Motorola Edge 50 Ultra review

6 June 2024


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Anonymous, 02 Feb 2025Currently on Android 15; the most recent software update: ... moreRegarding smallish hands do you have any trouble touching the opposite side of screen while holding in one hand. How is one handed operation. Thanks.

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    Nikojas, 01 Feb 2025Appreciate your detailes impressions. What's the most ... moreCurrently on Android 15;
    the most recent software update: January 23rd, 2025
    the most recent security update: December 1st, 2024

    i don't know between the two. i have smallish hands, and I can't see myself wrangling the normal size phones anymore, so personally i would still get the Motorola. assuming both are 16gb 1tb and sell for similar price, i would recommend the oneplus, while you do lose the better selfie, and the smart connect software, you gain the better cpu/gpu, better screen and android 18 when it comes out. overall the differences seem to be minor, you will be getting a brilliant phone whichever way you chose.

    i haven't used the oneplus so take my opinion with a grain of salt ❤️

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      Anonymous, 30 Jan 2025the wood back has gold (or is it silver?) frame, and the bl... moreAppreciate your detailes impressions. What's the most recent security update?
      If this and OnePlus 12 are similar price would you still.pick the 50 Ultra? Ultra is 649 and OnePlus 12 is 699

        Anonymous, 30 Jan 2025the wood back has gold (or is it silver?) frame, and the bl... moreThank you again for you valid points. I think I will get wood one. Pantone color peach one is nice too I've seen it in showroom but never held the wooden one. And probably some case. I don't like having screen guards on so there's that.

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          Jamesthe1st, 29 Jan 2025Thank you very much for your comprehensive, elaborate reply... morethe wood back has gold (or is it silver?) frame, and the black leather has black frame, and the included plastic case is whitish with the wood, and grayish with the leather.

          in terms of feel, just like it's curved screen, the back curves by a similar amount. the feel of holding it is incredible. I've never held a better phone. there is nothing better than the leather (it's leather simulation, i think silicone). even the huawei p70 ultra, which has a leather (simulation) back, doesn't come close. it is very grippy, kind of like those textured silicone steering wheel covers, but a lot more elegant and refined. honestly i fell in love with the phone when i held it in a showroom, before i knew anything about its features.

          I have the black leather back, and my sister has the wood back. that is how i know about them. both of us use aftermarket silicone cases, for protection and to make using the phone easier (prevents accidental touching).

          If i am honest, my skin oil melts rubber. I have had problem with computer mice, and still do. so I would've wanted to buy the wood back, but it wasn't available when i bought the phone. this phone is probably silicone and not rubber, but the only way to truly find out is to touch it with a soldering iron, if it melts it's rubber, and if it doesn't then it's silicone, but i don't want to do that 😅

          there is a peach leather one, but I think it is a special edition or something as i can't find it on sale.

            Anonymous, 27 Jan 2025I have this phone, the bad stuff; 1. Edge screen, it is wo... moreThank you very much for your comprehensive, elaborate reply. I guess I'm willing to take risks associated with curved display. Now if you wouldn't mind me asking another question, which back do you use, vegan leather or wooden one. And which one is better looking and feel? Thanks

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              Jamesthe1st, 23 Jan 2025I wonder about differences in 50 ultra and honor 200 pro. M... moreI have this phone, the bad stuff;
              1. Edge screen, it is wonderful to look at and to hold, but useless to use, especially one handed. because the lower part of your thumb will definitely touch the keyboard when you type. to solve this, I use a good silicone case for protection which adds about 1.5-2mm to the width (phone total width now is 75.5mm). this will keep your thumb from touching the screen.
              2. Camera; it is very temperamental. most of my indoor pictures with don't look that great especially when there is lowish light. when switching between cameras the white balance changes sometimes, I think its white balance sensor is a bit iffy.
              3. Wireless charging; it claims 50w wireless charger with motorola specific charger, but you cannot find it anywhere. they simply don't sell it. it did charge wirelessly at 5w and at 15w (with chargers from ikea and aliexpress respectively). It doesn't have qi2 magnets.
              4. Rattling, there is a rattle when you shake the phone. when i try to use the main cam or the telephoto cam it doesn't rattle as much. I guess their stabilization elements rattles when they are not powered on. don't know how this will affect it in the long run. I've tried one in a showroom and it does the same.

