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Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) Review

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Motorola came back in the Philippines last July and it brought its famous smartphone line-up from budget to flagship. With vast competition among local smartphone brands, can Motorola make a dent, especially in the budget segment? Read on to find out if the Moto E is worth your buck.

What’s in the Box

Inside the neat packaging you’ll find the Motorola Moto E unit bundled with basic Motorola earphones, a Motorola wall charger, and three booklets for quick start, safety, and warranty.

The charger is rated at 5V=550mA, which is a bit low compared to most. There’s no data cable included for file transfer.

Design and Construction

The Moto E is designed like any other Motorola smartphones in the market today. It has rounded edges with a curved back, plus the iconic dimpled Motorola logo. Made out of matte polycarbonate, the device feels solid and sturdy in hand.

The front of the device is dominated by the Corning Gorilla Glass that shelters the 4.5” display and above it are multiple sensors, the VGA front-facing camera, and the grill for the earpiece that also doubles as the loudspeaker. Going to the right side of the device will show the power/lock button and the volume rocker whereas the left side is clean.

The 3.5mm headphone jack is situated on top while the micro-USB port is located at the bottom. At the back are the 5-megapixel shooter, the dimpled Motorola logo and two microphone pinholes, one beside the camera and another at the bottom edge.

While the back cover is not removable, meaning there’s no access to the battery, the frame can be swapped. The so-called band gives access to the micro-SIM and the microSD card slots. And as claimed by Motorola, the whole device is treated with a water-resistant coating.

Display

Its 4.5” IPS LCD has a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels. That results to a respectable 245ppi. It’s no match against higher resolution displays but is passable for a budget smartphone. Corning’s Gorilla Glass protects the display from scratches plus offers smoother finger swipes.

Viewing angles are wide thanks to its IPS panel. Colors are vibrant with suitable saturation to please the eye. The screen can get bright enough for outdoor use, and with the help of the less reflective glass, sunlight legibility is up to scratch.

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Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) Review

Daniel Morial Leave a comment

Motorola came back in the Philippines last July and it brought its famous smartphone line-up from budget to flagship. With vast competition among local smartphone brands, can Motorola make a dent, especially in the budget segment? Read on to find out if the Moto E is worth your buck.

What’s in the Box

Inside the neat packaging you’ll find the Motorola Moto E unit bundled with basic Motorola earphones, a Motorola wall charger, and three booklets for quick start, safety, and warranty.

The charger is rated at 5V=550mA, which is a bit low compared to most. There’s no data cable included for file transfer.

Design and Construction

The Moto E is designed like any other Motorola smartphones in the market today. It has rounded edges with a curved back, plus the iconic dimpled Motorola logo. Made out of matte polycarbonate, the device feels solid and sturdy in hand.

The front of the device is dominated by the Corning Gorilla Glass that shelters the 4.5” display and above it are multiple sensors, the VGA front-facing camera, and the grill for the earpiece that also doubles as the loudspeaker. Going to the right side of the device will show the power/lock button and the volume rocker whereas the left side is clean.

The 3.5mm headphone jack is situated on top while the micro-USB port is located at the bottom. At the back are the 5-megapixel shooter, the dimpled Motorola logo and two microphone pinholes, one beside the camera and another at the bottom edge.

While the back cover is not removable, meaning there’s no access to the battery, the frame can be swapped. The so-called band gives access to the micro-SIM and the microSD card slots. And as claimed by Motorola, the whole device is treated with a water-resistant coating.

Display

Its 4.5” IPS LCD has a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels. That results to a respectable 245ppi. It’s no match against higher resolution displays but is passable for a budget smartphone. Corning’s Gorilla Glass protects the display from scratches plus offers smoother finger swipes.

Viewing angles are wide thanks to its IPS panel. Colors are vibrant with suitable saturation to please the eye. The screen can get bright enough for outdoor use, and with the help of the less reflective glass, sunlight legibility is up to scratch.

Next Page: OS, Apps and UI | Camera and Multimedia

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Moto E (2nd gen) Hands-on, First Impressions

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Motorola’s famous budget Android smartphone just arrived at our HQ and we immediate took it for a quick spin. Here’s our first impression of the Moto E.

moto e 2015_1

Since its launch, Moto E has been praised by numerous reviewers abroad. Lauded for its feature set despite the affordable price tag. Truth be told, it does stand out as a great device. Upon unboxing and holding it for the first time, we immediately appreciate its build quality. It feels good on the hand even there’s a bit of heft. It has a matte body finish with grip marks on the side that can be swapped with other colors that are sold separately.

moto e 2015_5

The front boasts a 4.5” qHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass for extra protection against scratches. Together with it is the earpice, which also doubles as a front-mounted loudspeaker, accompanied by multiple sensors and the VGA front-facing camera. The 3.5mm jack is placed at the top of the device while the micro-USB port is at the bottom.

On the right side are the power/lock button and the volume rocker, in contrast, the left side is clean. The back showcases the 5-megapixel camera, two microphone pinholes, and the iconic dimple with the Motorola logo.

moto e 2015_4

It runs Android 5.0.2 “Lollipop” out of the box in its Vanilla form. Setup is very easy and you’ll make the most of your device in few steps. There’s also a set of useful Motorola apps pre-installed. Initial performance is impressive with no signs of lag.

moto e 2015_3

Due to its 4.5″ qHD (540 x 960 pixels) display, icons and texts doesn’t look as pleasing as those with HD screens in the market, nevertheless its 245ppi pixel density is already good for everyday use. Also, we can’t help but notice the uneven top and bottom bezel.

moto e 2015_2

Moto E has been in the international market and local gray market for months now but it’s just last July that Motorola officially sells the smartphone in the Philippines for Php 6,999. Stay tune for our review to see how it stacks against the competition.

