Motorola Edge 30 Review

Motorola claims that the Edge 30 is the world's and India's slimmest and lightest 5G smartphone. Due to this focus on design, the phone is only 6.79 mm thick and weighs 155g. The Motorola Edge 20, which debuted at a comparable price the previous year, is replaced by the Motorola Edge 30. It appears that Motorola has prioritized the Edge 30's design as one of its primary selling points. In this article, we will see an overall review of Motorola Edge 30.

Review of Motorola Edge 30

• Design

Motorola has flattened the Edge 30's chassis to emulate the design of the iPhone 12, which many following Android smartphones have also copied. The Edge 30 is easy to grip in one hand thanks to the body's still-roughly-rounded edges and corners. The Edge 30's body is made of polycarbonate to cut down on weight. The rear panel is constructed of acrylic, despite having a glass-like look; thus, dropping it shouldn't cause it to fracture as easily. In the center of the flat object is the Motorola logo.

• Specifications

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC, an update to the Snapdragon 778G that ran the Motorola Edge 20 powers the Motorola Edge 30. Additionally, the Edge 30 is the first smartphone in India to utilize this SOC. It supports 13 5G bands, Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.2. Unfortunately, the Edge 30's storage cannot be expanded, which may cause some customers concern. The Edge 30's dual speakers have been upgraded with Dolby Atmos and Snapdragon Sound.

• Performance

The Motorola Edge 30 delivered a smooth experience to the users. Its Poled display was crisp and had good viewing angles. The display's refresh rate was set to Auto by default, and with this setting, users noticed that the UI was refreshed at 90Hz on most occasions. It did switch to 144Hz on the lock screen of all places, but most interactions with the interface, including scrolling through menus, were at 90Hz.

You'll have to lock the refresh rate in the Settings app if you want the full 144Hz, which does feel a bit smoother. Watching video content felt engaging, and the stereo speakers complemented the display well.

Those looking for a device primarily for media consumption would find the Motorola Edge 30 very interesting. In-display fingerprint sensor in the Motorola Edge 30 is a step in the right direction. Motorola has included a fun fingerprint animation to keep you occupied while the scanner works. The phone unlocked rather quickly using face recognition.

• Camera

The Motorola Edge 30 and Edge 30 Pro have the same camera hardware. It contains a 50-megapixel primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with macro capabilities, and a 2-megapixel depth camera. The Edge 30 lacks good zoom functionality compared to the Edge 20, which has a 3X telephoto camera. Nevertheless, the camera interface is still much the same and is simple to use. The camera app provides a Pro mode that enables you total manual exposure control.

Although it quickly locked focus, the Motorola Edge 30 occasionally stumbled when shooting HDR scenes. Additionally, it seemed as though while pixel-binning images from the primary camera, the camera app increased the sharpness. Photos taken at the full 50-megapixel resolution exhibited more detail.

Should You Buy It?

If you're looking for a reliable mid-ranger under Rs 30,000, consider the Motorola Edge 30. The device is admirable and can compete with several flagships. It is encouraging that Motorola has finally focused exclusively on the phone's design. The phone is not just the thinnest in the world, but it also feels fantastic in the hand and is very light.

At this price, the 144Hz display is the cherry on top, and the simple user interface and expected improvements to Android 14 will offer you even more reasons to think about this phone in the mid-range category.

The Edge 30's low-light performance is consistently good, and the cameras do a respectable job. The battery performs well for its size as well. The phone has a Snapdragon 778+ chipset, which manages primary usage well in terms of performance. However, you should consider Xiaomi or OnePlus if you need a phone for intense work like gaming, video editing, or other related activities. Overall, the Edge 30 is the phone for you if your spending limit is less than Rs 30,000 and you want a phone with an attractive appearance and potent specifications.

Conclusion

On the Edge 30, Motorola has unmistakably placed design above all other considerations. If the design is high on your list of must-have features, you'll find this phone highly alluring. The Motorola Edge 30 also continues to impress in the software department. The Edge 30's UI is clear and free of overbearing bloatware, and Motorola has committed to providing long-term Android updates, so it should hold up well over time.

However, the Motorola Edge isn't significantly improved over the Motorola Edge 20. You might be disappointed to learn that the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC doesn't offer a significant upgrade over the Snapdragon 778G if you were hoping for miracles from it.

Although the Edge 30 Pro has similar technology, the output, mainly recorded videos in low light, is still a little below the Edge 30 Pro despite the cameras being good for the price. Individuals who appreciate design and favor pure Android will find the Edge 30 a solid pick. The Xiaomi Mi 11X or the OnePlus Nord 2 should better fit power users who demand superior performance.