Recently, Motorola announced the release of the “Motorola Edge 50 5G” in India on August 8th. Motorola this year, launched many smartphones and all are value for money. Similarly, the Motorola Edge 50 looks premium and its specifications also impressive as per price, but how does it perform in reality, especially during gaming? Welcome to GadgetsNex, a website that provides genuine review, game and performance test of Mobile phones by analyzing technical data and real-world usage reviews after using them for a few days.
Motorola Edge 50: Price and Overview
The Motorola Edge 50 comes with top-level specifications with price of Rs 32,000 in India, and it can be bought for Rs 25,999 after applying all offers.
Deep Hardware Review for Gaming Performance
Network, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
- During our game test, the strong network coverage and VoNR capabilities of the Motorola Edge 50 significantly boosted gaming performance by ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.
- Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6e work great with no issues. Bluetooth supports AAC connection, providing excellent bass and sound quality.
- It has Dual Dolby speakers with 50-50 sound on both and 3.5mm headphone jack is not available, you have to buy earbuds.
Motorola Edge 50 Display Review: Best in this segment
| Specs | Motorola Edge 50 5G |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.67 inches |
| Type | FHD+ pOLED 1.5K Curve Display |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 Pixel |
| PPI | 446 ppi |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits (HBM) 1600nits (peak) |
| IP Rating | IP 68 |
- The Motorola Edge 50 has a 120Hz P-OLED display with HDR10+ support for smooth visuals and a 240Hz (300+ is best) touch sampling rate which responds average in BGMI.
- The 1600 nits peak brightness and 1200nits HBM provides better visibility outdoors. We can play games and do other tasks outdoors easily, enhancing gaming performance.
- It has HDR10 display, on YouTube is support HDR video but it doesn’t support HDR on Netflix videos.
Motorola Edge 50 5G: Graphics GPU and Touch Sampling Rate
A mobile phone requires good graphic hardware for better graphic support and the Edge 50 has a decent gaming GPU. The Motorola Edge 50 is equipped with an Adreno 644 GPU, ideal for decent gaming, providing a smooth frame rate (60fps).
Unmatched Durability: Moto Edge 50’s MIL-STD-810H Certification Proves Its Strength
- The Moto Edge 50 is Military MIL-STD-810H certified. Simply put, the Moto Edge 50 has been tested for durability in the lab many times in various ways.
- Many times I have dropped it, but the screen has not broken. It can resist damage better than other phones when accidentally dropped.
Lighter in Weight
- The weight of the Motorola Edge 50 is 180g, which is under 200g. And really it feel too light.
- Since this phone is on the lighter side, playing games is easy. When I played for an hour, I didn’t feel any pain in my hand.
- In terms of weight, I can say it has good grip and premium feel, also enhancing your gaming performance for a long time.
Motorola Edge 50: Processor Performance Review
| Specifications | Motorola Edge 50 5G |
|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm) |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| GPU | Adreno 644 |
| Antutu Scores | 7,07,344 |
| CPU Throttling | 77% of peak |
| Read Score | 11130 |
| Write score | 9650 |
- The Motorola Edge 50’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (accelerated edition) delivers an average performance. It should be higher at this price but for providing other things Motorola compromise with performance.
- For BGMI smooth gaming, we need at least above 7 lakh score, and it score 7 lakhs.
- It runs popular games like BGMI, but expect occasional frame drops at high graphics 60fps. Overall, it’s a 20,00-range processor, This processor is good for casual games, offering a good balance of performance and saves battery (due to 4nm processor) without major slowdown or performance problems.
- This review analyzes specifications and tests gaming at 60fps to help you decide if the Motorola Edge 50 is the right choice for you.
RAM – LPDDR4X
The Motorola Edge 50 has LPDDR4X RAM. Higher RAM type consumes less energy and offers more power-saving capabilities, providing smooth multitasking and app switching.
Storage – UFS 2.2
The Moto Edge 50 has UFS 2.2 storage. This storage type is somewhat disappointing, as some brands offer UFS 3.1 at this price. But as I see motorola software gives better read write scores while testing than the other mobiles.
File transfers, copy-paste actions, downloading, and taking files from other devices through nearby share work adequately on the Moto Edge 50. However, the 5G downloading speed depends on storage type, but in this phone, I got impressive speed.
Motorola Edge 50 Antutu and Geekbench Scores: Not Upto Mark
- Antutu score: 707,344
- Geekbench Single core score: 978
- Geekbench Multi-core score: 2,796
- CPU Throttling: 77% of peak performance
The above Geekbench and Antutu scores indicate average scores and performance for a mobile phone under this price range.
Its real-world performance is satisfactory, allowing you to play Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and PUBG Mobile at lower settings smoothly.
Motorola Edge 50: BGMI Graphics Settings and Gameplay Review
| BGMI Graphics | Motorola Edge 50 5G |
|---|---|
| Smooth | Extreme |
| Balanced | Extreme |
| HD | Extreme |
| HDR | NA |
| Ultra HDR | NA |
| Extreme HDR | NA |
Graphic Settings
Searching about the best graphics settings for BGMI on the Moto Edge 50? Our table provides a detailed breakdown to ensure smooth gameplay. Gyroscope also functions smoothly, further enhancing your BGMI experience. Additionally, the impressive 360Hz touch sampling rate delivers a fantastic response time, especially for in-game firing.
Smooth Gameplay
- My Motorola Edge 50 delivered impressive performance during a one-hour BGMI session with smooth + extreme settings.
- I experienced minimal lag and no significant heating issues. The phone maintained a consistent frame rate, delivering 55-59 FPS during TDM matches and 45 to 55 FPS throughout gameplay on various maps like Erangel, Sanhok, and Livik.
- Occasional frame drops to 40 FPS occurred, but the phone quickly recovered to its smooth performance.
- Additionally, the battery drain was 26% after an hour of play, and the phone remained cool even with the highest settings.
Overall, this real-world BGMI test demonstrates the Motorola Edge 50’s capabilities for casual, below average gaming, and may be improved after update.
COD and Genshin Impact Settings
Call of Duty on Motorola Edge 50 5g runs at 60 FPS without any frame drops. It also runs heavy games like Genshin Impact at 40fps and gives a 35 to 40fps frame rate.
Battery: 5000mAh
- The battery plays a major role for every gamer. It comes with a 5000mAh battery with a 68W charger which is available in the box and also 15W wireless charging support.
- The battery drain was 26% after an hour of play, and the phone remained cool even with the highest settings.
- You can play games non-stop for 4 to 5 hours and perform any heavy tasks. For normal day-to-day life with social apps, it can last one day easily.
- The 68W charger takes 50 minutes to fully charge, which is really good. So, in the battery department, it performs well and gives you long gameplay.
Motorola Edge 50 Pros & Cons
Here’s a quick breakdown of Motorola Edge 50 pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
Pros
- Affordable Price: Rs 25,999 with discounts. Affordable because of camera and premium feel.
- Camera: 10MP 3X zoom Telephoto lens making it value for money, other brands aren’t provide at this range.
- Durable: edge 50 certified by Military MIL-STD 810H.
- Strong Connectivity: 15G bands network, Wi-Fi 6e, and Bluetooth 5.2.
- High-Quality Display: 120Hz P-OLED, HDR10+.
- Lightweight: Comfortable 180g for long gaming sessions.
- Long Battery Life: 5000mAh with 68W fast charging.
Cons
- Processor Limits: Not ideal for heavy gaming.
- Slower Storage: UFS 2.2 versus competitors’ UFS 3.1.
- Frame Drops: Occasional dips to 40 FPS during intense gameplay.
Overall, the Motorola Edge 50 offers strong value and good performance for its price, though it has limitations for heavy gaming and top-tier performance.
Conclusion
The Motorola Edge 50 is a solid mid-range option for casual gamers who prioritize camera rather than performance however it has good processor.
If you’re a hardcore gamer who needs top graphics and frame rates, you have to consider Oneplus Nord 4,Realme GT 6T, or. Poco F6.
