Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Review - This Shouldn't Be Overlooked!

[@Techtablets]

See my 12T Pro Vs Edge 30 camera comparison here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH_MlqKAhbKUidk Now if they can just fix the rear camera video quality issue and focus, plus the palm rejection random glitch with a firmware update this will be a top phone. As it stands it has the best desktop mode I've seen, 4k output using DP 1.4 via Type-c with 21:9 aspect ratio support even!

[@SultanDougBob]

Hey Chris, hope you're doing well. Just wanted to let something off my chest. No matter how good a phone's software, hardware and cameras are, if the screen is edged I would not get it. I just hate edged screens.

[@Techtablets]

I'm not fond of them either. I have a comparison with the 12T Pro uploading now and the 12T Pro screen isn't quite as bright but it's flat!! And better I feel.

[@SultanDougBob]

@@Techtablets I wish Samsung never started this trend. Why is it that the phones with the best cameras always have to have a edged screen?! Like If the Xiaomi 12 Pro had a flat one I'd get it without blinking an eye so to speak.

[@krollpeter]

@@SultanDougBob I think the same. Samsung did that, but people bought into it. And I also want these glass rear cases to go. Plastic can be extremely solid, if they don't use the same plastic as used to make yoghurt cups.

[@SultanDougBob]

@@krollpeter not to mention glass is slippery as hell. Though one thing that glass backs do provide is better signal strength.

[@johndru]

I bought this phone 3 weeks ago and all i can say is I have spent my money well. USD650 for the 512gb variant! Excellent display and build quality, very capable cameras, extremely good battery life and pure stock Android with NO ads unlike other Chinese OEMs.

[@matthewtian1145]

Where did you buy it at 650?

[@Scorpic13]

Have you tried it with a Usb-C to 3.5mm dongle? I'd like to know if wired headphones works befor I buy it. Have heard that it doesn't register a dongle when used 😞

[@johndru]

@@Scorpic13 it works using an original moto adapter which came with my RAZR 5G

[@Scorpic13]

@@johndru Wonder if the originals is easy to come by, live in sweden

[@Tzgrey77]

How's the speakers?

[@mohammadzein504]

A well rounded flagship phone from Moto! It needs a bit of tweaking in the front camera department though. The huge selling points here are that clean UI and the great video out capability! Indeed a very good phone that deserves more attention Chris👌👌

[@Techtablets]

Totally agree

[@Inflator82]

Motorola is my favourite brand. Currently running on G100 and One Zoom. I just love their stock Android experience plus Moto apps. System stays snappy even after 3 years. Not like in Samsungs.

[@Techtablets]

Yes teh UI is nice, refreshing change coming from MIUI which is normally buggy.

[@Xfade81]

too bad they are owned by Lenovo

[@deadskull888]

@@Techtablets i am a Motorola user (from Emui) other than lack of features, the UI is as stable as Emui. I can tell you it's one of the best out there.

[@HELIOS.常]

@@deadskull888 are the updates regular?

[@deadskull888]

@@HELIOS.常 I would say OS updates are not regular, however Motorola does provide certain system apps updates through google play, which really helps with some bugs

[@greathey1234]

Finally! Someone actually reviewing in English not an Indian click baiter. Thanks mate from Saudi

[@Techtablets]

I know the ones you mean...

[@dejanstarwars10]

In case people are wondering. Motorola has confirmed that this will receive 3 major Android updates + 3 additional years of security patches. Fantastic considering how they weren't the best in this field.

[@ankyspon1701]

3 Updates BS!!! Motorola Edge 30 Ultra users have been stuck on Android 12 for an entire year, 1 year! That's appalling service for a so called flagship phone that is almost stock Android. Even the cheapest crappiest Motorola phone are running Android 13! And what's more insulting, is the Edge 30 Ultra received the Android 13 update, the same month Google announced Android 14 had finished Beta testing! This obviously means we Moto Edge 30 ultra users will have to wait another year to get Android 14! It's pathetic! What's worse, is that this update does not fix the camera problems, fuzzy images, poor night shots and dust 'dust' getting into the lens (oh yes this flagship phone let's dust in, so don't put it anywhere near water! Check out the Lenovo Motorola online forum, thousands of complaints and people wanting their money back! Do not buy this crappy phone, you will regret it.

