Motorola Edge 50 Neo

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55th best phone of 2024 (~$499)

6.4-inch

171g

8.1mm

68W

waterproof

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* Screen covers 90.8% of body.

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Last update: 2024-10-19

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

The Best Phone Of 2024: #55

The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2024: #14

The Largest Screen Size Of 2024: #68

The Smallest Screen Size Of 2024: #8

The Lightest Phone Of 2024: #3

The Thinnest Phone Of 2024: #22

The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2024: #31

The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2024: #14

The Cheapest Phone Of 2024: #25