Motorola Moto E (2nd gen)

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Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) Price

At the time of it's release in 2015, February, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) was about 130 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How to reset or factory restore Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) device?

There are two common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) device: 1. Using the recovery menu: * Turn off the device. * Press and hold the Power button and Volume down button at the same time until the recovery menu appears. * Use the Volume buttons to navigate to "Wipe data/factory reset" and then press the Power button to select it. * Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm the reset and wipe all user data and settings from the device. 2. Using a computer and the Motofusion software: * Install the Motofusion software on your computer from the Motorola website. * Connect your Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) device to your computer using a USB cable. * Launch the Motofusion software on your computer and select "Restore Firmware". * Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the restoration process and factory reset your device. It is important to note that both of these methods will erase all data and settings from the device, so it is recommended to back up any important information before performing a factory reset. It is also important to only use official Motorola software and tools for resetting your device, as using unofficial methods may damage your device or void your warranty.

What is the battery life of the Motorola Moto E (2nd gen)

The Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) has a battery life of up to 24 hours.

What type of display does the Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) have?

The Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) has an IPS LCD display.

What is the water resistance rating of the Motorola Moto E (2nd gen)

The Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) has an IPX7 water resistance rating.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 - XT1527, XT1511
: 1, 3, 7, 20 - XT1524
4G bands: 2, 4, 5, 7, 17 - XT1527
Speed: HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced: 2015, February. Released 2015, February
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 129.9 x 66.8 x 12.3 mm (5.11 x 2.63 x 0.48 in)
Weight: 145 g (5.11 oz)
SIM: Micro-SIM

Display

Type: IPS LCD
Size: 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~64.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating

Platform

OS: Android 5.0/5.1 (Lollipop) - only XT1527, upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm) - 3G modelQualcomm Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) - LTE model
CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 - 3G modelQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - LTE model
GPU: Adreno 302 - 3G modelAdreno 306 - LTE model

Memory

Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 8GB 1GB RAM
: eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Single: 5 MP, f/2.2, AF
Features: Panorama, HDR
Video: 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single: VGA
Video:

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, LE, aptX
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS
NFC: No
Radio: FM radio, RDS
USB: microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 2390 mAh, non-removable

Misc

Colors: Black, White
Models: XT1527, XT1511, XT1505, XT1524, XT1528, XT1526
SAR: 0.89 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
Price: About 130 EUR

Tests

Performance: Basemark OS II 2.0: 546Basemark X: 1851
Camera: Photo / Video
Loudspeaker: Voice 72dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 75dB
Battery life: Endurance rating 82h