Motorola announces Moto E 2015, 4G variant for $150 [Comparison with 1st Gen Moto E]

[dropcap]M[/dropcap]otorola has finally announced the launch and availability of the much awaited “Moto E 2015” or you can term it as “2nd generation MOTO E“. The New Moto E is the successor to Moto E that was launched back in May, 2014 in India. The 2015 version of Moto E is introduced with a 4G LTE variant as well besides the 3G model. The new Moto E packs significant improvements over its predecessor, specially the 4G version that features a better processor. Design wise, it looks pretty similar to older version but now comes with interchangeable colored bands and newer Grip shells from Motorola.

The new 4G variant of Moto E comes with LTE capability, is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz and Adreno 306 GPU. The noticeable additions in new Moto E include: Android 5.0 Lollipop, a bigger 4.5″ display, front camera, a 5MP rear camera with autofocus and slow motion video recording. This low-end smartphone now packs 8GB of internal storage with an improved battery capacity of 2390 mAh.

Check out the comparison between Moto E 2015 and Moto E 2014 to get a quick idea as what’s different between them.

Specifications Comparison:

	Moto E 2015 (4G)	Moto E 2015 (3G)	Moto E 2014
Chipset (CPU)	1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core Snapdragon 410	1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 Quad-core Snapdragon 200	1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 Quad-coreSnapdragon 200
OS	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
GPU	Adreno 306	Adreno 302	Adreno 302
Display	4.5-inch IPS qHD (960 x 540) at 245ppi	4.5-inch IPS qHD (960 x 540) at 245ppi	4.3-inch (960 x 540) at 256ppi
Main Camera	5 MP with Autofocus, f/ 2.2 aperture	5 MP with Autofocus, f/ 2.2 aperture	5 MP with Fixed focus
Video	720p HD videorecording @30fps	720p HD video recording @30fps	480p@30fps
Front Camera	VGA	VGA	NO
Memory	1 GB RAM	1 GB RAM	1 GB RAM
Storage	8 GB Internal	8 GB Internal	4 GB
MicroSD slot	Expandable up to 32GB	Expandable up to 32GB	Expandable up to32GB
Networks	4G LTE, 3G, GSM	3G/ HSPA, GSM	3G/ HSPA, GSM
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, FM Radio	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, FM Radio	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, FM Radio
Other Features	Corning Gorilla Glass 3Removable Motorola Bands	Gorilla Glass 3Removable Motorola Band	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Dual SIM	–	–	YES
SIM Type	Micro-SIM	Micro-SIM	Micro-SIM
Battery	2390 mAh Non-removable battery	2390 mAh Non-removable	1980 mAh Non-removable
Dimension	129.9 x 66.8 x 12.3 mm	129.9 x 66.8 x 12.3 mm	124.8 x 64.8 x 12.3 mm
Weight	145 g	145 g	142 g
Price in India	–	Rs. 6,999	Rs. 5,999
Price in US	$150	$120	$120

Availability – The new Moto E has begin rolling out in more than 50 countries in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. It will be available unlocked in the U.S. for $119.99 (3G) and $149.99 (LTE). The device will be launching soon in India, and the pricing for 3G version is expected to be Rs. 6,999.