Motorola Moto E specifications:
4.5-inch IPS LCD display @ 540 x 960 pixels
1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor
Adreno 306 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage, up to 32GB via microSD
5-megapixel rear camera, 720p @ 30fps
VGA front-facing camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-stanby
4G LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
Android Lollipop
2,390mAh Li-Ion battery
129.9 x 66.8 x 12.3 mm
145g

The post Moto E (2nd gen) Hands-on, First Impressions appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines News & Tech Reviews.

Moto E (2nd gen) Hands-on, First Impressions

Daniel Morial Leave a comment

Motorola’s famous budget Android smartphone just arrived at our HQ and we immediate took it for a quick spin. Here’s our first impression of the Moto E.

moto e 2015_1

Since its launch, Moto E has been praised by numerous reviewers abroad. Lauded for its feature set despite the affordable price tag. Truth be told, it does stand out as a great device. Upon unboxing and holding it for the first time, we immediately appreciate its build quality. It feels good on the hand even there’s a bit of heft. It has a matte body finish with grip marks on the side that can be swapped with other colors that are sold separately.

moto e 2015_5

The front boasts a 4.5” qHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass for extra protection against scratches. Together with it is the earpice, which also doubles as a front-mounted loudspeaker, accompanied by multiple sensors and the VGA front-facing camera. The 3.5mm jack is placed at the top of the device while the micro-USB port is at the bottom.

On the right side are the power/lock button and the volume rocker, in contrast, the left side is clean. The back showcases the 5-megapixel camera, two microphone pinholes, and the iconic dimple with the Motorola logo.

moto e 2015_4

It runs Android 5.0.2 “Lollipop” out of the box in its Vanilla form. Setup is very easy and you’ll make the most of your device in few steps. There’s also a set of useful Motorola apps pre-installed. Initial performance is impressive with no signs of lag.

moto e 2015_3

Due to its 4.5″ qHD (540 x 960 pixels) display, icons and texts doesn’t look as pleasing as those with HD screens in the market, nevertheless its 245ppi pixel density is already good for everyday use. Also, we can’t help but notice the uneven top and bottom bezel.

moto e 2015_2

Moto E has been in the international market and local gray market for months now but it’s just last July that Motorola officially sells the smartphone in the Philippines for Php 6,999. Stay tune for our review to see how it stacks against the competition.

Motorola Moto E specifications:
4.5-inch IPS LCD display @ 540 x 960 pixels
1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor
Adreno 306 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage, up to 32GB via microSD
5-megapixel rear camera, 720p @ 30fps
VGA front-facing camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-stanby
4G LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
Android Lollipop
2,390mAh Li-Ion battery
129.9 x 66.8 x 12.3 mm
145g

The post Moto E (2nd gen) Hands-on, First Impressions appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines News & Tech Reviews.

Moto E (2nd gen) Hands-on, First Impressions

Daniel Morial Leave a comment

Motorola’s famous budget Android smartphone just arrived at our HQ and we immediate took it for a quick spin. Here’s our first impression of the Moto E.

moto e 2015_1

Since its launch, Moto E has been praised by numerous reviewers abroad. Lauded for its feature set despite the affordable price tag. Truth be told, it does stand out as a great device. Upon unboxing and holding it for the first time, we immediately appreciate its build quality. It feels good on the hand even there’s a bit of heft. It has a matte body finish with grip marks on the side that can be swapped with other colors that are sold separately.

moto e 2015_5

The front boasts a 4.5” qHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass for extra protection against scratches. Together with it is the earpice, which also doubles as a front-mounted loudspeaker, accompanied by multiple sensors and the VGA front-facing camera. The 3.5mm jack is placed at the top of the device while the micro-USB port is at the bottom.

On the right side are the power/lock button and the volume rocker, in contrast, the left side is clean. The back showcases the 5-megapixel camera, two microphone pinholes, and the iconic dimple with the Motorola logo.

moto e 2015_4

It runs Android 5.0.2 “Lollipop” out of the box in its Vanilla form. Setup is very easy and you’ll make the most of your device in few steps. There’s also a set of useful Motorola apps pre-installed. Initial performance is impressive with no signs of lag.

moto e 2015_3

Due to its 4.5″ qHD (540 x 960 pixels) display, icons and texts doesn’t look as pleasing as those with HD screens in the market, nevertheless its 245ppi pixel density is already good for everyday use. Also, we can’t help but notice the uneven top and bottom bezel.

moto e 2015_2

Moto E has been in the international market and local gray market for months now but it’s just last July that Motorola officially sells the smartphone in the Philippines for Php 6,999. Stay tune for our review to see how it stacks against the competition.

Motorola Moto E specifications:
4.5-inch IPS LCD display @ 540 x 960 pixels
1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor
Adreno 306 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage, up to 32GB via microSD
5-megapixel rear camera, 720p @ 30fps
VGA front-facing camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-stanby
4G LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
Android Lollipop
2,390mAh Li-Ion battery
129.9 x 66.8 x 12.3 mm
145g

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