Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Review: Worth the Hype?

June 23, 2024, 04:04 PM
by Rifat Tabassam

UNB News
Publish- June 23, 2024, 04:04 PM
Rifat Tabassam
Update- June 23, 2024, 09:30 PM

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Review: Worth the Hype?

Motorola Moto Edge 50 Fusion

If you are looking for a stylish phone at an affordable price, don’t miss this review. The Motorola Edge Series is known for large, bold, and feature-oriented phones. Edge 50 Fusion is the latest edition to this line-up. Released on May 15, 2024, it created a hype in the market. Let's look at the features, pros, cons, and price of the Motorola Moto Edge 50 Fusion in Bangladesh.

Key Specs of Motorola Moto Edge 50 Fusion

Design

On first look, the phone’s slim design will steal your attention. It has a punch-hole camera on the front with a symmetrical bezel.

With dimensions of 6.37 inch by 2.88 inch by 0.31 inch Edge 50 Fusion weighs about 174.9g. It features a glass front, plastic frame built structure with a silicone polymer back.

It sports IP68 dust and water resistance up to 30 metres which is a blessing for professionals as well as outdoor enthusiasts. Moreover, it includes Dolby Atmos stereo speakers that facilitate good sound quality.

However, it lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Display

Edge 50 Fusion comes with a 6.7-inch P-OLED screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It has 1080 by 2400 pixels resolution. Its international variant offers a 144Hz refresh rate at maximum. The high refresh rate enhances the smooth operation of this smartphone. However, for some apps, it runs with a 90 to 120Hz refresh rate.

The 1600 nits peak brightness makes this Smartphone handy for people who stay outdoors long hours for work or travelling purposes.

Furthermore, Edge 50 Fusion is provided with a 360Hz touch sampling rate. This will ensure a good touch response and facilitate a better experience during gaming. What is more, this device has Widevine L1 DRM certification that allows FullHD streams of OTT apps like Netflix. However, it lacks HDR10+ support.

While watching YouTube videos at 4k resolution frame drops may occur which is understandable for a budget-friendly smartphone.

Hardware and Software

Moto Edge 50 Fusion’s international variant is blessed with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset. With a maximum of 2.40 GHz of clock speed, its 8-core processor is combined with Adreno 710 GPU. It runs on Android 14.

The manufacturer offers three years of Android version upgrades and four years of security updates for this phone which are praiseworthy.

With 8 to 12 GB RAM capacity, its internal storage ranges from 128 to 512GB. UFS 2.2 data transfer technology has been used in this device. However, at this price range, many competitors are offering higher storage interfaces.

You can play multiplayer games like PUBG, Call of Duty, etc on this device. The highest graphics can be played at 30fps while the lowest graphics can run at 60fps.

Like any other budget-friendly device, this phone catches some heat during hours of usage and gaming. However, its slick design prevents overheating and throttling issues during gaming.

It can nicely handle multitasking and regular day-to-day tasks.

Camera

On the rear panel, Edge 50 Fusion holds its prime shooter featuring a 50 MP (f/1.9) wide lens. The secondary rear camera is a 13 MP (f/2.2) 120-degree ultra-wide lens. It can capture panoramic views.

The detailing and dynamic ranges of its captured images are good. However, in some cases, photos show over-sharpness, contrasting issues, and warm tones. Its auto-focusing works well. At low light conditions, the night mode allows satisfactory images.

On the front side, the Moto Edge 50 Fusion bears a 32MP (f/2.5) selfie shooter. In proper lighting conditions, it can capture nice portraits, if functions are utilised properly.

Both the rear and front cameras can shoot a maximum of 4K footage at 30FPS. The gyro-EIS feature is available for rear shooters only.

Battery and Charging

Edge 50 Fusion is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. It can charge about 50% within 15 minutes through a 68W wired charging. It can deliver 6 to 7 hours of SOT. So, on moderate use, it can run for a day.

Pros and Cons of Moto Edge 50 Fusion

Pros

- Lightweight and slim design
- Standard Display
- High refresh rate
- Adequate brightness
- Good charging speeds
- Powerful RAM and Processor.

Cons

- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- No HDR10+ support
- No Wireless or Reverse Charging Support
- Selfie camera bugs
- Outdated storage interface
- No Gyro-EIS support in Front shooter
- Lacks 60fps option for 4K video capturing
- Average haptic feedback.

Price of the Moto Edge 50 Fusion in Bangladesh

Moto Edge 50 Fusion’s 8/128 version is available in Bangladesh for around 32000 Taka. However, the price is subject to change.

Verdict

Moto Edge 50 Fusion offers a nice package for around 30000 Taka. It can be a nice pick for those looking for a reliable smartphone with an attractive look, quality display, standard camera, and good battery backup. However, the provision of 4K video capacity at 60fps, HDR10+ support, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and better haptic feedback could make the Motorola Moto Edge 50 Fusion a better deal.