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.[2]

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.[2][3]

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.[4] 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.[5]

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.[5]

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.[6]

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.[7]

References

  1. "Motorola Moto E14 - Full phone specifications". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-06-22.
  2. 1 2 Peter. "Motorola Moto E14 arrives quietly: a £70 Android Go phone with some improvements". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  3. Vasile, Cosmin (2026-06-20). "Motorola launches one of its cheapest phones of the year, the Moto E14". PhoneArena. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  4. Perrone, Michele (2024-06-18). "Motorola E14 ufficiale: low-cost sì, ma con specifiche più moderne". GizChina.it (in Italian). Archived from the original on 2024-06-20. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  5. 1 2 Alderson, Alex (2024-06-17). "Motorola releases new budget smartphone running Android 14 for under £100". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  6. Wolfe, Bryan M. (2024-06-17). "Motorola quietly announced a new (and very cheap) Android phone". Digital Trends. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  7. Casserly, Martyn (2024-08-21). "Motorola Moto e14 review: Super cheap but not without compromises". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 2026-06-21.

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