In previous smartphones in the low-end price segment below 200 EUR, which I had in my hand, they had to accept because of the price already significant concessions (mostly outdated Android version and hardware) compared to the mid-price segment (from 300 EUR). But the Moto E differences have become so small that you almost do not like to believe it. For all those who display sizes> 4 "hold even for borderline (because too clunky), the camera from the smartphone at most times for spontaneous snapshots use (in which tiny chip and" objective "can anyway hardly a smartphone with a good compact camera keep up) LTE and NFC consider dispensable gimmicks and want (yes, it is not anorexic model Phone) with the device not cut vegetables is the Moto E perfectly. The feel and appearance is top and I would argue that there are many at first glance for a Galaxy S4 or similarly high-priced hold (if you value it ...). The display may not be able to keep up with Retina and Co but perfectly adequate for normal use (remember: a good TFT monitor has about 100 ppi !! why should a smart phone almost 400 ppi?) The processor and RAM are designed not lush but for the most current Android version and runs smoothly and the latest Bluetooth 4.0 standard is supported. Only the flash memory (or what Android leaves much) is compared with most other devices rather meager. If you want to carry around more data (photos, music) with them must remain on the SD memory card, then there is enough space on the Moto also for some apps with their data. Yes, it's a right chunks with 145 g but compared to the top devices from Apple and Samsung are either just a few grams removed (iPhone 5S 112 g) or exactly as difficult (S5).
Conclusion: The term "entry-level smartphone" is always subject to a certain undertone: "for the money can nix expect, but for the first entry taugts already". At Moto E is now different. Who the offered is sufficient given a device with top build quality at an unbeatable price.