Motorola Edge 50 Pro Review | Moto's Best Camera Yet?

[@tech_edit]

Let me know if you have any questions about the Motorola Edge 50 Pro - I'll try and hold onto mine for a bit and update this if software updates iron out any kinks. If you're thinking about buying one, if you use this link I could make a few pounds to put towards even more video reviews - amzn.to/44dqPGz

[@richardanderson9926]

Hey Basil were there any updates to iron out the slow camera capture? and any other issues you may have found?

[@gopikrishna5840]

Most of the reviews say that camera lagging is this correct

[@rps97]

I like your camera comparison part. Since you keep different brand camera videos one by one. It really helps to understand the actual quality of the camera.

[@philadler9171]

You are the first review ANYWHERE to address photo processing of moving images, a major downfall of most cameras in cell phones. This has been a problem in my Samsung and Google phones and why until they get the shutter lag sorted cell phones will never replace true cameras. I was gonna go for the Moto but not after this review.....

[@emerson...e]

I live in Brazil and I got the Edge 50 Pro 12GB 256GB on an operator's plan. The price was relatively good compared to the price charged in the national market, as I paid practically 1/3 of what the device is worth in conventional stores. Finally, I found a great device for practically everything, especially for everyday work, when we need to use the device a lot for conversations, among other things. This is possible due to the fast charging, which in a short time makes it ready for long hours of screen time. Here, it charges from 10% to 100% in just under 20 minutes, which allows me to use it for 6 hours of screen time. Unfortunately, as mentioned in the video, the camera is disappointing. I have a young daughter and I can forget to take some pictures of her daily life due to the processing delay. Due to this problem, I was thinking of also getting the Edge 50 Ultra, since I have a discount on my plan and would keep the Edge 50 Pro as a secondary device for work and the Edge 50 Ultra for everyday use. However, I haven't seen any reviews between the two yet to know if there are any differences in camera mode. I believe that on this occasion I may end up getting an S24 Plus or Ultra, since I like to record family moments. My first disappointment with the Edge 50 Pro was precisely at a school presentation of my daughter, as I recorded in 1080/30 to try to avoid the problem and, even so, there were some small lags. I hope that in the future there will be software updates to fix this problem, as I believe that the processor can handle a simple camera app. All it takes is refinement and updates.

[@SwordsDraw]

Loool! That selfie with uncle techspurt! I love both of your reviews! xD

[@garyclements2821]

I almost bought this phone last week when they were giving free ear buds with it, decided to buy it and noticed the ear buds deal had ended through the retailer I was buying from. So glad I didn't buy it after watching this honest review, watched so many reviews of this phone and all made it look great, even one of 2 reviewers I trust to be honest, none mentioned the camera delay, and none showed how bad the video recording/sound is. I've subscribed to the channel as first time watcher and love the honest review 👍

[@Gary0557]

Phone looks great but that camera processing delay and poor video would result in a no no for me.

[@tech_edit]

Thanks for the comments Gary! Agreed. Hopefully Moto can improve video quality and photo capture time with a software update, then it should be a great option at the right price.

[@harryvlogs7833]

The photo and video aren't terrible there very naturally looking

[@jdp2006biker]

Capture time is vital in mobile tech. It has the nuances of a 1.3megapixel camera!

[@harryvlogs7833]

@jdp2006biker no it doesn't and capture time is fine it's just the processing time after the shot

[@Gary0557]

@@harryvlogs7833 well whatever the reason , It's not good enough to take a photo with moving objects or people etc.

[@hitemup92]

Thank you for the review. The 3x Telephoto reminded me of the Motorola One Zoom I had several years ago - really liked the camera on that one but similarly, the slower chip made using it a rough experience at time for taking pictures/videos. I remember taking 4k on that and the phone not being able to even play it back fluidly 🤣

[@penalvesdelimajosemambuque3291]

My Man, excellent review... I like the details you unveiled. I'm about to buy this device, imported from India.

[@tech_edit]

@@penalvesdelimajosemambuque3291 thanks, kind words much appreciated, hope you enjoy it :)

[@carlsandberg8247]

125W charging was what made me want to buy this phone. To have your phone connected to a cable or a dock for hours is just a waste of time. Getting a full charge in 20 minutes makes the Moto Edge 50 series stand out compared to the competitors, where most don't even ship with a charger in the package.

[@victorypigeon]

Always frustrating when the camera software lets a phone down. It is hard to do well, but it's got to be better than this to make even a budget device worthwhile, let alone a mid-tier price point.

