Hands-on with the new Moto E budget smartphone: in pictures

You may not want to put the iPhone 6 and the Moto E together -- especially if you have yet to own one. You might not want that iPhone, after all.

The Moto E probably won't win any awards for its far-from-breathtaking design, but it's sturdy and comfortable to hold.

It's not the sharpest of screens, but it's far from unreasonable for the cost.

The display isn't bad. It's stronger than a 720p display, but not quite 1080p. It's noticeable. You can probably see the pixels on the display. But most newcomers won't even notice it.

The rear-camera has a modest 5-megapixel sensor, along with a basic VGA front-facing camera for video calling.

The device itself is light at 145g (5.1 ounces).

The Qualcomm 1.2GHz quad-core powered phone lands with a slightly larger 4.5-inch display.

While the first-generation model had a plastic backing that could be swapped and changed, this version has an outer band with a range of vibrant colors.

Motorola says the display has a pixel density of about 245 pixels-per-inch, or around half that of the iPhone 6. It's certainly noticeable, but not a deal-breaker in a low-budget device.

The Moto E with LTE comes with Android 5.0 "Lollipop," which includes the latest software developments, including device encryption.

You can bump the 8GB internal storage to 32GB thanks to the inclusion of a microSD memory card slot.

The phone is light and slim, but it could be a lot slimmer if Motorola wanted to compromise on battery life.

Don't expect much in terms of design aesthetic. But it's not bad for an entry level, sub-$150 Android phone.

Like all other Android phones, the Moto E comes with a micro-USB port for universal charging.

Compared to an iPhone 6, it's almost double the thickness. But it's almost unnoticeable to the vast majority of Android newcomers.

Compared to an iPhone 6, it's almost double the thickness. But it's almost unnoticeable to the vast majority of Android newcomers.