I rate the smartphone to a considering the price and specific target groups. I bought it as a second phone. Who does not require large, may purchase the Moto E also without hesitation as the main device. I do not know what to speak about it.
Update 01
The battery is not rausnehmbar. You can also go back to "cover" does not agree. I think that's a shame, because I so use a magnetic car holder. So I can not insert the metal plate and must not buy me for a Car in the phone.
To insert the SIM and microSD card, you have the frame that surrounds the phone, remove what is quick and easy. Nor can the cards easily insert. The microSD card (32GB SanDisk with me) is recognized without problems.
The mobile phone is almost Bloatware-free, so no BILD app or clutter that you do not want to have it. There is a "natural" operation environment and quasi naked Android Lollipop as it was developed by Google. I find that enjoyable.
The screen is 4.5 inches, although with not too small, but I notice the difference to my 4.8-inch Galaxy S3, which I use as my main phone.
The display could be an eating lighter. In a normal environment, it is more than adequate but in direct sunlight it might not be so easy to read.
The colors are a bit pale and still could use a little more luminosity tolerated.
Although the E has a high resolution, the typeface looks sometimes a bit washed out and blurred, at least significantly worse compared to the typeface of my S3. But do not worry: It's easy to read, even small font.
The lateral framework is gummed pleasant, but at the same time is also a magnet for dust. The enclosure of the glass is surrounded by a fine groove in the rapidly accumulating dust.
The hardware buttons are well arranged, but are a little too far out and the pressure point could be a bit better. You have to push a little harder, which also has the advantage that accidental operation is easily prevented.
A notification LED does not exist.
The Moto E is no lightweight and impresses even through slimming. But it still feels comfortable. And that's what matters.
A flash one seeks in vain unfortunately. I miss not for the camera, but as a flashlight I find the LED lights of smartphones very practical.
Overall, I can continue to keep the 5 stars because of the price in my review with flows. You can not compare with a top class smart phone mobile phone support. My criticisms are far "whining at a high level" and nothing really disturbing.
Update 02
The speaker is loud enough without rattling. The volume through headphones is perfectly adequate. The display is not stable viewing angle. From the side it is significantly more difficult to read.
The GPS reception is Motorola typical top notch. Faster GPS Fix and stable.
The internet memory is 8GB perfectly adequate. I have installed many apps and I had to outsource any apps on the external memory card, which is also possible.
The mobile phone is not a speed wonder. With many open apps it comes a bit sweat. It does not heat up unpleasantly. But everything is stable, no crashes.
Update 03
The call with the Moto E is very pleasant. Absolutely clear and stable. The reception is excellent. I know that Motorola otherwise. And this is already my fifth Moto.
Equipped is the Moto E with the latest system of Android, Lollipop 5.0.2. The operation is simple and comfortable. When you put the phone into his pocket and takes out again, the display lights up briefly, but only the bare minimum (the clock, as well as various symbols of apps, if this notifications have been received). So you have a quick look at the current state. In addition, the battery is very carefully, since most of the screen remains black. In a notification LED can be dispensed in so far as well, since you're so also can quickly see if you missed something important.
By the way no charger is included. It's just a USB cable here. But that's okay, to waste prevention. Almost everyone has a part at home and, if not, you can get a charger buy it.
I have still been able to find anything that would justify a star deduction. The mobile phone works perfectly and had no crashes or other quirks, even though I have installed on a swing over a hundred apps. Because so many different models has already gone to his knees and had to reboot.
For camera: Some rate Yes phone cameras compared to digital cameras. This is cheese. The camera of the Moto E provides what you need. A great service, very fast trigger, decent image quality (for a mobile phone !!!!), autofocus, an HDR mode, panorama function. No flash! Not bad! The phone flashes produce anyway often unsightly photos. Buy yourself a small LED light for the keychain, and then you have your flash and a flashlight :-).
Update 04
Given the low price, good processing and other positive attributes, I prefer even no star for sometimes emerging inertia, despite 4-core processor. But you can from a smartphone in this price range do not expect top performance. Who attaches great importance to a strong performance, is well advised with this model.
The readability of the display is very good even in bright sunshine - what I did not expect.
Battery I can not say much. For this I use it far enough. After a long time I'll also use this report.