Motorola Edge 30 Neo review

The Motorola Edge 30 Neo is a compact device with a standout design, great screen and promising camera.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Design and build quality
01:19 - Display (6.28” P-OLED, 1080p)
02:12 - Speakers quality test
02:41 - Android 12 and Moto apps
03:19 - Snapdragon 695 5G
03:44 - Battery life (4020mAh) and charging speed (68W) test
04:11 - Main cameras
04:23 - Daylight image quality, rear cameras
05:14 - Low-light image quality, rear cameras
06:01 - Selfie camera image and video quality
06:11 - Video quality, rear cameras
06:43 - Conclusion

[@vaibhavrathi8624]

moto is on fire these days...these are the phones we need

[@akhanda_singh]

hope they will launch it in india.

[@Harsh12351]

And none support aptX Audio lol

[@jordanmcminn998]

Their software support is horrible. I'm kinda sad I got a recent moto

[@mellord83]

@@jordanmcminn998 really? The new edge 30 models get 3 Android updates and 4 years security updates

[@ibo_]

@@mellord83really?

[@Mrjoemarps]

At last, the only channel I’ve waited to review this phone.. and definitely will consider this as my next phone.

[@xoxofx5785]

me too..but chipset capabilities are lot be desired..wish it had SD 778G

[@dcc1550]

OMG, I came here for mobile phone reviews, but I have seen my previous home in your videos. I love Bulgaria, especially the area near the universities. Miss Sofia so much.

[@jewel7906]

Imagine if this phone had snapdragon 778g with 5000mah battery and a headphone jack, then this would be the bestselling moto midrange ever.

[@nathansstuff1547]

Not sure you're fitting 5000mAh in that shell

[@ziptalia2456]

here for the headphone jack. i would buy this phone yesterday if it had one. actually would probably buy 2. (one as a backup)

[@AKIRAN-yt8fk]

Yes,same opinion i have,atleast 4500 mah is acceptable

[@romankushnirchuk6167]

i would rather have 4k video recording

[@mehran2722]

battery is ok but i agree with the rest

[@HWForRealzzzz]

Motorola phones are so underrated. So much better than Samsung. Google Pixel and Motorola are the best Android phones IMO

[@GFourGadget]

The Neo is one of the better looking midrange smartphone with a really nice display. That being said, a slightly more powerful processor would make it even more competitive!

[@Tristanator]

I agree, it has the exact same processor as the Moto G82, but it does have more RAM, much improved charging tech, and I would say that the design of the Moto Edge 30 Neo is definitely classy. Is it worth the extra cost though? There are many reasons to consider it over the Moto G82, despite the same chipset.

[@Tristanator]

@Yosh Is this on the Neo?

[@henrywinters9496]

@Yosh don't you think it will slow down over time with updates?

[@francohic]

Yeah but for me the missing headphone jack is a deal breaker.

[@MoroZ4300]

@@mang0123 Are you still satisfied with the phone, and in particular the chipset?

[@aimanfitri0iv]

i think this is a fantastic phone to be honest

[@ziptalia2456]

here for the headphone jack. i would buy this phone yesterday if it had one. actually would probably buy 2. (one as a backup)

[@mutazal80]

Sadly motorolla had given up selling their phones in Indonesia the last one officially released in the country was moto Z2 play. It's hard to get motorolla phones for a motoboi like myself. I love this new phone!

[@MikeAloud]

Me too! I would definitely buy a Motorola if they're still in Indonesia

[@DarthAwar]

@@MikeAloud order from Australia or New Zealand

[@David-Dumont]

Tnx! I'd asked for it

[@leniagnatobba4578]

im still using my nokia 8.1.. i think i will buy this as my new phone. love compact phones! asus z9 is too expensive for me.

[@vive928]

did u buy it

[@KoalaBeer.]

Have mine a year such a rocket

[@peppepinz2886]

I think I Will buy It on the black Friday

[@prakashchavan8608]

The phone was very nice and we waited for the new edge 40 Neo with 6.1 inch display amoled with SD 6 gen 1 processor and 5000mah battery and 256gb storage.

