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Motorola Edge 50 Pro review, technical specifications

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22/04/2024

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Review of Motorola Edge 50 Pro phone, price, technical specifications, design, screen, software, hardware, battery life and charging, and other specifications of this phone.

Motorola Edge 50 Pro review, technical specifications

Introduction

Motorola has been sensual about experiences this year, shifting the focus from specs to lifestyle – or at least that’s the idea they’re trying to sell the Edge 50 Pro with. Colors, materials, experiences and AI are where the marketing focus is, but we try to remain pragmatic.

You can’t miss Pantone’s collaboration on the outside—like the company’s previous models, the Edge 50 Pro comes in at least one unusual color, approved by color-matching experts. In this article we are talking about lavender blue. But it’s been done before, and now there’s more Pantone – the display and camera are also Pantone accredited, both industry firsts (for whatever that’s worth).

More to our liking are the numbers, and the 6.7-inch OLED is both sharp (1220p) and snappy (144Hz), though Motorola says it lacks brightness (2000 nits). On the camera front, there are a number of specs to appreciate as well – first of all, the f/1.4 aperture on the main camera. It’s also commendable to see the triple-camera setup, along with the telephoto, and the fact that the ultra-wide camera has autofocus right off the bat.

We’re less keen on the heart of the Edge 50 Pro, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. You may remember that last year’s Edge 40 Pro was the Snapdragon flagship, but this year’s Pro is different – meaning a 2024 lineup shakeup. There’s an Ultra at the top, like a generation ago, and that one gets the top-end chipset. The Pro, meanwhile, is relegated to a more mid-range status – we’ll see where it sits on the scale as we go along.

Charging capability is almost as flagship, though – at 125W and 18 minutes from empty to full, the specs are over-promising – albeit with some caveats. The 50W wireless charging rating is also a welcome improvement over the previous generation’s 15W, even if the 4,500mAh capacity isn’t very generous. We like the relatively compact size and pocket-friendly weight, and the IP68 rating is very welcome (also, befitting the “Pro” name).

Specifications of Motorola Edge 50 Pro at a glance:

Body: 161.2×72.4×8.2mm, 186g; glass front, silicon polymer (eco leather) or acetate back, aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes).
Display: 6.7-inch P-OLED, 1B color, 144 Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (peak), resolution 1220 x 2712 pixels, aspect ratio 20:9, 446ppi.
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm): Octa-core (1×2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510); Adreno 720.
Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS 2.2.
OS/Software: Android 14, Hello UI.
Rear camera: Wide (main) : 50 MP, f/1.4, 25 mm, 1/1.55 inch, 1.0 µm, multi-directional PDAF, laser autofocus, OIS; Telephoto : 10MP, f/2.0, 67mm, 1.0μm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom : 13MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm, 1.12μm, AF.
Front camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 21 mm, 0.64 µm, AF.
Videography: Rear camera : 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR10+, gyro-EIS. Front camera : 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps.
Battery: 4500mAh; 125W wired, 100% in 18 minutes (advertised), 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless.
Connectivity: 5G; two SIM cards; Wi-Fi 6e; BT 5.4; NFC.
Other specifications: fingerprint reader (under the display, optical); stereo speakers; Ready to support 6.

Unboxing Motorola Edge 50 Pro

Unboxing a Motorola has become somewhat of a pleasure in recent years thanks to the use of fragrance inside the box – certainly a unique sensory experience you won’t get from other brands. We’ll be quick to admit that there are few practical advantages to this, but that doesn’t mean we like it any less. This is in addition to the fact that the packaging is plastic-free and made from 80% recycled materials, which is always good.

Inside, in addition to the phone, you’ll also get a TurboPower adapter. Its maximum output will be different depending on the region and/or phone version. Our Euro-spec 12/512GB includes a 125W charger, which is what the 12/256GB option will also get, but the 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB variants come with a 68W unit (at least to the best how we can say) will be accompanied. – worth double-checking with your dealer). A USB-C cable is also included.

Also part of the package is a sturdy back cover with a semi-transparent matte effect. The color of the accessory matches the color of the phone, and for our lavender blue review unit, it’s called Heron Blue (talk again in Pantone).

Design, build quality, handling

The sensory experience continues even after unboxing. A well-fitting back panel, along with curved front and rear edges, make the Edge 50 Pro a pleasure to hold – an impression that’s also reinforced by the phone’s very reasonable size and weight.

In our Lavender Blue colorway, as well as the Black Beauty variant (both Pantone-approved names, of course), the back panel is made of leather-like plastic or silicone vegan leather. It’s one of the smoothest implementations we’ve come across and actually offers a very good grip while keeping fingerprints at bay. There’s a third option called Moonlight Pearl, which has a matte acetate panel – each of these has a unique texture on the back.

Motorola Edge 50 Pro colors

The panel slopes gently towards the camera island, where the lenses stick out a bit more. For example, if you place the phone on a flat surface and start typing on it, the island is tilted to the side, causing the phone to shake. Also, the edges of the panel are slightly scratched where they meet the frame. Both are little more than minor annoyances, though, and probably only exist in the minds of reviewers.

The frame of this car is made of aluminum and has a matte coating that matches the back panel. The physical controls are on the right side, and the power button and volume rocker are metal and click well.

With a leather or acetate finish, the Edge 50 Pro is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance – it should survive 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes (in case of an accident, of course – we don’t encourage you to do that). Go ahead and submerge your phones in water). Meanwhile, the display side is protected by some form of Gorilla Glass, but Motorola hasn’t revealed the exact version.

Edge 50 Pro has an optical fingerprint sensor under the display. We had no issues with its performance in terms of speed or reliability, although we would have appreciated a higher placement.

144Hz Curved Edge OLED

The Edge 50 Pro is equipped with a 6.7-inch screen that leaves nothing to be desired – at least for this class. The OLED panel has a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz, so, as we’ve come to expect from Motorola, it’s once again a notch higher than 120Hz – though it’s not LTPO, so it won’t be quite as consistent in its refresh rate. Resolution switching is also higher than “normal” at 1220 x 2712 pixels, which makes the pixel density of 446ppi very clear.

The display has a combination of DC dimming and PWM at a relatively high 720 Hz and has a Flicker Prevention mode for those who are particularly sensitive to this phenomenon. It’s a 10-bit panel with HDR10+ video support and a specified maximum brightness of 2000 nits.

