Intro
Motorola Edge 30 Pro is a flagship smartphone, whose weakest point is the cameras. This model is excellent in every other way - from performance to software, display and additional features.
Before reading the full review, you can familiarize yourself with the detailed Motorola Edge 30 Pro specs or watch the video below the article.
Specifications
- Release date: 2022, January 24
- Colors: Cosmos Blue, Stardust White
- Dimensions: 163.1 x 76 x 8.8 mm.
- Weight: 196 g.
- Screen: 6.7" inc, 1080 x 2400, OLED
- Camera : Triple, 50MP
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
- Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
- Battery: 4800, Li-Po, non-removable
- Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
- Operating system: Android 12
- Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Design
Looking at the Motorola Edge 30 Pro, you can immediately recognize that it is a product of the brand. Not just the logo. Visually, the smartphone has retained many of the features of previous models. The front is rectangular and has no rounded corners compared to the competition. To this we must add flat and relatively thin frames that look flawless. The selfie camera is hidden in a small slot in the screen.
On the back we see an unusual camera module. It is stylishly designed and contributes to the ergonomics of the device.
Motorola Edge 30 Pro is available in two colors - white and blue. Both look modern and interesting. The fingerprint scanner is mounted on the side.
Display
If you are looking for a smartphone with a large screen, be sure to consider the Motorola Edge 30 Pro as a good option. It has a 6.7-inch OLED screen with a fairly high maximum brightness level - 700 nits, and excellent color rendering. The brightness level suggests that you will have no problem reading information from the display, even if you are outside on a sunny day.
On paper, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro has a refresh rate of 144 Hz. Automatic adaptation to 48, 60, 90, 120 or 144 Hz is set.
Useful on-screen features include Always on Display.
Productivity
Motorola Edge 30 Pro impresses as a smartphone with excellent performance. It is based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, which does not provoke heating of the case even after hours of gaming.
The device has other flagship features, including support for 5G networks. The manufacturer has also relied on the Adreno 730 graphics accelerator.
Motorola Edge 30 Pro is available in several modifications according to memory. You can choose between 8 or 12 GB of RAM and storage from 128 to 512 GB. Think carefully about which one to choose, as there is no slot for more memory.
Cameras
The smartphone has a main camera that takes quality photos with proper exposure and maximum natural colors. The detail is also up to standard. At night the lens shoots not so well, but with skillful use of the settings, you can achieve satisfactory results.
You will be impressed by the details of the main camera of the Motorola Edge 30 Pro. The lenses are better than typical for the company. They create frames with excellent color saturation and you will rarely notice noise. However, be careful with the automatic mode, it is designed primarily for conditions where there is a lack of light. Overall, the matrix works well and does not create unnatural photos.
The interface is nice. It is devoid of boring additions. The user has many modes to adapt to their preferences.
With the Motorola Edge 30 Pro, the company encourages video recording at 30 frames per second. If you want to use the wide angle lens, it is limited to FullHD.
The smartphone impresses with its ability to make 8K and 4K videos.
As for the front camera, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro is 60-megapixel. This impressive parameter cannot be overlooked. Be prepared to experiment with its capabilities and share them with friends and acquaintances. The manufacturer has set up a special technology with artificial intelligence that helps you shoot like a pro.
Autonomous work
The Motorola Edge 30 Pro has decided to reduce the size of the battery. Therefore, it has a capacity of 4800 mAh. Given the screen and processor, as well as the refresh rate of the picture, you can count on a relatively good battery life. By no means is it sensational.
Although the smartphone does not heat up much when performing resource-intensive tasks, it takes about 40 minutes to fully charge. This indicator is good and will be appreciated by familiar users. In just 15 minutes you will have a new 50% charge.
Recharging wirelessly takes about 3 hours. Reversible charging is also supported, which allows you to use the Motorola Edge 30 Pro as an external battery for other devices.
Useful features
Motorola Edge 30 Pro supports wireless termination with external devices - TVs, screens and more. This way you can use your applications, games and make video calls more conveniently.
Conclusion
Motorola Edge 30 Pro ranks among the most powerful smartphones on the market. It is not infallible, but it has a unique set of possibilities. You should pay special attention to its superb display.
Motorola Edge 30 Pro video review
Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on our team's personal experience with the Motorola Edge 30 Pro and third-party sources. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should keep in mind that this is a subjective assessment. The writing of this article was not paid for or sponsored by Motorola.
