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features

• Available as a Dual SIM models on certain markets (HSPA+ XT1506) and (LTE XT1521)
• 4.5″ qHD (540 x 960 pixels) IPS LCD display with 245ppi; Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• LTE model (Cat. 4 LTE 150Mbps): 1.2 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU; Adreno 306 GPU; Snapdragon 410 chipset
• 3G model (HSPA+): 1.2 GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, Adreno 302 GPU; Snapdragon 200 chipset
• 1GB of RAM
• 5MP auto-focus camera; 720p video capture; 0.3MP front-facing snapper
• 8GB of built-in memory; microSD card slot, up to 32GB
• Optional Dual SIM connectivity, dual-standby
• Wi-Fi b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.0; GPS/GLONASS; FM radio, USB OTG
• 2.390 mAh battery
• Android 5.0 Lollipop OS (5.1 most likely on the way)
• Customizable Motorola Band side strips

Main disadvantages

• Battery is not user-replaceable
• 3G model comes with a dated chipset
• No dual-band Wi-Fi

The Snapdragon 410 upgrade, which offers LTE connectivity is the most welcome new feature with the Moto E (2nd Gen). We really doubt many people will go for the lesser 3G model, which seems behind the curve, but maybe with a proper pricing it could serve as a good alternative. The build quality on both devices should be identical and it’s a huge improvement on the last year’s Moto E. The lack of removable battery is probably the biggest flaw of the new Moto E, but then again that’s where most of the droids, including the Moto series, are heading today.