Moto E 2nd Gen vs Asus Zenfone 5

The Asus ZenFone 5 is a very solid phone in the sub-range Rs. 10,000 price bracket. It is powered by a speedy Intel CPU, which also supports 64-bit applications and has 2GB RAM as opposed to 1GB of the Moto E 2nd Gen . While the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 is a powerful chip, the combination of the extra RAM and the fast Intel Atom Z2560 processor could make it the more powerful offering between the two. In addition, the Rs. 9,999 variant of the Asus ZenFone even throws in 16GB of memory and a MicroSD card slot, which is the double of what Motorola offers for its devices.

The big difference between the two is on the software side of things. The Asus ZenFone is based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat running the Zen UI, which is nice, but we feel the Moto E 2nd Gen could be very good as it runs on Android Lollipop 5.0 running an almost stock Android interface.

The Asus ZenFone 5 lacks 4G support, while the $149 Moto E 2nd Gen throws in 4G, which could become important in the long run.

The Asus ZenFone should pull ahead in the photography department as its 8-megapixel camera is perhaps the best we have seen on a phone costing less than Rs. 10,000. The Motorola  Moto E 2nd Gen has an upgraded 5(mp)-megapixel camera, but it does not have a flash and overall we fear it could be inferior to the Asus ZenFone 5 smartphone.

By Design wise, the Moto E should come out ahead as its curvaceous customisable design is attractive. We can make that out even from the press renders.On the flip side , the Asus ZenFone 5 has a blocky design, which is quite boring, though it is solid in terms of build. 

Moto E 2nd Gen vs Redmi 1S

No Need to Introduce the Xiaomi Redmi 1S.It is  our resident budget champion. It provides a good blend of performance and a solid user experience. However, the new Moto E 2nd Gen could be slightly better. The new Moto E 2nd Gen has a faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, which also supports 64-bit applications. This means the Moto E 2nd Gen is perhaps the only phone in the sub-Rs 10,000 price bracket that supports 64-bit applications as it is the only one that has the combination of Android Lollipop and a 64-bit capable chip. The Xiaomi Redmi 1S, on the other hand, is stuck on Android KitKat and an older Snapdragon 400 processor.

The 3G only version of the Moto E uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, which is the same one the Redmi 1S uses. 

As the Moto E runs on an almost vanilla Android user interface, it should be faster than the Redmi 1S, which is based on MiUI. While MiUI is refined it also has slow animations that are similar to iOS. This could give the Moto E a critical edge in performance. The gaming performance should also be better on the Moto E 2nd Gen as it sports the new Adreno 306 GPU as opposed to the older Adreno 305 GPU on the Redmi 1S.

The Redmi 1S excels in the photography department. Its 8-megapixel camera is one of the best in the segment and we don't think that the Moto E has enough fire power on board to challenge the Redmi 1S. The Moto E does not even have a flash on the back.  we never say never.

The Redmi 1S also lacks 4G something the Moto E offers in a more expensive model. Both phones have dual-SIM slots, so in that regard the devices are evenly matched. In terms of design, the Redmi 1S has a rather drab and bulky design. It is solid, no doubt, but we feel the Moto E 2nd Gen is the looker with the varied customisation options it offers.

The one area where the Redmi 1S could come ahead is the display. Its 4.7-inch display has a 720p resolution, which is pin sharp and qualifies for the Retina moniker. The Moto E 2nd Gen, on the flip side, has a 4.5-inch qHD panel.

Between the Redmi 1S and the Moto E things are very tight, however as the Xiaomi Redmi 1S is not being sold anymore, the matter is kind of sealed.so More chance for the New Moto E 2nd Gen.

Moto E 2nd Gen vs Lenovo A6000

The Moto E and the Lenovo A6000 actually share quite a bit in common. Now that Motorola is owned by Lenovo company, the A6000 and the new Moto E are essentially siblings(same company products). Both phones are also amongst the first phones to be powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, which adds a 64-bit architecture, and throws in 4G support.

However,  the difference between the phone could be as big as night and day. While the new Moto E runs on an almost stock take on Android Lollipop 5.0 OS, which we have found to be quite fast and fluid on devices like the old Moto E and Moto G, the A6000 is running on Android KitKat which is heavily skinned and runs the iOS like Vibe UI. We found the Vibe UI to be slow and bloated in our review of the phone, so the new Moto E could pull ahead as it uses stock Android.