[@czkmeister]

@@ankyspon1701 Funny how the only people that are complaining are the ones who didn't buy it. You don't need the latest Android for the phone or any apps to work. In fact, I'd much rather be stuck on an older WORKING version than to get newer but buggy.

[@sopocrin]

Yes, 30 ultra, it's a very good and complete phone, I'm coming from an s22 Ultra, and I don't regret the decision, very good battery, perfect sound, excellent camera, I want to mention that you need to do all the updates before using it ! I also confidently recommend the Edge 20 Pro for those who do not have a large budget! And it has SnapDragon 8Gen1+ Plus (few people know this), it is the latest revised processor much better than Exinos from S22 Ultra (that one got hotter) . And Moto 30 Ultra also comes with a liquid cooling system, this Ultra is successful, in my opinion!

[@barbarasiqueira9533]

Thank you for sharing this with us. I was thinking about s22+, but you're the 2nd person to talk about the hot battery.

[@ripppghost]

This is the best review so far that I've seen about this phone, I would appreciate if you could keep us updated regarding the video/camera issues and palm rejection issues, hopefully a software update is the only thing that the phone needs to fully exploit its potential

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

I'm excited about their desktop mode which is more fully featured than dex, with first party accessories with active cooling and 4K output and separate gaming and content consumption modes.

[@parshakamarsh]

Looks surprisingly good for a Motorola flagship, seems like really good value for money. I just hope that their updates are more regular and for longer than their usual paltry offerings

[@Techtablets]

Thet claim it's getting Android 13 and 3 years of updates if I remember correctly.

[@jesuslcampillo1989]

@@Techtablets For me its not enough for an expensive phone. At least, 2 Androids updates

[@gregyance9901]

I already got mine , the performance is incredible, faster than anything I've had before,this is a true flagship

[@ashwingeorgemathew]

How's the phone today 7 months later ? I don't mind the slow update schedule but otherwise is there anything notable about the phone

[@ankyspon1701]

Check your camera lens for dust particles, thousands of users reporting this now, but that's because it takes a while for the dust to get inside the phone (even though it never should). For this reason, keep your phone away from even splashes of water!

[@ankyspon1701]

@@ashwingeorgemathew of you've ever owned a decent Samsung or galaxy, avoid this phone. Just go onto the Lenovo Motorola forum and read all the complaints about the phone's build quality, the camera issues etc and the latest issue, dust gets into the phone and settles on the camera lens ruining all photos. This also means the phone isn't even splash proof!

[@OneDollaBill]

A lot of people seem to dislike Motorola cause their software updates. Either the support time is short or they're pretty slow pushing out their updates. But also other brands like Realme and xiaomi can be hit and miss with their updates. Other than that i dont see any problem with their devices.

[@nikinikolov-ew6py]

I personally refused to buy this Motorola model because of the display, everything else is great, that's why I bought a Xiaomi 12 T pro

[@ashwingeorgemathew]

@@nikinikolov-ew6py the resolution or curve?

[@nikinikolov-ew6py]

@@ashwingeorgemathew because of the rezalucia

[@yuidfbse]

You always have the coolest music that you use for the soundtracks of your videos.. wondering from what service or royalty free source you get them. Awesome video as always, thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesatkin9412]

Any comments on the bluetooth audio quality? This seems to be something most phone reviews always leave out. Apart from that, excellent review of an excellent device.

[@stevewonder8766]

Hands down the best review of my phone! 😁

[@white_shadow_123]

Hey Chris, I just got a Motorola Edge 40 and I'm quite happy with it. Can't find any complaints so far. Motorola did a great job, and it definitely doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

[@maicalvlad6765]

If you use a case with this phone like I do, all of the edge issues go away such as the narrow sides and accidental screen touches.

[@gizmohungry9739]

Let's make Moto.great again!! Lol great video. I'm seriously considering it. White one looks amazing. Will wait to see whats what with pixel.

[@EtherealGoddess_Ent]

GET THE PIXEL

[@HELIOS.常]

I'm confused between this phone and s22/s22 plus which should I buy? Or should I wait for s23 series? Does motorola provide good and frequent updates? And I'm not a hard core gamer so with light usage can I expect this phone to last me 4 - 5 years 4 minimum?

