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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| Manufacturer | Motorola Mobility |
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| Type | Smartphone |
| First released | February 25, 2015 |
| Availability by region | Yes |
| 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 |
| Dimensions | 129.9 mm (5.11 in) H 66.8 mm (2.63 in) W 12.3 mm (0.48 in) D |
| Weight | 145 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 |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB Flash |
| Removable storage | MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) |
| Battery | 2390 mAh |
| Rear camera | 5 MP, f/2.2, autofocus, no flash |
| Front camera | (VGA)0.3 MP |
| Display | 4.5 in (110 mm) IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors 540x960 px (245 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating |
| Sound | Front-facing mono speaker |
| Connectivity | GPS / GLONASS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, FM Radio, Micro USB, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Codename | 3G Model: Otus 4G Model: Surnia |
Hardware
editThe 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
editThe 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
edit| 1st Gen (2014) | 2nd Gen (2015) | 3rd Gen (2016) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal storage | 4 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Display | 4.3-inch (540 x 960) | 4.5-inch (256 ppi, 540 x 960) | 5-inch (294 ppi, 720 x 1280) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 200 | 4G - Snapdragon 410 3G - Snapdragon 200 |
1 GHz MediaTek MT6753P |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Rear camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Front camera | No | Yes, 0.3 MP | Yes, 5 MP |
| Flash | No | No | Yes |
| Quick launch camera | none | Double twist | Press power twice |
| Android version | 4.4 KitKat (at launch) | 5.0.2 Lollipop (at launch) | 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Removable battery | No, 1980 mAh | No, 2390 mAh | Yes, 3500mAh |
All three generations use micro-SIMs and use micro-USB B power connectors.
Models
editThere are two models of the 2nd generation Moto E:[3]
3G - Otus - with a Snapdragon 200
- XT1505 - Global models
- XT1506 - Global, Dual SIM
- XT1511 - US model
4G/LTE - Surnia - with a Snapdragon 410
- XT1514 - Brazil, Dual SIM
- XT1521 - Global, Dual SIM
- XT1523 - Brazil, Dual Sim, 16 GB
- XT1524 - Global models
- XT1526 - 4G/LTE (CDMA) for Sprint (Sprint Prepaid, Boost, Virgin Mobile), US
- XT1527 - USA model
- XT1528 - 4G/LTE (CDMA) for Verizon Prepaid, US
- XT1529 - 4G/LTE (CDMA) for LTE in Rural America (LRA) Partners
Official accessories
editTo 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
editIn 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
editArs 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]
References
edit- ^ "Hands On With The New Moto E". TechCrunch. AOL. 25 February 2015.
- ^ "Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Motorola's new Moto E has LTE and a bigger screen for just $149". The Verge. 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ "ms103896 - Motorola Support". motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com.
- ^ "The New Moto E: Super-Cheap Phones Are Getting Really Good". Wired. 25 February 2015.
- ^ Chavez, Chris (13 May 2015). "Moto E (2nd Gen) now receiving Android 5.1 update over-the-air". phandroid.com. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ^ "The Second Generation Moto E Is Getting Its Lollipop 5.1 OTA Update Now". androidpolice.com. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ^ "[WTF] Motorola Marketed The Moto E 2015 On Promise Of Updates, Is Now Apparently Ending Them After 219 Days". Android Police. 2 October 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "Marshmallow and S'more - Updated".
- ^ "Motorola Says The Moto E 2015 Is Getting Marshmallow After All, Just Not In The USA". Android Police. 9 December 2015.
- ^ "[WTF] Motorola Marketed The Moto E 2015 On Promise Of Updates, Is Now Apparently Ending Them After 219 Days". Android Police. 2 October 2015.
- ^ "Moto E 2015 is going to receive the Marshmallow update after all, albeit in select regions". Android Central. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ^ Barbara Krasnoff (25 February 2015). "First look: The new Moto E -- a better, still affordable phone". Computerworld.
- ^ "Motorola Debuts The New Moto E With A Unique Press Conference". TechCrunch. AOL. 25 February 2015.
- ^ Guha, Romit. "Make In India: Lenovo-Motorola starts making smartphones at Chennai plant". Times of India.
- ^ Moulishree Srivastava (18 August 2015). "Lenovo starts manufacturing smartphones in India". Livemint.com/.
- ^ The new Moto E is the most phone you can get for $150. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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