Motorola didn’t launch a new Razr in 2021, with reports and leaked details strongly suggesting a new model to be launching this year. Yesterday, the upcoming Motorola Razr (codename Maven) was officially showcased in China. Though it was more of a sneak peek than a full reveal, the pictures give us a glimpse at the foldable’s design.
Chen Jin, Lenovo Mobile Chia GM showcased the next Motorola Razr at a press event. The handful of pictures taken shows the device in both folded and unfolded form. As seen in the images, the new Razr ditches the “chin” design of the earlier models that emulated the original 2000s Razr.
Pictures of the new Razr, when closed, give us a look at the new dual-cameras at the bottom right corner. The new Razr design actually looks quite similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3.
A teaser video posted on Weibo further shows off the new Motorola Razr. The new hinge looks inspired by Samsung’s design, as well as the new larger outer display, the main USP of the Galaxy Z Flip.
Previous leaks have already confirmed that the new Motorola Razr will be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The latest spec leaks suggest that the new Razr will feature a 6.7-inch P-OLED folding screen, 120 Hz refresh rate, and a redesigned hinge. The outer display is expected to be bigger than before at 3-inches. Camera duties will be handled by a 50-megapixel main camera and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide.
Motorola’s recent launch of the Moto Edge+ propels the once mi-range champion back into the flagship race. The Moto Edge+ shows what a major known brand is capable of.
The Motorola Edge+ while filling the void in the flagship market, slots above the OnePlus 8 Pro and below Samsung’s Galaxy S20 lineup. Finding a sweet spot with respect to hardware and performance.
Display
The Motorola Edge+ features a 6.67 inch AMOLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The display has a 2340 x 1080px resolution with 90 degree edge on both sides. A 90Hz refresh rate which features an automatic switch to 60Hz refresh rates on low battery. The 10 bit display is also HDR 10+ rated and the phone utilizes the edge in several ways. The most interesting of which is the ability to add trigger buttons to the edge of the screen. These will act as tactile buttons during gaming on games like PubG Mobile and COD Mobile. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
The edge also is used to navigate through the UI. can be used to pull down the notification shade, pull up the apps, jump into multi tasking and also access shortcuts.
The Edge has lighting effects which also appear during charging or can be customised for notifications.
Hardware
The Motorola Edge+ features a impressive mig of hardware under the hood. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 ties in the main compute with the Adreno 650 GPU for graphics. This is packed with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB of storage. this combination puts serious hurt on smartphones like the Galaxy S20+ which feature exynos chipsets and lower RAM and storage.
The Moto Edge+ also ties in a massive 5000 mAh battery although charging is limited to 18W. Despite the largest battery in segment the Edge+ loses out on rapid charge which can be seen in other devices.
Camera
The Motorola Edge+ has an impressive mix of cameras. Starting with the main 108 MP, f/1.8 Sony sensor. The main sensor also capture 6K video and is also capable of ultra smooth video thanks to software and hardware based video stabilisation.
The second camera is a 16 MP, f/2.2 ultra wide camera which also doubles up as a macro camera. This is one of the best uses of the camera space much better than the 2 MP or 4 MP macro sensors seen on other devices. The third camera is an 8MP telephoto camera. The cameras are paired up with a TOF sensor to improve depth mapping.
The front camera has a 25 MP, f/2.0 sensor which is capable of portrait shots and slow motion video.
Other Aspects
The Motorola Edge+ is a return to flagship device for Motorola. While the company has focused it’s efforts in the US and EU the brand has stayed away from launching premium handsets in India. The Motorola Edge+ changes that.
The company promises updates for 2 generations of Android at a minimum. So it runs on Android 10 and will be at the least updated to Android 12. The UI also plays in with Motorola’s previous devices. Stock Android no custom skins or UI, no bloatware and no advertisements. The one Moto app to control some smartphone features like the Edge and Moto Gestures.
The Moto Edge+ is priced at Rs. 74999 with a permanent discount of Rs. 7500. Effective pricing the phone at Rs. 67500.
