The Motorola Edge series offers some of the best all-around phones, making the launch of the Edge 50 series a significant event. However, has Motorola perhaps become too ambitious with its pricing?
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | €1,000 |
Motorola Edge 50 Pro | €700 |
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion | €400 |
Starting with the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, would you really pay €1,000 for a phone with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3? For that price, one would expect the actual 8 Gen 3, not the “s” version. This is why the phone cannot record 8K video.
Despite this, the camera on the Ultra looks very promising with a large 1/1.3″ sensor as the main camera and a high-resolution 64MP sensor in the 3x periscope, along with a 50MP ultra-wide and a 50MP selfie camera.
Motorola offers real wood back panels with some vegan leather options as alternatives. The phone features an aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus, and is rated IP68. High-end models also include Moto’s typical 125W wired and 50W wireless charging. The Edge 50 Ultra is a unique and powerful offering, but what is your opinion on its price?
Now, turning to the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, it might be the model to consider. It boasts the same build and a curved 6.7” screen with a higher resolution of 1,220 x 2,712 px (compared to 1080p+ on the 40 Pro). The 4,500mAh battery with 125W/50W charging remains the same.
However, there are differences in the camera department. The 50MP main sensor now has a smaller 1/1.55” sensor, the telemodule is reduced to 10MP, and the ultrawide to 13MP. The selfie camera retains a 50MP sensor.
Regarding the chipset, while the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is impressive, €700 is quite a high price. In India, where the Edge 50 Pro first appeared, the price is ₹30,000, which converts to €335. Is there a communication issue, or has Motorola set a steep price?
Lastly, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is priced at €400 (or €350, depending on the source). With a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and a 1080p+ display, it leans more towards being a standard mid-ranger. In Latin America, it will come equipped with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 instead.
The Fusion model skips the telephoto camera and reduces the selfie camera resolution to 32MP (without 4K video recording capabilities). The battery is slightly larger at 5,000mAh, but the wired charging is limited to 68W.
Overall, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion offers solid specs for a mid-range device, and the addition of vegan leather and a curved screen adds to its appeal. What are your thoughts?