[@iJustAnas]

I did buy a Xiaomi Redmi note 9S before after watching your review ! and absolutely you are one of the honest and one of the best reviewers out there ! the phone looks awesome ! and btw the new flagship Infinix Zero ultra has the same sensor and a 180w thunder fast charger but a bad cpu ! i think i will give more time before upgrading! Thank you ♥

[@hlesko3254]

I Love This Phone... As Soon As it reaches Global... I'm upgrading from my huawei Thanks for the review

[@tarigahmed9475]

Book me a copy of it

[@Geraldlord5303]

I like your honest commentary you know what you’re talking about

[@JoaquinVacas]

Bought it. Enjoying day to day, really nice phone. Also, here in Spain Google doesn't give the Pixel Watch as it does in France, Germany and so on. Tired of 1000€ phones, this was 765€ in Amazon, hope they mantain those prices for high end phones.

[@xrypro4080]

I heard the camera is budget (

[@JoaquinVacas]

@@xrypro4080 Camera quality is good, maybe not on pair with Pixel 7 cameras, but a good one. The only issues are autofocus on 4K 60FPS recording and minor tweaks

[@vinuvarsidh9754]

Hi , excellent review as always. We could literally get every bit of info we need to know about smartphones from your reviews, except one. Flicker rate of these OLED panels. There is a small percent of people like me, who are sensitive to PWM flickering. my eyes strained a lot when i used samsung s22 phones, but not as much when i use iphones.(maybe becaz of high PWM rate , i think). Would love to see that testing added in your reviews.

[@yusufaras01]

looks really outstanding phone. Hope we can see it here in Turkey!

[@Techtablets]

Hopefully.

[@GFourGadget]

Not a bad flagship overall. A few things to improve but everything seems quite good. Too bad the availability is limited compared to the Xiaomi 12T Pro, at least here in South East Asia

[@gower23]

Thanks for the scenic tropical ambiance in the outdoor camera test

[@Behnam_Moghaddam]

Was looking forward to tris one. Greta as always! Thank you What are differences one should keep in mind, when buying the Chinese version?

[@hrq77777]

Thanks for talking about the flicker prevention setting 👍 (5:05) hopefully this setting will be great for those who suffer with the effects of PWM.

[@Techtablets]

Should fix it I see no flickering with it on

[@xrypro4080]

The screen flickers at 720hz. Should be no issue for pwm-sensitive people, who generally cant watch

[@jensschreiner5351]

Really nice phone but the software really needs a lot more attention. If it does get it within the next 2 months then it would be worth a second look

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

Amazing unboxing and hands on review as always Chris Sir

[@davidbezzant9820]

Looks a great phone for the price! Hopefully they pay attention and do the firmware updates needed and it can be one of the best phones this year

[@seansmith6473]

Needs focus fix and video fix

[@davidbezzant9820]

@@seansmith6473 Absolutely man if those things are fixed it's a serious pixel competitor IMO

[@seansmith6473]

@@davidbezzant9820 once fixed it will beat the pixel, and Xiaomi 12T Pro and S22

[@ThaedDavid]

I owned the original Edge Plus and pretty much every major phone reviewer failed to report on the huge failure rate of the curved screen on that model. You'll be hard pressed to find a second hand one because so many had the display show smudges. This is why I find it hard to trust Moto, and also phone reviewers because they all basically use phones for a couple of weeks and then forget about them.

[@lukemothug]

But hey! Things might have changed since then.

[@rlifeh]

I think this is first time you review phone from Motorola 😀

[@EtherealGoddess_Ent]

I love this dude and this channel always honest asf holds know punches man love it

[@dorinxtg]

Motorola (specially under the Lenovo management) issue was and always is - the software. Bugs all over, which are rarely fixed. The last phone that they really tried to have good HW and less software issues was the RAZR 1, but since then, everything went downwards..