[@robovanlife]

i hope that camera app issue will be improved in the next firmware upgrade rest off is pretty nice, btw edge 50 pro is now the middle not flag ship. ultra is now flagship but cost to much.

[@MaheshKumar-bg5re]

What an extraordinary review. I understood your English easily. You told all the truth about this phone.. Because of the camera app, I am hesitating to buy this. Has Moto already fixed it? Have you got any update on this? Is it heating up a lot? In India, it seems it heats a lot

[@tech_edit]

Moto said an update would roll out in May, I will follow up with them this week. Thanks for the kind words, very much appreciated. I'm in the UK, so heat wasn't an issue, but I haven't stress tested it in that respect. Have a great day, Basil

[@LilBandhanya]

Appreciate the video. Im surprised you mentioned the performance. I saw a few others and people keep mentioning how amazing the performance in gaming is especially for the chipset. I'm genuinely torn between this and the s24. I love the size, feel, software, and customization on the 24 but hate the slow charging speed, 8gb ram. I have the 22 right now and it starts to heat up for the simplest things and the battery drain is horrendous.

[@tech_edit]

I remember I was on a video call with the S22 and tethering to my laptop and that killed it. Couldn't turn it on til it cooled down. I've avoided Exynos since. The Poco F6 Pro or OnePlus 12 could be other solid alternatives, or the Honor 200 Pro. It depends on how much you want to spend, what's available where you live and what you prioritise. Basil

[@LilBandhanya]

@@tech_edit true. I definitely considered a lot of other options like the Poco and OnePlus, but OnePlus has changed, and I'm not the biggest fan of the UI. Also it has to be a phone that can work on the AT&t network :/ so that limits options too

[@dakata17819132]

do you plan on doing a review in the ultra too?

[@tech_edit]

Absolutely. Let me know if there’s anything you want me to focus on :) Basil

[@dakata17819132]

@@tech_edit low light video and photo performance to test out the "Snapdragon Low Light Vision (LLV)" that the 8s offers compared to the 7 gen3 on the 50 pro. AV1 video playback, as that is also a big feature on the 8s.

[@johnalatalo1955]

@@tech_edit The camera/video performance would be interesting to see.

[@petrisalonen4893]

Excellent photos 👍. Motorola is better than ever in 2024. Shame about the price though as 699 Euros will hold many back including me. It is just too much and will leave 50 Pro in the shelves. Honor 200 and 200 Pro were just released and Oneplus Nord 4 in July, those will leave Edge 50 Pro in the dust, which actually is sad. At 499 Euros it could sell but at 699e it's just not possible as it's almost same priced as Oneplus 12 or cheapest Samsung Galaxy S24, and best selling Galaxy A55 sells lowest at 399e which is 300e cheaper.

[@micheleg.2244]

I can't find information about the equivalent focal length of the tele.. Is the tele 3x? In this case it should be about 75mm. Correct?

[@MyLovelyHorsenet]

Great review here, thinking of getting one. Can you tell us if there is a manual video mode and hyperlapse mode? Does turning off scene or shot optimisation help with processing speed?

[@tech_edit]

Thanks for the kind words. There is no manual video mode or hyperlapse, just manual photo and timelapse. Turning off scene and shot optimisation doesn't help with processing speed, however, Motorola has gotten in touch and an update is dropping in the next couple of weeks that should speed things up. When it does, I'll make a short video on it. Basil

[@AshyView24]

That camera issue will be fixed with a software update?

[@rlan55]

I can't imagine motorola not fixing the laggy camera app. At this price point in europe, it's a big no...

[@MrAditya00000]

Is it worth buying for someone who is looking for a camera centric smart phone? If not, what will be a good choice for around 400$-450$ budget?

[@tech_edit]

I think so, the photo quality is good but the video lets it down for me. Maybe the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus if you can find it on discount, or the Poco X6 Pro if you game as well.

[@sirzechs0164]

Is the markings at the bottom a regulatory or something in your region? I'm using the Edge 50 Pro here in India with the same colour but I do not have any marking on the frame.

[@tech_edit]

It is, yes! I didn't realise other regions didn't need to include them. Thanks for highlighting.

[@tryzmotrippin5481]

bruh, they've only released the lavender color in my country as of now. I want to buy the white pearl version but it says out of stock😭

[@tech_edit]

Aw no. What country is that?

