Moto E3

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Moto E3
Moto E3 Power
E3 FRONT.jpg
Brand Motorola
Manufacturer Motorola Mobility
First releasedE3 in July 2016, E3 Power in September 2016
Predecessor Moto E (2nd generation)
Successor Moto E4
Operating system Android 6.0 "Marshmallow"
CPU 1 GHz MediaTek MT6735P
GPU Mali T720 GPU
Memory1GB RAM (E3) / 2 GB RAM (E3 Power)
Storage8GB (E3) / 16 GB (E3 Power)
Battery2800 mAh (E3) / 3500 mAh (E3 Power)
Rear camera8 MP
Front camera 5 MP
Display5 inch 720x1280 IPS LCD
CodenameAffinity

The Moto E3 (model XT1700) and the Moto E3 Power (model XT1706) are Android smartphones developed by Motorola Mobility, a subsidiary of Lenovo. These phones make up the third generation of the low-end Motorola Moto E series. [1] The E3 was released in July 2016. The E3 Power was released through Flipkart in India in September 2016, [2] and sold a record 100,000 units on its first day of sale. [3] [4]

Contents

The phones are available in black or white.

Their batteries are larger than average for their price point. The standard E3 uses the Motorola GK40 battery with 2800 mAh capacity, and the Power model uses the 3500 mAh GK50. A notable feature of the E3 Power is that it supports rapid charging. [5]

Both phones use the Mediatek MT6735P, a quad-core 1 GHz chipset. The display is a 720p IPS LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

The Moto E3 and the Moto E3 Power run the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. Motorola has stated that the phones will not receive the Android 7.0 Nougat update. [6] [7]

Reception

Online reviews praised the Moto E3's excellent standby and screen-on time, with TechRadar stating it has "truly excellent stamina", thanks to its "undemanding" display. [8] The E3 Power's battery life was also well-received. General performance on both models was widely criticised, however, due to the low-end processor - TechRadar's review calls screen navigation "far from fluid", and gaming performance "far from satisfactory". [8]

The design of the phones was praised, with reviewers pointing out the rarity of front-facing loud-speakers in smartphones. Trusted Reviews calls the Moto E3 "a good-looking phone". [9]

The camera was met with mixed reviews. Trusted Reviews calls photos "very basic" and "a mess of white haze" in bright conditions, while TechRadar states camera performance is "surprisingly acceptable" and photos have "nicely balanced colors". [8] [9]

Generation comparison

Motorola Moto E Series
1st Gen (2014) 2nd Gen (2015)3rd Gen (Standard/Power) (2016)
Internal storage4 GB8 GB8 GB (E3) / 16 GB (E3 Power0
Display4.3 inch4.5 inch (256 ppi)5.0 inch (294 ppi)
Processor Snapdragon 2004G - Snapdragon 410
3G - Snapdragon 200		1.0 GHz MediaTek MT6735P
Memory1 GB1 GB1 GB (E3) / 2 GB (E3 Power)
Rear camera5 MP5 MP8 MP
Front cameraNoYes, 0.3 MPYes, 5 MP
FlashNoNoYes
Quick launch cameranoneDouble twistPress power twice
Android version4.4 KitKat (at launch)5.0.2 Lollipop (at launch)6.0 Marshmallow
Removable batteryNo, 1980 mAhNo, 2390 mAhYes, 2800 mAh [10] / 3500 mAh

All three generations use micro-SIMs and micro-USB B power connectors. Both models support OTG USB hosting.

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