Moto E3

Moto E3
Moto E3 Power

Brand	Motorola
Manufacturer	Motorola Mobility
Codename	Affinity
First released	E3 in July 2016, E3 Power in September 2016
Predecessor	Moto E (2nd generation)
Successor	Moto E4
Operating system	Android 6.0 "Marshmallow"
CPU	1 GHz MediaTek MT6735P
GPU	Mali T720 GPU
Memory	1GB RAM (E3) / 2 GB RAM (E3 Power)
Storage	8GB (E3) / 16 GB (E3 Power)
Battery	2800 mAh (E3) / 3500 mAh (E3 Power)
Display	5 inch 720x1280 IPS LCD
Rear camera	8 MP
Front camera	5 MP

The Moto E3 (model XT1700) and the Moto E3 Power (model XT1706) are Android smartphones developed by Motorola Mobility, a subsidiary of Lenovo. These phones make up the third generation of the low-end Motorola Moto E series.^[1] The E3 was released in July 2016. The E3 Power was released through Flipkart in India in September 2016,^[2] and sold a record 100,000 units on its first day of sale.^[3][4]

The phones are available in black or white.

Their batteries are larger than average for their price point. The standard E3 uses the Motorola GK40 battery with 2800 mAh capacity, and the Power model uses the 3500 mAh GK50. A notable feature of the E3 Power is that it supports rapid charging.^[5]

Both phones use the Mediatek MT6735P, a quad-core 1 GHz chipset. The display is a 720p IPS LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

The Moto E3 and the Moto E3 Power run the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. Motorola has stated that the phones will not receive the Android 7.0 Nougat update.^[6][7]

Reception

Online reviews praised the Moto E3's excellent standby and screen-on time, with TechRadar stating it has "truly excellent stamina", thanks to its "undemanding" display.^[8] The E3 Power's battery life was also well-received. General performance on both models was widely criticised, however, due to the low-end processor - TechRadar's review calls screen navigation "far from fluid", and gaming performance "far from satisfactory".^[8]

The design of the phones was praised, with reviewers pointing out the rarity of front-facing loud-speakers in smartphones. Trusted Reviews calls the Moto E3 "a good-looking phone".^[9]

The camera was met with mixed reviews. Trusted Reviews calls photos "very basic" and "a mess of white haze" in bright conditions, while TechRadar states camera performance is "surprisingly acceptable" and photos have "nicely balanced colors".^[8][9]

Generation comparison

Motorola Moto E Series

	1st Gen (2014)	2nd Gen (2015)	3rd Gen (Standard/Power) (2016)
Internal storage	4 GB	8 GB	8 GB (E3) / 16 GB (E3 Power0
Display	4.3 inch	4.5 inch (256 ppi)	5.0 inch (294 ppi)
Processor	Snapdragon 200	4G - Snapdragon 410 3G - Snapdragon 200	1.0 GHz MediaTek MT6735P
Memory	1 GB	1 GB	1 GB (E3) / 2 GB (E3 Power)
Rear camera	5 MP	5 MP	8 MP
Front camera	No	Yes, 0.3 MP	Yes, 5 MP
Flash	No	No	Yes
Quick launch camera	none	Double twist	Press power twice
Android version	4.4 KitKat (at launch)	5.0.2 Lollipop (at launch)	6.0 Marshmallow
Removable battery	No, 1980 mAh	No, 2390 mAh	Yes, 2800 mAh[10] / 3500 mAh

All three generations use micro-SIMs and micro-USB B power connectors. Both models support OTG USB hosting.

References

1. "Moto E3 Power First Impressions". Gadgets 360. 2016-09-20. Archived from the original on 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
2. Singh, Manish (2016-09-19). "Lenovo launches affordable Moto E3 Power smartphone in India for $120". Mashable. Archived from the original on 2023-08-19. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
3. "Moto e3 Power: 1 lakh units sold on launch day, claims Flipkart". The Indian Express. 2016-09-21. Archived from the original on 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
4. "Moto E3 Power makes history in India with 100,000 sales in first day". Android Authority. 2016-09-22. Archived from the original on 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
5. Pandey, Rajesh (2016-10-02). "Best Moto E3 Power Tips and Tricks". Android Beat. Archived from the original on 2019-02-17.
6. "Moto E3 Power won't be getting Nougat, Motorola confirms". GSMArena.com. 2017-01-30. Archived from the original on 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
7. "N is for Nougat: Android 7.0 is coming to your favorite Moto phones". motorola-blog.blogspot.co.uk. 2016-10-04. Archived from the original on 2017-02-04. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
8. Mundy, Jon (2016-12-19). "Moto E3 review". TechRadar. Archived from the original on 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
9. Parker, Max (2017-04-13). "Moto E3 Review". Trusted Reviews. Archived from the original on 2023-02-08. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
10. "Laptops | Lenovo UK".