Moto E (2020)

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Manufacturer Motorola Mobility
Type Smartphone
Slogan Dual camera. Double the power.
SeriesMotorola E Family
First released10 June 2020;5 years ago (2020-06-10)
Predecessor Moto E6
Related Moto G Fast
Compatible networks 2G EDGE, GPRS/3G HSPA, HSPA+/4G LTE, LTE+
Form factor Slate
Dimensions159.8 mm × 76.6 mm × 8.7 mm (6.29 in × 3.02 in × 0.34 in)
Weight185 g (6.5 oz)
Operating system Android 10
System-on-chip Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632
CPU Octa-core, (4x Kryo 250 Gold & 4x Kryo 250 Silver)
GPU Adreno 506
Memory2 GB
Storage32 GB
Removable storage microSD, up to 512 GB
Battery3550 mAh
Rear camera13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm (wide) + 2 MP, f/2.2 (depth), 1080p@30/60fps
PDAF, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front camera 5 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, 1080p@30fps, HDR
Display6.2 in (157.5 mm) 1520 × 720 IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, (271 PPI with 19:9 aspect ratio)
SoundMono loudspeaker, 3.5mm audio jack
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2
microUSB 2.0
Data inputsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ModelXT2052
Development statusdiscontinued
Website moto e
References [1]

The Moto E (2020) is an Android smartphone part of the low-end Moto E family of Android smart phones developed by Motorola Mobility. It was presented on June 5, 2020 together with Moto G Fast. [2]

Contents

Design

The front is made of glass, while the back and frame are made of plastic.

Below are the micro USB connector, speaker, and microphone. At the top are the second microphone and 3.5 mm audio jack. On the left side, there is a slot for 1 SIM card and a microSD memory card up to 512 GB. On the right side, there are volume buttons and a smartphone lock button. The fingerprint scanner is located on the back panel.

The only available color is Midnight Blue.

Specifications

Hardware

The Moto E (2020) is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC. The device was sold with 2 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage which can be expanded via a microSD card.

The device has a non-removable 3550 mAh battery.

The Moto E (2020) features a dual rear-facing camera setup consisting of a 13 MP wide-angle lens with autofocus and a 2 MP depth sensor. The rear cameras can record video at a resolution of 1080p @ 30fps. The front camera uses a 5 MP sensor.

The device has a 6.2-inch IPS LCD 720p display, with an HD+ (1520 × 720 pixels) resolution and an aspect ratio of 19:9, with a teardrop-shaped cutout for the front camera.

Software

The Moto E (2020) runs on Android 10.

Reception

The reception is neutral, saying that it is good for the price and has good battery life. The criticism is mainly on the camera, display, the micro USB port as most Android smartphones have moved to USB-C, and the lack of further software updates. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

References

  1. "Motorola Moto E (2020) - Full phone specifications". GSMArena.
  2. "Moto G Fast, Moto E (2020) Debut as Latest Motorola Smartphones". NDTV Gadgets 360. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  3. Maring, Joe (26 June 2020). "Moto E (2020) review: Too cheap for its own good". Android Central. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  4. "Motorola Moto e Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  5. Michaels, Philip (11 June 2020). "Moto E (2020) review: How much phone do you get for $149?". Tom's Guide. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  6. "Motorola Moto E (2020) Review: As Good As It Gets For $150". Digital Trends. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  7. "Entry level Moto G Fast and Moto E (2020) announced". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 13 February 2021.