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Motorola Moto E5#3596

Released: 2018

Motorola Moto E5

Overall Score

39.9

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3596)39.9
Performance(#5003)53.4
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#364)88.6
Connectivity(#3212)56.2
Audio(#1963)8.9

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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
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, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

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
ColorsFlash gray, Fine Gold
Foldable✗
SAR0.42 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity