Motorola has unveiled its latest addition to the Edge 50 series in India, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo. This marks the fifth phone in the series to be launched in the country, following the Motorola Edge 50, Edge 50 Pro, Edge 50 Ultra, and Edge 50 Fusion. Notably, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo will receive an impressive five years of major Android OS upgrades, setting a new standard for software update longevity in this price segment.
Price and Availability
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is priced competitively at Rs 23,999 and offers a generous configuration of 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. To sweeten the deal, HDFC Bank credit card holders can enjoy a 10% discount, up to Rs 1,000. The smartphone comes in four stylish Pantone-certified colors: Nautical Blue, Latte, Grisaille, and Poinciana, each featuring a premium vegan leather finish.
Eager customers can get their hands on the Motorola Edge 50 Neo during a special sale on September 16th at 7 pm, exclusively through Flipkart.
Specifications and Features
- Display: The Motorola Edge 50 Neo boasts a stunning 6.4-inch 1.5K pOLED LTPO display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, an impressive 3,000 nits peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection for added durability.
- Processor: Powering the smartphone is the capable MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage for seamless multitasking and fast data access.
- Cameras: Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the versatile camera setup on the Edge 50 Neo. It features a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C primary camera with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), a 13MP ultra-wide/macro camera, and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. For selfies, there’s a 32MP front camera.
- Battery and Charging: The Motorola Edge 50 Neo houses a 4,310mAh battery that supports both 68W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging. While the battery capacity is slightly smaller than its predecessor, the addition of wireless charging is a welcome upgrade.
- Software: The Edge 50 Neo runs on Android 14 with the user-friendly Hello UI. A key highlight is the commitment to five years of OS and security updates, ensuring a long and secure software experience.
- Durability: The phone boasts an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, as well as an MIL-STD 810H certification for protection against accidental drops and harsh weather conditions.
- Other Features: Additional features include dual speakers with Dolby Atmos for immersive audio, NFC for contactless payments, a USB Type-C port, and an in-display fingerprint sensor for convenient unlocking.
What’s New
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo builds upon its predecessor, the Edge 40 Neo, with several notable enhancements. Design-wise, it adopts a flatter display and edges instead of the curved design of the Edge 40 Neo. The camera system has also been upgraded with the addition of a 10MP telephoto lens.
The display now boasts a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits, a significant improvement over the 1,300 nits of the previous model. The impressive five-year software update policy, ensuring upgrades up to Android 19, is another major highlight.
Additionally, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo incorporates AI features like AI Style Sync for personalized wallpapers and AI Magic Canvas for creating images from text prompts.
The Motorola Edge 50 Neo enters a competitive mid-range segment, facing rivals from various brands. Notable competitors include the Vivo T3 Pro with its large 5,500mAh battery and 80W fast charging, the Nothing Phone (2a) with its unique design and larger battery at the same starting price, and the OnePlus Nord CE4, which features a 5,500mAh battery and blazing-fast 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging.
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