[@gugugalnoot]

I am happy with my Motorola Edge 30 NEO, but probably my last Motorola because you keep making bigger phones. I wish you would make a 5.5-6.0" phone. Just even smaller as the Edge 30 NEO. People say they don't sell, I know the reason : all smaller phones are kind of flagships with high prices (Apple Mini (I would never by Apple), Asus Zenfone 10) A price between €300 and €400 would be acceptable if the specs are similar to the Edge 30 NEO but than the upgraded version, meaning available hardware at times of production. The Edge 30 NEO is perfect. Likes : Screen quality 👌 Fast charging 👌 Dual SIM 👌 Weight 👌 Battery life 5G 👌 Colour options 👌 Wireless charging ➡️ happy to have but 5W too slow (drains while charging wireless in car (can do 15W) using Android Auto) Chip ➡️ good enough for me (not a gamer like most somewhat older people😊) Camera ➡️ OK by daylight, less than mediocre by low light Updates ➡️ just okay And above all the price was super 👏 even at launch, dropped quite a lot in my region

[@TodaysMoney-Crypto]

Wow 😳😳 I love it

[@requium94]

Thanks Cisco!

[@Flecoide]

thanks for the review,! I love the new motorola flag ships, greetings from Argentina

[@benjamin7576]

Mobile companies should bring this type of compact phones with must have features like 1)Good processor (Sd 7plus gen2 or sd 778g plus). 2) Box screen with punch hole camera/pop up camera below 6.3 inch with 18:9 aspect ratio. 3) 3.5mm jack, NFC, Notification light, IR blaster. 4) IP 68 rating. 5)Latest Sony/Samsung sensor with OIS & good processing. 6) Optimized UI & Timely updates.

[@mackymode8185]

I'm furious that Moto didn't sell this phone in USA, this phone is perfect for people who hate gigantic phablets

[@Mojojojo_21]

I'm petite so anything over 6.1 is too much for me, people with small hands have v little choice these days xD

[@KoalaBeer.]

It’s so light love it ….

[@khalid.1e]

Do you find any problem face unlock functionality in this phone?

[@user-om4rj6qj4s]

Would you suggest this or Moto G72?? Tnx!!

[@Andelspir]

The light effect at the back of the smartphone (around the lenses) doesn't work when I receive messages. The option 'Messages' is turned on, though. What could the problem be? I have Android 14.

[@vive928]

where is it available to buy

[@RaymundTrojillo]

How does this compare to moto g82? I am torn between the two. Thanks!

[@awdrifter3394]

I want a Moto Edge 30 Smith.

[@sipenarekbecha7193]

*ZTE AXON 30S* review next.. 😶

[@AKIRAN-yt8fk]

Is it in lite colour or dark colour?

[@nikhilasiwal3571]

Will it launch in india?

[@harisankard1404]

Moto is the top brand now. Listening to the consumers! Still could've used a 700 series chip for the phone.

[@conorstewart2214]

They did in the edge 30, it does cost a bit more though.

[@akshaylekurwale1933]

I was check everytime most of the Mobile's dimensions are wrong on ur site

[@LunarGhost055]

At least ultrawide is 13MP unlike Mi 12t

[@Pedro8k]

I always get Moto good spec and price and no spamware

[@pavluxa69]

DC dimming?

[@Bo_vy__]

Sir plz make video on Huawei Mate 50 pro and how i can avail it in india 🙄🙄

[@aaronkurz864]

Will it work with a standard Android charger?

[@Krishna_mrgk]

How much price

[@hightechairbus9455]

I can't say its edge model.. because edge means curved display rite ???

[@whidoineedthis]

Is it fair to say we won't ever get a great phone camera? Like if you wanna do pics and videos it's recommended to but an actual camera or video recording device

[@Offensive_Username]

Let me get my bright neon-coloured 80s clothes to match this device.

[@DogeFrom2014]

Overall decent phone, but I think the regular Edge 30 is still a better run for your money/

[@thiagocordeiro8411]

Hi friend, could you share your experience with its battery life? I lost my S20plus because of the pink line on the screen, so I want to buy one of these!

[@DogeFrom2014]

@@thiagocordeiro8411 I never owned this phone so can't answer that.

[@lillexus5589]

Edge 30 has beefier hardware with the same size battery, don't know how that will work out in regards to battery life.

[@drazman9]

Right way to go!! Small but packed with features! I don't care about 720G or any chipset, just give me 5G and a solid workhorse, with big battery!! I went with the Mi 11 Lite, which was a big mistake, Xiaomi phones can't hold a charge after they like 1 year old...

[@rotshepherd3817]

Im a Samsung user and when I see the price to hardware ratio... Motorola rules

[@KoalaBeer.]

Sale here $299 nuts

[@harshjain9004]

Price in India ?

[@MrOrb1979]

Really loved the New Clock widget in the home screen and change in colour of the static green battery level on the peek display. Is that a new version update from Motorola this device is running on? Would love to know. Thanks... ☺️

[@MrOrb1979]

@@KoalaBeer. Yes... all Motorola devices are launched with Android 12. I think it's the new version of Moto Widget.