[@eoin4597]

From a real user I have to disagree. Their updates aren't the fastest (compared to the likes of Samsung) but they have given very good updates which introduced lots of new stuff and ironed out a few initial bugs I had. The software has been really stable on the phone I have anyway (edge s). They also explain everything that is being updated on changelogs which is very transparent compared to other brands I am using and have used

[@lukemothug]

Are you you sure you didn't mean to write Xiaomi? 😁

[@DJ_Aeronautical]

Does it come with pre installed screen protector? Or have you tried installing one never owned full edge/ curve display phone any feedback how it fits or feel after installing screen protector? Thanks

[@zhivkominchev3801]

Very good detail review, it's good phone, but if its possible try and Moto Edge 30 Fusion.. its even better and cheaper than Edge 30 ultra.

[@Techtablets]

I don't have any Motorola contacts and seem to ignore me so I don't think I'll buy any more sorry. How is it better?

[@zhivkominchev3801]

@@Techtablets It have very good omnivision sensor like P50 pro with OIS. Can shoot 4k30, 4k60, 8k24. The ultrawide is 13mp with autofocus and can shoot 4k30. The selfie video is 4k30 with EIS. Most of the times make better pictures than Edge 30 Ultra. I think is the best budget flagship killer.

[@Techtablets]

It sounds great. Shame I never got it.

[@rain4274]

I always like ur review its very genuine

[@seansmith6473]

Nice review bro

[@S3MKi]

Xiaomi 12T Pro killer?

[@Techtablets]

Yes and I have a detailed comparison video coming 12T Pro Vs Edge 30 Ultra in about 10 minutes.

[@user-xz7tr8hd4y]

Nope, just like good

[@Techtablets]

Oh I think it is and you'll see all my reasons in the comparison uploading now.

[@jamesphillips2734]

Feel free to disagree with me @techtablets but I think they're closely matched and the biggest choice between them will be your preference in OS with MiUi Vs a more stock android experience

[@EdgyShooter]

Other brands: Nope, not going to include a charger, buy one... But make sure it's from us! Motorola: Here's a 125W charger, go nuts

[@Techtablets]

Yep :)

[@UhuPipi]

I owned this model but had to give it back. The screen was flickering and the UI lagging bad sometimes and basically all the time when in battery save mode. Does someone else have those problems?

[@joeshufflesjc]

Great phone, great specs , curved screen kills it for me.

[@NikhchansGaming]

13:06 Just hate the light reflections on the curve edges...ruins the whole experience for me.

[@alexandrospapadakis7511]

Very interesting device.. you have any plans to review the Moto edge 30 fusion..?

[@EdgyShooter]

I feel including a 125W GaN more than makes up for the lack of the adaptor Edit: thinking about it, that's probably worth about £50

[@Techtablets]

It is an expensive charger for sure.

[@user-ib5kn8cx2u]

Hi, Tech! It sounds a bit high-pitched, but what about the bass-treble balance?

[@acelectricalsecurity]

I used to have Motorola devices but found the company was not very good with updates. And have stayed away from them for that reason.

[@Grogak1]

Will we see a Xiaomi 12T review.? Realy curious about that.

[@WarisAmirMohammad]

I''m not sure about the 'overlooked' part, the channel where there's been a lack of coverage is here 💀

[@Techtablets]

I only just bought it last Monday as people asked for my review. Overlooked I'm referring to the general public, I've never once seen a new Motorola phone in the wild, never! People ignore or overlook this brand.

[@Techtablets]

But yes my own Motorola coverage has been nonexistent because they never seem to want to send review units to me. I'm just ignored so this is why I ignored them in return till now.

[@WarisAmirMohammad]

@@Techtablets yes Moto has to be more proactive when it comes to sending out review samples.

[@farhanmahmood4143]

I am using moto edge plus ....amazing phone

[@mkultra1078]

Wasnt paying attention..Thought i was watching Xiaomi release! Nice Motorola.

[@h.eenterprises5904]

I love Motorola although I have never used any of their phones

[@newecreator]

Yeah. That stutter in the ultrawide 1080p video is quite noticeable.

[@Techtablets]

It sure is they need to fix it.

[@Marko28Venom]

Would you recommend this phone or Galaxy S22 Plus (Snapdragon version) for the same price?

