Motorola Moto E40

Motorola E40: Design

The latest from Motorola’s budget product portfolio is the Moto E40 which has been launched in India. The device brings a matte-textured design to the table. The back panel has a plastic built and houses a vertical camera setup on the upper left. The budget handset features a tall 6.5-inch Max Vision display that supports 720p HD+ resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, and a modern punch-hole cutout for selfies. Despite the standard 720p HD+ resolution, the panel supports a higher 90Hz refresh rate. This allows for a smoother scrolling experience. It is a decent setup for multimedia playback. You will be able to stream HD videos on OTT platforms.  

 Motorola E40: Hardware Performance

The Motorola E40 runs on the Unisoc T700 processor. This entry-level octa-core chipset has a 1.8Ghz clock speed and has Mali G52 GPU support. This processor will handle all the daily tasks such as web browsing, media playback, and others with ease. It might not perform smoothly with high-end gaming. The multitasking experience and response time with app loading will be decent with the 4GB RAM option. The device offers 64GB of onboard storage. To meet the additional storage requirements, the device has up to 1TB microSD support. This is ample to store any kind of data. 

Motorola E40: Price To Specs Ratio

The Moto E40 like its successors has arrived in the sub Rs. 10,000 segment in India. The company has launched the handset in a single 4GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration which is priced at Rs. 9,499. The device can be bought in two colour options including Carbon Gray and Pink Clay. You can buy the device both via online and offline stores in the country. The pricing is decent for an entry-level phone.

Motorola E40: Camera Performance

The entry-level Moto E40 is equipped with a triple-camera setup at the back for primary imaging. The optics include a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture, a 2MP macro sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, and another 2MP depth lens with an F/2.4 aperture. Motorola has also started equipping its budget smartphones with at least one big sensor. This allows for an enhanced imaging experience even with low-end devices. The Moto E40’s primary camera will also capture sufficient details with daylight shots. The additional sensors will improve the bokeh effects and close-up shots. The Moto E40 uses an 8MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture. 

Motorola E40: Important/ Highlight Features

The Moto E40 extra set of features include a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and Android 11 OS. The device draws its fuel via a 5,000 mAh battery unit which will deliver almost a day of backup with a single charge, there is no fast charging technology aiding the battery. One of the other highlights is the IP52 certification which makes the device water and dust resistant. 

Moto E40: Verdict

The Moto E40 strengthens Motorola’s budget smartphone lineup. The device has got some stiff competition from the brands such as Realme and Xiaomi in this segment. This handset gets an edge over the others with its 90Hz HD+ display and a 48MP triple-camera setup.