[@Sergey71341]

I use Moto One Zoom with gcam from pixel 3, and all photos are much better than stock camera. Photos from the video are not impressive, the colours are too saturated.

[@vikrantdogra19]

i bought in 28k in INDIA . camera is very laggy and take 3-7 sec. processing after capturing the pic.But result are very good after processing

[@tech_edit]

You will get some of the best looking pictures of any phone at that price. Enjoy the phone! Basil

[@tryzmotrippin5481]

@@tech_edit can you recommend an alternative phone in the same price range but without issues such as this?

[@tech_edit]

@@tryzmotrippin5481 what country are you in?

[@tryzmotrippin5481]

@@tech_edit I am from India as well.

[@tech_edit]

@@tryzmotrippin5481 honestly, in India it's such a good price. Yes there is slowdown, but the picture quality is near best in class if you can handle the processing time. For gaming, the Poco X6 Pro is better, for video the Redmi Note 13 Pro/Plus, but the Moto is a more premium package. Also, Moto has said they will roll out an update to address the camera slowdown, so watch this space. I will make a short on it when it drops. Hope that helps!

[@NNN_OUS]

i think ill pass motorola for this year, lets hope 60 line would fixed up those question also no Always on display is kinda a deal breaker

[@joshuabush2569]

Honestly I quite like Motorola phones and have had quite a few in the past, currently using Galaxy S21 FE and thinking about upgrading to this or the base model S23...

[@Gary0557]

Audio quality on the 12 and Pixel are worlds apart from the Motorola.

[@ianwest1624]

Everything is better than the motto 😂. Using the moto flip after giving the wife my Samsung device. Worse thing I've done to myself in a long time

[@seanburns1972]

Maybe it just needs a software update to fix the camera lag

[@tech_edit]

Agreed, but I still feel the 7 Gen 3 is modest for the price in the West. It will be interesting to see how the Ultra performs with similar processing and a more powerful chipset.

[@efeste1173]

Im not watching the video, just asking... Really the newest is the best? Wow, incredible!!!

[@tech_edit]

Well… it’s also the worst Moto camera I’ve used in one respect. But you’d know that if you watched the video 😂🤓

[@efeste1173]

@@tech_edit i like the looks and i would really really buy one (because i loved in the old times moto and htc) so i was thinking about selling my google 8 pro (im now google fan due to camera and clean android) and getting this moto. But im reading everywhere it just shite and would be ok in a 500€ range. So i think ill never ever have a moto or htc :D

[@tech_edit]

Maybe see how the Moto Edge 50 Ultra performs? I’m hoping to review it in the next month. That has more power at least. Also look at the OnePlus 12 if you haven’t considered it. I really like the Pixel 8 Pro though, aside for gaming and heat management.

[@efeste1173]

@@tech_edit oops sorry, i was talking about ultra. Sorry, my bad. I know this video is about pro, but was talking about ultra. Gaming doesnt matter for me, but battery is shite with google 8 pro.

[@tech_edit]

No problem, good point about the battery too. Genuinely, the OnePlus 12 could be a great shout. It lasts for ages, runs cooler and the camera tuning is respectable. Or wait out until next year to see what the next generation of flagships deliver.

[@LightSaber12345]

UFS2.2 that's why data processing is so slow

[@doio77]

The worst phone I've ever owned, full of problems, no major update since it came out, I don't recommend Motorola phones in any way. Apart from fast charging, I don't see anything good about this phone. Avoid Motorola!!!

[@solomonaffi8626]

What makes it worst phone, camera or ?

[@doio77]

@@solomonaffi8626 yes, and other bugs that appears randomly

[@lawangenkhan7477]

It's incredible

[@andresrodriguez6252]

Get a pixel or wait for this phone goes to half price

[@neklamp2431]

The phone has style and character but the video is horrible!

[@santhoshn2872]

❤

[@markcaiger-watson1104]

I lasted 39" 😂 don't worry Basil, its not you

[@tech_edit]

😂 I hear you but the phone really seems like a software update away from being good. Also, 11:30 is a nuzzled in video comparison with the OnePlus 12R, Pixel 8 and Nothing Phone 2 in case you can handle a few more seconds of this review 😅

[@markcaiger-watson1104]

@@tech_edit I'll take another look, top review as always!

[@tech_edit]

@@markcaiger-watson1104 thanks Mark!

[@kheankimhong]

❤❤❤❤😊😊😊🎉

[@Gary0557]

I couldn't buy a phone with that sort of poor video quality.

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

First