Motorola India has finally unveiled the entry level, Moto E5 and E5 Plus today. The smartphones come with entry-level specifications and still have features like the fingerprint scanner and Moto display. The Moto E5 and E5 Plus are priced at Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 11,999 respectively. The smartphones will be exclusively available via Amazon India starting July 11, 12 AM.
Moto E5 and E5 Plus Specifications
In terms of specifications, the Moto E5 features a 5.7-inch display while the E5 Plus comes with a larger 6-inch display. Both the E5 and E5 Plus are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 and Snapdragon 430 SoC. The E5 comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage while the E5 Plus gets 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. Both the smartphones run on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. The E5 packs in 4,000mAh battery whereas the larger E5 Plus comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery.
Alternatives
If the all-new Moto E5 and Moto E5 Plus failed to impress you enough. Here are some alternatives to look for.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is the perfect alternative to the Moto E5 Plus. The smartphone features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display. The dual-SIM handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 comes in 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB variants. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the 32GB variant while the 64GB variant retails for Rs. 12,999.
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi 5 is one of the best alternatives to the Moto E5. The Redmi 5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC. The smartphone features a 5.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Xiaomi Redmi 5 is currently available at a starting price of Rs. 7,999.
Oppo RealMe1
In case the storage on the Moto E5 family sounds too low for your taste, look no further than the Oppo RealMe1. The RealMe1 has a stunning design at the back and comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage which is quite rare to see in this price range. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 10,990.
