Moto E4 review

Verdict

Moto has upped its own bar by bringing yet another well-designed budget phone to market that will suit many users perfectly.

It shouldn’t be a surprise that the Moto E4 isn’t a gaming powerhouse or the premier choice for enjoying your multimedia compared to high-end options. But for the price, this almost no-compromise is well worth celebrating.

Who's it for?

For those on a budget who don’t want to sacrifice too much. The Moto E4 is available unlocked for $129/£129 and is compatible with virtually every mobile network under the sun. Better yet, you can snag an ad-supported version in the US through Amazon for just $99.

Based on the phone’s affordable price tag, we’re impressed with just how good the E4 looks and how much it packs in. From the glass front to the fingerprint sensor, it has style down. Add on the removable battery and microSD slot and you’ve got a fully-featured smartphone.

Should you buy it?

If you want the latest Android Nougat software, you could invest in a pricey flagship smartphone, or you could pay a fraction for the E4, which features the same experience. Based on Moto’s track record, users will likely be treated to Android O when it releases later in 2017.

Equipped with the Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor, the Moto E4 is capable, but not what we’d call a powerful phone. For light to moderate users, you’ll rarely encounter a hitch during your time with the phone, but intensive gamers will require more power.

All said, the Moto E4 is a tremendous value and somehow, Moto has topped its previous efforts. Given that the phone is so affordable, this is a reservation-free purchase that will satisfy at every turn.