Moto E (2020)
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]
Manufacturer | Motorola Mobility |
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Series | Motorola E Family |
Model | XT2052 |
Compatible networks | 2G EDGE, GPRS/3G HSPA, HSPA+/4G LTE, LTE+ |
First released | 10 June 2020 |
Related | Moto E6 |
Type | Smartphone |
Form factor | Slate |
Dimensions | 159.8 mm × 76.6 mm × 8.7 mm (6.29 in × 3.02 in × 0.34 in) |
Mass | 185 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 |
Memory | 2 GB |
Storage | 32 GB |
Removable storage | microSD, up to 512 GB |
Battery | 3550 mAh |
Display | 6.2 in (157.5 mm) 1520 × 720 IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, (271 PPI with 19:9 aspect ratio) |
Sound | Mono loudspeaker, 3.5mm audio jack |
Rear camera | 13 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 |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.2 microUSB 2.0 |
Data inputs | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Development status | discontinued |
Website | moto e |
References | [1] |
Design
The screen is made of glass. The case is 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.
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]
Technical characteristics
Platform
The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor and an Adreno 506 GPU.
Battery
The device has a non-removable 3550 mAh battery.
Cameras
The device has dual rear-facing cameras consisting of a 13 MP wide sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor, with autofocus. The rear cameras can record video at a resolution of 1080p @ 30fps. The front camera uses a 5 MP sensor.
Screen
The device has a 6.2-inch IPS LCD 720p display, with a resolution of 1520 × 720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9, with a teardrop-shaped cutout for the front camera.
Memory
The device is sold with 2 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage which can be expanded with microSD.
Software
The device runs on Android 10. Motorola confirmed that the device will not receive any software updates.
References
- "Motorola Moto E (2020) - Full phone specifications". GSMArena.
- "Moto G Fast, Moto E (2020) Debut as Latest Motorola Smartphones". NDTV Gadgets 360. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
- Maring, Joe (26 June 2020). "Moto E (2020) review: Too cheap for its own good". Android Central. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- "Motorola Moto e Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- Michaels, Philip (11 June 2020). "Moto E (2020) review: How much phone do you get for $149?". Tom's Guide. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- "Motorola Moto E (2020) Review: As Good As It Gets For $150". Digital Trends. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- "Entry level Moto G Fast and Moto E (2020) announced". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 13 February 2021.