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Motorola Moto E4#5170

Released: 2017

Motorola Moto E4

Overall Score

55.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5170)55.4
Performance(#10089)54.3
Camera(#6073)42.1
Display(#5396)70.5
Battery(#9891)43.5
Build(#619)79.8

Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto E4

Short Review

  • The Motorola Moto E4 features a solid build with dimensions of 144.7 x 72.3 x 9.3 mm and a weight of 151g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and an aluminum back.
  • Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks.
  • The rear camera is an 8 MP unit with f/2.2 aperture, capable of 720p video recording, while a 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
  • The battery capacity stands at 2800 mAh, supporting 10W charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, the software experience is straightforward without significant bloatware.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC, though it does not support 5G.
  • The device is available in Iron Grey, Blush Gold, and Oxford Blue colors.
  • Special features include a headphone jack and a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
  • Overall, the Moto E4 is designed for users seeking a reliable, no-frills smartphone experience.

Specifications

General

Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionVersions: XT1766 (Europe); XT1763 (Brazil); India. Also known as Motorola Moto E (4th Gen.)

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions144.7 x 72.3 x 9.3 mm (5.70 x 2.85 x 0.37 in)
Weight151 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsIron Grey, Blush Gold, Oxford Blue
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-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
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 7.1.1 (Nougat)

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted, region dependent), accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes