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❤ Motorola G10

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The first couple of Moto G iterations were competitive, well-rounded and adequately priced. Things have changed since then, and the market is moving fast, that Motorola is forced to play catch-up. The Moto G30 and G10 are this year’s low-end smartphones in the company’s portfolio and are dangerously close to each other, price-wise.

The subject of this review is the Moto G10, the one that starts at around €150. It offers a budget Snapdragon 460 chipset, 4GB/64GB base memory configuration and a low-res 720p+ screen but big enough 6.5-inch diagonal by today’s standards. All the essentials are in place, too, such as a versatile camera setup with 48MP main and 8MP ultrawide cameras and a big 5,000 mAh battery.

Motorola Moto G10 specs at a glance:

NETWORK	Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
	3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
	4G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41
	Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

LAUNCH	Announced	2021, February 16
LAUNCH	Status	Available. Released 2021, February 27

BODY	Dimensions	165.2 x 75.7 x 9.2 mm (6.50 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
	Weight	200 g (7.05 oz)
	Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
	SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
		Water-repellent design

DISPLAY	Type	IPS LCD
	Size	6.5 inches, 102.8 cm² (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

PLATFORM	OS	Android 11
	Chipset	Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm)
	CPU	Octa-core (4×1.8 GHz Kryo 240 & 4×1.6 GHz Kryo 240)
	GPU	Adreno 610

MEMORY	Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
	Internal	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

MAIN CAMERA	Quad	48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
	Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
	Video	1080p@30/60fps

SELFIE CAMERA	Single	8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm
	Features	HDR
	Video	1080p@30fps

SOUND	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

COMMS	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
	Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
	Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	FM radio
	USB	USB Type-C 2.0

FEATURES	Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity

BATTERY	Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
	Charging	10W wired

MISC	Colors	Aurora Grey, Iridescent Pearl
	Models	XT2127-2
	Price	About 140 EUR

TESTS	Performance	AnTuTu: 140230 (v8) GeekBench: 1139 (v5.1) GFXBench: 9.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
	Display	Contrast ratio: 11878:1 (nominal)
	Camera	Photo / Video
	Loudspeaker	-29.2 LUFS (Average)
	Battery life	Endurance rating 152h

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You may think that this is what most of the other manufacturers will be offering too for such a low price, but you will be surprised by the set of features competitors have to offer in the sub-€200 category these days.

The Moto G10 advantages include the main 48MP camera with a fairly bright f/1.7 aperture, NFC for all markets, the water-repellent coating and the clean Android 11 experience with a few nifty extra features. But are they enough to convince the mass consumer? We investigate on the following pages.

Unboxing the Motorola Moto G10

The Moto G10 comes in a standard retail box containing the usual user manuals along with a USB-A to USB-C charging cable and a travel charger rated at 10W. There’s also a transparent silicone protective case that snuggly fits around the phone.

The charger is not very fast, but 10W is the most the Moto G10 will take anyway. In contrast, the higher-tier Moto G30 comes with faster charging support and a corresponding 30W charger.

Competition

Unlike in the US market, where Motorola is one of the few makers to offer decent low-end to mid-range phones, the company is facing quite a bit of competition elsewhere. And since the Moto G10 can’t be found on US soil, at least for now, we can go on with competition originating from Asia, which is absent from the US, too.

The first phone to consider in the €140 ballpark would be the recently released Xiaomi Redmi 9T. To be honest, though, this is where we should probably end this review because the 9T has so much to offer for the same asking price. It has a brighter, higher resolution display, great-sounding stereo speakers, bigger battery (although it scored just a little better than the G10), faster charging, undoubtedly better camera performance and a set of useful features like an IR blaster, dedicated microSD card slot (not shared) and reverse wired charging to take full advantage of the huge 6,000 mAh unit. The overall design of the phone and ergonomics are also better, but that’s strongly subjective.

Another Chinese competitor worth mentioning is the Realme 7i, which matches the Moto G10’s screen resolution but offers a more fluid 90Hz panel giving you the impression of smoother operation. NFC is out of the question, and it’s a bit pricier, too, asking around €160-170.

Xiaomi Redmi 9T • Realme 7i • OnePlus Nord N100 • Motorola Moto G30

A more popular choice comes straight from South Korea – the Galaxy A21s. This device offers comparable hardware with superior camera performance and more mature One UI software. A considerably brighter screen is also ensured. Sadly, here’s where the advantages end because the Moto G10 excels in battery endurance and edges out in memory. The Galaxy A21s would give you just 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage for the same asking price. The Moto will give you double that.

And then we have the Moto G30 representing in-house competition. The handset is priced just about €30 more, but we definitely think it’s worth it as long as you are dead set on getting a Moto-branded phone. The more expensive sibling offers a snappier chipset, similar battery life, brighter display with a higher refresh rate, faster charging and overall better camera performance. In short, despite being a bit pricier, the Moto G30 offers better value for your money. Lowering the price tag on the G10 will separate the two enough so users may start considering the G10 over the G30, but at this point in time, it makes no sense to prefer the former over the latter.

Want to stick with the burden-less Android feel? Why not give the OnePlus Nord N100 a try. We found this one outside of OnePlus’ official store for a lot less than €189. It’s priced just around the €140 mark at third-party retailers and offers similar hardware – 6.52-inch, 720p screen, Snapdragon 460, 4GB/64GB memory configuration and 5,000 mAh battery. But the devil is in the details. The display is 90Hz, the storage is of the snapper UFS 2.1 kind, the battery supports faster 18W charging, the front panel is protected by a Gorilla Glass 3, and there’s a set of stereo loudspeakers as a bonus. It’s hard to tell whether the camera experience would be any better given that we haven’t tested it, but we would guess it’s going to be about the same or somewhat inferior due to the aged 13MP main sensor with smaller f/2.2 aperture. There’s also no ultrawide camera, although that would not be enough to tip the scales seeing how the Moto G10’s ultrawide snapper performs.

Verdict

The Moto G10 would have been a great all-rounder some time ago. But even the low-end smartphone market has evolved, and now the hardware at hand doesn’t impress. In fact, it seems to be lacking against some of the competition. And we are not talking about the pressure from the Chinese brands only. Sure, the Redmi 9T and the OnePlus Nord N100 are viable options to pursue, but we are mostly puzzled by the decision to space the Moto G30 and the G10 pricing by just €30.