In our brightness test, the Edge 50 Pro was good for just under 1,300 nits in adaptive mode when placed in bright light – a significant improvement over previous-generation models and one of the highest numbers in its class today. It’s not that keen on letting you manually raise the nits, only allowing up to 516 nits at the top end of the slider.

Motorola touts a lot about how the Edge 50 Pro’s display is both Pantone and Pantone SkinTone certified, meaning it’s been certified by people who specialize in color accuracy to depict colors and skin tones. It is considered accurate. We’re not entirely sure how important it is, but we think it wouldn’t hurt.

Refresh rate

The Edge 50 Pro offers multiple refresh rate modes with some adaptive behavior in all but the 60Hz mode. Auto mode goes up to 120Hz and idle goes down to 60Hz and so does 120Hz mode.

144Hz mode enables the maximum supported refresh rate, but it also switches to 60Hz when you don’t touch the screen.

When games are set to “System Follow” settings they seem to be limited to 60Hz on auto mode. You can set a higher refresh rate for each game, or choose one of the higher global settings from the screen settings menu before playing the game – auto mode isn’t suitable for gaming.

Stream and HDR

The Edge 50 Pro isn’t Dolby Vision certified – the 40 Pro is, but this year’s lineup is segmented differently, so that’s not a downgrade. The phone is still compatible with HDR10 and HDR10+ videos, and you can get HDR streams from YouTube. The implementation is such that the display only goes into HDR mode when you switch the video to full-screen playback and does not enable it for in-app previews or picture-in-picture mode.

Netflix doesn’t allow HDR playback on the Edge 50 Pro, just like it did when we reviewed it on the 40 Neo. The Widevine L1 certification enables FullHD playback, so at least that’s possible.

Motorola Edge 50 Pro battery life

Our new Active Use Score is an estimate of how long the battery will last if the device is used with a combination of all four test activities. Using the sliders below, you can adjust the calculation based on your usage pattern.

The Edge 50 Pro is powered by a 4500 mAh battery – a reasonable capacity considering the rest of the hardware. In our active usage test, we clocked in at 10:10 hours on the web browsing script and 15:27 hours on video playback. The result of the game was a constant 7 hours, while the contact time reached 33:28 hours.

Those aren’t bad numbers, but they’re not particularly impressive either, although it’s important what you compare them to. Depending on your region and where the local market places the Edge 50 Pro, you could be looking at the Galaxy S23 or Pixel 8, and the Edge 50 Pro has a slight advantage over them. Then again, the OnePlus 12R will give you better longevity at a similar price. In other situations, however, where the Edge 50 Pro goes up against more affordable mid-range rivals, the comparison won’t do it any favors.

Charging speed

Our Motorola Edge 50 Pro arrived with a 125W TurboPower adapter, a unit that, according to the promotional materials, should be able to get you from a dead battery to 100% in 18 minutes. This was indeed the case in our testing, making it easily the best in class and the phone’s main selling point in our book.

Note, the “charge boost” switch must be enabled to get these numbers for you, and out of the box it is disabled. Not that the required 28 minutes is a bad result, but if you’re in “faster faster” mode, make sure you find the key.

The good news does not end there. The Edge 50 Pro also supports wireless charging, and Motorola rates it with a dedicated 50W charging dock. We don’t have test results for that, but given the Pixel 8’s rating for 18W and the Galaxy’s max out at 15W, we can’t imagine the Moto losing that race. Not to mention the rest of its potential competitors that don’t have wireless charging in the first place.

Speaker test

The Edge 50 Pro has a stereo speaker setup with a main unit on the bottom and another on top that doubles as a handset for voice calls. Each speaker plays only its own channel track, and the phone dynamically allocates channels depending on its orientation in space.

Bottom speaker • Top speaker / Headphone • Dolby Atmos badge

In our speaker testing, the Edge 50 Pro scored “Very Good” for loudness, which is a notch lower than last year’s Pro and on par with the 40 and 40 Neo, though the names don’t quite mean what they once did. The 50 Pro sounded significantly better to our ears than either of the Edge 40s, offering lower-end presence and a more balanced response in the higher frequency range. It’s also superior to the OnePlus 12R or vivo V30, although the Pixel 8 and Galaxy S23 offer compelling alternatives for speaker sound quality.

Android 14, enhanced by Hello UI

The Motorola Edge 50 Pro runs Android 14 with Motorola’s in-house customizations, now called Hello UI (“Hello, Moto!”). The company promises 3 OS updates and 4 years of security patches (which we’re told are delivered quarterly).

This is our first encounter with Moto running Android 14, and also our first encounter with Hello branding. We’ve said many times that Motorola’s software looks a lot like AOSP with some built-in features and tweaks, and that’s largely true.

Even so, something as simple as a font can add a lot of personality, and Motorola has done it expertly. If you’re looking for personalization, the option of AI-generated wallpaper is also on the table, because AI is everything – Motorola calls it Style sync, and the idea is to have wallpaper that matches your outfit of the day.

Customizations are in the usual Moto app hub, which has been reshaped for this iteration. Things are now organized more neatly, with categories that have many entries, such as gestures, putting items on the same page without having to scroll.

Moto app

Speaking of which, the info page for each gesture now has a better visual explanation of how the gesture works. Motorola went so far as to match the animation to the actual color of the phone – or is it just lavender blue on all units as the hero color?

More Moto app

Some old Motorola features can also be found in the Edge 50 Pro. Ready For functionality is now split into Ready For (for connecting to a PC or tablet) and Moto Connect (for connecting to standalone displays, either wired or wireless). The phone screen can act as a trackpad, or the entire phone can act as an air mouse. Both Ready For and Moto Connect can be launched via a quick swipe in the notification area or from their app icons in the app drawer.

Ready for • Moto Connect

Moto Unplugged and Family Space are two features that limit access to apps and features for one of two reasons: on the one hand, to keep you calm or focused, or to limit the use of the child’s phone.

Moto Unplugged • Moto Unplugged • Family Space

Benchmarks

The Edge 50 Pro relies on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 for its computing, and compared to the Edge 40 Pro, that’s a +1 in the generation, but a -1 in the series. This makes the new model a mid-range model in terms of raw performance – which makes sense given that there’s an Ultra this time around, but it still doesn’t help the Pro’s case against its rivals.

