Moto E3
| Codename | Affinity |
|---|---|
| Brand | Motorola |
| Manufacturer | Motorola Mobility |
| First released | July/September 2016 |
| Predecessor | Moto E (2nd generation) |
| Successor | Moto E4 |
| Related |
Moto G4 Moto Z |
| Operating system | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz MediaTek MT6735P |
| GPU | Mali T720 GPU |
| Memory | 1/2 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8/16 GB |
| Battery | 2800 / 3500 mAh |
| Display | 5.0-inch, 720 by 1280 pixels |
| Rear camera | 8 MP with LED flash |
| Front camera | 5 MP |
| Website | See bottom of article |
The Moto E3 (model XT1700) and the Moto E3 Power (model XT1706) are Android smartphones developed by Motorola Mobility, a subsidiary of Lenovo. These phones make up the third generation of the low-end Motorola Moto E series.[1] Released in September 2016 in India[2] exclusively via Flipkart, the E3 Power sold a record 100,000 units on its first day of sale.[3][4] (The base E3, on the other hand, was never launched in India; it was launched elsewhere.) The phones have a similar design to the Moto G3 and come in black or white. They come with a much larger-than-average battery for a budget smartphone. The Moto E3 Power is one of the few budget smartphones which supports rapid charging.[5]
The Moto E3 Power has been compared to the very similar but slightly-pricier Moto G4 Play with the main differences being the E3 Power having a larger battery and the G4 Play having a better CPU (Snapdragon 410).[6]
The phone is currently set to stay on the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and will not be upgraded to the newer Android 7.0 Nougat.[7][8]
Reception
Online professional reviews praised the Moto E3 Power's battery life; their main complaints were regarding the phone's performance.
Speedier competitors include the Moto G4 and others.
Generation comparison
| 1st Gen (2014) | 2nd Gen (2015) | 3rd Gen (base/Power) (2016) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal storage | 4 GB | 8 GB | 8/16 GB |
| Display | 4.3 inch | 4.5 inch (256 ppi) | 5.0 inch (294 ppi) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 200 | 4G - Snapdragon 410 3G - Snapdragon 200 | 1.0 GHz MediaTek MT6735P |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1/2 GB |
| Rear camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Front camera | No | Yes, 0.3 MP | Yes, 5 MP |
| Flash | No | No | Yes |
| Quick launch camera | none | Double twist | Press power twice |
| Android version | 4.4 KitKat (at launch) | 5.0.2 Lollipop (at launch) | 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Removable battery | No, 1980 mAh | No, 2390 mAh | Yes, 2800 mAh[9] / 3500 mAh |
All three generations use micro-SIMs and use micro-USB B power connectors.
References
- ↑ Moto E3 Power First Impressions, Gadgets 360, 20 September 2016
- ↑ Lenovo's water resistant Moto E3 Power launched in India for $120, Mashable
- ↑ Moto e3 Power: 1 lakh units sold on launch day, claims Flipkart, The Indian Express
- ↑ Moto E3 Power makes history in India with 100,000 sales in first day, Android Authority
- ↑ Best Moto E3 Power Tips and Tricks, Android Beat, October 2016
- ↑ Motorola Moto G Play (4th Gen) vs Moto E3 Power: Same Breed, But Differ Largely, MakTechBlog, 23 September 2016
- ↑ "Moto E3 Power won't be getting Nougat, Motorola confirms". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
- ↑ "N is for Nougat: Android 7.0 is coming to your favorite Moto phones". motorola-blog.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
- ↑ http://www3.lenovo.com/gb/en/smart-devices/moto/phones/Moto-E-Gen3/p/WMD00000243