Moto E (2nd generation)

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Moto E 2nd Generation
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Manufacturer Motorola Mobility
Type Smartphone
First releasedFebruary 25, 2015 (2015-02-25)
Availability by regionYes
Predecessor Moto E (1st generation)
Successor Moto E3
Related Moto G (2nd generation)
Moto X (2nd generation)
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
Form factor Bar
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 system Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
(3G Model: Upgradeable to 5.1.1 Lollipop)
(4G Model: Upgradeable to 6.0 Marshmallow)
System-on-chip 3G Model: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200
4G Model: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 - 3G modelARM Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - LTE model ARM
GPU 3G Model: Adreno 302
4G Model: Adreno 306
Memory1 GB RAM
Storage8 GB Flash
Removable storage MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
Battery2390  mAh
Rear camera5 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, no flash
Front camera (VGA)0.3  MP
Display4.5 in (110 mm) IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

540x960 px (245 ppi),

Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
SoundFront-facing mono speaker
Connectivity GPS / GLONASS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, FM Radio, Micro USB, 3.5mm audio jack
Codename3G Model: Otus
4G Model: Surnia

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 a low-end device for first-time smartphone owners or budget-minded consumers, and is available in 40 countries worldwide.

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Hardware

The second generation Moto E has a 4.5-inch 540p [2] LCD screen, 1.2 GHz quad core processor, 1 GB RAM, storage of 8 GB (5.47 GB is user accessible) with microSD card slot (supports expandable storage of up to 32 GB). 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 an 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 an 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 - the "Motorola Band", [4] 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 5.0.2 "Lollipop", [5] but was updated to 5.1.1 "Lollipop". [6] [7] The 4G variant of the Moto E was updated to 6.0 "Marshmallow" in February 2016, in limited countries/regions only.

Motorola had promised that it would push future Android version updates to the Moto E, but the phone was not included in the initial list to be updated to Android 6.0 "Marshmallow". [8] Motorola later announced that the LTE version of Moto E would receive the update in Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia (except China). [9] [10] [11] [12]

Generation comparison

1st Gen (2014)2nd Gen (2015) 3rd Gen (2016)
Internal storage4 GB8 GB16 GB
Display4.3-inch (540 x 960)4.5-inch (256 ppi, 540 x 960)5-inch (294 ppi, 720 x 1280)
Processor Snapdragon 2004G - Snapdragon 410
3G - Snapdragon 200		1 GHz MediaTek MT6753P
Memory1 GB1 GB2 GB
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, 3500mAh

All three generations use micro-SIMs and use micro-USB B power connectors.

Models

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

3G - Otus - with a Snapdragon 200

4G/LTE - Surnia - with a Snapdragon 410

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 and red) in addition to larger "Grip Shell" cases. [13]

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. [14]

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). [15] [16]

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) doesn't have some of the $149 model's best capabilities. [17]

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