[@KoalaBeer.]

@@MrOrb1979hope we get 15

[@jesusamen4500]

🇵🇭❤️📘🕊️❤️ How much? When will be in the Philippines?

[@ZtheGOAT1917]

Now €185 on Amazon IT (8/256gb)

[@omiaadeez7035]

Moto can provide Snapdragon 870 with good camera optimization & improved selfie camera to compete with Poco f4 or Iqoo neo 6. Snapdragon 690 is just meh

[@ashishRS004]

Atleast do a Blood Red 👍

[@JohnRossOfficialYT]

Wow

[@David-Dumont]

How many years of updates does Motorola promise tho?

[@KoalaBeer.]

4

[@shailradadiya9267]

When they will launch this phone in india ? Waiting for it

[@holygooff]

Why is it almost impossible to find a normally sized phone that isn't super expensive these days? This seems to be the only option. I don't want to walk around with a brick in my pocket.

[@jjcoolaus]

What game is being played @2:00 and @3:20 please?

[@OnlineElevator]

At 2:00 its just a video and and 3:20 i think its asphalt 9

[@fn16_]

does this phone have eis stabilization video recording?

[@sivapetit1]

Phone has no SD card slot for 695sd processor

[@TheProsessor]

This or Samsung galaxy a34? Neo is 250 euros and a34 300. I really like the small(ish) size of the neo.

[@KoalaBeer.]

Neo

[@rossman239]

This is cute moto

[@Channel567-7]

Good it’s smaller, and lightweight. The direction to go now.

[@U_H89]

Small battery, but SAR 0.98 and 1.47 W/kg ....

[@DavidRhyne]

No 4K in 2022 for $500? Seriously?

[@hossainabeer]

No headphone jack is definitely a deal breaker for me

[@Toni_ID]

And a Micro SD card slot…

[@ayhamjabr4674]

Has a gallary ????

[@KoalaBeer.]

Ported Samsung one I can send 😊

[@KoalaBeer.]

Motto gallery apk mirror

[@julie6793]

Only just got this phone and I can’t find where you plug in the headphones???😢

[@dinagubinskaja7356]

There is no 3,5mini jack for this. Only Bluetooth

[@sahilahmed597]

I should have been launched in India

[@mikelowrey5275]

Nice one

[@altvamp]

Did he mean doubles as the microphone (not the earpiece)

[@rocfella]

just missing ip 67 68 rating. that's why I am leaning towards samsung a52s 5g, also sammy has a better chip

[@peppepinz2886]

@Yosh are you satisfied wirh battery Life and in general?

[@fa14bi-78]

Samsung does provide the better chip, it makes the phone 4k capable. However, as I have seen from someone else with the Galaxy A52s. It performs worse in games like genshin than the Edge 30neo. This is because the Samsung UI uses 4.1 of it's 6GB of Ram, and genshin needs about 2.6GB of free Ram. The Moto provides that with it's OS only needing 2.2 of those 6GB. But honestly, the A52s is still great for the price. Just make sure to get the 8GB version if you want to play games.

[@KoalaBeer.]

@@THDevillbro work those muscles 😂😂. Samsung will always be superior

[@Noooo23523]

this is very nice but 60fps camers would be better

[@jenik1337]

it has 60 fps video in 1080P (in europe) i have one just right here and he has 60 fps

[@Noooo23523]

@@jenik1337 but 4k 60fps, it has probably 4k30 i dont remember

[@jenik1337]

@@Noooo23523 only 1080P 60FPS . 4k video not suported cuz slow procesor

[@Noooo23523]

@@jenik1337 ok

[@user-pd1vg7pd6b]

Video recording 1080 at 60 fps ( specifically ! ) took me back many years. Meaning that it's crap( oversharpening? cannot handle hard edges? I don't know! ) ! It was driving me crazy as I could not understand how a modern phone can produce such a horrible video and in a superb lit environment ( I am coming from an iPhone SE 2020 ) . Finally , I understood after testing that the problem lies with the fps setting . When I turnt it to 30 quality became very good. No, it is not the cam sensor nor the CPU . Clearly , manufacturer(s) keep the tradition of NOT optimizing an otherwise good device ( at least by my standards and case of use ) . I also installed Open Camera and the results seem even better. I don't see the point of giving 3 years android update if the device in some aspects is under-optimized.

[@KoalaBeer.]

How I turn it to 30 ?

