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Take a look at the Moto E4: A super-cheap wonder

The Moto E4 is the cheapest Motorola budget phone but still manages to pack in the features.

Patrick Holland
Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything mobile. He is a colorful raconteur who will guide you through the ever-changing, fast-paced world of phones, especially the iPhone and iOS. He used to co-host CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast and interviewed guests like Jeff Goldblum, Alfre Woodard, Stephen Merchant, Sam Jay, Edgar Wright and Roy Wood Jr.
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Android 7.1

The Moto E4 is the cheapest Motorola budget phone but still manages to pack in the features like Android 7.1 Nougat.

Moto E4
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Slick display

The Moto E4 has a 5-inch 1,280x720-pixel display.

Moto E4
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Prepaid or unlocked

You can buy the phone prepaid or unlocked.

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Rear camera

Meet the 8-megapixel rear camera.

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Brother's good looks

The Moto E4 has the good looks of its older brother the Moto E4 Plus.

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Selfie flash

On the front is a dedicated LED selfie flash.

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Business in the front, party in the back

The back is removable.

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Access

Removing the back gives you access to the E4's battery, SIM card and microSD card slot.

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Removable battery

Not only does the back cover come off, but you can replace the battery, too.

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The Moto has awakened

For more about the Moto E4 check out our full review.

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