Spending a few more bucks for the Moto G30 will get you a long way as it has a better camera, faster charging and a more capable chipset. That’s, of course, if you are dead set on Motorola. Otherwise, the Realme 9T offers a lot more for the same price as the Moto G10. So if Motorola wants this handset to sell well, it needs to introduce a price cut before we can recommend it to buyers over the competition.

Pros

Nice, unorthodox design
Amazing battery life
Dependable main camera in daytime
Clean Android 11 experience with a few value-adding extra features
Video recording is above average for the class

Cons

UI feels rather slow
Slow charging
You can get better performing chipsets in the same price segment
Disappointing main camera performance at night
Camera resolution management in the camera app is a mess

❤ Motorola G31

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The cheaper end of the smartphone market is increasingly cluttered, but Motorola‘s latest effort, the Moto G31, is keen to make a mark among the best cheap phones. It doesn’t entirely succeed thanks to being respectable if unremarkable, but it’s certainly cheap at $200/£170 (around AU$280).

As it lacks 5G it’s a complete miss for anyone looking for a budget 5G phone, and there are definitely similar offerings that provide that. But if you’re not too fussed about 5G, you could do a lot worse than the Moto G31.

That’s aided by the fact that the Moto G31 offers a relatively clean Android experience. Besides the use of Moto gestures, it’s a fairly pure form of Android 11, which is certainly appreciated.

Elsewhere, a competent if unremarkable set of cameras means you’ll gain reasonably sharp images even if the color is a little off. Don’t count on a great macro lens here, but its wide and ultra-wide lenses are suitably effective, with HDR doing its best.

The Moto G31 is available in either baby blue or mineral gray colors. It’s the build of the phone that will likely delight you most though. Offering curved edges and a textured rear, it feels good to hold and suitably secure in our hands too.

The phone’s 6.4-inch AMOLED display looks bright and vibrant most of the time, even if it misses out on having a refresh rate any higher than 60Hz. The rest of the build is fairly standard, with volume, power, and a fingerprint reader all on the right edge of the phone.

A 5,000mAh battery also proves useful, as it’s reasonably long-lasting, but don’t count on speedy charging. We found the phone to be pretty sluggish at getting back up to full power, but at least you won’t need to recharge too often.

Performance is similarly sluggish. The Moto G31 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset with 4GB of RAM, and while it’s not the slowest of phones out there it’s still woeful if you expect too much of it.

Despite that, there’s a certain sense of reliability to the Moto G31. It certainly won’t wow you but if you’re looking for a cheap and competent phone, it does the job.

Lack of 5G and wireless charging, along with subpar performance, means this isn’t a phone for future proofing, but for a cheap purchase right now, you could do a lot worse.

Motorola G31 specs:

NETWORK	Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
	3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
	4G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41
	Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat7 300/150 Mbps

LAUNCH	Announced	2021, November 18
LAUNCH	Status	Available. Released 2021, December 06

BODY	Dimensions	161.9 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
	Weight	181 g (6.38 oz)
	SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
		Water-repellent design

DISPLAY	Type	AMOLED
	Size	6.4 inches, 98.9 cm² (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)

PLATFORM	OS	Android 11
	Chipset	Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm)
	CPU	Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
	GPU	Mali-G52 MC2

MEMORY	Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
	Internal	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

MAIN CAMERA	Triple	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
	Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
	Video	1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA	Single	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
	Video	1080p@30fps

SOUND	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

COMMS	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
	Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
	Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	FM radio
	USB	USB Type-C 2.0

FEATURES	Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

BATTERY	Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
	Charging	10W wired

MISC	Colors	Mineral Grey, Baby Blue
	Models	XT2173-3
	Price	$ 149.50 / € 149.23 / £ 164.49

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The Moto G31 is available in the US and the UK, starting at $200/£170. It’s availability in Australia at the time of writing is very limited, currently available only via Officeworks, priced at AU$297. Elsewhere the Moto G31 is available from many third-party retailers as well as direct from Motorola.

It’s only recently been launched at the time of writing, so there are no discounts just yet, but it seems likely we will see some price cuts further down the line. Two color schemes are available – baby blue and mineral gray. It’s also possible to buy it with either 64GB of internal storage or 128GB.

Design

Plastic body
No significant water resistance
Comfortable grip

The Moto G31 feels good in your hands. Even in this reviewer’s fairly small hands, the phone feels comfortable. That’s thanks to a textured back with curved edges, so it feels simple to grip. It’s also relatively slim at 8.6mm, with full measurements of 161.9 x 73.9 x 8.6mm. Weighing 181g also means this isn’t a hefty phone by any means either.

We had the mineral gray model to review, and it looks quite classy. It might have a plastic body, but it doesn’t look that way. Instead, it looks rather smart.

The right-hand side of the phone is the ‘action’ side. On that side you’ll find buttons for volume and power, along with the fingerprint reader. The latter might have felt more comfortable on the back, but it means that the back of the phone looks suitably minimalist, other than the camera lenses in the top left-hand corner.

The textured plastic body means no risk of fingerprints either, so it looks good no matter how long you’ve been using it for. A punch-hole at the top of the screen offers up the selfie camera lens, but it truly takes up the bare minimum of space – it’s literally just the lens.

On the bottom there’s the USB-C charging port and a speaker. There’s no headphone jack on this budget-ranged phone, alas.

There’s also minimal water resistance, with a mere IPX2 rating meaning you don’t want it anywhere near water if you can help it.

Display

6.4-inch AMOLED screen
1080 x 2400 resolution
Vibrant colors

Thanks to its AMOLED display, the Moto G31 offers fairly vibrant colors and deep blacks. It’s ideal for watching Netflix or similar, capturing all the colors how you’d like them to be.

A reasonably sharp resolution of 1080 x 2400 helps too, although the lack of a 90Hz refresh rate is a shame. Still, at this price, it’s not massively surprising you’re stuck with a typical 60Hz refresh rate instead, although other brands might offer more. We didn’t notice any considerable visual lag when playing games or watching videos at least.

It could be a little brighter in bright sunlight, but other than that, it’s all pretty sharp and exactly what you’d like from this kind of phone.

Camera

50MP + 8MP + 2MP rear camera
13MP selfie camera
Plenty of software functionality

The Moto G31 has three lenses on the back, with one at the front for selfies and video calls. Its main camera has a 50MP sensor, and there’s also an 8MP ultra-wide lens (that also works as the depth sensor when taking photos in Portrait mode) and a 2MP macro camera.

Predictably, the main camera is its strongest. For the most part, photos taken in daylight offer natural colors and reasonable dynamic range. At times, the HDR makes things look a little too vibrant, but it’s certainly eye-catching.

Where things falter is with the other lenses. The ultra-wide one may help with portrait shots, but it produces ultra-wide shots that tend to look a bit blurry.

Blurriness is also the theme for low-light photos. Switch night mode on and things improve, and certainly look brighter than you might expect, but the results don’t always look realistic.

The macro camera is pretty pointless too, but that’s often the case with cheaper phones.

Elsewhere, selfies come out fairly well here at least, ensuring this is a camera that’s fine if nothing special.

On the plus side, the Moto G31 does offer plenty of great software options that are easily picked out as and when you might want to use them.

Battery life

5,000mAh battery
No wireless charging support
Slow charging

The Moto G31 has a battery of 5,000mAh, which means it lasts a good couple of days without too much trouble, unless you’re using it a lot.

That’s lucky as recharging is pretty slow going at 10W, and there’s no wireless charging support. So it’s not the most convenient of devices to top up, but at least with such strong battery life, that isn’t something you need to do too often.

Should you buy the Moto G31?

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❤ Leaked Motorola ‘Razr Ultra’ ad confirms everything we already knew

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We know pretty much everything there is to know about the upcoming Motorola Razr foldable, but a new video is showing it all off in one neat package, along with a new name for the device.

A 44-second video ad for the Motorola Razr leaked last night courtesy of Evan Blass, known as @evleaks, which shows off the foldable from all angles. We can see the large outer cover display, full apps running on it, and the slick overall hardware Motorola has here. It looks stunning, just as it has the many, many times we’ve seen it before today.

The interesting little tidbit from this leak, though, is the name. The ad refers to the foldable as the “Motorola Razr Ultra,” branding we’ve not yet heard. We know the device will be called the “Razr 40 Ultra” internationally, but it was thought to be called the “Razr+” in the United States.

Name confusion aside, though, this still looks like an absolutely killer flip foldable. Motorola has previously confirmed the device will launch on June 1, so we’re only a few short days away at this point.

Beyond the video, Blass also shared a set of images of the new Razr that shows it from every single angle and also explicitly confirms the unsurprising use of a “droplet” style hinge.

Motorola confirms June 1 launch for new Razr foldables

The Razr is coming. After a ton of leaks in recent weeks regarding Motorola’s new “Razr 40” series of foldables, the company has just posted a teaser that hints at two devices and confirms a June 1 launch.

In a tweet, Motorola confirms a June 1 launch event where it will “Flip the Script.” The brief teaser doesn’t mention a location, but it does very clearly show two foldable devices.

Notably, too, Motorola hints at a US release for its new Razr with a retweet of the teaser from the Motorola US account.

So far, leaks of the new Motorola Razr, known as the “Razr 40,” have detailed that there will be two foldables. One, the “Razr 40 Ultra,” will be a flagship device with some striking colors, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and a huge outer cover display. On the other hand, the standard “Razr 40” would be a more affordable device that has a much smaller outer cover display but similar hardware otherwise.

There’s no word on specific pricing for these devices just yet, but we’re certainly excited to see the debut, especially since it seems a US launch might be in order.

Flip the script. June 1. pic.twitter.com/gOhSmzhGzL

— motorola (@Moto) May 16, 2023

❤ Here’s everything the Red Key can do on the Motorola ThinkPhone

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Motorola’s ThinkPhone has flown under the radar for a lot of users, though it is, in many respects, a great phone. One main feature is the iconic Red Key button, which has a few tricks up its sleeves. Here’s how to use it.

The Motorola ThinkPhone is met up as a business-first device, even though it would be a good device for many different types of users. With Motorola’s Ready For software, you can connect your ThinkPhone with generally any PC. That allows you to pull off certain tasks, like app streaming and even using your phone as a webcam.

Taking after the iconic ThinkPad lineup from Lenovo, the ThinkPhone houses a bright red aluminum button towards the left upper corner of the device. Besides giving the ThinkPhone a little splash of color, the Red Key also provides access to those connection tools, giving ThinkPad and PC users a quick access way to utilize the Motorola Ready For software.

How to use the ThinkPhone’s Red Key

The Red Key has two parent functions. With a single press, the Red Key acts as a quick launcher for any app of your choosing or for performing a couple of specific actions. Those are playing/pausing music, starting an audio recording, and initiating a screen recording.

If you look through the shortcut selections, you’ll find some apps have specific actions. For instance, not only can you assign the button to open Slack, but it can open specific conversations and DMs. Most apps have sub-actions that really give you a chance to fine-tune the Red Key’s singular press. We suggest exploring that huge list of extra actions, though it’s a serious shame you can only choose one.

If you happen to double press the Red Key on the ThinkPhone, you are quickly shown a menu with all of the Ready For software’s actions.

Action	Function
App streaming	Open the last used phone app on your PC, which can be interacted with as if it were native.
File transfer	Explore and find files to transfer between phone and PC.
Phone mirroring	Mirror your phone’s display to a PC.
Webcam feature	Let your Thinphone act as an HD webcam.
Connect display	Project content to a TV or monitor.

Tapping any of these will launch the software and get you rolling on that feature. My personal favorite is the webcam function, which gives you access to the ThinkPhone’s cameras for a better video feed, rather than relying on your PC’s webcam. Born of the Zoom era, this feature comes in handy.

How to adjust Red Key settings

On the ThinkPhone, hold down the Red Key.
Toggle on/off each function, per preference.
Set which app or function opens with a single press by choosing one or tapping the settings cog next to Launch app.
Hit Ready For and choose which functions are available with a double press.

The little red button on the ThinkPhone is a useful tool to have on hand, especially if you find yourself using Motorola’s PC tools. Even as a shortcut for a single app, the Red Key earns its spot on the device and can make using the phone a little faster.

❤ Motorola set to launch two foldables, including the cheaper ‘Razr Lite’

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Motorola’s foldable Razr is set to come back in a big way this year, and it seems we might be getting even more than expected. Apparently, there are two Motorola Razr devices in the pipeline, with the “Razr Lite” showing up in new renders.