This doesn’t necessarily mean that the 7 Gen 3 SoC is bad. While its position in Qualcomm’s lineup is a bit odd (slightly more powerful than the 7s Gen 2, nowhere near as powerful as the 7+ Gen 2), it’s still an up-to-date 4nm chip. It has an octa-core processor in 1+4+3 configuration (1×2.63GHz A715 4×2.4GHz A715 and 3×1.8GHz A510) and Adreno 720 GPU.

Memory options start at 8GB/128GB, and there are 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB variants, while our review unit is the top-spec 12GB/512GB. Not all storage levels will be available in all markets.

Motorola lists the storage type as UFS 2.2, but our review unit’s write speed is more in line with UFS 3.1 for some reason.

Looking at the benchmark results, the Edge 50 Pro is not always in a favorable position. The leading competitors that can be had in some markets for the money of the Edge 50 Pro are out of reach in all benchmarks.

In other markets, where Moto competes with mid-rangers, it’s a bit more subtle. For example, the Vivo V30 is almost equal, while the Edge 50 Pro has the upper hand in the GPU department over the Galaxy A55 and Realme 12 Pro+.

One area where having a mid-range chipset usually helps is stable behavior under load. In fact, the Edge 50 Pro achieved excellent results in both of our usual stress tests. We saw minimal strain in our 1-hour CPU test and no performance degradation in our 20-minute GPU run. This is more or less what we got from the vivo V30 as well.

CPU throttling test • 3DMark Wild Life stress test

Good triple camera

The Pro may not be the Ultra, but it still has the full camera setup. Headlining is the 50-megapixel primary camera, albeit mostly thanks to the ultra-wide f/1.4 aperture. But it’s nice to see telephoto cameras on non-flagship phones too, the 3x zoom unit is very welcome here. Also a welcome sight is the ultra-wide autofocus, another hallmark on the Edge 50 Pro’s spec sheet.

Another important selling point, looking at the hardware alone, is the selfie camera. Not only does it use a large sensor, but it also has a wide-angle lens with autofocus. It can also record 4K videos. It’s the same selfie camera you’ll find on the Edge 50 Ultra, so if selfies are your main priority, the Pro should probably be good enough.

In the AI this, AI that department, the Edge 50 Pro promises video stabilization, advanced long exposure processing, and overall dynamic range and detail enhancement magic.

Also, for the first time, there are settings in the viewfinder that allow you to take photos and directly apply Google Photos “enhancement” processing. If you find yourself doing this often with your photos after they’re displayed in the gallery, this can save you a step. However, there is no obvious way to get the pre-enhanced photo after saving the auto-enhanced version. We prefer to take the “natural” and enhance it when needed.

Wide (main): 50 MP OmniVision OV50E (1/1.55″, 1.0μm – 2.0μm), f/1.4, 25mm, multi-directional PDAF, laser AF, OIS; 4K@30fps
Ultra-wide: 13MP SK Hynix HI1336 (1/3.0, 1.12µm), f/2.2, 16mm, PDAF; 4K@30fps
Telephoto: 10MP Samsung S5K3K1 (1/3.94, 1.0µm), f/2.0, 67mm, PDAF, OIS; 4K@30fps
Front camera: 50MP Samsung JNS (probably JN1 variant, 1/2.76″, 0.64µm-1.28µm), f/1.9, 21mm, PDAF; 4K@30fps

Day photo quality

Main camera

Daylight shots from the main Moto camera are steady. They have plenty of contrast (perhaps a touch too much, even) and expressive (but not overly so) color rendition, which makes for a lovely overall tonal reproduction, especially in outdoor shots. Detail is pretty good, unless you stare too long at the grass, which can look a bit artificial.

Daylight samples, main camera (1x)

Motorola hosted a special press event in Morocco where we brought our Edge 50 Pro review for additional samples in addition to samples from our usual locations. Here is a selection of the main cameras and you will be on this page of other cameras.

More examples in daylight, main camera (1x)

The minimum focus distance of this camera is not very long, but thanks to its excellent aperture, you can capture small objects well at short distances with blurred backgrounds.

Daylight samples, main camera (1x)

Here are some people’s photos to show you how the phone handles skin tones. These are Pantone approved skin tones, please note.

Examples of daylight, main camera (1x), photo mode

Daylight samples, main camera (24mm), portrait mode

There’s also a portrait mode zoom setting that mimics the lens’ 35mm field of view.

Examples of daylight, main camera (35mm), portrait mode

Full resolution mode can offer a slight improvement in detail, though it’s not really a significant advantage, it comes at the cost of a narrower dynamic range.

Daylight samples, main camera (1x), 50 megapixels

A 2x button is conveniently located in the viewfinder, and we read the results well. They’re not the sharpest images, but if you limit your viewing to phone screens or screen-fit levels on a PC, you should be fine. To be fair, you might be better off shooting at 50MP and cropping the center to match the 2x field of view.

Daylight samples, main camera (2x)

Telephoto camera (3x)

Telephoto camera results are also good. Details are appropriate and naturally presented. The dynamic range is wide and the colors are lovely if not quite the same as the original camera.

Daylight samples, telephoto camera (3x)

The zoom camera is also perfectly adequate as a close-up photographer, although if you get too close, the phone will quickly switch to a zoomed-in view of the main camera. Either be careful to cross the focus threshold near telephoto, or resort to Pro mode, where there is no automatic camera switching.

Examples of daylight, telephoto (3x), close-up

We admit that Pantone-approved skin tones look good. 85mm portrait mode shots come from the telephoto camera with some digital zoom, and you can tell by the relative softness.

Examples of daylight, telephoto camera (3x), portrait mode

Examples of daylight, telephoto camera (85mm), portrait mode

Ultra-wide camera

Ultra-wide also does not destroy the positive impression. In fact, it performs excellently in its field, delivering crisp results with a wide dynamic range and pleasing colors. Its autofocus capability is also much appreciated, allowing you to capture close-up objects with exaggerated perspectives or some distorted close-ups.