Both are 4G phones with dual-SIM support, but there is a difference between the screens on both the devices. The Moto E has a smaller 4.5-inch qHD screen, while the Lenovo A6000 has a larger 5-inch display with an HD resolution. Technically speaking, the A6000 has the sharper screen, and could prove to be better than the Moto E. 

The Lenovo A6000 has a 8-megapixel camera on the back and a 2-megapixel camera on the front. The Moto E has a 5-megapixel camera, but it does not have a flash and on the front there is an obligatory VGA camera. Now, the camera on the A6000 is not very good, so things could be quite tight between the two phones in the photography department.

In the pricing department, the A6000 costs Rs 6,999(approx.) in India. The 4G version of the Moto E could be costlier at around Rs 10,000(approx.) as its US price is $149.

Moto E 2nd Gen vs MMX Yu

Yesterday ,Motorola haz announced the  Moto E 2nd Gen smartphone  days ahead of the Mobile World Congress, which begins in Barcelona next week. The Moto E 1st Gen was universally praised for the value for money proposition it was at the time. However, the market dynamics have changed and we have seen a slew of high-quality low-cost smartphones enter the Indian market. Let's checm out how it fares against phones like the MMX Yu Yureka.

Moto E vs Mmx Yureka Yu :

In December, Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma announced a new brand called Yu and launched a smartphone called the Mmx Yureka. The phone, which costs Rs 8,990 is a very impressive offering. Even when compared to the new Moto E, it appears to be very enticing because it is likely to be a better phone on the basis of hardware.

While the Moto E gets a massive upgrade in the form of a Snapdragon 410 processor, the Yureka is likely to be better because it has a faster Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor. The Mmx Yureka also has 2GB RAM as opposed to 1GB RAM on the Moto E.

Even in terms of photography, the Yureka has a 13-megapixel camera on the back and a 5-megapixel camera on the front. The Moto E  at least on paper, is inferior with its 5-megapixel rear camera and VGA front camera. It even forgoes a flash, which could make it poorer in low-light.

The difference between the screens on both the phone is like chalk and cheese. The Moto E has a smaller 4.5-inch qHD display, while the Yureka has a 5.5-inch HD display. Design wise too, because of the difference in the size of the display, it will be a subjective call. The Moto E has a curvy back, which could be ergonomic in the palm, while the Mmx Yureka is large and is an outright phablet.

The difference between the software will be subjective as the Moto E runs Android Lollipop, which remains close to the stock avatar of the OS and gets Latest updates from Google . On the other hand, the Yureka runs the friendly Userinterface of CM  Cyanogenmod 11S, which is based on the older version of Android 4.4 KitKat. Even in terms of pricing the Moto E comes up short as the 4G version of the phone could be more expensive than the Yureka at around Rs 10,000(approx.).

Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen

Motorola now a lenovo company has announced Moto E 2nd Gen smartphone, successor of the first generation Moto E 1st Gen that was introduced last year. The new Moto E has a slightly larger 4.5-inch display, but has the same qHD resolution. It is powered with1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 SoC, comes with 4G LTE connectivity and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera without flash and a VGA front-facing camera. It also comes with 3G variant Moto E - XT1505 that has a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 SoC.

It has water repellant coating, mostly similar to  Moto G 1st Gen and Moto E series. It packs a slightly larger 2390mAh battery that promises up to 24 hours of battery life with mixed usage. Motorola will sell colorful Bands and Grip Shells for the smartphone separately.

Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen Specifications :
4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD display with Corning Gorilla glass 3 protection.
4G - 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor with 400 MHz Adreno 306 GPU.
3G – 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor with 400 MHz Adreno 302 GPU.
1GB RAM.
8GB internal memory.
Expandable memory with microSD.
Android 5.0 (Lollipop).
5MP rear camera.
VGA front-facing camera.

Dimensions :
66.8×129.9×5.2 – 12.3 mm
Weight: 145 grams
3.5mm audio jack,
FM Radio
4G LTE / 3G
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS
2390mAh battery.

The Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen comes in black and white colors and is priced at US$119.99 (Rs. 7,430 approximately.) for the 3G variant and the LTE variant costs US$149.99 (Rs. 9,300 approximately.)
Motorola Bands and Grip Shells are priced at $19.99 each. It will roll out in more than 50 countries in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia starting today.

Motorola India has confirmed that it will be available soon on Flipkart, but it is not clear if both the variants would be available in India.