Motorola Edge+ Does miss out on some key things like any kind of water resistance rating. Even though the phone has a water repellent nano coating. The phone also limits charging to 18w while some phones offer upwards of 30W.
Motorola has finally entered the flagship smartphone race with the Motorola Edge+ and has also launched a sub-flagship Moto Edge.
Motorola has often stayed away from the flagship market, especially in the last few years. This changes with the Edge devices as Motorola steps up its game.
The Motorola Edge+ features a 6.67 inch AMOLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The display also has a 90Hz refresh rate which features a auto switch to lower refresh rates on low batteries.
The 10 bit display is also HDR 10+ rated and the phone utilizes the edge in several ways. The most interesting of which is the ability to add trigger buttons to the edge of the screen. These will act as tactile buttons during gaming on games like PubG Mobile and COD Mobile.
Motorola is also using the Edge for notifications and animations during charging. Speaking of which the phone offers 15W Wireless charging, 18W Wired charging and also reverse wireless charging. The Moto Edge+ also features a 5000mAh battery.
Motorola is also pushing camera capabilities with the devices. The main camera on the Edge+ is 108 MP 1/1.33″ Sensor with an f/1.7 aperture. The camera also offers 27 MP shots using the Quad Pixel tech to improve low light performance and dynamic range. This is paired with an 8 MP 3 times optical zoom telephoto sensor with f/2.4 aperture.
Motorola claims that the cameras offer 6K video with the best in Industry Video Stabilization. The cameras also get a video portrait mode which is becoming more and more popular. Motorola also offers its popular Night Vision photo modes on both front and rear cameras.
Motorola has managed to use a single sensor for both Wide and Macro shots which sits at 16 MP with an f/2.2 aperture. The Edge+ also packs a TOF sensor with dual LED Flash.
The innards of the Motorola Edge+ also competes with the latest flagships. The Moto Edge+ has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with an Adreno 650 GPU. The phone is also capable of 5G with the X55 chip and will work on all bands including those in India when 5G becomes available. On the memory front the Motorola Edge+ has 12 GB RAM and 256 GB UFS 3.0 Storage.
Motorola claims to also have worked on improving the Android interface on their devices starting with the Edge phones. Motorola has launched My UX which will be accessible from the Moto App. The interface on the phone remains as close to vanilla Android as before on Motorola devices with a few additions. Including Moto Game time which will also allow the customization on the trigger buttons among other things, like avoiding disturbances during gaming.
Motorola will also allow for completely customized themes which will also be accessible from the MyUx mode in the Moto App. Motorola also includes the new Moto Audio app which will allow users finer control on their audio including that from the Dual Stereo speakers, which Motorola claims are loudest in the industry. These are also tuned by Waze audio. Moto Edge+ is also one of those rare devices that continues to provide a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The Moto Edge, a more affordable phone from Motorola maintains all of the same features of the Moto Edge+ except a few. For one the chipset is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765. The main camera also is reduced to 64 MP instead of the 108MP seen on the Edge+.
Moto Edge
The Moto Edge also has a 4500 mAh battery and removes the wireless charging seen on the Edge+. The MotoEdge will be available in a 6GB+128 GB variant and will offer expandable storage via microSD.
The Moto Edge+ is priced at US$ 1000 and available immediately, where as the Moto Edge availability and price is yet to be announced. Motorola plans to launch the Edge+ and Edge in India post the lockdown period and according to the company the device will be priced aggressively. We expect the flagship Moto Edge+ to be Priced at Rs. 59,999.
Motorola has freshly announced the Motorola One Action in India which features an unconventionally tall display that has an aspect ratio of 21:9. The smartphone is offered in a single storage configuration and is priced at Rs 13,999.
Falling in a price bracket that is one of the most popular, the question arises where does the Motorola offering stand in front of smartphones like the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 5 Prothat are laden with features.
In this article, we will look at both the pros and cons of the Motorola One Action. Besides, we will also discuss, who should get the latest offering from the company that birthed mobile phones in 1973.
In order to provide a reference point, we have laid out the specifications of the Motorola One Action and its competitors in a tabular manner.
Feature/ Device
Motorola One Action
Realme 5 Pro
Redmi Note 7 Pro
Display
6.3 inch LCD
432 ppi
21:9 Aspect Ratio
Punch Hole
6.3 inch LCD
409 ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 3+
19.5:9 Aspect Ratio
Waterdrop Notch
6.3 inch LCD
409 ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
19.5:9 Aspect Ratio
Waterdrop Notch
Front Camera
12 MP
16 MP
13 MP
Rear Camera
12 MP (PDAF)
16 MP (ultrawide)
5 MP (Depth Sensor)
48 MP (PDAF)
8 MP (ultrawide)
2 MP (Depth Sensor)
2 MP (Macro Lens)
48MP (PDAF)
5 MP (Depth Sensor)
Battery
3,500 mAh
10 W Fast Charging
10 W Box Charger
4035 mAh
20 W Fast Charging
20 W Vooc Charger (In Box)
4,000 mAh
18 W Fast Charging
10 W Box Charger
Security
Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
Face Unlock
Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
Face Unlock
Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
Face Unlock
Chipset
Exynos 9609
Octa Core CPU
Mali G72 MP3 GPU
Snapdragon 712
Octa Core CPU
Adreno 616 GPU
Snapdragon 675
Octa Core CPU
Adreno 612 GPU
Price
4 GB + 128 GB: Rs 13,999
4 GB + 64 GB: Rs 13,999
6 GB + 64 GB: Rs 14,999
8 GB + 128 GB: Rs 16,999
4 GB + 64 GB: Rs 13,999
6 GB + 64 GB: Rs 14,999
6 GB + 128 GB: Rs 16,999
Build (Front/Rear)
Front Glass
Rear Plastic
Front Glass
Rear Plastic
Front Glass
Rear Glass
OS
Android 9 Pie
Android One
Android 9 Pie
ColorOS 6
Android 9 Pie
MIUI 10
We can clearly see that the Motorola One Action not only has a smaller battery but it also does not support 18 W or 20 W fast charging like its competitors. We feel this is the only con that the newly launched smartphone has.
However, if fast charging is not your biggest concern and you can overlook this aspect. There are plenty of features that he Motorola One Action offers which are listed below:
Bloatware Free Experience: The Motorola One Action runs on the stock version of Android 9 Pie which is devoid of any custom skins. Therefore, the UI is free from any intrusive ads that Xioami owners would be well aware of. Besides, it does not have any bloatware or custom apps that are found on devices including Xiaomi and Realme. Although it is debatable, we believe stock Android offers a much more slick UI and first-time device owners can learn it without much hassle.
Moreover, there are no proprietary versions of apps like gallery or music that continuously prompt for device permissions like storage and location which may send user data off-shore to data centres in the name of improving user experience.
Android One Certification: Like most other Android smartphones from the company, the Motorola One Action is a part of the Android One Program. Therefore, it is assured to receive at least two upgrades of Android operating system and security patches for 36 months which is a considerable factor. In the case of Motorola One Action, the smartphone is guaranteed to receive the upcoming Android 10 which was freshly unveiled and its succeeding version which will be unveiled in 2020.
21:9 Aspect Ratio Display: The Motorola One Action has a 6.3 inch LCD display that has a pixel density of 432 ppi. As observed with the previously launched Motorola One Vision, the latest offering from the company also has an unconventionally tall display that has an aspect ratio of 21:9. For readers who do not know most of the movies are shot in 21:9 ratio and the content creators on YouTube are also gradually moving over to his aspect ratio. To make it easier to understand, the black area above and below any video content is minimised while viewing them on the Motorola One Action. Therefore, it is able to provide an immersive viewing experience.
Punch Hole Camera: The 6.3-inch display of the Motorola One Action features a punch hole that houses the selfie camera. In comparison to the waterdrop notch that is found on almost every other Android smartphone, the punch hole looks a lot more futuristic and intriguing. Due to this feature alone, the Motorola One Action stands out the crowd and could be a conversation starter while in a social or formal gathering.
128 GB Storage: As we know the Motorola One Action is offered in just one storage capacity that is 4 GB + 128 GB. Unlike its competition, Motorola has opted to go with 128 GB of onboard storage on the sole, base variant. While its competitors are offered in the same ROM capacity, they are at more expensive than the Moto offering. Based on our experience and encounters, most users buy 32 GB or 64 GB variants of mid-range smartphones and after the 4G revolution and plenty of digital content to consume, they find these storage capacities filling up quickly. On the other hand, 128 GB is perfect for most users.
In addition, if power users end up filling the whole storage, they are covered with the support of memory expansion upto 512 GB via a microSD card.
117 Degree Action Camera: One of the key highlighting features of the Motorola One Action is its 117-degree ultra-wide video camera. Ingeniously, Motorola has mounted the sensor in a sideways position. This allows the users to shoot landscape video with the Motorola One Action even when it is held in portrait orientation. This feature is inspired from action cameras like GoPro, which also explains the name of the smartphone.
Moto Actions: Staple to most Android smartphones from the company, the Motorola One Action also supports ‘Moto Actions’, some of which include ‘Fast Torch’, ‘Three Finger Screenshot’ and ‘Quick Capture’.
In order to toggle the flashlight on the Motorola One Action, the users can quickly shake the handset in a back and forth motion. The same gesture can be used to toggle the flashlight off. To quickly pull up the camera application, the users can twist their wrist twice while holding the Moto One Action. Moreover, the same gesture can be used to switch between the front and rear camera.
As the name suggests, holding three fingers on the display captures a screenshot which is much easier than pressing the power button and volume button simultaneously or clicking the button from the navigation menu.
Until one has actually used these gestures to toggle certain features they would not know how much utility to provide. On top of that, this is something that other companies should draw inspiration from as it does not require any additional hardware.
To sum things up, Motorola One Action has turned out to be a better offering than we initially thought it to be. Most importantly, all of these features make sense because the company has managed to price the device aggressively.
In case, the device was priced at Rs 16,000 or upwards, most of the features have been overshadowed due to the fierce competition.
The answer to the question “Who Should Buy The Motorola One Action?” is, anyone who is looking for an elegant mid-range smartphone that offers up to date features and has an innovative ultrawide camera.
Don’t forget to watch our unboxing video of the smartphone.
Motorola launched its One series of smartphones back in 2018. The range is distinguished by its Android One support and its latest instalment has just been launched in India. Motorola One Action is a mid-range smartphone with a triple camera setup on the rear. Here is our unboxing and hands on of the newly launched device.
Video
What’s In The Box?
Motorola One Action
Power Adapter
Type-C Cable
Quick Start Guide
Safety Information and Warranty Card
Case
SIM Tray Ejector
Design
The Motorola One Action bears similarilities in design with the previously released Motorola One Vision. However, unlike the latter, the former has a plastic back rather than a glass one. The device measures 160.1 x 71.2 x 9.2mm and weighs about a 181g. On the front, the device features minimal bezels which is in part due to its in display punch hole selfie camera. The build feels robust and the polycarbonate back rounds the corners as well.
Motorola One Action’s flanks house the volume rockers and power button on the right while the left is bare with just a SIM card slot. On the rear, the device has a triple camera module on the top left with an LED flash right below it. The signature batwing style “M” logo is found in the fingerprint scanner in the middle while the Android One branding can be seen at the bottom.
Display
Motorola One Action features a 6.3 inch LTPS IPS LCD Full HD+ display with a resolution of 2520 x 1080px. Notably, the device has an aspect ratio of 21:9 which is great for watching movies or videos that are also natively filmed at this ratio. Usually, black bars have to fill the top and bottom due to devices having an 18:9 display. The display, as mentioned above, has a punch hole selfie camera which also allows for an unintrusive viewing experience.
Chipset, Storage and Other Features
Under the hood, the Motorola One Action houses the Exynos 9609 SoC which is manufactured using a 10nm fabrication process. Interestingly, the chipset is also found in the Motorola One Vision as well. The mobile CPU consists of an octa core processor which is clocked at 2.2GHz alongside the Mali G72 MP3 GPU. It offers 4GB of RAM which is coupled with 128GB of internal storage similar to the One Vision. Furthermore, the storage of the handset can be further expanded up to 512GB via a microSD card.
Camera
Motorola’s One Action stands out from the One Vision with a triple camera setup over the latter’s dual cameras housing. The primary lens is a 12MP shooter with f/1.8 aperture alongwith 5MP depth sensor combined with a wide angle action camera with a 117 degree field of view. On the front, the device houses a 12MP with f/2.0 aperture and 1.25um pixel size for selfies.
Battery and Connectivity
The device is powered by a 3,500mAh battery which unfortunately does not support fast charging with only a 10W charge rating. For connectivity, Motorola One Action includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, dual 4G VoLTE, GPS, NFC and bottom mounted 3.5 mm jack and USB Type C port which can be used for charging and data syncing.
Colour Options and Other Features
Motorola One Action is available in two colour options that are Denim Blue and Pearl White. Additionally, the device packs many noteworthy features such as face unlock, Action Cam, 21:9 display, Moto Actions and Gesture support and more. It also houses many of the basic sensors like a fingerprint reader, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, Gyroscope and others. Notably, the smartphone is an Android One device which means it is guaranteed to receive to major OS updates and three years security updates.
Motorola One Action can be purchased from 30th August 2019 and will be available from Flipkart.com and will also arrive in select offline stores. The price of the single storage variant (4GB RAM + 128GB ROM) is INR 13,999.
Earlier this month, Motorola LLP launched the Motorola One Action smartphone in several countries that include Brazil, Mexico and a few European regions. On the 23rd of August, the handset has been launched in India as well. Like the previously launched Motorola One Vision, it also has an unconventionally tall display and is Android One Certified.
Motorola One Action Design and Features
The newly launched Motorola One Action has glass on the front while its rear panel is made out of plastic. Holding the device together is a polycarbonate chassis. The handset measures 160.1 x 71.2 x 9.2 mm and it weighs 181g.
The front of the Motorola One Action accommodates a 6.3 inch LTPS IPS display that has a resolution of 2520 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 432 ppi. As previously launched Moto One Vision, it also has an unconventionally tall display that has a 21:9 aspect ratio.
Noteworthy, the display of the smartphone has punch hole on the top left corner which makes room for the 12 MP selfie camera. For rapidly and securely bypassing the lock screen, it has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Besides, it also supports face unlock technology and the traditional screen lock.
The Motorola One Action runs on the latest Android 9 Pie and it is Android One certified. The certification states that the smartphone is assured to get two major Android updates and security updates for three years.
Under the hood, it is kitted with Exynos 9609 SoC which is manufactured by Samsung. The chipset is comprised of an octa-core CPU and the Mali G72 MP3 GPU.
In addition to the selfie camera, the Motorola One Action has a triple rear camera setup which consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor, 5 MP depth sensor and an ultrawide sensor that has a 117-degree field of view. Notably, the wide-angle sensor is arranged in a sideways manner which means the device can capture landscape videos even when it is held in portrait mode.
The Motorola One Action is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery which shockingly supports on 10 W fast charging. Connectivity options on the handset include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type C port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Motorola One Action Price, Storage Variants and Colours
The Motorola One Action is offered in three colour options which include Denim Blue, Pearl White. As observed with several other offerings from the company, the newly launched handset will be sold online on Flipkart.com and select offline retailers. The sale of the smartphone will commence from the 30th of August.
In terms of memory and storage, the Motorola One Action is available in just one variant for which the price is as follows:
Overall, the device has an elegant design and is comprised of modest features. However, we will have to see how it fairs against the likes of the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 5 Pro.