Examples of daylight, ultra-wide camera

Selfie photos

Selfies are excellent on the Edge 50 Pro. The detail is excellent, the dynamic range is nice and wide, and skin tones are pleasingly lifelike, although a touch of extra saturation wouldn’t hurt colors overall.

Examples of selfies

Low-light photo quality

Main camera

The main camera of the Edge 50 Pro takes very good photos in low light in the default photo mode. Exposures look balanced and natural, and you can get a fairly wide dynamic range without overexposed shadows. The colors are excellent in terms of both white balance and saturation. The detail is also good, but has a somewhat processed quality.

Low light samples, main camera (1x)

The Drag 50 Pro’s night mode does try harder to preserve highlights, though not as much in terms of shadow development.

Low light samples, main camera (1x), night mode

At 2x, details are even sharper, making pixel-level checking less of a pleasant task.

Low light samples, main camera (2x)

Telephoto camera

The telephoto camera of this phone also performs admirably in the dark. Sharpness and detail are excellent, dynamic range and tonal development are excellent even in difficult high-contrast scenes, and colors are generally on point.

Low light samples, telephoto camera (3x)

Ultra-wide camera

Ultrawide is not half bad either. Pixel-level detail can be a little soft in the shadows, but no more so than competing efforts and better-lit scenes actually render well. Colors and dynamic range are also generally pretty good, though Night mode still retains a bit of a highlight.

Low light samples, ultra-wide camera

Video recording

The Edge 50 Pro can record up to 4K30 on all its cameras – the three rear cameras and the selfie camera. All but ultrawide can do 1080p at 60fps in addition to the usual 30fps.

The default codec is h.264, but you can select h.265 by turning the switch in the settings. Stabilization is available in all modes and can be turned off if you have an alternative means of holding the photo still.

However, we’re not too keen on the Edge 50 Pro’s video quality. Its 4K clips are very high contrast, especially on the main and ultra-wide cameras. Detail is kind of soft on the ultra-wide camera, over-processed on the main camera, and probably only the telephoto gets a higher score. White balance varies between the three, with the primary camera being the most accurate and the other two cameras each off in their own way. Also, neither camera was able to maintain a consistent 30fps frame rate, instead hovering around the 27fps mark.

In low light, the main camera performs well on most metrics, capturing good detail and decent dynamic range, while maintaining color saturation. The other two are on the soft side of the spectrum.

Stabilization is mostly very good, although there were some small imperfections in our experience. Both the main and ultra-wide cameras stabilize walking shake well. The ultra-wide showed little tendency to hunt for focus when walking. All three started the pans smoothly, but we found that dropped frames in the middle of the pan ruined the harvest. Just pointing the phone in one direction produces stable footage – not quite shake-free, but good enough.

Check Competitors

As we mentioned many times during the review, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro is positioned differently in different markets. Its €700 price tag in Europe, at least at launch, puts it up against a few old (or vintage?) flagships, while what we’d call the mid-range ones sell for lower rates. In India, on the other hand, the Moto is much more competitively priced, while decent high-end phones, even last year’s models, command higher prices.

Let’s say you have 700 euros to buy an Edge 50 Pro in Europe. The Galaxy S23 is the same size at 256GB, giving you a high-end (if last year) chipset in a really compact package. The Galaxy will have the upper hand when it comes to video, though camera performance outside of that is roughly comparable to excellent selfies. Similarly, the Galaxy DeX is a good match for Moto’s Ready For and Moto Connect functionality, and the two phones have similar battery life. Although the Moto charges significantly faster.

The Pixel 8 is another flagship device for the Edge 50 Pro. Much like the Galaxy, its advantage over the Moto is a higher-end chipset and better video quality, and if you like the Edge 50 Pro for its Pixel-like software, how about some real Pixel software? The Moto has a telephoto camera, so it gets extra points if you’re into zooming, and once again its charging speed is a significant advantage over the Pixel.

OnePlus has a tradition of not so much flagships, and the 12R is exactly that. It’s the third potential competitor with more computing power than the Moto, but it’s also the first to compete in charging speed, not to mention an advantage in longevity. Edge 50 Pro is the best camera – has telephoto, better ultra-wide, and better selfie, but it is not great for video. Additionally, the Edge has tighter seals (IP68 vs. IP64), and we like Moto’s software better.

Samsung Galaxy S23 • Google Pixel 8 • OnePlus 12R

OnePlus, though slightly more expensive than Moto in India, is still a decent option with all the pros and cons mentioned earlier.

You could also consider the Galaxy A55, although that phone is also slightly more expensive than the Edge 50 Pro – at least for now. Samsung wins for battery life but naturally loses for charging speed. It’s more of a tie in the performance department than any previous era, with the Moto actually having a distinct GPU advantage. Add its superior camera system to the mix and the Edge has a distinct multimedia edge.

The vivo V30 is also priced in the Moto ballpark. A key selling point for the V30 is battery life – it has a significant advantage in our testing, and it’s not too bad at charging either, even if it can’t reach the speeds of the Edge 50 Pro. While the Moto is generally better at taking pictures and doesn’t have a telephoto camera (none on the vivo), the V30 has a better ultra-wide camera that could be a bargain for your budget buyer. Although vivo is not too water resistant (IP54).

Realme 12 Pro+ is one of the models that aspires to have a strong camera in the middle of the range. With the main camera being more of a compromise between the two, the Realme manages to impress you with its excellent zoom (3x high-res periscope), though it doesn’t quite match the Moto at the ultra-wide end, and the Edge wins for selfies. to be

Samsung Galaxy A55 • vivo V30 • Realme 12 Pro+

Summary

The Pro isn’t the top model in the Motorola Edge series this time around, but it sits well below flagship territory. Even with the ultra-spec Ultra, the Edge 50 Pro still manages to deliver a very capable camera setup for photos – a main camera light-gathering champ combined with a solid telephoto in a segment where dedicated zoom cameras are rare. An ultra-wide that has autofocus and uses it well. And then tops it all off with some great selfies for good measure.

However, it doesn’t quite tickle our fancy for video recording, so it’s worth bearing in mind that it’s not quite the all-rounder it could be. Also somewhat annoying is the choice of chipset, which may be sufficient for many things, but still doesn’t look good next to similarly priced rivals in some markets. The 125W/68W charger situation could even be spun as a good thing, if the smaller unit really helps keep the price down for lower-spec versions of the phone, though we’d keep it as a problem, due to the extra explanation it provides. we do. I had to do it

There’s a lot to like about the Edge 50 Pro, and yes, part of that is the 125W super-fast charging that’s hard to compete with, although we don’t imagine the 68W option will be too hard to live with either. The display is better than the others on most measures and it also has Pantone credentials – an industry first and a masterpiece that’s bound to attract droves of buyers (or so the marketing team thinks). The case back color also comes from that company’s catalog and is certainly good, but we’d be just as happy with a generic name color as long as it sticks and maintains water resistance – something that’s not yet available globally. , even for Edge 50 Pro money.

Motorola says it’s pretty good in terms of experience and beyond spec wars, which is a relief when the chipset isn’t winning. But the newly renamed Hello UI is a significant part of the experience with the Edge 50 Pro, a beautiful blend of the visual simplicity of stock Android and the personality and functionality that Motorola built and continues to build on top of.

All things considered, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro is worth just one recommendation – with an average star for its regional price and market context.

Why should we buy Motorola Edge 50 Pro?

Light and compact body, sticky back, interesting color options; IP68 dust and water resistant.
Great screen – bright, clear, 144Hz.
Class-leading charging speed (with 125W adapter), it also has wireless charging.
Really nice software package – looks ‘stock’, lots of useful features added.
In general, excellent photo quality from all cameras in all conditions.
First-class selfies.

Why should we avoid byuing Motorola Edge 50 Pro?

Low power chipset compared to the price.
The video quality is not quite high.
The included charger depends on the memory version.

Resource: GSMARENA.COM

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Connecting a Samsung phone to a Samsung TV with Screen Mirroring technology

Screen Mirroring is a technology that allows the screen of your phone to be transferred to the TV screen as it is so that you can view the content on the big screen. The SmartThings app and Smart View feature allow you to quickly and easily connect to your Samsung Smart TV.

To wirelessly connect your phone screen to your TV, your TV needs a Wi-Fi connection. For non-smart TVs, connecting via cable will be an easy and practical method that we will explain below.

Connecting Samsung phone to Samsung TV with Smart View

With the Smart View feature, you can view your phone’s screen wirelessly on a large TV screen. Follow the steps below to use Smart View on your Samsung phone:

First of all, make sure your phone and TV are connected to a Wi-Fi network and VPN is not connected.
Now on your phone, swipe down twice to open the Quick Settings panel and select Smart View.
If you don’t see Smart View, please move it to the left or right or tap the edit button and then add Smart View.
Select the desired TV to connect to the phone and then click Start Now.
Finally, select Allow if displayed on the TV screen.

Steps to connect Samsung phone to Samsung TV

Selecting the desired TV to connect to the Smart View feature

Tap on Start Now on the Samsung phone to connect to the Smart view feature

Note: If the TV refuses to connect to the phone, do the following steps to activate the connection:

Go to Settings, and click on All Settings.
Tap Connections and then External Device Manager.
Select Device Connect Manager.
Select the desired mobile device from the Device List and change the status to Allow.

To disable Smart View, disconnect from your phone or press the Return Button on the TV remote.

The device menus may be different depending on the model and software version. Please read the TV manual for more information.

Connecting Samsung phone to Samsung TV with SmartThings application

SmartThings is a remote control application for Samsung products that can be installed on Android phones and iPhone phones. SmartThings enables automatic connection to most Samsung TVs manufactured from 2016 onwards.

Connect your Samsung Smart TV and Samsung phone to a Wi-Fi network.
Download and install the SmartThings app on your phone. If you already have the SmartThings app installed, update it.
Open the SmartThings app.
Tap Add Device.
All devices in SmartThings will be displayed. If you can’t see your device, make sure it’s turned on. If it still doesn’t show up, try turning it off and on again and restarting the SmartThings app.
Select or scan your TV.
Tap on the TV name and connect to your phone.
Now your TV is connected to SmartThings and you can use your phone as a second remote control for your TV. You can also use Smart View to display photos, videos, and music from your phone.
To do this, tap on the name of your connected TV at the top of the application and select More Options or the three-dot icon.
Select Mirror Screens (Smart View). Make sure your phone is close to the TV to connect successfully.

Connecting a Samsung phone to a Samsung TV with an HDMI converter

If you have trouble connecting wirelessly, you can use an HDMI converter to connect your device to your TV. Original Samsung HDMI converters support devices with USB-C ports.

If you’re using an older device without a USB-C port, you may be able to find a compatible interface cable, but functionality cannot be guaranteed.

Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI converter.
Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of the TV.
Connect the HDMI converter to the USB port of your phone.
Turn on the TV and change the input to the HDMI port you are using.

Connecting Samsung phone to Samsung TV with Samsung DeX

Swipe your phone down twice to open the quick settings menu. Note that this feature may not be available on some phones.
Tap the DeX button to activate this feature.
Select DeX on the TV or monitor option.
Accept the connection request on the TV.
Then follow the instructions on the screen. Once completed, the Samsung DeX screen will appear on the target TV.

Note that the function of this function will be different depending on the type of TV for wireless connection. We recommend using Samsung Smart TVs 2019 or newer.

Connecting a Samsung phone to a Samsung TV using Samsung DeX

Connecting Samsung phone to Samsung TV with Wi-Fi Direct

With Wi-Fi Direct, you can directly connect your phone to the TV without an existing Wi-Fi network. With this, your favorite images and videos will be displayed on the TV screen. Note that both the TV and phone must have Wi-Fi direct capability for this feature to work.

To check whether the Wi-Fi direct feature is equipped on the TV, go to the settings. Now follow the steps below to use Wi-Fi Direct on Samsung TV:

First, open the TV menu to enable Wi-Fi Direct. Then go to Network and Wi-Fi Direct.
Now activate the phone’s Wi-Fi Direct. To enable Wi-Fi Direct on your Samsung phone, go to Settings, then Connections, enter the Wi-Fi section, tap the three-dot icon at the top, and enable the Wi-Fi Direct option. After scanning, the phone will display a list of available devices. The name of the phone also appears on the TV.
Select the device from the list to start the connection. If a connection request is made by the phone, a message will appear on the TV and vice versa. Accept the request to connect the phone to the TV.

