Overall Score
25.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6020)25.5
Performance(#6673)41.0
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5121)23.0
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4942)45.3
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto E3
Short Review
- The Motorola Moto E3 features a compact design with dimensions of 143.8 x 71.6 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 140.6g, available in black and white colors.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6735P chipset with a quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 1GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
- The rear camera is 8 MP with autofocus, capable of recording video at 720p@30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The device is powered by a 2800 mAh battery, which does not support fast charging or wireless charging.
- It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a straightforward user experience without additional bloatware.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
- The phone features a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- Notably, it includes a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the Moto E3 is designed for basic functionality with essential features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionAlso known as Motorola Moto E (3rd Gen.), Motorola Moto E (3rd gen)
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions143.8 x 71.6 x 8.5 mm (5.66 x 2.82 x 0.33 in)
Weight140.6 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, LE, aptX
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity