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]

moto e (2020)

Dual camera. Double the power.
Manufacturer	Motorola Mobility
Series	Motorola E Family
Model	XT2052
Compatible networks	2G EDGE, GPRS/3G HSPA, HSPA+/4G LTE, LTE+
First released	10 June 2020; 3 years ago (2020-06-10)
Predecessor	Moto E6
Related	Moto G Fast
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

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.

Links

Official Site