Connecting Samsung phone to LG TV

Connecting Samsung phone to LG TV with Smart View

You can also use the Smart View feature on LG TVs like Samsung TVs. Here is the step-by-step guide to enable this feature:

Swipe down on your phone screen and select Smart View.
Make sure your TV and phone are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Select your TV from the list of available devices.
Thus, your phone screen should be reflected on the TV in a few moments.

Connecting Samsung phone to LG TV through USB-C to HDMI converter

You can connect your phone to the TV using a USB-C to HDMI converter. The steps are as follows:

Connect the USB-C end of the adapter to your phone.
Connect the HDMI end to the HDMI port on your TV.
Tap “Accept” when the connection request appears on your phone
After connecting, your phone screen will be mirrored on the TV screen.

This method is simple and hassle-free to use, especially when wireless options are not available.

Connecting a Samsung phone to a Sony TV

Connecting a Samsung phone to a Sony TV through Screen Mirroring

Fortunately, you can use the same Smart View feature of Samsung phones to connect to Sony TV. Thus, it becomes easy for you to seamlessly connect to any of the devices.

Swipe down twice to reveal the Quick Panel.
Select the Smart View icon.
From there, you should see a list of devices compatible with the display. Click on your Sony TV.
You should get a message asking if you are ready to connect. Select “Start Now”.

If your TV does not appear in the list of devices, you need to make sure that the TV is compatible. Note that only Sony Bravia TVs manufactured between 2013-2020 have Screen Mirroring capability.

Connecting a Samsung phone to a Sony TV with a cable

MHL technology provides the possibility of connecting the phone to the Sony TV with a cable. Phones and tablets compatible with this feature can be connected to the TV through an MHL to HDMI cable. If you can’t use wireless to connect your phone to the TV, then a wireless connection and HDMI conversion is another way you will have.

Connecting Samsung phone to Android TV

Snowva SSD-55 55 inch TV from the front view

If you are looking for a wireless connection between your phone and TV, the Smart View feature on Samsung phones is the best way to share data on Android TVs, especially Iranian smart TVs. We have explained the activation method in the above sections.

On the other hand, if your TV is not smart, using cable will help you. As mentioned, you’ll need an HDMI cable and a USB-C to HDMI converter for this. Connect the USB-C end to your phone and then connect an HDMI cable between the converter and your TV. After connecting the converter and cable, the screen of your Samsung phone will appear on the TV.

Connecting a Samsung phone to a TV is not particularly complicated, especially when both devices are in the Android ecosystem. Earlier, we also checked the method of connecting the iPhone to Samsung TV; In addition, you can use the best programs to connect the iPhone to the TV so that more options are available to you.

Space

The strangest things that can happen to humans in space

Published

6 days ago

28/04/2024

pouyan

Leaving the Earth’s atmosphere is not just the experience of floating in the environment. There are also other amazing and troublesome events that can only be experienced in space. In this article, we will talk about the strangest things that can happen to humans in space.

The strangest things that can happen to humans in space

When it comes to space and astronautics, we all remember very interesting movies in which strange things happen to astronauts. Movies with exciting stories, most of which are nothing but the authors’ imaginations; But there are other very amazing stories happening in space that are completely real and have nothing to do with human imagination. In this article, we try to discuss some examples of these events and introduce you to the wonders of space travel.

Strange things that happen to humans in space

The human heart changes shape in space

It may seem a bit strange and even unbelievable that traveling to space can change the shape of the heart, But such a thing happens in reality and scientific studies have proven it. Less work of the heart and less pumping of blood leads to a decrease in the volume of the muscles of this organ, and this ultimately causes the hearts of astronauts to become more spherical by about 9.4%.

Despite the temporary nature of these conditions, some doctors believe that the reduction in the volume of the human heart during space travel may have serious consequences. According to NASA, researchers are researching this issue, and the results of this study will not only help astronauts but will also affect ordinary people and the inhabitants of the planet.

There is a possibility of mental problems in space

Living in the extraterrestrial atmosphere is associated with many problems. Changing living conditions and experiencing a completely different environment with very specific conditions imposes many psychological pressures on astronauts. These issues cause astronauts to experience special psychological conditions and are susceptible to various problems such as anxiety and depression.

Being away from family, lack of simple facilities such as sunlight or even fresh food, and heavy work are among the reasons that expose astronauts to various mental illnesses.

Human vision decreases in space

Visual impairment caused by intracranial pressure or VIIP is another space travel wonder faced by astronauts. This problem was observed for the first time in 2005 and in an astronaut named John Phillips. The Washington Post investigates this issue in an article and states that Phillips experienced a significant loss of vision after returning from his space trip. This incident prepared the groundwork for the researchers’ research for further investigations.

Additional research showed the changes in the appearance of the astronauts’ eyes and the loss of their vision after returning from space travel. Currently, the only possible reason that has been proposed for the occurrence of such conditions is the lack of gravity and the creating double pressure on the astronauts’ skulls; Of course, the research in this field continues and it is still not possible to say with certainty a specific reason for the occurrence of these conditions.

The body’s immune system weakens in space

Traveling to space, along with its excitement and surprises, also brings many problems for humans. One of these problems is the weakening of the body’s immune system in space, which was first discovered by astronauts during the Apollo mission. The story was that the astronauts in this mission experienced problems such as irregular heartbeat, dehydration, and inner ear disorder, and faced many problems after returning from the mission.

Studies conducted in this field have shown that after leaving the Earth’s atmosphere, the immune system of astronauts weakens, in part due to the abnormal activation of a type of immune cells called T-regulatory lymphocytes. This weakening is sometimes so severe that it causes astronauts to deal with latent viruses such as chicken pox in addition to simple infectious diseases such as colds after returning from space travel.

Astronauts can lose their fingernails

As you know, astronauts wear special clothes to carry out their missions in space, which includes astronaut gloves. These gloves are designed in such a way that they put a lot of pressure on the astronauts’ hands and nails; This will eventually lead to their nails falling off.

It is true that the fall of fingernails or their swelling is not a simple matter that can be easily passed over, But it seems that doing more research to design more suitable gloves can minimize the possibility of this problem and astronauts will not face such a problem in the future.

