getting-its-lollipop-5-1-ota-update-now/|accessdate=24 May 2015|publisher=androidpolice.com|date=13 May 2015}}</ref>


Motorola had promised that it will [[Push technology|push]] future Android version updates to the Moto E2. The phone was not included in the initial list to be updated to [[Android Marshmallow|Android 6.0 "Marshmallow"]].<ref name="wtf">{{cite web|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/10/02/wtf-motorola-marketed-the-moto-e-2015-on-promise-of-updates-is-now-apparently-ending-them-after-219-days/|title=[WTF] Motorola Marketed The Moto E 2015 On Promise Of Updates, Is Now Apparently Ending Them After 219 Days|accessdate=2015-10-02|date=2015-10-02|publisher=[[Android Police]]}}</ref> Motorola later announced that the LTE version of Moto E will be receiving the update in some countries.<ref name=LTE-only />
Motorola had promised that it will [[Push technology|push]] future Android version updates to the Moto E2. The phone was not included in the initial list to be updated to [[Android Marshmallow|Android 6.0 "Marshmallow"]].<ref name="wtf">{{cite web|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/10/02/wtf-motorola-marketed-the-moto-e-2015-on-promise-of-updates-is-now-apparently-ending-them-after-219-days/|title=[WTF] Motorola Marketed The Moto E 2015 On Promise Of Updates, Is Now Apparently Ending Them After 219 Days|accessdate=2015-10-02|date=2015-10-02|publisher=[[Android Police]]}}</ref> Motorola later announced that the LTE version of Moto E will be receiving the update in Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia (except China).<ref>http://motorola-blog.blogspot.in/2015/10/marshmallow-and-smore.html</ref><ref name=LTE-only />


==Generation Comparison==
==Generation Comparison==

Revision as of 18:05, 31 December 2015

Moto E
Codename3G Model: Otus
4G Model: Surnia
ManufacturerMotorola 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 releasedFebruary 25, 2015 (2015-02-25)
PredecessorMoto E (1st generation)
RelatedMoto G (2nd generation)
Moto X (2nd generation)
TypeSmartphone
Form factorBar
Dimensions129.9 mm (5.11 in) H
66.8 mm (2.63 in) W
12.3 mm (0.48 in) D
Weight145 g (5.1 oz)
Operating systemAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop (Upgradeable to 5.1.1 Lollipop)
System-on-chip3G Model: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200
4G Model: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
CPU1.2 GHz Quad-core ARM
GPU3G Model: Adreno 302
4G Model: Adreno 306
Memory1 GB RAM
Storage8 GB Flash
Removable storageMicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
Battery2390 mAh
Display4.5 in (110 mm) diagonal LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
540x960 (245 ppi)
SoundFront-facing mono speaker
Rear camera5 MP, no flash
Front camera(VGA)0.3 MP
ConnectivityGPS / GLONASS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, FM Radio, Micro USB, 3.5mm audio jack
Websitewww.startwithmotoe.com

The second generation Moto E (marketed as the New Moto E) is an Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility. Released on February 25, 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 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, 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 "Lollipop",[4] but has been updated to Android 5.1.1.[5][6]

Motorola had promised that it will push future Android version updates to the Moto E2. The phone was not included in the initial list to be updated to Android 6.0 "Marshmallow".[7] Motorola later announced that the LTE version of Moto E will be receiving the update in Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia (except China).[8][2]

Generation Comparison

1st Gen 2nd Gen
Internal Storage 4 GB 8 GB
Display 4.3 inch 4.5 inch
Processor Snapdragon 200 4G - Snapdragon 410
3G - Snapdragon 200
Front Camera No Yes
Flash No No
Android Version 4.4.4 KitKat (at launch) 5.0.2 Lollipop (at launch)
Removable Battery No No
Twist to Camera No Yes

Models

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

  • XT1506: 3G model with a Snapdragon 200
  • XT1527: 4G model with a Snapdragon 410

Other models, like the XT1511 or the XT1524 are variants the main two, with some features like Dual SIM.

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 & Red) in addition to larger "Grip Shell" cases.[9]

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.[10]

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).[11][12]

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) loses some of the $149 model's best capabilities.[13]

References

  1. ^ Hands On With The New Moto E
  2. ^ a b Motorola Says The Moto E 2015 Is Getting Marshmallow After All, Just Not In The USA
  3. ^ a b "Motorola's new Moto E has LTE and a bigger screen for just $149". The Verge. Retrieved 2015-02-25.
  4. ^ "The New Moto E: Super-Cheap Phones Are Getting Really Good". Wired. 2015-02-25.
  5. ^ Chavez, Chris (13 May 2015). "Moto E (2nd Gen) now receiving Android 5.1 update over-the-air". phandroid.com. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
  6. ^ "The Second Generation Moto E Is Getting Its Lollipop 5.1 OTA Update Now". androidpolice.com. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
  7. ^ "[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.
  8. ^ http://motorola-blog.blogspot.in/2015/10/marshmallow-and-smore.html
  9. ^ First look: The new Moto E -- a better, still affordable phone
  10. ^ Motorola Debuts The New Moto E With A Unique Press Conference
  11. ^ http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/make-in-india-lenovo-motorola-starts-making-smartphones-at-chennai-plant/articleshow/48525380.cms
  12. ^ http://www.livemint.com/Companies/3OQBWXtDNp6Zqj65YTnSaJ/Lenovo-follows-Xiaomi-as-Chinese-smartphone-makers-rush-to-I.html
  13. ^ The new Moto E is the most phone you can get for $150. Retrieved 5 March 2015.

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