Overall Score
56.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#4377)56.6
Performance(#9973)54.3
Camera(#4514)42.4
Display(#5356)70.5
Battery(#3415)51.0
Build(#587)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto E5
Short Review
- The Motorola Moto E5 features a plastic frame with a glass front protected by Gorilla Glass, measuring 154.4 x 72.2 x 9 mm and weighing 174g.
- It has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering decent visuals at approximately 282 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with a quad-core 1.4 GHz CPU and Adreno 308 GPU, supported by either 16GB or 32GB of storage and 2GB of RAM.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is 5 MP.
- The 4000mAh battery provides extended usage, charging at 10W with no wireless charging option.
- Running on Android 8.0 (Oreo), the software experience is straightforward, though not the latest.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack for audio.
- Available colors are Flash Gray and Fine Gold, adding a touch of style to its practical design.
- Overall, the Moto E5 is a solid entry-level smartphone with essential features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionAlso known as Motorola Moto E (5th Gen.)
Display
Size5.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions154.4 x 72.2 x 9 mm (6.08 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight174 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsFlash gray, Fine Gold
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo)
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes