Screen:
6.4"
Weight:
171g
Water:
Waterproof
Charging:
68W
Optical Zoom:
3x
Thickness:
8.1mm
Screen covers
90.8% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
78
GSMCritic Rate
Good
Pros
Camera
Versatile camera setup: The phone shines with its versatile camera setup, particularly the telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
Main camera clarity: The main camera provides excellent image clarity, with dynamic range and color accuracy that stand out.
Feature-rich camera software: The phone’s camera software packs plenty of features.
Design
Slim bezels: It has slim bezels and a compact form factor, making the screen quality stunning and ideal for media consumption and everyday use.
Premium design: The device exudes a premium feel thanks to its slim, stylish, and sturdy build.
Durability: The phone includes IP68 water and dust resistance, enhancing its durability in various environments.
Display
Display quality: The phone boasts a stellar LTPO OLED display, easily one of the brightest and most vibrant in its class.
High refresh rate: It supports a high refresh rate, ensuring smooth transitions, whether scrolling through content or playing games.
Battery
Wireless charging: Wireless charging is a welcome addition, adding to the premium package.
Fast charging: The phone includes a 68W fast charger, which is great considering many manufacturers are omitting chargers from the box.
Software
Clean software experience: The phone offers a clean, almost bloatware-free Android experience.
Long-term software support: The device promises 5 years of software and security updates, plus five major OS upgrades.
Audio
Broad Bluetooth audio support: It includes support for a broad range of Bluetooth audio codecs, making it compatible with most wireless audio devices.
Storage
High RAM and storage: It features a massive 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration, which is class-leading for its price segment.
Connectivity
Reception quality: Reception quality is excellent in city and suburban areas due to its support for a wide range of 4G and 5G frequencies.
Cons
Camera
Video recording quality: Video recording falls short, with room for improvement in stabilization and overall video quality.
Performance
Performance under heavy loads: The phone's performance falls short under heavy graphics loads, such as during gaming or intensive multitasking.
Heat buildup: Intensive tasks cause noticeable heat buildup, affecting comfort and performance.
Design
DIY repairs: DIY repairs are a challenge due to the phone's design, making it less ideal for users who prefer to self-repair.
Battery
Battery life: The battery life could be better, especially with such a power-hungry display drawing significant power.
Audio
No 3.5mm headphone jack: The omission of a 3.5mm headphone jack is a downside for audiophiles, though a USB-C digital/analog audio port is available.
Speaker quality: The phone's speakers lack depth, particularly in the bass frequencies, which could be improved for a more immersive media experience.
Connectivity
Lack of Wi-Fi 6E support: The phone does not support Wi-Fi 6E, which is a letdown compared to competing devices that embrace this faster standard.
Rankings
Where Motorola Edge 50 Neo stands in 2024
Best Phone Of 2024
#55
Highest Optical Zoom
#14
Largest Screen
#68
Smallest Screen
#8
Lightest
🥉#3
Thinnest
#22
Fastest Charging
#31
Highest Screen Ratio
#14
Cheapest
#25