It’s been confirmed time and time again that a new Motorola Razr foldable is in the works, with leaks showing off the big outer display, and even Motorola itself explicitly confirming the new device is coming. Apparently, that device will be called the “Razr+,” based on other recent leaks.

Now, MySmartPrice is showing off a device referred to as the Motorola “Razr Lite,” with prototype design renders from @OnLeaks confirming there are two foldables from Motorola coming up. Where the “Plus” version has a large display on the outside, it seems the “Lite” variant will have one that’s much smaller, even compared to prior models.

So… Today, I can reveal #Motorola isn't going to launch 1 but 2 #Razr phones this year!

And here comes ur very 1st look at this flip phone which I assume will be unveiled as vanilla #Razr2023 or more likely #MotorolaRazrLite!

On behalf @mysmartprice 👉🏻 https://t.co/MQO4C7poL6 pic.twitter.com/Gvuf7hGPYc

— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) April 15, 2023

The small outer display takes up the full width of the device, but only the bottom 25% or so. Like on the leaked images of the “Plus,” the display wraps around the cameras. It’s a design not all that different from Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4, at least in terms of workable area

How else this “Lite” model could differ isn’t clear, but it seems reasonable to expect perhaps a less powerful chipset, or less memory. In any case, the most interesting thing will be the difference in pricing on Motorola’s upcoming foldables. The release window Motorola is aiming also unclear at this point, but June has been mentioned.

Motorola ‘Razr+’ foldable to have faster charging than Galaxy Z Flip 4, but a smaller battery

According to a regulatory listing, Motorola’s 2023 Razr foldable will have speedy charging that well outpaces Samsung’s current offerings.

The “Motorola Razr+” recently passed through 3C, a regulatory authority in China (via MySmartPrice), as well as through the FCC. While neither leak offered a new look at the foldable, they both confirmed new details.

In the case of the FCC leak, the “Motorola Razr+” was found to be packing a dual battery system. This puts one battery in part of the device, with another, smaller battery in another part of the device. In this case, there’s a 2,850 mAh battery paired with a 790 mAh. Together, that measures 3,640 mAh, a boost of 140 mAh from the previous Razr. That’s slightly smaller than the 3,700 mAh battery found in the Galaxy Z Flip 4, but not by enough to make a major impact.

Beyond that, the 3C listing mentions support for 33W charging for the “Motorola Razr+.” That’s not even close to the fastest charging out on the market today, but it’s much faster than what Samsung offers on the Galaxy Z Flip 4. That device is limited to 25W, which was even new to that device. Prior Samsung Flip models were limited to a mere 15W.

The “Motorola Razr+” leaked earlier this month with a unique outer display design that effectively turns the entire cover into a screen, right down to wrapping around the camera modules. A specific release date is not entirely clear, but expected to be in June.

Possible Motorola Razr Lite Leaked in 5K Renders Showing Full Design; May Launch Soon

Motorola is gearing up for the launch of the Razr Plus 2023 later this year. The new clamshell-style foldable phone is tipped to launch with a bigger cover display and some key upgrades under the hood. It will be Motorola’s most premium foldable offering. The company is also working on an affordable version of its Razr foldable phone. MySmartPrice has learnt about the launch of a new foldable phone called the Motorola Razr Lite.

The upcoming Razr Lite, as the name suggests, will sit below the premium sibling Razr Plus 2023. It is likely that the phone might alternatively debut without the “Lite” moniker at the end and the company might simply call it the Motorola Razr 2023. There are no official details about the phone’s launch timeline. Meanwhile, we bring to you some exclusive details about the Razr Lite 2023. Tipster OnLeaks, who recently revealed the exclusive design renders and details about the Google Pixel 7a, has now collaborated with MySmartPrice to give you the first look at the Motorola Razr Lite.

Let’s take a look at the Motorola Razr Lite design renders, specifications and other details leaked ahead of the launch.

The Motorola Razr Lite 2023 will be launching soon. The foldable phone will sit below the Razr Plus 2023, which is also expected to debut soon. OnLeaks, our reliable source for the leak, has revealed the key design details of the Razr Lite 2023 foldable phone.

As seen in the design renders below, the Razr Lite 2023 will have a clamshell-style folding mechanism. The foldable display of the Razr Lite 2023 has a hole-punch cutout at the top centre. We can also see the bezels around the display being fairly thin, which should help offer an immersive viewing experience.

On the outside, there is a tiny cover display. The design renders show that the cover display might be useful for a limited number of tasks, such as displaying the time or maybe checking notifications or incoming calls.

The display is quite small compared to the likes of the Oppo Find N2 Flip and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. The upcoming Vivo X Flip also seemingly has a bigger display than the one seen in the Razr Lite 2023.

There is a dual-camera setup next to the cover display of the Razr Lite 2023. The LED flash module is also placed below the camera sensors. The frame is curved and has antenna lines of it, suggesting the use of metal.

It is worth noting that the design renders are based on low-quality, real-life pictures of a testing stage prototype. Therefore, it is likely that some details depicted in these renders may differ a bit compared to the final product.

Also, as mentioned above, the device might be called the Razr Lite 2023 or simply Razr 2023. At the time of writing this, we cannot confirm the official marketing name of the device. Other details about the upcoming foldable phone from Motorola are under wraps. We will share more details about the device as and when available.

❤ Motorola ThinkPhone leaks as a perfect companion for Lenovo’s laptops

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Lenovo has found an abundance of success with the ThinkPad lineup, built as a tough solution for business professionals. Now, Motorola – owned by Lenovo – is coming up on its release of the perfect match, the ThinkPhone. Newly unveiled details suggest the ThinkPhone will be a legitimate contender once it comes to market.

The “Think” lineup takes the least flashy approach. Lenovo has for a long time designed these devices to take on a basic look, with minimal distracting touches. Regardless, those devices have always proven to be true professional products.

Looking to continue that pattern, Motorola is allegedly coming up on the release of its newest endeavor, the ThinkPhone (via TheTechOutlook). The ThinkPhone comes in at 158.7 x 74.4 x 8.3 mm, which results in a display footprint of 6.6 inches. That panel is a POLED display with a punch-hole camera centered at the top. Behind the cutout less a 32MP selfie camera with AF.