              The good stuff;
              1. Tough; this sucker is tough despite the elegant look. I've dropped it on an edge, which struck the screen directly, and nothing happened.
              2. Fast charging. I can charge at 80w (it does support 120w, but if you don't enable the feature it will charge at 80w, then drops down to 40w for the rest of the charging cycle).
              3. 1tb; f* your data hording, this phone can take it. absolutely amazing.
              4. Camera; the low light mode (which stacks images to increase the light) is phenomenal. I mean I've never seen better pictures. Fast action shots can be taken easily, and high speed videos have a very nice UI that lets you choose which part to speed up and which to keep at normal speed.
              5. Motorola Smart Connect; connect wirelessly (effortlessly), then drag and drop files from the pc to the phone. a solution that finally works. you can do a lot more with it, but that is really what i need (check it out it is really amazing).
              6. You name it, it has it; they have jammed a lot of features in this phone, if it didn't brake down unexpectedly, I think i will get 6+ year out of it easily. (my previous low mid ranger phone got used and abused for about 6 years).

              IP rating is only for design, not usage. they have designed the phone to withstand water, but they don't guarantee that, no phone company does.

              Would i buy it again, yes. Are there any other phones that I would consider? sure, but this one is a winner for me. ps; I got it for around 600 euros.

                I wonder about differences in 50 ultra and honor 200 pro. Moto has clean android, better photos, periscope zoom, IP 68. Honor has better video capabilities, but night video not so good, IP 65, less service stores. My question is which one should I prefer if camera performance and screen are my priorities.

                  I do not recommend any Motorola devices. I had an Edge 20 Pro, and after a year, both the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi stopped working, as happened to many users of this model. Motorola never took responsibility for this defect.

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                    Anonymous, 09 Jun 2024This phone costs 550e in China and it's already losing... moreIt's losing on design?:)))) to what? Those "gorgeous" vivo poco mocos?:)) Or oneplus even? that look like they were designed by an eight year old after seeing a sci-fi movie?

                    Otoh the way you people talk about chipset performance and software support as if you are some kind of a hackerman, it makes sense that you prefer vivopocooneplus design over this, with those camera slabs, it probably help your tech larp
                    If you're gonna pay close to a 1000$ on a phone, you could and should have another device for playing games on

                    Just saw the oneplus 13, the alleged master of all phones, what an exquisite design it wasn't
                    Truly what a kid thinks of technology, no subtlety at all

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                      Fa14bi, 25 Oct 2024They are similar with the Edge 50U being better at low ligh... moreIs really that bad in video recording? Talking about Moto Edge 50 Ultra, of course

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                        Indian price reduced by 4 grand (4000)

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                          Price change in India,now at Rs 49,999

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                            mawlki, 22 Nov 2024there are no existing phones that are immune to drops or he... moreBut such mobile phones exist. I had a Doogee. You could drive nails with it. There are videos on the internet. I personally subjected it to water tests and several meter drops. Unintentionally. The display and construction lasted. The SIM card slots are broken. But it still works as an outdoor camera.

                              Akarius, 14 Nov 2024I have S24 Ultra. My wife dropped a jug of lemonade on it ... morethere are no existing phones that are immune to drops or heavy hard things being dropped on them. All you need is a bit of luck. its got NOTHING to do with the s24 ultra.

                                CamoGeko-XDA, 27 Jun 2024Motorola doesn't have AOD on any phones. Thought pe... moreI have S24 Ultra.
                                My wife dropped a jug of lemonade on it as it was just laying on the table. Body was intact, there was a slight crack at the side of the Gorilla glass, but display was shot to hell. Top 1/4 of it was not working so I went to Samsung repair center, had to wait about a week for new screen to arrive, but I bought it and they've replaced it in a matter of an hour.

                                After few days, around the punch hole I noticed some dead pixels, which was only noticeable when white ring indicated face recognition. With time, the dead zone grew larger and larger, and at the end it reached the top bezel. It would probably keep growing, but the service center accepted this as a fault and took it in for another repair. That was a month ago.

                                The day before yesterday, when switching from Spigen to Samsung case, I've dropped the phone on the floor. Got a small scratch on titanium frame, and unfortunately, around the same punch hole, the same island of dead pixels showed up again.
                                Till then, I didn't see it growing (but observation is in progress), but I'm just about done with S24 Ultra.
                                I should've gone for Motorola that I considered at that time, but I always like the stylus. I don't think it'll sway me Samsung's way this time around though. I've lost confidence in their quality.

                                And I sure as hell wouldn't call Motorola garbage, not in comparison.

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                                    Gmp, 27 Sep 2024Mmh.. this one or OnePlus 12? The most important thing is t... moreThey are similar with the Edge 50U being better at low light and Oneplus shoud be better in Video.

                                    The Edge 50U can use all 4 of its cameras in any third part app or social media.

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                                      Anonymous, 10 Jun 2024Vegan leather = plasticThe variation is that it's oil based soft touch, which is different than common plastic.

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