Moto E review

There is no dearth of low-cost Android phones in India and there's a new one launching every few days, but then why is the recently launched Moto E, priced at Rs 7,000, the talk of the town? Following up on the first impression review here's a more detailed analysis after two weeks of use. Is this the best choice for an low-cost Android smartphone or does it fall short? Read on.

As you take it out of the box, it may appear to you as a slightly smaller version of the Moto G, but on a closer look reveals the differences between the two. While the Moto E borrows the design principles of the Moto G, it has its own set of distinctive features. For instance, the Moto G has a speaker grill at the back, while the speaker on the Moto E is at the front; there is an LED flash that sits on the Moto G at the back, while the Moto E doesn't have a flash.

The Moto E's 4.3-inch display makes it compact to operate with a single hand. The phone has a thickness of 12.3 mm, a figure that could lead you to believe that this is a fat phone but the device has been ergonomically designed with a curved back that makes it look less thicker than what the specs suggest. The Moto E easily nestled into my palm courtesy its rounded edges. Its back though is made of plastic, but has a matt rubber coating atop, which makes it sweat-proof even when used for long durations. Also, the back cover does not catch smudges, so you don't have to worry about rubbing it against a fabric to get rid of daubs. The phone is good looking and has a build quality that we often find missing in many budget phones.

Its 4.3-inch display (960 x 540 pixels) produces vivid colours and results are not washed out - a problem that plagues many phones in this price segment. Even reading mails and other documents on the Moto E's display was quite a pleasant experience. I found the screen reflective in sunlight, but to my surprise, it didn't hamper my reading experience. The touchscreen is responsive and its smooth to navigate on the Moto E. The phone offers good viewing angles.