The Moto E14, released on June 17, 2024, is an entry-level Android smartphone manufactured, designed, and marketed by Motorola Mobility, a subsidiary of Lenovo. Just like its predecessor, it shares the same processor, but lesser memory options.
Design The Motorola Moto E14 features a modern smartphone design characterized by a slim profile, measuring 163.5 mm in height, 74.5 mm in width, and 8 mm in thickness. The device carries a total weight of 178.8 grams, making it lightweight and highly portable for daily use. Its structural build consists of a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front for scratch and impact resistance, paired with a durable plastic frame and a matching plastic rear panel. To protect against environmental hazards, the chassis features an IP52-certified water-repellent design that handles minor splashes and dust exposure.
The phone is offered in three distinct color finishes, which are marketed as Pastel Green, Graphite Gray, and Pastel Purple.
Technical specifications Performance is driven by an octa-core Unisoc T606 processor built on a 12-nanometer fabrication process, consisting of two Cortex-A75 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.6 GHz. Graphics processing is handled by an integrated ARM Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. The internal memory configuration provides 64 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which can be further expanded via a dedicated microSDXC card slot. The front of the device houses a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display that features a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels at a 20:9 aspect ratio.
For photography and video, the Motorola Moto E14 utilizes a simplified single-camera configuration on both sides. The rear main camera consists of a 13-megapixel wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and an accompanying LED flash. The front selfie camera is positioned inside a modern punch-hole cutout and features a 5-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. Both the front and rear camera modules support high-definition video recording up to 1080p at 30 frames per second. Powering the smartphone is a substantial 5000 mAh non-removable lithium-ion battery that supports wired charging speeds of up to 15 watts. In terms of audio and connectivity, the device includes a built-in loudspeaker enhanced by Dolby Atmos, a traditional 3.5 mm headphone jack, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB Type-C 2.0 port.
Depending on the specific regional variant, the device comes equipped with either 2 GB or 4 GB of RAM and operates on the lightweight Android 14 Go edition operating system.
Reception PCMag reviewer Martyn Casserly noted that the device's color reproduction was generally vibrant, only occasionally exhibiting the over-saturation and sharpness typical of budget smartphones. Due to its single 13 MP ($f/2.2$) main camera, the phone lacks dedicated ultra-wide or optical zoom lenses; attempting to use the digital zoom results in significant pixelation. In low-light conditions, the e14 experienced autofocus difficulties. The system occasionally miscalculated the designated subject, resulting in softer images focused on alternative areas of the frame. While balanced low-light photography was achievable, reviewers noted that consistency remained unpredictable.
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External links Official website