14 DAY TRIAL // Last week, mobile phone maker Motorola was rumored to plan the release of some new handsets in the near future, including one that would feature model number XT1021 and a thin body, and some more info on the matter is now available.
According to a recent article on xataka.com.mx, the handset is expected to arrive on shelves in Mexico as Moto E, which will debut a new phone series at the vendor.
Motorola was also said to plan the release of new versions of its Moto X and Moto G devices, and it seems that it is determined to expand its portfolio as much as possible this year, though it will continue to focus on the low- and mid-range markets.
The new Moto E should pack rather appealing specs for a budget-friendly handset, including a thin form factor, and the latest version of Android loaded on top, which might help it gain traction on the market pretty soon.
As previously reported, the mobile phone is expected to arrive on the market with a 4.3-inch touchscreen display of unknown resolution (though it might prove to be a 720p screen), and with a 1GHz dual-core processor packed inside.
Moreover, the handset is said to pack 1GB of RAM inside, as well as 4GB of internal memory, and a microSD memory card slot for expansion purposes.
It will be powered by a 1900mAh battery and should sport a 5-megapixel camera on the back, rumor has it. Moreover, the new device is said to be only 6.2mm thick, which should add up to its appeal, that’s for sure.
According to the aforementioned website, Motorola will make the phone available for purchase with Google’s Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system loaded on top.
The same as Moto X and Moto G before it, the upcoming Moto E is expected to lack software customizations coming from Motorola, thus being capable of providing users with almost a pure Android experience.
Rumor has it that the new smartphone is next on Motorola’s roadmap for this year, and that it will land on shelves sometime in the next few weeks.
No specific info on its release date, availability and pricing has been offered as of now, but chances are that it would cost anywhere between 2,999 pesos ($230/€166) and 3,199 pesos ($245/€177), it seems.
Provided that the info leaked on this device will pan out, it should not be too long before Motorola makes an official announcement on the handset’s arrival, so stay tuned.