Earlier this year, we had covered multiple reports regarding Motorola’s Razr foldable smartphone. The device is the successor to the original Razr flip phones and will seek to revive the iconic series. The thing that sets it apart from its past generation is the foldable display in the form factor of a flip phone. It was confirmed by the company that the device was under development and we now have reports claiming it will launch in December alongside alleged pricing.
Motorola Razr
Motorola Razr is a refresh to the legendary lineup of sleek and compact flip phones that were extremely popular almost a decade ago. However, the 2019 Razr brings in a lot more than just better hardware and OS. The key feature is most definitely its folding screen that allows the device to have a very small physical footprint. In other words, it is compact and is minute compared to the large smartphone like the Galaxy Note 10. The handset also houses a small secondary display which was also seen in the previous iterations. Notably, the images are seen so far only showcase a single camera being present on the device.
Motorola Razr 2019 is expected to arrive in Europe in December and will carry a hefty price tag of EUR 1,500 and USD 1,500 in the US. In Indian Rupee, it translates to the device being priced anywhere between INR 1,07,000 to INR 1,19,000. However, an Indian release has yet to be revealed. Furthermore, it is expected to be a mid-range smartphone with weaker specs in comparison to Galaxy Fold or Huawei Mate X but may still be more affordable than its competitors.
After much anticipation and numerous leaks, Motorola has finally launched the Moto One Action in Brazil, Mexico and several European countries. The key highlighting feature of the smartphone includes a punch-hole display and a triple rear camera setup.
Motorola One Action
The Motorola One Action features glass on the front and plastic on the back which is held together with a polycarbonate chassis. It measures 160.1 x 71.2 x 9.2 mm and it tips the scale at 181g. It features a 6.3 inch LTPS IPS display with a resolution of 2520 x 1080 px.
Like the previously launched Moto One Vision, it also has an unconventionally tall display that has a 21:9 aspect ratio. The display of the smartphone has punch hole cutout on the top left corner which houses a 12 MP selfie camera. For biometric security and rapidly logging into the UI, it also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Additionally, it also supports face unlock technology.
The Motorola One Action runs on the latest Android 9 Pie and is Android One certified; which means it will receive two major software updates and security updates for three years. Under the hood, it is kitted with Exynos 9609 SoC which is manufactured by Samsung. The chipset is comprised of an octa-core CPU and the Mali G72 MP3 GPU.
For photography, the Motorola One Action has a triple rear camera setup which consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor, 5 MP depth sensor and an ultrawide sensor that has a 117-degree field of view. As previously mentioned, it also has a 12 MP front-facing camera.
The Motorola One Action is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery which support 10 W fast charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type C port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Motorola One Action Price, Storage Variants and Colours
The Motorola One Action is offered in three colour options which include Denim Blue, Pearl White and Aqua Teal. The device is available in just one storage variants for which the price is as follows:
4 GB + 128 GB: £219 (around Rs 18,964)
All in all, the device has an elegant design which is backed with modest innards. However, we feel the price of the device is a bit steep in comparison to its competitors.
In 2019, it is fairly common to see most smartphone featuring noticeably thin bezels than what was the norm before. Smartphone now features a lot of new designs to achieve all time high average of the screen to body ratio. A few OEMs employ notched display to house the camera and essential sensors while a few go for punch hole camera. Now, Motorola is reportedly working on an upcoming smartphone with a notchless display which is likely to feature a pop-up camera.
Moto One Vision
Design
Motorola, for the most part, has dropped a lot of the thick chins and bezels on its current generation of smartphones. The company’s latest releases reflect this with the punch hole designs found on the Moto One Vision and Moto One Action (upcoming). According to the leak, an image of an unknown Motorola smartphone was shared on Twitter. In the image, we observe a smartphone which has minimal bezels on the top and side. Notably, the bottom has a slight chin which also houses the company’s branding.
The right side of the Motorola smartphone features the volume rockers and power button while the left is seamless. It is speculated that the smartphone is likely to feature a pop-up camera mechanism for selfies. Unfortunately, the finer details regarding the smartphone are still at large. Furthermore, the leak hasn’t specified anything apart from giving us the first look of an upcoming device.
