If you’re looking for a great deal on a low-cost smartphone, you simply cannot look past the Motorola Moto E. It’s near stock interface and fast updates have seen the Moto E become the darling of the tech press and users in markets around the world, at nearly $180 it’s a pretty good deal, but Kogan are selling the phone for just $119 + delivery on their website for a limited time.
The specs on the Moto E are pretty decent for a low-end phone, with a Snapdragon 200 processor, 1GB of RAM and 4GB of storage which you can expand with an extra 32GB of storage with a microSD card. The phone comes with Android 4.4, but Motorola has promised an Android 5.0 update for the phone in the near future.
Motorola Moto E
| Category | Features |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android™ 4.4, KitKat® |
| Processor | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 200 with 1.2GHz dual-core A7 CPU Adreno 302 400MHz single-core GPU |
| Capacity | 4GB user storage MicroSD slot supports up to 32GB expandable memory |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Dimensions | 124.8×64.8×12.3mm (6.2mm at edges) |
| Weight | 142g |
| Display | 4.3 inches, 540 x 960 qHD, 256ppi Features anti-smudge coating and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 |
| Connectivity | MicroUSB, supports USB 2.0 3.5 mm headset jack Micro SIM Dual-SIM option |
| Battery | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion, 1980mAh Mixed usage up to 24 hours |
| Rear camera | 5 MP, fixed focus |
| Video capture and playback | Capture 30fps FWVGA (MP4, H.264, H.263) Up to 720p playback capable FWVGA (MP4, H.264, VC-1, WMV-9, DivX 4/5/6) |
| Audio playback | AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, PCM,FLAC, MIDI, QCELP, EVRC, OGG/Vorbis |
| Networks | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 AWS 850/1700/1900 (2100) + QGSM 850/900/1800/19000 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 CDMA 800/850/1900 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz |
| Bluetooth® Technology | Version 4.0 LE |
| Location services | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| In the box | Moto E in black or white USB cable Quick start guide |
Chris found the Moto E to be a delightful handset when he reviewed it last year, and as an entry level device it certainly ticks all the boxes. You can head over to Kogan and grab one in Black or White for $119 + delivery for a limited time.
Dual sim = great little travel phone (as long as you don’t use your phone as your main camera)