The mid-range section of the smartphone market seems to be the major priority of Motorola for the time being. Seeing releases like the Motorola G Series smartphones – Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus and Moto G6 Play all found in the mid-range section, it’s clearly what Lenovo Mobility its OEM aims to target. In the same vein, the Motorola Moto E5 further states this aim of mid-range as well budget sector concentration.
Motorola Moto E5 is one out of the three Moto E series devices launched by the Chinese OEM. The other two devices are in Play and Plus editions similar to the naming structure in the Moto G6 series. This 5th generation Moto E smartphone packs a heavy battery of 4,000mAh that tells you that you don’t need too much money to buy power. Nice features like the impressive 13MP rear camera and the rear-placed fingerprint scanner also increases the sleek nature of the device.
Let’s find out more, people.
Motorola Moto E5 Quick Review
Motorola Moto E5 is crafted in an aluminium alloy back and a front glass. The IPS screen at its fore is well guarded by the Corning Gorilla Glass of unspecified version. Its rear-mounted fingerprint scanner is found underneath the Moto logo, giving it a more classy aesthetic nature. In similar fashion with the G Series, the rear camera is placed with the LED flash in a circular compartment.
Moving on, the IPS screen on the device is sized at 5.7 inches, and it uses a resolution of 720 X 1440 pixels. Integrated into this display is the 18:9 aspect ratio as well as 282PPI pixel density. Android Oreo OS provides the platform for the software running of the device.
Acting as the commander of the smartphone’s operations is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC with four cores running at 1.4GHz speed. Output of graphics is determined by the Adreno 308 GPU. In the memory house, 2GB RAM controls smooth running of apps while 16GB ROM takes control of file storage. The memory compartment can be increased to 256GB with the primary use of a MicroSD card.
Snapping selfies on the Motorola Moto E5 is executed by the front 5MP shooter. On the other hand, the rear camera utilizes a 13MP sensor to capture images as well as record videos. It is also supported by a LED flash. The storehouse of power on this phone is a non-removable Li-Ion 4,000mAh battery.
Motorola Moto E5 Key Specs
Here are the Motorola Moto E5 key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 5.7-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, 720 X 1440 pixels |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Processor |
| Storage | 16GB ROM + 2GB RAM (MicroSD card up to 256GB) |
| Camera | 13MP Rear/5MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 4000mAh |
| Price | N45,000 – N55,000 |
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Motorola Moto E5 Price and Availability
The Motorola Moto E5 launched May 2018, it is available in colours Flash Grey and Fine Gold. You can order the phone from any of the online shopping markets using the links below. Motorola Moto E5 retails at $150 (₦45,000 – ₦55,000 in Nigeria). (CLICK TO BUY MOTOROLA MOTO E5 or SEE BUDGET PHONES).
Motorola Moto E5 Full Specifications and Features
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.0 Oreo
- Processor: Quad-core Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425
- GPU: Adreno 308
- Memory: 2GB
- Colours: Flash gray, Fine Gold
- Dimension: 154.4 x 72.2 x 9 mm
- Weight: 174g
- SIM Type: Nano sim
- SIM Count: Dual sim
Display
- Display: 5.7-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 X 720 pixels (282 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: phase detection and laser autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 5MP camera, 720p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat 4 150/50Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct,
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player
- Video Player: DivX/WMV/MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: –
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 4, 000mAh non removable Li-ion battery
- Fast Charging: Yes
Where to buy Motorola Moto E5
CLICK HERE TO BUY THE MOTOROLA MOTO E5 in Nigeria.
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