What really makes it a “Think” branded product is the subtle and simple design. The body of the ThinkPhone is rumored to be aluminum with an “Aramid Fiber Inlay” back plate, to give it some durability sans case. As far as the camera array goes, the Motorola ThinkPhone will come with a triple-lens system. That setup includes a 50MP primary sensor, 13MP wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.

Under the hood, the latest leaks from SnoopyTech suggest the ThinkPhone will sport a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, giving it quite the edge in capability. With that, the device will have fast charging capabilities of up to 68W, which should theoretically get you a full battery in around an hour or even less. On top of that, it’s equipped with wireless charging.

The ThinkPhone is also rumored to run Android 13 out of the box, though there’s no word on reliability over a longer period of time and whether or not Motorola will promise future updates for the ThinkPhone.

Other uncovered tidbits include an under-display fingerprint sensor, a face-down do not disturb mode, and even apparent IP68 water and dust resistance certification.

Overall, the ThinkPhone is set to be a powerful device, whether you’re on the road or working from home. The takeaway point is that the ThinkPhone specs scream “competent” on paper, but only time will tell if Motorola’s version of Android 13 will play nice enough for the hardware to shine.

❤ Motorola Moto G8

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The Moto G series has become a staple of the affordable phone market, and Motorola has managed to make an even cheaper than normal base device for 2020 in the form of the Moto G8.

It doesn’t have as much of a specs jump as new numbered models usually do (and in some ways it’s even a step down), but instead the company is aiming to give you the most bang for your buck in the Moto G8, and it mostly achieves that.

You shouldn’t expect a handset that is going to amaze you, but considering how low the price is you shouldn’t be disappointed by what’s on offer either.

The Moto G8’s design feels premium for the type of device we’re talking about, and it has a big display (although the resolution isn’t as good as we’d like).

The battery meanwhile will last you for a full day even with extensive usage, and if you’re not going to be using the phone much each day you should find that it can last even longer. It’s slow to charge, but the 4,000mAh cell performs well.

The camera can hold its own too. There are three elements – a 16MP main shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide one, and a 2MP macro one, with the former two allowing you to take some impressive shots considering the price of the device.

And that’s what it all comes down to; the price of the Moto G8 is – as noted above – even cheaper than the last few generations of Moto G phones. That in itself is impressive, and while you may be missing a few specs that some will be desperate for, this is a perfect cheap phone for others.

Motorola Moto G8 specs :

NETWORK	Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
	3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
	4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 – Europe
		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66 – USA
	Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A

LAUNCH	Announced	2020, March 05
LAUNCH	Status	Available. Released 2020, March 05

BODY	Dimensions	161.3 x 75.8 x 9 mm (6.35 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
	Weight	188.3 g (6.63 oz)
	Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
	SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
		Water-repellent coating

DISPLAY	Type	IPS LCD
	Size	6.4 inches, 100.5 cm² (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)

PLATFORM	OS	Android 10, upgradable to Android 11
	Chipset	Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
	CPU	Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
	GPU	Adreno 610

MEMORY	Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
	Internal	64GB 4GB RAM
		eMMC 5.1

MAIN CAMERA	Triple	16 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.8″, 1.12µm, PDAF, Laser AF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.2, (macro)
	Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
	Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

SELFIE CAMERA	Single	8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm
	Features	HDR
	Video	1080p@30fps

SOUND	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

COMMS	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
	Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
	NFC	No
	Radio	FM radio
	USB	USB Type-C 2.0

FEATURES	Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity

BATTERY	Type	Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable

MISC	Colors	White Prism, Capri Blue, Pearl White, Neon Blue
	Models	XT2045-1
	Price	About 230 EUR

The Moto G8’s release has been complicated as the company unveiled a variety of handsets in the range at different times. The standard Moto G8 was unveiled in March 2020, and it went on sale in Europe soon after that.

The phone costs £179.99 / AU$329 (about $220) but it isn’t coming to the US (though you can buy the Moto G Power and Moto G Stylus there, both of which are part of the same range). Exactly why Motorola chose not to bring the G8 to this market is currently unclear.

There’s only one variant of the Moto G8 that you can buy, and it comes with 64GB of space and 4GB of RAM. It’s remarkably cheaper than the Moto G7 that launched at $299 / £239 / AU$399 but it’s important to note that the spec is a little lower here in some regards.

For example, the screen tech on the Moto G8 is a little weaker when compared to the Moto G7.

Design

This is an affordable phone, and if you consider that when handling it then you’ll likely be pleasantly surprised with how the Moto G8 feels in the hand.

It has a plastic frame and rear, so it isn’t going to feel as svelte in your hands as a modern day flagship phone like the Motorola Edge Plus does.

If you’ve got smaller hands, you may not appreciate how large this phone is. It comes with dimensions of 161.3 x 75.8 x 9mm, making it a larger device than a lot of other cheap phones, which could make it a struggle for some to hold.

That said, we enjoyed the size of the device as it allows for a substantial screen (which we’ll dive into more in a moment) as well as a large battery inside.

Buy it if…

Don’t buy it if…

❤ Motorola G8 Power Lite

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The Moto G8 Power Lite is an affordable counterpart to the Moto G8 Power, which is in turn one of the Moto G8 siblings along with that phone, the Moto G8 Plus and G8 Play. It’s also arguably a more apt successor to the Moto G7 Power than the G8 Power, as it’s cheaper than the 2019 smartphone, rather than pricier as the G8 Power is.

The key selling point of the G8 Power Lite is, as the name suggests, its battery capacity: with a 5,000mAh power pack this is a phone that’s built to keep going for a long time, and thanks to its middling chipset and low screen resolution, it’ll see you through two days of use in a pinch. One downside, though, is its micro USB port, which only allows for modest charging speeds and data transfer speeds compared to the standard USB-C, and means that charging your phone back up again will feel like it takes two days. In some ways, it feels like Motorola is trying to prove something with the Moto G8 Power Lite’s specs. There are three rear cameras, although only the 16MP main snapper feels useful, and its 2MP macro and depth-sensing buddies feel tacked on. Similarly the 6.5-inch screen is as big as a plus-size premium phone’s display, but it’s only HD, and content looks so low-res blown up to this size that arguably a smaller screen would be better.

