Motorola's 2nd gen Moto E gets bigger and faster, comes with a 4G version

BANGALORE, INDIA: Motorola has started rolling out the 2nd generation of its entry level Moto E phones in more than 50 countries in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.

The new phone packs a bigger smartphone punch for a fraction of the average smartphone cost, claims the handset manufacturer. The 3G version will be available for $119 and the 4G/LTE for $149.

The 2nd gen Moto E comes with a 4.5-inch qHD display now, which is a bit larger screen from the 4.3-inch screen of the 1st generation Moto E.

There is a slight improvement in the processing power and the speed also. The 3G Moto E wil be powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor, while the 4G/LTE version wil sport a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410. The 2nd gen Moto E phones are powered by 1.2 Ghz Dual Core Snapdragon processors.

The new phones run on the latest Android Lollipop and Motorola is also bringing personalized software experiences to the phone which are available in Moto X so far.

Motorola has also expanded the storage capacity with 8GB internal storage and a microSD card slot supporting an expanded storage of up to 32GB.

The phone also features a second camera(VGA) in front along with the existing 5-megapixel rear camera. Battery life also increased with a 2390 mAh battery.

The optional colorful interchangeable bands and grip shells will will give a splash of hues to the regular black or white phone. One can choose from six color options including vibrant turquoise and raspberry.