Who says only the Chinese smartphone makers can manufacture a handset and sell it for a song? Apparently Motorola has a few aces up in its sleeves when it comes to cheap but very competent smartphone.
The Japanese tech company has made a big splash when it launched the cheap but otherwise very loaded Motorola Moto E on May 13, 2014. Priced at only $129, the phone was a steal notwithstanding its major features that can actually rival several major flagship smartphones in the market today.
This year, Motorola decided to build on the gains of its midrange handset last year by unveiling the Motorola Moto E (2nd generation) during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015 held in Barcelona, Spain in the first week of March.
Shockingly cheap
The Motorola Moto E (2nd generation) is priced at $149, which is shockingly cheap for a fully-loaded smartphone just like its very popular predecessor, states The Verge.
The smartphone comes with the Android 5.0 Lollipop straight from the box although it is likely that it shall have an over-the-air (OTA) free update to the more improved Android 5.1 Lollipop.
The Motorola Moto E (2nd generation) comes with a 4.5-inch display which is slightly larger than its predecessor, has an LTE capability, a bigger battery, and really packs a mean punch.
Many believe that for its price, the latest Motorola midrange handset is the actually the finest piece of hardware in the market today. It certainly provide compelling value propositions to the more practical smartphone users as well as those who only have budget for an inexpensive handset.
Surprisingly, the Motorola Moto E (2nd generation) is also very good in terms of performance. It’s definitely not sluggish for a very inexpensive smartphone. While it does not have the superb screen resolution of the flagship smartphones, the eyes can actually adjust to the screen after a day of use.
Pleasingly pleasant
The Motorola Moto E (2nd generation) is pleasingly pleasant to the eyes. It looks very pleasing to the eyes and easy to hold too.
The smartphone also features curves and lines that are utilitarian but friendly. It features a balanced weight, its design is clutter-free, and it has the signature of Motorola all over it.
One of the major lures of the Motorola Moto E (2nd generation) is the Quick Capture, a feature that allows users to twist their wrist to open the camera app.
The only caveat to the Motorola Moto E (2nd generation) is its camera, which is subpar no matter one looks at it especially when compared to other cheap smartphones in the market today.
For users who like sharing photos and videos on their social media accounts, the Motorola Moto E (2nd generation) is certainly not for them because the camera of the device is really a deal-breaker particularly for those who know how to distinguish a good image from a bad one.