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Motorola Moto C review

 Review: August 2017  
 

Rating: 3 stars

In a nutshell: The Motorola Moto C is one of the cheapest smartphones you can buy, and if you're looking to spend under £100, then this is as good a choice as any. Don't expect it to be anything more than a very basic phone, and you won't be disappointed.



 

Design & looks

Smartphones don't really come any cheaper than the Motorola Moto C, so it's no surprise to find that it has the look of a toy phone, with a simple plastic body and a removable back cover. It's not particularly slim or lightweight, but most people will find it to be inoffensive. It's the kind of phone that won't give you palpitations if you accidentally drop it.

The phone comes in a choice of Black, Gold or Metallic Cherry.

The screen is a good size for a budget phone, measuring 5 inches diagonally. Unfortunately it's a particularly low-end display, with a 480 x 854 pixel resolution giving a blocky pixel density of just 196 ppi.

Quad-core with Android Nougat

The phone runs the latest Android 7.0, which is good news. But the processor is underpowered, running at just 1.1GHz, which in modern terms translates as, "Hang on, I'll be with you in a minute." And with just 1GB of RAM available, you'll be stumbling through tasks like a snail.

It's not all bad. The 16GB of flash memory is more than many other budget phones have, and that definitely swings the balance in favour of the Moto C. You can add extra memory with a microSD card too, for storing photos, videos and music.

Twin cameras

You get front and rear cameras on the Moto C. Both come with an LED flash and HDR mode, but they're both fixed focus, so you can forget about capturing sharp shots. With 5 megapixels on the rear and 2 megapixels in front, the cameras are suitable for grabbing quick snaps only. The rear camera can also capture video clips.

Connectivity

The phone includes support for 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, micro USB and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Battery life

The battery in the Moto C is a relatively small 2350 mAh, but don't let that worry you. The low power demands of the device mean that it'll probably give you 1-2 days between charges.

Conclusion - not bad for a cheap phone

Let's face it. With a phone costing a little over £50, we can't expect much. The Moto C has all the basics covered, but it gives you little more than the minimum. It's best feature is probably the 16GB of memory, which is more than phones like the Samsung Galaxy J1 or LG K4 offer.

In fact, for the price, it's hard to find anything we'd rather own. The Samsung Galaxy J3 is a much better phone, but it costs quite a bit more.


Motorola Moto C features include:

User questions

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How do I answer incoming call?

Asked by William from Scotland on 16th Jul 2018

Comparable with 3 network ?

Asked by Keith from United Kingdom on 29th Nov 2017

Reply by Sandy Laird from UK on 1st Feb 2018
Do you mean compatible?

Would like some operating instructions please?

Asked by c boothby from gb on 17th Nov 2017
never had a modern phone like this before so am struggling to do things.

Reply by John Shirtcliffe from UK on 8th Jul 2018
Have one myself - Download handbook from https://www.phonearena.com

Good Luck



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