Motorola Edge 50 Pro review: Should you buy this new AI smartphone under ₹35,000?
09.04.2024 - 12:11
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Motorola Edge 50 Pro review: Motorola is a popular brand for its high-performing budget and mid-range devices. Over the past few years, the company has been experimenting with their premium range of devices to sway buyers with its unique offerings. The company recently entered the foldable market and now it has launched an AI smartphone called the Motorola Edge 50 series in the mid-range market.
Motorola has been promoting its Edge 50 Pro for some time now due to its new Pantone design, Pro-grade camera, and some on-device AI features. While the smartphone's design and specifications have been catching the eyes of many buyers, a phone's true potential can only be analysed through its performance. I have put the smartphone to the test to reveal its true performance capabilities which we will discuss in detail, later in the review.
I used the Motorola Edge 50 Pro for over a week now and have much to discuss about the newly launched device. Let's dive in and see if the smartphone is worth the hype and if you should buy it or not.
If you are someone who admires a sleek and stylish smartphone then Motorola Edge 50 Pro checks all the boxes. Its silicon leather back gives the device a very premium look and it does not make the device slippery at all. While the smartphone comes with an IP68 rating, I have my doubts over its durability and attracting dust on the leather back. On the sides, it features an aluminium frame which looks sturdy, making the overall feel and design of the smartphone quite attractive.
If we talk about the display, then it features a 10-bit 6.7-inch pOLED 3D curved display with 1.5k resolution and up to 144H refresh rate. I have always been a fan of curved displays, as it makes the viewing experience fluid. The Motorola Edge 50 Pro provides crisp colours and high brightness of up to 2000 nits, which is perfect for harsh sunlight situations. When viewing content, scrolling through social media, or conducting day-to-day tasks, the smartphone was very responsive and quick. However, with a curved display, you may capture some accidental touches while playing games. With Edge 50 Pro, you will also find Always-on-Display, blue light protection, flicker protection, and other display features to improve your viewing experience.
Motorola during their briefing and launch event talked about their AI-powered ProGrade camera with Edge 50 Pro. However, I must break the ice and reveal in the beginning that the overall camera performance is average. The Edge 50 Pro features a triple camera system which consists of a 50MP OIS main camera, a 10MP 3x optical zoom, and a 13MP ultra-wide camera. Additionally, the camera has been also validated by Pantone which claims to offer accurate skin tones. Edge 50 Pro