[@user-pd1vg7pd6b]

@@KoalaBeer. Camera -> Video -> Upper and slightly on the right side, there is an icon stating the fps you're on . Click it to change modes ( 30 or 60 ) accordingly . Try both and then zoom in ( which makes the problem more obvious ) and you'll see that when on 60 fps edges are more jagged.

[@marymiller3751]

I also heard Google Camera helps if original cameras are crappy, especially in case of Sony Xperia 10 series. But I'm not sure if it'll work on this device.

[@user-pd1vg7pd6b]

@@marymiller3751 Yes, you're right,but as long as we're talking only about photos. Video seems the same. I 'm using now / testing GCAM 8.1 & 9.2 and I've made for them configs also. I don't shoot at 60 fps though whatsoever.

[@warnacokelat]

SD695 is a problem. Any phone that uses it will be a mixed bag.

[@warnacokelat]

@Patrick no, i dont mean performance. These days even SD480 would be good enough. The SD695 is stuck between budget and somewhat midrange-ish. The asking price is midrange but the camera quality that you'll get is regretfully disappointing. The fact that the 690 from last year can do 4K recording but 695 can't is rather intriguing.

[@mister2105]

@Yosh Hi. Do you own the Neo? By chance can you tell me if the side gestures, when you swipe to go back, vibrate? Is vibration haptic?

[@mister2105]

@Yosh ah ok. No I never want to turn it off. If it doesn't have vibration on gestures, I don't even buy a smartphone 😅 A reviewer from my country said that gestures didn't vibrate. But it didn't really convince me. But if you say they vibrate, I believe you.

[@mister2105]

@Yosh It's not strange. If they try them a couple of hours. Instead of full days 😅

[@mister2105]

@Yosh Then he didn't try it. In fact, the video was not his. I asked him if he had tried it since the video was not made by him. He replied that he used it but he did not shoot the video for a matter of time ...... He probably didn't try it and told me a lie.

[@niphanif]

Still can't beat my poco f3 😀

[@second_dream_dev]

🤢

[@KoalaBeer.]

Yuk poco loco who 😂😂😂😂😊

[@JeeGee114]

It is really small. It reminds me of the iPhone 6.

[@JeeGee114]

I miss the G 5G format which was a little bit longer(same wideness). Great for films. Only two years of security updates so it sadely had to go.

[@erikanil]

Iphone 13 has a smaller screen 6.1 inches technically

[@mytree9447]

What is the price of Neo

[@knl654]

THE INDIAN MODEL HAS SNAPDRAGON 888+, just saw he advertisement, launch on 12th jan, comes in viva magenta color

[@nathansstuff1547]

That's the Edge 30 Fusion

[@knl654]

@@nathansstuff1547 thanks for correcting, yes its fusion, i wish cameras are better than average because moto is on top with other departments, i recently purchased moto g72 for my sister and it's good in all aspects, just the camera needs work.

[@xoxofx5785]

took a long time for this review GSMArena.. not cool..

[@rizkywisnupraditya5750]

Motorola’s model just like normal android chinese phone

[@csibesz07]

if only it had better camera.

[@mahdimir]

🙏🙏

[@harryvlogs7833]

I'm very disappointed. There's no 4K

[@truthcutter3807]

Your have nice hair

[@NiX_aKi]

It's kinda disappointing. It's almost an all-rounder if not for the lower grade chipset. They could have gone for the SD 778g. Such a waste..

[@MoroZ4300]

A better chipset would have been better, no doubt, but for every day use and medium heavy tasks it is very decent.

[@MrBurgos88]

S22 Ultra in the house.

[@pdmptsjtsj689]

I wouldn't hesitate if Motorola would offer longer updates. This one for example stops in 2025, compared to the Pixel 7a, which updates until 2028. That largely compensates for the price difference.

[@steveman9668]

I mean it's not like your phone becomes unusable once it stops getting updates.

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

When He Used The Word: Compact...I Knew/Feared It Was Going To Be A Display Would Be Less Than 6.6 Inches...It's Even Worse...6.2 Inches...

[@hihi4223]

2

[@mitweakz866]

An Android holding an Android... Amazing

[@moonfalls11]

40 secs ago

[@AdityaP452]

Why 695 procesior Why not 870

[@Toni_ID]

I have SD 855 (LG G8s) since February 2020. 😊

[@teodorageorgieva3251]

The camera of the edge 30 neo is awful, don't buy this phone unless you won't use it for pictures at all.

[@thandermax]

Camera is meh 🫤

[@A2theR]

It is expendable with microSD fool

[@jacktousun1916]

This phone does not have 4k 60 fps video recording so this phone is useless Moto Edge 30