Motorola Edge 50 Neo overview

Introduction and specs

Motorola has discovered a profitable formulation with a few of its Edge gadgets for the final couple of years, and we imagine that the Neos stand out much more as delivering nice worth. Surprisingly sufficient, just a few manufacturers supply compact mid-range options, so the Edge 50 Neo finds a really tight however snug area of interest for itself.

This 12 months’s Edge 50 Neo is even higher. Motorola has considerably lowered its measurement in comparison with its predecessor and has added some premium options and {hardware}.

The Neo’s show is now a 6.4-inch LTPO OLED, features MIL-STD-810H navy normal, runs on a extra highly effective chipset, helps wi-fi charging and provides a 3x telephoto digital camera. To not point out, the default storage variant stands at 256isn’tGB now.

Motorola Edge 50 Neo specs at a look:

• Physique: 154.1×71.2×8.1mm, 171g; Glass entrance (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic body, plastic again or silicone polymer (eco leather-based) again; IP68 mud/water-proof (as much as 1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant*, * doesn’t assure ruggedness or use in excessive situations.
• Show: 6.40″ LTPO P-OLED, 1B colours, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak), 1256x2760px decision, 19.78:9 side ratio, 474ppi.
• Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm): Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G615 MC2.
• Reminiscence: 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS.
• OS/Software program: Android 14, as much as 5 main Android upgrades.
• Rear digital camera: Extensive (major): 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.5″, 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; Telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.0, 73mm, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; Extremely extensive angle: 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, 1.12µm, PDAF.
• Entrance digital camera: 32 MP, f/2.4, (extensive), 0.7µm.
• Video seize: Rear digital camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS; Entrance digital camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps.
• Battery: 4310mAh; 68W wired, 15W wi-fi.
• Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Twin SIM; Wi-Fi 6e; BT 5.3; NFC.
• Misc: Fingerprint reader (below show, optical); stereo audio system; Good Join (Prepared For) help.

All of it sounds nice on paper, but it surely comes at a worth and we imply that in a literal sense. In Europe, Motorola bumped the value by €100 however saved it regular in India. Nonetheless, even with the small worth hike, the Edge 50 Neo stays very aggressive in each markets.

The Edge 50 Neo shapes as much as be a really profitable choice within the mid-range class, however let’let’s if it could actually stand in opposition to its fierce competitors.

Unboxing the Motorola Edge 50 Neo

The handset arrives in a slim retail field, which smells of a color-specific perfume on the within, like the opposite telephones within the Edge lineup. The scent lingers on if you deal with the telephone for the following few hours after the unboxing, leaving an additional premium impression. It is a small factor however you aren’t getting something related with different manufacturers.

Sadly, aside from the plastic, plant-based, color-matched case and the USB-C cable, there’s nothing else of substance contained in the field. The charger is overlooked, so you’ll have to present one by your self. Any USB PowerDelivery ought to work to cost the Edge 50 Neo, however if you need the quickest charging velocity doable, it is best to get a 68W-rated charger.

Motorola will fortunately promote you a 68W charger from its TurboPower lineup, which does the job simply superb. (Amazon.com | Amazon.de | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.nl)