[@MrTom0rrow]

Aotearoa! 🇳🇿

[@Techtablets]

Yes 🤩

[@abhilash2836]

Aotearoa ❤️❤️

[@crewmaster6014]

Is it just throttling in gaming, or is it also closing the game when you play demanding games for too long?

[@RiordanLadyGaga]

Sorry but how did you get this white version? I can't find it on their site. Is it only the X30 Pro (asian variant) that comes in white?

[@Techtablets]

Ordered it from them in Spain. Maybe it sold out, but this is the white EU version.

[@KuntalGhosh]

12:46 man disliked his own video 💀

[@Techtablets]

:D haha

[@TheSupremeSkill]

What kind of cable is needed to use the Ready For feature for everything it has to offer?

[@johnrhanyson1915]

@Techtablets Nubia Z50s pro or Motorola Edge 30 ultra?

[@juanf.herrera511]

No 90 Hz option? Bad new... Great review.

[@Techtablets]

I don’t know why they don’t offer it 🤷‍♂️

[@homan7773]

thanks

[@Techtablets]

You're welcome!

[@jadmag]

Does it support the stylus like the edge 30 pro release earlier this year?

[@islammoustafa9516]

Where to buy the white colour in uk ?

[@milpatel83]

Was the long-press AOD notifications thing mentioned here - I cant quite see. This is one of Motos most best features in the OS - everything else about the OS is irrelevant (imo).

[@himanologanor4093]

does the screen darkens when throttling or that is a apple only gimmick ?

[@mic8654]

Don't buy this phone until they fix the camera app. Photos are hit and miss. Colours on pics are of a lighter shade. Pro option in the camera app is lacking. Raw images are crap.

[@eddiesg01]

Will this work in the US on cricket wireless? How about T-Mobile?

[@prajwalnoronha2818]

Motorola's chinese counterparts are much cheaper, get them for review next time as you could save some money for exactly the same phone. For example Moto Edge 30 Ultra is same phone as Moto Edge X30 Pro in China.

[@Labios_Rotos]

Oh man I wish you had talked about the desktop mode.

[@Techtablets]

It’s 4k and looks great you get a menu with the option of clone display or desktop mode. The plan was to have another video with it included but interest in this phone isn’t so great 😢

[@icetrench7690]

Has the thermals of 8+gen1 improved compared to 888/8gen1?

[@Techtablets]

I've reviewed now a lot of 8+Gen1 phones and no it hasn't still very hot. The best 8+Gen1 phone and 8Gen1 are the fan cooled gaming phones liek the Redmagic 7 Pro. They don't throttle at all this throttles down 40%

[@icetrench7690]

@@Techtablets ah ok. So 870 is the best rn i guess.

[@S3MKi]

@@icetrench7690 for games yes

[@AbhijeetGosavi73]

Please try out a Gcam with the phone!!

[@jayloving2005]

Wt is it

[@AbhijeetGosavi73]

@@jayloving2005 gcam is a mod of google camera, it helps a lot if your stock camera isn't good enough

[@chinmayamayanale4435]

Is the curved edge display a problem? Like when the phone falls down on the side, there is high possibility of the whole display itself getting damaged.

[@Techtablets]

It's meant to be a little stronger due to the curve VS flat some say... But it all depends on how it falls what angle it hits etc and from what height.

[@vladrazym9955]

Whats the price though? Amzn doesnt show it for me

[@av5334]

camera is gimmick. photos in artificial lighting come out to be terrible.

[@HEROs_Journey]

Can you buy this phone in the United States? If so where?

[@Granturion]

Very cool phone. Like it. Good job motorola

[@Specialon_]

Why you don't talk about ready for Feature?

[@bartbohms]

I definitely prefer the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra over the hyped Pixel 7 Pro!

[@namaste_kaka]

Quiet a view in your backyard mate, How Much do you Make? :P

[@Techtablets]

My boss pays my $10 an hour and you?

[@dioneydisalbertocolladodel4409]

Motorola edge 30 ultra nice 👌👍🎯🏆🏅🌟💫🔥😗👀🔥👈👈👈

[@blankstatement1]

motorola an original american company making it unavailable in american markets lol sad release

[@Techtablets]

Makes no sense at all this isn't in the US market.

