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Motorola Moto C#5703

Released: 2017

Motorola Moto C

Overall Score

26.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5703)26.8
Performance(#6618)41.6
Camera(#6132)24.2
Display(#10554)16.9
Battery(#5761)21.0
Build(#525)83.7
Connectivity(#5447)41.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto C

Short Review

  • The Motorola Moto C features a plastic build with a glass front, measuring 145.5 x 73.6 x 9 mm and weighing 154g, available in multiple colors.
  • Its 5.0-inch TFT display has a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 196 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6737M chipset with a quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 1GB of RAM, which is suitable for basic tasks.
  • The rear camera is 5 MP, capable of recording 720p video at 30fps, while the front camera is 2 MP.
  • The battery capacity is 2350 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
  • Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, the software experience is straightforward without heavy customization.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
  • The device does not have stereo speakers, but it includes a headphone jack for audio.
  • Overall, the Moto C is designed for essential smartphone functions without advanced features.

Specifications

General

Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5"
TypeTFT
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
Memory8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera5 MP, 1.4µm
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2350 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2350 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions145.5 x 73.6 x 9 mm (5.73 x 2.90 x 0.35 in)
Weight154 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsMetallic Cherry, Pearl White, Fine Gold, Starry Black
Foldable
SAR0.85 W/kg (head)     1.04 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer