Moto E4: Affordable Durability with Entry-Level Specs

Moto E4 (2017; Entry-Level Android Smartphone) | Full English Details & Specs

Brand: Motorola (Lenovo-owned)

Category: Entry-level 5.0-inch HD IPS LCD smartphone with metal back, quad-core SoC (Snapdragon 425/427 or MediaTek MT6737), 2800mAh removable battery, and dedicated microSD slot; targeting budget users seeking durability, basic performance, and expandable storage.

Core Value: 5.0-inch HD IPS LCD, 2GB RAM + 16GB storage (dedicated microSD up to 128GB), 8MP rear/5MP front cameras, 2800mAh removable battery, 3.5mm jack, and near-stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Launch Timeline: Announced & released June 2017 (global); variants: XT1760 (USA), XT1766 (Europe), XT1763 (Brazil); colors: Black, White, Gold, Blue.

Core Specifications

1. Display & Design

Display: 5.0-inch IPS LCD, HD (720×1280 pixels), 16:9 aspect ratio, ~294 ppi, 16M colors, scratch-resistant glass (non-Gorilla).
Body: 144.7×72.3×9.3mm, 151g; metal back + plastic frame, removable back cover; rear-mounted fingerprint scanner (optional in some regions); colors: Black, White, Gold, Blue.
SIM: Single/Dual Nano-SIM (dual-standby); dedicated microSDXC slot (up to 128GB, no SIM sharing).

2. Performance & Storage

SoC Variants:
- Global (most regions): MediaTek MT6737 (28nm); Quad-core 1.3GHz Cortex-A53; Mali-T720 MP2 GPU.
- USA: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917, 28nm) or Snapdragon 427 (MSM8920, 28nm); Quad-core 1.4GHz Cortex-A53; Adreno 308 GPU.
OS: Android 7.1.1 Nougat (My UX); no official OS upgrades beyond Nougat.
RAM/Storage: 2GB LPDDR3 RAM; 16GB eMMC 5.1 storage; dedicated microSDXC expandable up to 128GB.

3. Cameras & Multimedia

Rear Camera: 8MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0″, 1.12µm, fixed focus; 1080p@30fps video, HDR, burst mode.
Front Camera: 5MP, f/2.2, fixed focus; front LED flash (select variants), 720p@30fps video.
Multimedia: Mono speaker, 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio (RDS); supports MP3/AAC/FLAC/MP4/AVI.

4. Battery & Charging

Battery: Removable Li-Ion 2800mAh; talk time up to 24h (4G), standby up to 300h (4G); mixed usage up to 1.5 days.
Charging: 5W wired (microUSB 2.0, charger included); no fast/wireless charging.

5. Connectivity & Extras

Network: 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G GSM; LTE bands: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B40 (varies by region).
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.2 (A2DP/LE), GPS + GLONASS, microUSB 2.0, 3.5mm jack, FM radio (RDS); NFC (market-dependent).
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, rear-mounted fingerprint (optional).
Launch Price: ~$129.99 (USA, 2GB/16GB); ~€130 (Europe).

Key Features & Series Significance

Metal Back Build: Rare in entry-level phones (2017) for better durability and premium feel.
Removable Battery: Allowed easy replacement/upgrades, a key budget-user priority.
Dedicated microSD Slot: No SIM-storage trade-off, critical for budget users needing extra space.
Near-Stock Android: Clean UI with minimal bloat, faster updates (though limited to Nougat).
Front Flash (Select Variants): Improved low-light selfies, a rare entry-level feature.

The Moto E4 solidified Motorola’s budget-segment leadership by balancing durability, expandability, and user-friendly software, setting a benchmark for entry-level phones in 2017.