That’s not to say the Moto G8 Power Lite does a poor job of being a cheap phone that’s trying to be a mid-ranger, but the extra elements feel tacked on, while the phone nails the elements that are more common in cheaper phones: the rear fingerprint scanner feels intuitive to use, the plastic frame feels sturdier than those of other phones that use the same material, and the 3.5mm headphone jack is a welcome addition.

All in all, the Moto G8 Power Lite is one of the best phones you can buy at its price point, thanks to its long-lasting battery and the aforementioned design elements. We just think that Motorola could make an even better phone by fully embracing its low-end nature and cutting out some of the superfluous elements.

NETWORK	Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
	3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
	4G bands	LTE
	Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE

LAUNCH	Announced	2020, April 03
LAUNCH	Status	Available. Released 2020, April 03

BODY	Dimensions	164.9 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.49 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
	Weight	200 g (7.05 oz)
	Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
	SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
		Water-repellent coating

DISPLAY	Type	IPS LCD
	Size	6.5 inches, 102.8 cm² (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

PLATFORM	OS	Android 9.0 (Pie)
	Chipset	Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)
	CPU	Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
	GPU	PowerVR GE8320

MEMORY	Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
	Internal	64GB 4GB RAM
		eMMC 5.1

MAIN CAMERA	Triple	16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
	Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
	Video	1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA	Single	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm
	Features	HDR
	Video	1080p@30fps

SOUND	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

COMMS	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
	Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
	NFC	No
	Radio	FM radio
	USB	microUSB 2.0

FEATURES	Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity

BATTERY	Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable

MISC	Colors	Arctic Blue, Royal Blue
	Models	XT2055-2

Should I buy the Moto G8 Power Lite?

Buy it if

Don’t buy it if

Verdict

The Moto G8 Power Lite is cheap and has a long-lasting battery, and if that’s all you’re looking for from your phone, it’s likely a device you’ll be happy with. In some ways Motorola has tried too hard to hide the phone’s ‘budget’ roots, notably with the large screen and three rear cameras, and these attempts fall a little flat, but look past the pretences and this is one of the best cheap phones you can buy.

Pros

Long battery life
Very low price
3.5mm headphone jack

Cons

micro USB port
Weak processing
Two redundant rear cameras

❤ Motorola Edge 20

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Motorola unveiled an exciting trio of Edge 20 smartphones with a few shared key features – HRR OLED screens, 108MP primary shooters, 5G connectivity, and 30W fast charging.

Today, we will be exploring the Motorola Edge 20. With a powerful Snapdragon 778 chipset and a 3x tele camera, the regular Edge 20 model is the most balanced one of the trio. There is a Pro model with a flagship Snapdragon 870 SoC and 5x periscope camera, while the Lite model runs on the basic Dimensity 720 platform and has no zoom camera.

Before we continue, we want to warn you not to confuse this Motorola Edge 20 with the US-exclusive Motorola Edge (2021) that is a reworked Edge 20 version, or the India-exclusive Motorola Edge 20 Fusion, which is based on the international Edge 20 Lite model.

So, the first thing you will immediately notice about this new Motorola Edge 20 is that it is not a curved smartphone like the original Edge, just on the contrary. It has lovely flat sides, screen and rear panel and is incredibly thin at 7mm. As usual, the Edge 20 is splash-proof thanks to its water-repellent build.

The Motorola Edge most impressive feature is the 6.7″ OLED screen with 10-bit colors and 144Hz refresh rate. It supports a dynamic refresh rate too, but we will talk more about this in our display section. For now, let’s say it sure looks great on paper.

This Edge 20 model is based on the Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset, which offers a powerful processor and GPU. It should be enough for smooth HRR gaming, and there is 5G connectivity, too. The Edge 20 Pro is the one with the flagship-grade Snapdragon 870 SoC, but it sure sounds like a bit overkill for a 1080p screen, don’t you think?

Anyway, the rear camera of the Edge 20 is thoroughly interesting. It has a 108MP primary snapper with Samsung’s ISOCELL HM3 sensor, followed by an 8MP camera with 3x optical zoom and a 16MP ultrawide shooter with autofocus for cool macro photos. The selfies are handled by a front 32MP camera. The Pro model offers 5x zoom instead of 3x, while the Lite model has no tele camera.

The Motorola Edge 20 also shines with 30W fast charging and clean-ish Android 11 with some cool Moto tricks.

Motorola Edge 20 specs at a glance:

Body: 163.0×76.0x7.0mm, 163g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back; Water-repellent design.
Display: 6.70″ OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1080x2340px resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 385ppi.
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm): Octa-core (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 670 Prime & 3×2.2 GHz Kryo 670 Gold & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 670 Silver); Adreno 642L.
Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; Unspecified.
OS/Software: Android 11.
Rear camera: Wide (main): 108 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.52″, 0.7µm, PDAF; Telephoto: 8 MP, f/2.4, 79mm, 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 119˚, 1.0µm.
Front camera: 32 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 0.7µm.
Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS; Front camera: 1080p@30fps.
Battery: 4000mAh; Fast charging 30W.
Misc: Fingerprint reader (side-mounted); NFC.

Looking at the specs of the Motorola Edge 20, we can think of only two possible issues – the omission of stereo speakers and the battery capacity. Other mid-range smartphones are offering dual speakers and 4,500mAh or more capacity, especially larger phones like the Edge 20.

Without further ado, here is the Motorola Edge 20.

Unboxing the Motorola Edge 20

Motorola Edge 20 ships within a thin blue box, which contains a 30W power adapter with a USB-C port and a USB-C cable.

The phone also arrives with a transparent silicone case, and it’s already put on for your convenience.

The competition

The Motorola Edge 20 seems like a great smartphone with thoughtfully picked features and a competitive price of €480. It is one of the few devices to offer 144Hz refresh rate support for its OLED screen; there is powerful enough hardware, a versatile camera on the back, and a clean Android package with a cool Ready For desktop-like experience.

Unfortunately, there are plenty of €500 smartphones with flagship-grade features ready to fight for a spot on the market. Let’s look at some of these and see if the Motorola Edge 20 can stand its ground next to them.

The first offer that comes to mind is the nubia Red Magic 6R – the only handset that can offer a similar 144Hz OLED screen at €500. It trumps the Edge 20 with a flagship Snapdragon 888 5G chip, pressure-sensitive shoulder triggers for gaming, stereo speakers, and faster charging. It omits splash protection, a zoom camera and a Ready For alternative. We guess you should decide on which package makes more sense to you.

