Motorola Moto M (2016) review

Motorola announced the launch of the Moto M smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the Motorola Moto M phone with 5.5 inch display, Mediatek Helio P15 MT6755 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.

The Moto M was launched with Android OS v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) pre-installed. The AMOLED display provides deep blacks, vibrant colors, fast response times, thin and flexible design possibilities, power efficiency, and features like Always-On Display (AOD). This phone has only one rear-camera (16 MP, 4608 x 3456 px, autofocus) on its back for photos and videos. Some smartphones with multi-camera setups offer specialized features like macro photography, low-light capabilities, or advanced image stabilization. The front camera of Moto M gives you the freedom to capture moments with yourself or your friends and family easily.

Motorola Moto M specifications

Body

The weight of the Motorola Moto M is 5.75 oz. It is still considered to be relatively lightweight and portable. The dimensions of this Motorola smartphone are average (5.96 x 2.97 x 0.31 inch). For some people, larger smartphones are more comfortable to hold and easier to use, as they provide a larger display for watching videos, browsing the web, and using apps. A Nano SIM is a chipcard that is used in smartphones as a subscriber identity module (SIM). Nano SIM is the smallest SIM card size available and is currently the most widely used SIM card size in newer devices.

System

The Motorola Moto M comes with Android OS v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Google regularly releases new versions of Android with new features, improvements, and security updates. The Moto M utilizes Mediatek Helio P15 MT6755 chipset. This octa-core CPU consists: Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53. These eight cores make the work speed fast enough. The Motorola Moto M comes with Mali-T860 MP2 Graphics Processing Unit. The GPU is optimized for parallel processing and complex mathematical operations required for rendering and manipulating graphics. ARM Mali GPUs are considered to be a good option for mobile devices, providing a good balance of performance and power efficiency, and are widely used in many popular smartphones and tablets.

Display

The AMOLED display of Moto M provides deep blacks, vibrant colors, fast response times, thin and flexible design possibilities, power efficiency, and features like Always-On Display. The 5.5 inch display make this smartphone pocket-friendly. The display size represents the diagonal distance from one corner of the screen to the opposite corner. Text will be easier to read, and videos will be more immersive on a larger display. This smartphone is multitouch capable. Multitouch is a feature in smartphones that allows for the detection and tracking of multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously. It enables users to interact with the device using more than one finger or touch input at the same time.

Memory

The Motorola Moto M comes with 4 GB of RAM, which is considered to be sufficient for most users' needs. The amount of RAM needed for optimal performance depends on factors such as the operating system, the apps and services you use, and how you use your device. 32 GB of internal storage is generally considered to be the minimum amount of storage you would want in a smartphone. The Moto M has 32 GB of internal storage. The internal storage of the Moto M (32 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card. MicroSD cards are popular because they're small, lightweight, and easy to use.

Camera

This smartphone has only one camera on its back. If you have budget limitations or prioritize other features over a multi-camera system, this single camera setup can be a suitable choice. The autofocus is an important feature in this smartphone. Autofocus helps the camera to focus on a subject automatically, which ensures that the resulting photo or video is clear and sharp. Moto M is equipped with a basic camera setup, and it does not have any advanced features. Basic camera setups are designed to fulfill the needs of users who prioritize affordability and basic photography requirements.

Connectivity

The Motorola Moto M supports 4G/LTE networks. 4G networks are widely used around the world and have become the standard for mobile networks in many countries. To connect to a Wi-Fi network on the Motorola Moto M, you simply need to go to the Wi-Fi settings on the device, select the network you want to connect to, and enter the password. The Moto M supports the latest Bluetooth standards, which offers faster data transfer speeds, better range, and improved reliability compared to previous versions of Bluetooth.

The Moto M has a GPS receiver. Many fitness and activity tracking apps rely on GPS to accurately measure and record outdoor activities such as running, cycling, hiking, or tracking routes. The Moto M has a built-in NFC chip, which allows it to support various NFC applications and services such as contactless payments, data transfer, and access control. The Moto M phone doesn't have built-in FM radio receiver.

The Moto M has an USB Type-C port. USB Type-C is capable of supporting a range of different data transfer speeds and charging capabilities, depending on the specific implementation used by a particular device. The Moto M smartphone has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. A 3.5 mm headphone jack is a small round port, that allows you to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery

The Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The Moto M does not have a removable battery. The battery is integrated into the phone's design and is not intended to be removed or replaced by the user.

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The Motorola Moto M smartphone has an accelerometer. The presence of an accelerometer in smartphones enables a range of interactive and intuitive functionalities that enhance the user experience and enable innovative applications. The fingerprint reader is a biometric security feature found in Moto M smartphones. When an object, such as your hand or face, comes close to the sensor of Moto M, it triggers a response that can be used for specific functions or features.

The Moto M phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The light sensor is a type of sensor in a smartphone that enables it to measure the intensity of light around the device. The Dual SIM capability of Motorola Moto M phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. The Moto M supports fast charging. With fast charging, you can get a significant amount of battery life in just a few minutes of charging, which is especially useful if you need to use your phone but don't have much time to wait for it to charge.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Motorola Moto M, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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