Human height grows taller in space

Another wonder of space travel, which makes it one of the favorite trips of ordinary people, is the increase in height that occurs during this trip. As soon as you leave the Earth’s atmosphere, the gravity is close to zero, and this causes the pressure on the spine to decrease significantly. The reduction of this pressure, in turn, causes the height of the astronauts to grow a few centimeters.

One of the studies that confirms the truth of this issue is the research that NASA scientists conducted on two twin brothers. In this study, one of the twins had a 342-day trip to space and the other brother was examined on Earth. The results of this and other research determined that the height of astronauts increases by 2 to 5 cm on average after space travel.

Mark Kelly (left) and Scott Kelly (right) made it possible for researchers to study the health effects of long-duration space travel by studying NASA twins.

Traveling to space leads to weakening of muscles

Another strange thing that happens to astronauts in space and affects their health is the weakening of muscles or atrophy. Long space travel causes muscle wasting in astronauts, so they are trained to exercise continuously during their journey.

NASA is working on this issue to find solutions to prevent the problem of muscle wasting. The reason for the importance of this issue is the need for astronauts to have strong muscles and a healthy body so that they can perform their difficult missions in space in the best possible way.

Space swells astronauts’ faces

A large volume of our body is made up of liquid. On Earth, gravity pulls this fluid down and collects some of it in the lower limbs; But in space, where microgravity prevails, our body fluids are more evenly distributed; As a result, astronauts’ faces look puffier than normal, and on the other hand, their legs appear thinner than when they are on Earth.

According to the Washington Post, “the phenomenon of puffy-faced bird’s legs” appears when blood and other body fluids accumulate on the side of the upper body due to low gravity and stay there; As a result, the heads swell and the legs shrink. In this situation, the appearance of the astronauts can change by swelling their faces. Astronauts may experience excessive blood pooling; As if their head is constantly cold. However, after a few weeks in space, your body will adjust to the change in gravity and some of the facial puff will fall asleep.

Space travel may increase the risk of cancer

Astronauts who spend 6 months in space are exposed to almost as much radiation as a thousand chest X-rays. Exposure to different types of radiation exposes the body to the risk of cancer, damage to the central nervous system, bone loss, and some cardiovascular diseases. However, it has been difficult to accurately calculate the level of risk so far. Also, scientists’ information about the impact of radiation in long-duration space missions to deep space destinations such as the Moon and Mars is still limited.

The more time a person spends in space, the more radiation they are exposed to and, theoretically, the more DNA damage they accumulate. It is not possible to say with certainty whether this DNA damage actually increases the risk of cancer; Because cancer is affected by many environmental and genetic factors. For example, it’s probably fair to say that today’s astronauts are probably some of the fittest people on the planet. They probably eat a healthy diet, exercise a lot, and don’t smoke or drink much alcohol. All these things reduce the possibility of getting cancer.

Strange events for astronauts during space travel have always been one of the most fascinating topics for ordinary people. The wonders of space travel are not limited to the things we have mentioned, and at the same time as science advances and the scope of research increases, we will definitely see more interesting news in this field in the near future.

Technology

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra review

Published

6 days ago

28/04/2024

pouyan

Reviews of Motorola Edge 50 Ultra phone, price, technical specifications, design, screen, software, hardware, battery life and charging, and other specifications of this phone.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra review

The Motorola Edge 50 continues to grow today with new additions to the lineup. After launching the Edge 50 Pro earlier this month, the OEM is now introducing the Edge 50 Ultra and Edge 50 Fusion. As expected, the Ultra is at the top of the range, while the Fusion is the most affordable of the three.

We will take a closer look at the Edge 50 Ultra and its flagship features. After all, this is Motorola’s top-of-the-line smartphone for 2024, and it offers a ton of premium features, including AI capabilities and a Pantone-calibrated display and cameras for more accurate and vivid color reproduction.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra specifications at a glance:

Body: 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6mm, 197g; Victus gorilla glass front, acetate back (wood based) or silicon polymer back (vegan leather), aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes).
Display: 6.70 inch OLED, 1B color, 144Hz, HDR10+, resolution 1220x2712px, aspect ratio 20.01:9, 444ppi.
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm): Octa-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A520); Adreno 735.
Memory: 512 GB RAM 12 GB, 1 TB 16 GB RAM; UFS 4.0.
Operating System/Software: Android 14.
Rear camera: Wide (main) : 50 MP, 1/1.3-inch f/1.6, 2.4 µm, multi-directional PDAF, laser autofocus, OIS; Telephoto : 64 MP, f/2.4, 1.4 µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; Ultra wide angle : 50 MP, f/2.0, 1.28 µm, 122 degrees, AF.
Front camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 1.28 µm, AF.
Videography: Rear camera : 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60, 10-bit HDR10+, gyro-EIS. Front camera : 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps.
Battery: 4500 mAh; 125W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless.
Connectivity: 5G; two SIM cards; Wi-Fi 7; BT 5.4; NFC, UWB, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 with DP 1.4 support.
Other specifications: fingerprint reader (under the display, optical); stereo speakers; Ready to support 6.

AI functions are possible thanks to the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, which sits between last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and this year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. while maintaining a relatively low price. Motorola seems to be looking for a more affordable flagship segment.

But despite the small agreement in the chipset department, Motorola does not make cameras, displays and chargers. The 6.7-inch OLED panel packs all the punch, runs at up to 144Hz and can charge up to 125W (wireless is 50W). The camera hardware looks good on paper. We’ve got a 50MP main sensor assisted by a 50MP ultra-wide unit and a 64MP 3x telephoto camera with a reliable f/2.4 aperture. Even the selfie unit is 50MP with autofocus, which is rare even in the ultra-premium segment.

Designing

The overall design language of the Edge 50 Ultra follows the Edge 50 family, and since the screen is the same as the Edge 50 Pro, the two phones feel the same in the hand. The Ultra comes in two variants – with a vegetable leather or wooden back. The latter is a bold approach, but will likely appeal to some.

Available colors include Forest Gray and Peach Fuzz (both vegetable leather options) and Nordic Wood (pictured below).

Of course, the wooden back is not pure wood. Motorola has used a special coating for the surface that preserves the wood-like texture while protecting it from water and oil, so it doesn’t change color or lose its appearance. Either way, the imitation is pretty good – almost like real wood.

