Motorola has officially unveiled the Edge 50 in India, positioning it as the fourth device in the Edge 50 series, sitting comfortably between the Edge 50 Fusion and Edge 50 Pro. Let's delve into its specifications, features, and pricing for the Indian market.
Motorola Edge 50 Specifications
The Edge 50 boasts a 6.67-inch pOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, achieving peak brightness of 1,900 nits and supporting HDR10+. Additionally, the screen is certified for SGS Blue Light Reduction.
The phone includes Smart Water Touch technology, allowing usage with wet hands, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It carries an IP68 rating, ensuring resistance to dust and water.
Remarkably, the Edge 50 is the slimmest phone globally to earn the MIL-STD 810H certification, measuring just 7.79mm in thickness and weighing 181 grams.
Design and Performance
The device features a metal frame and a back with a leather-like finish available in Jungle Green or Pantone Peach Fuzz. There is also a Koala Grey variant with a vegan suede finish.
Under the hood, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset powers the Edge 50, coupled with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It runs on Android 14 with Motorola’s Hello UI and includes promises for two years of software updates and three years of security patches.
Motorola leverages Google AI for functionalities like Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Magic Editor. The company’s AI enhancements, such as Adaptive Stabilization and Smart Color Optimization, further enhance image and video quality.
Camera and Battery
In terms of photography, the smartphone features a 50MP primary camera using Sony’s Lytia 700C sensor, a 10MP 3x telephoto lens, and a 13MP ultra-wide camera. For selfies, there's a 13MP front camera.
Powering the Edge 50 is a 5,000mAh battery compatible with 68W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 5W reverse wireless charging. Other notable features include Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res audio, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Price and Availability
The Motorola Edge 50 is priced at ₹27,999 in India for the single configuration of 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Sales commence on August 8th via Flipkart, with an introductory discount of ₹2,000 available for Axis Bank credit card holders.
