Hello, friends! Rohit here. I’ve been using the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion as my primary phone for about a month now. It’s getting a lot of praise online for being a great device, and while I agree with many of those positive reviews, there are a few things that most of them seem to have missed. In this article, I’ll be sharing my full one-month experience with the Edge 50 Fusion, including both the highs and the lows. Stick around until the end to get the complete picture!
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Motorola Edge 50 Fusion: Design and Build Quality
First things first, let’s talk about design. One of the standout features of all Motorola phones, including the Edge 50 Fusion, is their excellent design. Motorola has done a fantastic job of making this phone lightweight without compromising on quality. After switching back to my iPhone 15 Pro Max, I immediately noticed how much heavier it felt compared to the Edge 50 Fusion. The ergonomic design of the Edge 50 Fusion makes it incredibly comfortable to hold, and I could easily use it with one hand for extended periods. The subtle curves on both sides enhance the grip, and the leather back design adds a touch of elegance without the awkward camera layout or bumps.
The Edge 50 Fusion is also the most affordable phone with full IP68 ingress protection, meaning it can survive unexpected drizzles or accidental spills. The leather back, although prone to catching dust, is easy to clean and maintains its new appearance with minimal effort.
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion: Display and Audio
Moving on to the display, the Edge 50 Fusion supports a high-quality AMOLED screen that refreshes at 144 Hz. This refresh rate, combined with Motorola’s smooth software optimization, makes navigating the UI a breeze. The screen’s brightness is also commendable, providing clear visibility even in outdoor conditions. However, a notable downside is the lack of HDR video playback support on streaming apps and YouTube. Despite this, the colors are vivid and accurate, and users can customize the display settings to their liking.
The speakers are another pleasant surprise. They are decently loud and have a good frequency response, especially in the treble region, making them suitable for casual music listening or video watching. However, the haptic feedback could use some improvement, as it feels slightly buzzy and lacks the refined response found in competitors like the OnePlus Nord CE4.
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion: Performance
In terms of performance, the Edge 50 Fusion is satisfactory for its price range. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, coupled with 8GB of DDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. While these specs might not sound groundbreaking, Motorola has optimized the software well, resulting in a smooth and fast user experience for everyday tasks. However, it does lag behind competitors like the Nord CE4 and Infinix GT20 Pro in benchmark scores.
On the downside, the phone tends to overheat when playing demanding games like Genshin Impact, reaching temperatures around 47°C at the back. Even during tasks like video recording or browsing in sunny conditions, the phone can get warm. This is likely due to the phone’s slim design and the lack of a vapor chamber cooling solution. Games like PUBG and Call of Duty run without any issues, but for more intense gaming, the phone quickly throttles and drops the frame rate.
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion: Battery Life
The Edge 50 Fusion is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery, which is adequate but not exceptional. Due to the high refresh rate and occasional heating, I found that the battery backup falls short compared to competitors like the Nord CE4, which has a larger 5,500 mAh battery. My usage typically allowed for about 6 hours of screen-on time, necessitating a charge by the end of the day. Thankfully, the 68W charger included in the box can charge the phone from 0% to 60% in just 30 minutes and to 100% in an hour.
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion: Camera Performance
Cameras have often been a weak point for Motorola phones, but this year they have made some notable improvements, particularly in the portrait department. The Edge 50 Fusion captures better portraits than its predecessor, with improved skin tone, edge detection, and subject focus. The primary camera, equipped with the new Sony LT 700C sensor, delivers decent daytime images with good detail and contrast, though the color saturation can be a bit excessive in certain scenarios.
While the low-light shots look pleasing with nice detail, the ultra-wide angle camera is less impressive due to inconsistent autofocus. Selfies are adequate but tend to be more contrasty and darker compared to other phones in this price range. Video recording is solid, with 4K capabilities on all lenses, though the videos, like the photos, tend to be a bit oversaturated.
Conclusion
The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is an excellent package for its starting price of 23,000 INR. It offers a gorgeous design, a superb display, acceptable performance, and decent battery life. However, there are a couple of things that most reviews have overlooked. Firstly, Motorola’s update policy is lagging behind its competitors. In the month I’ve used this phone, I haven’t received any software updates, while other phones like the Nord CE 4 have already received two. Secondly, availability is an issue. Despite being launched over a month ago, the Edge 50 Fusion is still hard to find in stock.
Motorola has made great strides, becoming one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands in India, but to truly compete with the best, they need to improve their update schedule, stock availability, and camera optimization.
That’s all for my one-month review of the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion. Let me know your thoughts on this phone in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe to notifications for more tech reviews!
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