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Lenovo Moto E3

Specifications

Lenovo Moto E3
Lenovo Moto E3 (Moto E Series)
Processor
Mediatek MT6735P 4 x 1 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
1024 MB 
Display
5.00 inch 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixel 294 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, IPS, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, grease and water resistant finish, glossy: yes
Storage
8 GB eMMC Flash, 8 GB 
, 4.84 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headset jack, Card Reader: micro-SD max. 32 GB, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, proximity
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0, GSM (850/​900/​1800/​1900), UMTS (850/​900/​1900/​2100), LTE (B1/​B3/​B5/​B7/​B8/​B20/​B38/​B40/​B41); bandwidth (download/​upload): 150MBit/s / ​50MBit/s (LTE); SAR rate: 0.512 W/kg (head), 0.82 W/kg (body), LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.5 x 143.8 x 71.6 ( = 0.33 x 5.66 x 2.82 in)
Battery
10.6 Wh, 2800 mAh Lithium-Ion, removeable
Operating System
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Camera
Primary Camera: 8 MPix autofocus, LED flash, 720p videos
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: front-sided speaker, Keyboard: virtual keyboard, power supply, USB cable, 12 Months Warranty, FM radio, fanless
Weight
141 g ( = 4.97 oz / 0.31 pounds), Power Supply: 70 g ( = 2.47 oz / 0.15 pounds)
Price
129 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 70.14% - average
Average of 7 scores (from 11 reviews)
price: 73%, performance: 38%, features: 47%, display: 76% mobility: 81%, workmanship: 70%, ergonomy: 76%, emissions: 96%

Reviews for the Lenovo Moto E3

79% Lenovo Moto E3 Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
Moto Cheap. The affordable Moto E3 is an entry-level smartphone with a water-resistant finish and relatively large battery. The budget of 130 Euros (~$140, RRP) is quite tight but Lenovo is a specialist in offering a lot of smartphone for little money...
60% Moto E3 review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Moto E3 isn’t a bad phone, but it’s hamstrung by terrible performance, a frustrating Android experience, and the proposed lack of future software updates. A shame, since it has a decent screen and offers great standby time.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 70% performance: 40% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%

Foreign Reviews

Das brand neue Moto E (3rd Gen)!
Source: Android Mag German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2016
72% Moto E3, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 80% features: 60% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
60% Análisis del Motorola Moto E3
Source: Movil Zona Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 70% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
Moto E3, Ventajas y Desventajas de un móvil poco Ambicioso
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent cameras; waterproof; good connectivity; nice performance. Negative: Weak hardware; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/03/2017
Prueba Moto e3, una ganga por fuera y por dentro
Source: Zona Movilidad Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; decent cameras; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/18/2017
60% Lenovo Moto E3 – Compromissen sluiten
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
80% Motorola Moto E3 review: Prima toestel mist Moto-magie
Source: All About Phones Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Review: Lenovo Moto E3
Source: GadgetGear.nl Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Review Moto E 2016: pure voldoening voor de instappers
Source: AndroidWorld.nl Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design. Negative: Mediocre hardware; poor cameras in low light condition.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/10/2016
Test Du Lenovo Moto E3 : Un Smartphone Sans Chichis
Source: Top for Phone French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good built quality; high autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/06/2016

Comment

ARM Mali-T720: Integrated graphics card in ARM based SoCs. Can be configured with up to 8 cores (T720 MP8) and 650 MHz core clock (at 28nm). Supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.1, DirectX 11 FL9_3, and Renderscript.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


MT6735P: A 64-bit quad-core SoC (4x ARM Cortex-A53) clocked at up to 1 GHz and designed for inexpensive tablets and smartphones. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


5.00":

This display is tiny. You will probably see very little on the screen and be able to use mini-resolutions.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.


70.14%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2016-10-20 (Update: 2016-10-20)