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Motorola
edge 50
- 6.7-inch pOLED
- Snapdragon® 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition
- 180 g
- 5000 mAh
Available colors
Selected: Jungle Green
Physical specifications
6.7"
Display size
180 g
Weight
160.8 mm
Height
72.4 mm
Width
7.8 mm
Thickness
20:9
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Released
- August 29, 2024
Display
- Display size
- 6.7"
- Display technology
- pOLED
- Resolution
- 2712 × 1220
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 1600 nits
- Protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon® 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Wired charging
- 68 W
- Wireless charging
- 15 W
Build & durability
- Ingress protection
- IP68
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE, 3G
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz | 6 GHz | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi hotspot
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- NFC
- Yes
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
6.5
out of 10
A midrange phone that punches above its price with a rare 3x telephoto camera, a 5000mAh battery, and a five-year update pledge — held back by a dated Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE chipset, lackluster speakers, and camera quality that trails top rivals at a similar price.
Category scores
Camera
7.0
A rare telephoto lens at this price is a genuine highlight, though overall image quality trails the Pixel 8a and Galaxy A55.
Battery and charging
7.5
5000mAh comfortably covers a full day, and 68W wired plus 15W wireless charging add welcome convenience.
Performance
6.0
The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE handles daily tasks adequately but feels dated next to newer midrange competitors.
Handling and portability
7.5
180 g and a 7.8mm profile make for comfortable one-handed use, lighter than the Edge 50 Fusion at a similar screen size.
Build quality
7.5
IP68 sealing, MIL-STD-810H durability, and vegan-leather design options feel genuinely premium for the price.
Value
6.5
A telephoto camera and five-year update pledge are strong value points, tempered by a dated chipset and confusing lineup positioning.
Strengths
- Rare 3x optical telephoto camera at a midrange price point
- Five-year software update commitment, longer than pricier Edge 50 siblings
- 5000mAh battery with 68W wired and 15W wireless charging
Weaknesses
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE chipset feels dated next to newer rivals
- Speakers produce noticeably lackluster audio output
- Camera quality trails the Pixel 8a and Galaxy A55 at a similar price
Best for
- Buyers who want a rare telephoto camera at a midrange price
- Owners who prioritize a long five-year software update commitment
- Users who value a larger battery over the Edge 50 Pro and Ultra's smaller cells
- Shoppers who like vegan-leather design and IP68 durability
Less suitable for
- Buyers who prioritize raw processing speed above all else
- Media listeners who want louder, richer speaker output
- Photography-focused users who need top-tier low-light image quality
- Shoppers confused by the crowded four-phone Edge 50 lineup
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Two- to three-year-old midrange phones without telephoto cameras
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: The zoom lens and five-year update pledge represent genuine, tangible gains over older midrange hardware.
Current device: Buyers who prioritize raw performance above all else
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: The Pixel 8a offers meaningfully faster processing at a similar price, better suited to performance-focused buyers.
Current device: Motorola Edge 50 Fusion owners
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: The Edge 50 adds a telephoto camera and longer updates, but the Fusion offers strong value at a lower price already.
Current device: Galaxy A55 shoppers
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Samsung offers stronger camera processing; the Edge 50 counters with telephoto hardware and a five-year update commitment.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
ManageableOne-handed use is workable, with some stretch for top-of-screen reach.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
More comfortable for reading and media than compact phones.
Gaming
Insufficient dataThe available specifications are not detailed enough to assess demanding-game performance reliably.
Bottom line
The Motorola Edge 50 succeeds by bringing a rare telephoto camera, a durable IP68-rated build, and an industry-leading five-year update pledge to a midrange price point, bridging the gap between its cheaper Fusion and pricier Pro siblings. Its clearest trade-offs are a dated Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE chipset, lackluster speakers, and camera quality that trails top rivals like the Pixel 8a. Buyers upgrading from older midrange phones without a zoom lens see the clearest benefits; anyone who prioritizes raw performance above all else should look to the Pixel 8a instead.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE3G
- Colors
- Jungle GreenKoala GreyPeach Fuzz
- RAM
- 12 GB
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