[@andyH_England]

They cannot compete due to Samsung's predatory pricing and affiliation with carriers. That was LG's mistake, they tried to compete with Samsung, that has a marketing budget of $2b and were wiped off the smartphone market. We see with the Nothing phone and Moto that they are avoiding the unfair and restricted US market, especially in the flagship sector. It is likely to get worse, but if you look at Twitter, the hardcore Samsung fans love being dominated by Samsung, so I suppose the US are happy at having fewer choices?

[@blankstatement1]

@@Techtablets love your videos! you do amazing work

[@Techtablets]

Thank you for watching!

[@Scorpic13]

Hi. Does a Usb-C to 3.5mm adapter even work on this phone? Very few reviewers test this and some reports on the web says that no adapter works 😢 I know that Samsung has a different setup on their pins in the typ-c port, could it be that Motorola runs the same as samsung?

[@Techtablets]

I used a hub adapter with it from Amazon I think it was but others didn't work. And it did like all my video out adaptors. The one that worked was a Type-C display port to HDMI cable.

[@Scorpic13]

@@Techtablets So that's a hub, not for audio then? Hmm, this is a weird one 🤔

[@surajbhattathiri]

Thanks

[@Techtablets]

No thank you!

[@ggkameleon1]

I don't understand Motorola 🙄 why the 200mpx. But why not same 50mpx wide ultra wide and good a tele lens 👍. A good phone for the price but now they had the Pixel 7 pro and is better for the same price

[@AleJunco67]

honestly I think I'm going for motorola now, xiaomi just lacks with the software, tons of bugs and issues motorola seems better, more expensive, yes, but worth it

[@mlodyamper]

There is now 4K video in ultrawide 🙂

[@Techtablets]

Oh they added it? That’s good 👍

[@DimiProject2]

Could you please tell me if this phone is available in UK in white?

[@Techtablets]

I don't think it is.

[@DimiProject2]

@@Techtablets ive seen it in westfield but was only in black. Looks nice.. I think i wanna wait for the edge 40 ultra if they will update Did you hear anything for Edge 40 ultra? Thank you

[@aarushsrivastava8191]

Hi there, how do u get the option of changing the resolution of rear camera for Motorola edge 30 ultra. I am not having that option in my phone. Did not get any solution go this. You can only change to 200 mp through ultra resolution only?

[@Techtablets]

Yes I used the Ultra resolution under more modes. It's 200MP

[@aarushsrivastava8191]

@@Techtablets thanks for the response. But like other phones 30 ultra is not having the options to change the resolution for rear camera. You can only zoom into the frames but cannot take pictures at other resolution values like 48, 32 20 etc. Did u notice this too?

[@donaciuxx]

big 'HELL NO!' for that price software should be super polished! 900-1100 moneys? galaxy s22 and iphone is cheaper! hell no! =D on paper specs and chassis materials sound amazing, but software execution is huge let down. thanks for review again.

[@Techtablets]

Yes once the fix the rear video quality and that palm rejection it will then be a really solid phone. Till then I wait and see.

[@tarigahmed9475]

What is the price of the phone, I am in Sudan, can you deliver it to me?

[@Techtablets]

Sent! DHL Tracking number 173748813

[@markyrd1507]

Im little late but i have stupid question lol, so does it have a fast flash light optiom where you shake the phone?

[@Techtablets]

Don’t think so

[@danielbrown6027]

Tech Spurts review shows it does, if you hadn't already found an answer to your question 👍

[@qba4455]

It's pretty

[@alexdimitov37]

Is this model have flickering display problem?

[@Techtablets]

No, no issues with mine that I recall.

[@jim9win]

How do you put the Google Play store on this phone?

[@Techtablets]

Mine came with it. This is the Spanish version I bought

[@a9udn9u]

Why aren't these available in the US?

[@Techtablets]

No idea it makes no sense.

[@bsforyt727]

Can u try some gcam mods with this excellent phone

[@Techtablets]

I have but they all crash on me.

[@bsforyt727]

@@Techtablets same is true for 12s ultra?

[@raihanhanTek]

I feel Camera and Video results on Motorola Edge 30 Ultra still need to be improved

[@Techtablets]

Oh they do not flagship level the EIS and ultrawide video is poor!