The Edge 50 Ultra and the Edge 50 Pro look so similar that it would be hard to tell them apart if they both had plant-based leather. Camera hardware ditches the Edge 50 Ultra, as the telephoto uses a periscope lens and the round LED flash is replaced by a smaller, vertical flash.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Edge 50 Pro

The front and back panels are still rounded, which helps with grip, and to be honest, the wooden back is easier to hold. It also brings back a distant memory of Motorola’s Moto X in 2013 with its bamboo and wooden back.

The side frame is still aluminum, while the front glass is Gorilla Glass Victus. And for a 6.7-inch device with this many cameras, the weight gain at 197 grams is pretty impressive. Leather and wood are lighter than glass, so that could be an explanation.

As expected from a high-end smartphone like the Edge 50 Ultra, the device has IP68 ingress protection.

Hardware

The Edge 50 Ultra and Pro have very similar hardware for the most part, but as we mentioned earlier, the Edge 50 Ultra has a more powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip that delivers flagship-level performance and features. One notable limitation is the chipset’s inability to record 8K videos. 4K is capped.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Edge 50 Pro

The curved OLED panel is a small step above the competition in terms of refresh rate, as the Edge 50 Ultra’s 6.7-inch display supports a 144Hz refresh rate. It remains to be seen whether Motorola has been able to make the best use of the display’s capabilities.

In addition to the 144Hz refresh rate, the panel also has support for HDR10+, 10-bit color depth, and DC dimming for those who might be sensitive to regular PWM dimming. It can also push up to a maximum brightness of 2,500 nits, but we suspect this will be achievable in small patches during HDR video playback.

For a complete multimedia experience, Motorola has put more effort into the speakers as well. They are tuned by Dolby Atmos and support Dolby Head Tracking.

A fairly average 4,500 mAh battery keeps the lights on, but capacity isn’t everything. We’ll see if Motorola’s hardware and software tweaks can compensate for the smaller-than-usual battery pack. It is good that Edge 50 Ultra is equipped with 125W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra also has two significant hardware advantages over some of its competitors. It supports ultra-wideband connectivity (a feature only seen on a handful of Android smartphones) and USB 3.1 gen 2 with DisplayPort 1.4 compatibility. It works well with Motorola’s Ready For desktop environment.

Software

Of course, the Edge 50 Ultra runs on the latest Android 14 with Motorola’s own features. Motorola offers productive AI capabilities for wallpaper customization purposes, but other than that, AI is almost non-existent in Motorola’s current software.

However, the OEM insists on implementing system-wide AI algorithms that work in the background. AI-based algorithms are supposed to optimize performance, battery life, and search.

Camera

Undoubtedly, one of the main features of Edge 50 Ultra is its camera. Motorola hosted a special press event in Morocco where we had a chance to try out the pre-production Motorola Edge 50 Ultra unit along with the rest of the Edge 50 lineup. The camera samples here were all taken over the course of a day at locations and events organized by Motorola.

Wide (primary) : 50 MP, 1/1.3-inch f/1.6, 2.4 µm, multi-directional PDAF, laser autofocus, OIS; 2160p@60fps
Telephoto camera : 64 MP, f/2.4, 1.4 μm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 2160p@30fps
Ultra-wide angle: 50 MP, f/2.0, 1.28 µm, 122 degrees, AF. 2160p@30fps
Front camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 1.28 µm, AF. 2160@30fps

When it comes to camera hardware, the Ultra stands out in the Edge 50 family with a total of four powerful cameras. The main camera uses a large 50-megapixel 1/1.3-inch sensor with a wide f/1.6 aperture and stabilized optics.

Examples of original Daylight cameras

Examples of the main camera in low light

The 64-megapixel telephoto camera has a 3x optical zoom and f/2.4 aperture.

Examples of telephoto cameras during the day

Examples of cameras with 6x zoom

Examples of telephoto cameras in low light

And the secondary secondary camera is a 50-megapixel ultra-wide unit with a wide 122-degree FoV, f/2.0 aperture, and autofocus support for macro shots.

Examples of ultra wide daylight cameras

Close-ups: Main camera • Ultra-wide camera

An example of a low-light ultra-wide camera

The selfie camera is impressive, at least on paper, with a 50-megapixel resolution, f/1.9 wide aperture, and autofocus support. It’s 2024 and we hardly ever see phones with AF-equipped selfie cameras, so kudos to Motorola for adding this feature.

Selfie photos

But not only the hardware of the camera itself, its software features and optimization as well. Although AI isn’t the main focus on the software side, Motorola benefits greatly from AI-based camera optimizations.

Let’s start with the action shot. The camera software automatically increases and adjusts the shutter speed in low-light environments to minimize motion blur. We did a brief test of the feature and found that in some cases, the shutter speed went from 1/50 to 1/200, while at the same time, the ISO doubled from 3100 to 6200. This is without any significant increase in noise thanks to the AI-based noise reduction algorithm. Here is a short example.

Examples of action shots

Adaptive stabilization works in video mode and dynamically adjusts the level of stabilization based on your hand movement and scenario.

Autofocus tracking is another video-based feature that improves the sharpness of footage from subjects moving quickly through the frame. This one will be available with the next update.

It’s worth noting that Motorola offers a choice between natural and auto-enhanced shooting modes, with the former being the default mode. Auto-enhancement mode apparently takes longer to capture images, but we didn’t notice a slowdown when using it. . Also, this isn’t exactly a Motorola exclusive. This is actually the Auto Enhance feature that we all know from the Google Photos app. Motorola decided to integrate this feature into the camera app for convenience, but the system only saves “enhanced” photos, not “normal” photos.

It’s a bit early to comment on the camera quality as we took samples with the pre-production unit. But before we get a production-ready phone, let’s take a look at some videos taken with all the cameras.

Summary

As always, it’s a little early to say whether the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a good buy or not, but it’s certainly a promising one. The phone has all the features of a true flagship phone, while the price starts at €999, which is considered affordable in today’s flagship segment. Over time, the price will come down and the phone will become a more attractive option.

In any case, despite the promising hardware, the full review will reveal whether the 4,500 mAh battery is enough for reliable endurance, and it will be interesting to see how the new camera system stacks up against the competition. The Moto Edge 50 Ultra is expected to hit the market by the end of May, and a lot can change between now and then.