The Realme GT Master Explorer is about to launch in Europe at about €500, and it’s one of the best phones you can get at that price with one of the worst names. The GT ME has a unique design, the current second-best chip in the world – the Snapdragon 870, and a tri-camera rear setup with an impressive 50MP primary with OIS with good 2x lossless zoom and 4K at 60fps capturing. There are also stereo speakers and impressively fast 65W charging. The Edge 20’s inferior in almost all aspects but the splash resistance, the longer zoom, and the Ready For support. If you like the Realme GT ME, but you don’t want to wait for its release, the Realme GT is even faster but not as fancy as far as cameras are concerned.

The recently launched Galaxy A52s by Samsung runs on the same Snapdragon 778G 5G SoC and offers a large 120Hz Super AMOLED screen. Its quad-camera omits a zoom snapper, but the 64MP primary has OIS, which helps a lot at night. The Galaxy A52s is fully water-resistant, packs two loudspeakers, an under-display fingerprint scanner; then there are rarities like a 3.5mm jack and a microSD slot. If only the A52s had DeX support, it would have been the better choice. Alas, it doesn’t, so once again, it’s up to you to weigh on the pros and cons.

Finally, the €300 splash-proofed Poco F3 is a budget offer worth considering. It packs a couple of flagship essentials such as a 120Hz AMOLED and Snapdragon 870 5G chip, loud stereo speakers, and long-lasting battery life. It cannot match the Edge’s software experience and camera versatility, but at that price, it’s something you should at least consider.

ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R • Realme GT Explorer Master • Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G • Xiaomi Poco F3

Obviously, no other than Motorola can offer Read For support, so let’s see the in-house competition.

The Moto G100 was the Ready For pioneer, and it’s still quite attractive. It has a slower 90Hz LCD screen but has a more powerful Snapdragon 870 5G chip and a much better battery life. There is no zoom camera on the G100, but you do get a second ultrawide selfie camera for what’s that worth. The G100 costs about the same as the Edge 20, so unless you need the more powerful SoC or you find the G100 at a bargain price, we’d choose the Edge 20.

The other two Edge 20 phones are good alternatives. The Edge 20 Lite relies on the budget Dimensity 720 5G chip with support for up to 90Hz refresh rate and drops the zoom camera, but it is about €150 cheaper at €340 and offers much better battery life. We are not sure if we’d be okay with that entry-level chip, but the price difference is sensible, and the Lite should be considered for that.

Motorola Edge 20 Plus and Motorola Edge 20

Then there is the Edge 20 Pro, which will bring three upgrades for €200 on top of the Edge 20 – a more powerful Snapdragon 870 chip, a 5x telephoto camera, and a beefier battery. Seems a bit overpriced, though, doesn’t it?

Motorola Moto G100 • Motorola Edge 20 Lite • Motorola Edge 20 Pro

Our verdict

The Motorola Edge 20 seems like the most balanced smartphone among the Edge 20 trio. It has the most reasonable pick of features – a 144Hz OLED, powerful but not overkill Snapdragon 778G 5G chip, a versatile triple camera going from 0.5x up to 3x, and a large enough battery with fast charging.

We loved the display, and it is indeed a flagship-worthy one, the Edge 20 can handle games very well, including high framerate ones, and its camera is dependable despite its weird resolution handling.

One of the key features of this Motorola Edge 20 is the vanilla-like Android OS with Ready For desktop-like experience, and it runs well, delivers on the promises, and can be a powerful tool for those of you who multi-task heavily on a number of devices.

The Edge 20 is not ideal – it doesn’t have stereo speakers, the battery life is subpar, and the camera app and processing are in need of a few tweaks.

But even that doesn’t take away from the fact that it is the best offer within the Edge 20 trio, and among the best €500 phones you can get.

Pros

Attractive splash-proofed design.
Excellent 144Hz OLED display.
Fast charging.
Clean Android 11, and Ready For is not a gimmick.
High-framerate gaming supported and dependable sustained performance.
Good photo camera quality, day and night.
Great daylight videos.

Cons

No stereo speakers.
Average battery life.
Poor low-light videos.
Photo resolution settings don’t make a lot of sense.

❤ Motorola Edge 20 Fusion

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Motorola recently announced its new lineup of mid-range smartphones in the form of the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion and Edge 20. Today, we’re gonna take a look at the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion, with a 6.7-inch 8-bit color, 90Hz OLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor, and a 108MP main rear camera.

It shares a few similarities with the Motorola Edge 20 Lite, even with the design, but this is an even more toned-down variant. Despite that, as we’ve been using this for quite some time now, we think it’s worth checking out.

NETWORK	Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

LAUNCH	Announced	2021, August 17
LAUNCH	Status	Available. Released 2021, August 27

BODY	Dimensions	166 x 76 x 8.3 mm (6.54 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
	Weight	185 g (6.53 oz)
	Build	Glass front
	SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
		Water-repellent design

DISPLAY	Type	OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz, HDR10+
	Size	6.7 inches, 108.4 cm² (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)

PLATFORM	OS	Android 11
	Chipset	MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
	CPU	Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
	GPU	Mali-G57 MC3

MEMORY	Card slot	microSDXC
	Internal	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

MAIN CAMERA	Triple	108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52″, 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
	Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
	Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

SELFIE CAMERA	Single	32 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 0.7µm
	Features	HDR
	Video	1080p@30fps

SOUND	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

COMMS	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
	Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	FM radio
	USB	USB Type-C 2.0

FEATURES	Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

BATTERY	Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
	Charging	Fast charging 30W

MISC	Colors	Electric Graphite, Cyber Teal
	Price	$ 335.00 / ₹ 19,690

Design and Construction

The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion feels and looks like it has a robust build. It’s quite chunky though due to its large battery capacity, but it’s not as heavy as it looks. The body is entirely made of plastic, yet it doesn’t feel cheap at all. Its matte finish at the back is a nice touch, making it a little less prone to smudges—just less. At the back, there’s a subtle M logo sitting in the middle, while on the upper left is its triple rear camera setup along with an LED flash in a square protruding module. The camera bump is quite thick so we suggest slapping a case on to avoid accidental scratches on the lenses. We’re glad to say that for its range, the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is IP52 dust and water-resistant so a few water splashes shouldn’t be a problem. It’s available in two colors: there’s Cyber Teal and Electric Graphite, which is the one we have. On the right are the volume rockers and power button that also doubles as a fingerprint scanner. Meanwhile, on the left is a dedicated Google Assistant button, along with a card tray for two nano-sized SIM cards and a microSD card in a hybrid setup. On top we have the secondary microphone, then at the bottom are the 3.5mm audio jack, USB-C port, main microphone, and loudspeaker.

