After launching the pocket-friendly Moto C and Moto C Plus smartphones, Motorola has more in store for the masses. Some new press renders of Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus have leaked on to the internet and what it seems to be is that they too are aimed at markets with people on a tight budget or who do not want to spend money on an expensive device but still get the reliability and good performance with minimal effort.
In its 4th generation, the new Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus have minimal differences when it comes to the hardware specs. Both Moto E and Moto E Plus are powered by the MediaTek MT6737M Quad-core SoC, ticking at 1.3 GHz.
The base model will come with 2GB RAM and 16 GB internal flash memory, while as the bigger brother will have ONLY 16 GB Flash on board, but Motorola may launch 3GB RAM variant of Moto E4 Plus in some regions.
As far as the cameras are concerned, Moto E4 has a 8-megapixel camera on the back, while the plus model has a 13 MP rear camera. Both Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus have 5 mega pixels front facing selfie camera.
Both Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus will support dual-SIM slots and an additional microSD slot.
What’s new?
- For the first time, Motorola will be launching a device with a 5000mAh monster battery on Moto E4 Plus while the smaller variant (Moto E4) will have 2800mAh battery.
- Both Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus will be running Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box.
- Both Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus will feature a FINGERPRINT SENSOR at the front, embedded in the home button.
The Moto E4 is 9mm thick and weighs 151 grams while as the Moto E4 plus measures 10mm in height and weighs 198 grams.
The Motorola Moto E 4th generation is supposed to cost around 150 euro on the market, while the Moto E plus will be going around 190 euros.
Moto E4 will be offered in Grey, Gold and Blue, however Moto E4 Plus will be available ONLY in gray and gold on launch.
Motorola Moto E4 (XT176x) | Motorola Moto E4 plus (XT177x) | |
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Display | 5.0 inch IPS LCD with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution |
5.5 inch IPS LCD with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution |
Processor | MediaTek MT6737M 1.3 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 |
MediaTek MT6737M 1.3 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 |
Memory | 2 GB RAM | 2/3 GB RAM |
Data storage | 16 GB expandable using microSD card |
16 GB expandable using microSD card |
Cameras | 8 MP 5 MP (front) |
13 MP 5 MP (front) |
Connectivity | 4 G / LTE, 4.2 Bluetooth, NFC (optional), Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, GPS | 4 G / LTE, 4.2 Bluetooth, NFC (optional), Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, GPS |
Battery | 2,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
Dimensions, weight | 144,7 x 72.3 x 8.99 mm, 151 grams | 155,0 x 72.3 x 9,55 mm, 198 grams |
Operating system | Android 7.1.1 | Android 7.1.1 |
Price | about 150 euro | approx. 190 euro |