Motorola Edge 50 review
Read our Motorola Edge 50 review: Slim design, durable build, great cameras, but average performance and short battery life.
Motorola Edge 50 is now available globally, priced around €500. It offers a thin yet durable design, a large high-res P-OLED screen, solid performance, a premium camera setup and a long-lasting battery with fast charging.
Edge 50 features a sleek design with a vegan leather back and MIL-STD-810H and IP68 certifications for durability. It has a 6.7-inch P-OLED display with a 1220p resolution and up to a 120Hz refresh rate.
Powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE chip, it runs on Android 14 and supports AI features, mainly for the camera.
Specs at a Glance:
- Dimensions: 160.8×72.4×7.8mm, 180g
- Display: 6.7″ P-OLED, 1220x2712px, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits peak brightness
- Chipset: Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE
- RAM/Storage: 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB
- OS: Android 14, with 5 major updates
- Cameras:
- Rear: 50MP main, 10MP telephoto (3x zoom), 13MP ultrawide
- Front: 32MP
- Battery: 5000mAh, 68W wired, 15W wireless charging
- Connectivity: 5G, eSIM, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC
- Extras: Under-display fingerprint reader, stereo speakers
Edge 50’s triple camera setup and 32MP front camera allow for high-quality photos and videos. It also has a large 5000mAh battery with fast charging.
Motorola Edge 50 Specifocation
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Network | 🌐 GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | 📅 Announced: August 1, 2024; Released: August 8, 2024 |
| Body | 📏 Dimensions: 160.8 x 72.4 x 7.8 mm; ⚖️ Weight: 180g |
| 🛡️ IP68 dust/water resistant, MIL-STD-810H compliant | |
| Display | 📱 6.7” P-OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| 🛡️ Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Platform | ⚙️ Android 14, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE |
| Memory | 💾 256GB/8GB RAM, 256GB/12GB RAM, 512GB/12GB RAM |
| Main Camera | 📸 50 MP (wide), 10 MP (telephoto), 13 MP (ultrawide) |
| 🎥 4K video, Dual-LED flash, HDR | |
| Selfie Camera | 🤳 32 MP, HDR, 4K video |
| Sound | 🔊 Stereo speakers, ❌ No 3.5mm jack |
| Comms | 📶 Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB Type-C |
| Battery | 🔋 5000mAh, 68W wired, 15W wireless |
| Sensors | 🖐️ Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, etc |
| Colors | 🎨 Koala Gray, Jungle Green, Peach Fuzz |
| Model | 🆔 XT2407-1 |
| Price | 💰 ₹27,089 |
| Battery Life | ⏳ 9 hours 56 minutes of active use |
Motorola Edge 50 Design and Build Quality
Motorola Edge 50 features a sleek and durable design with a signature look from Edge 50 lineup. It has a thin profile with slightly curved panels and a vegan leather back. The device is IP68-certified for water and dust resistance and complies with MIL-STD-810H military-grade standards, meaning it can withstand extreme temperatures, physical shocks, rain, humidity and dust. The aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 5 front panel add to its durability, while the vegan leather back comes in three color options: Jungle Green, Koala Gray and Peach Fuzz. The Koala Gray version has a silky smooth Vegan Suede finish, offering a different texture compared to the typical grainy leather.
Motorola Edge 50 Display
Motorola Edge 50 sports 6.7-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels, delivering sharp 446ppi. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Screen also offers a peak brightness of 1600 nits, ensuring good visibility even in bright conditions. While it’s HDR10+ certified, it’s recognized only by certain apps like YouTube, but not Netflix.
Motorola Edge 50 Battery Life and Charging
Powered by a 5000mAh battery, Motorola Edge 50 offers decent battery life, with an active use score of 9 hours and 56 minutes. The phone performs well in video streaming tests (12 hours 18 minutes), but is more average in calls, web browsing and gaming. It supports fast 68W wired charging, which can charge the device to 77% in just 30 minutes and up to 15W wireless charging. The phone also has options to optimize charging speeds to extend battery lifespan.
Motorola Edge 50 Speakers
Motorola Edge 50 features hybrid stereo speakers, with the earpiece doubling as one of the speakers. While the top speaker focuses more on vocals and is quieter, the overall balance of sound is good, offering rich vocals and high-frequency clarity. The bass is weaker, but it still performs well in terms of loudness, scoring a “Very Good” rating on loudness tests.
Motorola Edge 50 Camera
Motorola Edge 50 features a reliable triple-camera setup, similar to the cheaper Edge 50 Neo, with a 50MP main camera, 13MP ultrawide and 10MP telephoto lens. The front camera is 32MP. While the cameras generally provide good performance with solid dynamic range, details and natural colors, the camera app can be a bit laggy and slow in some modes, especially switching between cameras.
Daylight Photos:
- Main camera delivers clear, detailed photos with vibrant but natural colors.
- Portrait mode and 2x zoom are solid but 2x zoom lacks fine detail.
- 3x telephoto camera performs well in terms of color and detail though portraits can be a bit soft.
Low-light Photos:
- Main camera performs well in low light, producing sharp images with good dynamic range.
- 2x zoom in low light is noisy and soft while 3x telephoto works surprisingly well, maintaining clarity and natural shadows.
- Ultrawide camera struggles in low light, showing soft images with noise.
Video:
- Edge 50 supports 4K recording at 30fps with all cameras and features Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS).
- Horizon Lock stabilization which uses ultrawide camera, keeps horizon steady even when turning phone.
- Video quality is generally good with bright colors but ultrawide and telephoto videos can be softer and have narrower dynamic range.
Camera setup is dependable, though not perfect with room for improvement in areas like zoom quality and sharpness in video.
Pros and Cons of Motorola Edge 50
| ✅Pros | ❌Cons |
|---|---|
| ✅ Slim & Lightweight: Easy to handle | ❌ Old Chip: Average performance |
| 🌊 Durable: IP68 & military-grade toughness | 🔋 Short Battery Life |
| ⚡ Charging Options: Wireless & fast wired charging | 📸 Laggy Camera App |
| 📷 Great Cameras: Reliable system, excellent selfies | ❌ |
| 🛠️ Feature-Rich: Desktop-like mode, 5 years of OS updates | ❌ |
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Conclusion
Motorola Edge 50 is a decent mid-range phone with a few advantages and disadvantages. Its short battery life and mediocre performance for the price are its biggest drawbacks.
On the plus side, it features a stylish design, wireless & quick charging, dependable cameras and an excellent display. You have to decide whether these features outweigh the reduced battery life and performance.