Display and Multimedia

Flipping upfront, we get a 6.7-inch FHD+ 90Hz OLED display with 8-bit color, sizable bezels, and a punch-hole notch on the upper middle. Right above that is the earpiece. The front camera notch doesn’t really bother us, but by default, whenever you launch an app, a black bar will cover the top area unless you allow it to fill the full screen in the settings.

If you like to watch movies or binge-watch your favorite Netflix series on your smartphone, then the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion’s OLED display will really impress you. It’s HDR10 certified, has good viewing angles, colors are punchy, and we get inky blacks. Its system-wide dark mode gives a satisfying experience that reminds me of using a Pixel phone. And since we get an option for a 90Hz refresh rate, scrolling through the UI is definitely a smooth experience. However, do note that this display is highly prone to fingerprint smudges. Audio-wise, sound only comes out through its down-firing loudspeaker and it can get loud enough for a medium-sized room. The quality isn’t really impressive but it’s not the worst either. There’s quite a balance of highs and mids, but like most mid-rangers, it’s lacking on bass. We still suggest taking advantage of the headphone port for better sound quality.

Cameras

The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion has impressive-looking specs on paper. Its triple rear camera setup is composed of a 108MP (main), an 8MP (ultrawide and macro vision lens), and a 2MP (depth) sensor. Upfront is a 32MP selfie camera. By default, its standard mode uses the main 108MP lens to produce 12MP shots. And looking at some samples, they’re fairly decent. Under good lighting conditions, we often get sharp and vibrant photos with an acceptable dynamic range. However, it’s rather disappointing to see that it is inconsistent when it comes to color reproduction and saturation. Sometimes it excessively processes the colors green and blue. Although we don’t always get muddy or shaky photos, we still suggest taking multiple shots and tapping to focus to get better outputs. Since we get a high 108MP lens, you can take ultra-quality shots but with still the same picture quality as in standard mode. You can turn this on in the settings. The ultra-wide lens is deliverable and can still be very useful but it does have tendencies to look shadowy and with a fish-eye look. As for night photography, photos come out soft and a bit muddy when you’re not using the night mode feature. But with the night mode on, it will slightly enhance the sharpness and shadows. Overall, it’s actually not that bad with the light work. Macro photography, on the other hand, impressed us. It’s easy to focus when taking a shot and the details on the subject are on point. Its portrait mode is also flexible to use as it allows you to adjust the blur before taking a photo, and we like how the effect looks clean in separating the subject from the background. Now when it comes to selfies, it can be a hit or miss. Skin tones can be a little bit too dark, and sometimes, photos can come out noisy even in well-lit conditions. Hopefully, this can be fixed with a software update.

For videos, you can shoot up to 4k at 30fps but if you want to use its stabilization you can toggle it down to 1080p at 60fps. Also, take note that files are set to H.265/HEVC encoding by default. There are other camera features onboard that you can play around with including pro, macro video, spot color, panorama, cinemagraph, live filter, timelapse, and dual capture.

OS, UI, and Apps

Motorola Edge 20 Fusion runs on stock Android 11 with a few Motorola personalization features—making this one of its biggest key takeaways.

You can expect a straightforward Google-centric interface with the brand’s Moto app that allows you to tweak the shortcut gestures, icon style, and audio effects. You can also choose from a number of nicely designed wallpapers, some are even interactive. There are some notable features here that you might find useful such as Gametime which is like Game Mode. Then there’s Attentive Display that prevents the screen from going to sleep while you’re looking at it, and there’s also Peek Display that gives quick access to interactive notifications while you’re screen is locked. All of the settings can be accessed through the general settings menu like what we’re used to, and of course, pre-installed apps are kept to a minimum. Out of the 128GB of storage space that we get, we’re left with 108GB of usable space out of the box. If it’s still not enough, you can expand it up to 512GB via a microSD card.

Performance and Benchmarks

Powering the Edge 20 Fusion is a MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G processor, with 6GB / 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. The experience is highly deliverable as it can handle all the basic tasks we throw at it like web browsing, video streaming, and social media scrolling. It is pretty smooth and responsive, thanks also to its 90Hz refresh rate. You can also manually set it to 60Hz if you want to save more battery life.

Its gaming performance is nothing over the top, but still very playable. We were able to play heavy games such as Asphalt 9 and Genshin Impact, but it’s best to lower the settings for more seamless gameplay. The phone does warm up quite a bit during heavy usage, but it never reaches a point where it’s uncomfortable.

For some numbers, here are the benchmark scores that we got:

AnTuTu 9.1.7 – 370,389
PC Mark – 8,693 (Work 3.0)
3D Mark – 1,599 (Wild Life), 9.60 Average FPS
Geekbench 5 – 580 (Single-Core), 1,723 (Multi-Core)
AndroBench – 952.75 MB/s (Seq. Read), 456.57 MB/s (Seq. Write)

For biometrics and security, there is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that’s embedded in the frame and it reliably works well alongside the face unlock. The lock button even has a quirky feature called power touch that you can turn on in the settings. This will allow you to double-tap on the power button to trigger your quick app shortcuts.

Connectivity and Battery Life

Quickly on connectivity, it has support for 4G LTE, 5G, GPS Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 6, NFC, OTG, and a native FM Radio app. Now one of the things we liked about this phone is its long-lasting battery. We have a 5,000mAh capacity which might seem average today, but its display and internals are thankfully not very high consuming. When we ran it through the PCMark Work 3.0 battery test under a 90Hz refresh rate, the device yielded 16 hours and 6 minutes. Meanwhile, in our standard video loop test which involves playing a 1080p video on loop under 60Hz refresh rate, 50% brightness and volume, wired headset plugged in, and Airplane mode turned on, we got a very good 24 hours and 1 minute. Charging on the other hand takes about an hour and a half from 0 to 100% with its 30W fast charger.

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