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Entry-level smartphones have
enough processing muscle to handle every productivity task smoothly and even
play Full HD movies. You can also expect a day-long battery life.
MOTO E4 PLUS
The Moto E4 Plus is a
workhorse. You can be assured of consistent smartphone performance, two-day
battery life, with support for fast charging and the latest Android operating
system.
The E4 Plus sports a slim
metal body , though this is less apparent due to the smooth colour coat on its
removable back panel. Its homescreen button is replaced with a fingerprint
sensor that can only be used to unlock the handset, while the navigation controls
are accessible on its touchscreen.
This device runs the latest
Android Nougat OS without any customisations. The user interface is snappy and
delivers a lag-free experience. You get Moto's signature motion gestures that
let you activate its camera and flashlight with a flick of the wrist; you can
flip the phone to mute a call, and even swipe to shrink the screen.
Pictures taken with the E4
Plus' rear shooter in well-lit scenes appear sharp and are rendered with
natural colours. Photo quality tends to falter a bit depending on lighting
conditions: There is an apparent loss in detail, and photos look grainy .
However, these snapshots are still worthy enough for sharing on the web.The
front snapper is not very different from those on other handsets in this test.
Don't expect selfies to contain detail, there is a basic beautification mode
and you get a front-facing soft flash.
Performance-wise, this
phone is on a par with the InFocus Turbo 5 and can run 3D games like Asphalt 8
and Frontline Commando 2 comfortably . Plus, the E4 Plus is one of a few
handsets in this round up with 32GB storage and a dedicated memory card slot.
You also get a Dolby sound
optimisation tool for music, movies and vocals. It also allows you to create up
to two custom audio profiles with its five-band graphic equaliser.
The 5000mAh battery in the
Moto E4 Plus is its main draw. It will give you two full days of mixed usage
web browsing, music, calls, email, etc on a single charge. It is also the
only device in this test that supports fast charging.
SPECS: 5.5-inch HD display
| 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor | 3GB RAM | 32GB storage, microSD
slot | 13MP rear (LED flash), 5MP (LED flash) front camera | 5000mAh battery
Rs 9,999 | RATING: 6.5/10
What the ratings mean: Below
5:
The product is poor and
doesn't offer the experience it promises | 5 & 6: The product works as
advertised | 7: The product is good; will not disappoint the buyer | 8: Very
good; super value for money | 9: The device is exceptional | 10: You're kidding,
right?
All ratings awarded to devices factor in prices to arrive at a final score.
All ratings awarded to devices factor in prices to arrive at a final score.
Ashutosh Desai TOI 5AUG17
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