Motorola is set to launch a few smartphones in the arriving weeks. Moto One Zoom is one of them and so is the Moto One Action. We have covered both smartphone and know the general design, however, Moto One Macro is still a mystery. Hence, it is quite possible that the One Macro or another yet to be revealed smartphone will feature a pop-up camera.
Through a blog post on the 25th of July, Motorola has launched its latest budget smartphone, the Moto E6. The device is the successor of the Moto E5 series launched last year and unlike its predecessors which were launched in a pack of four, the latest handset arrives as a solo announcement. It has been launched only in the United States as of now, with global availability expected to be announced soon by the company.
Moto E6
The new Moto E6 smartphone by Motorola as mentioned above is the company’s latest budget offering. The device features an all polycarbonate design which looks similar to its predecessors. It has a 5.5 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1440 × 720 px. As it is a budget handset, there are significant bezels on the top and bottom of the display. There is also no physical fingerprint scanner on the Moto E6, which means users will have to rely on traditional unlocking methods; such as patterns, numerical pins and passwords to access the smartphone.
The Moto E6 runs on the slightly dated Snapdragon 435 SoC which has an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 505 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone from Motorola has a single, f/2.0 aperture equipped 13MP sensor with LED flash. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 5MP sensor is placed above the display on the front. Memory options on the device are limited to 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage; the latter of which is expandable via microSD of up to 256GB in capacity.
The Moto E6 is powered by a 3000mAh battery which supports 5W charging via the bundled adapter in the box. The device runs on the latest Android 9 Pie with little customisation from the company. It will be available in two colour variants, namely Starry Black and Navy Blue. The Motorola Moto E6 will be available for sale in the US in the following weeks at a price of US$ 149 (Rs. 10,300). Unfortunately, there is no word from the company yet about the international availability of the handset.
Motorola launched its latest smartphone, the One Vision at an event in India on the 20th of June. The device is the successor to the Motorola One Power by the company launched last year. While the handset offers competitive specifications at a lucrative price; here are the top reasons why the Motorola One Vision might just be the perfect smartphone for you.
Android One Certification
One of the best things about the Motorola One Vision is the Android One Certification. Which means that the device will receive major Android software updates for two years, and security updates for at least three years guaranteed. The bloatware free software experience, along with regular software updates should keep the smartphone fresh for a longer period of time.
The Motorola One Vision is the first smartphone in India to feature a tall, 21:9 CinemaVision display. Unlike most devices in the segment, it also has an In display camera which maximises the screen real estate of the handset. The display on the handset is great to watch movies and shows on Netflix; as a lot of the content on Netflix is shot in the 21:9 aspect ratio. The immersive screen of the smartphone makes it one of the best multimedia handsets in the price segment.
No More Shaky Videos or Photos!
The Motorola One Vision is one of the only smartphones below Rs. 20,000 to have Optical Image Stabilisation in the main camera. This means that while recording video, the device uses its various sensors like the gyroscope to reduce the shake and blur in the video. What’s more exciting is that the technology also works in still images, which makes the Motorola One Vision a perfect choice for stable videos and images.
Quad Pixel Technology
The Motorola One Vision features a 48MP primary rear camera, which utilises the Quad Pixel technology. This combines four adjacent pixels into one large size pixel, making the output images detailed and sharp. It also reduces the size of the images so the goodness of the high-resolution sensor remains intact in a small size. The Quad Pixel tech also works on the 25MP selfie camera, which as mentioned above should make the resulting images better detailed and plenty sharp using pixel binning.
See In The Dark!
The Motorola One Vision has a lot of revolutionary camera features for the price range it is placed in. The smartphone features a wide f/1.7 aperture in the 48MP main camera; which makes it the first device in the segment to offer such a wide aperture. Which improves low light performance in images and video. The camera also has the Night Vision mode, which as the name suggests is dedicated night mode inside the camera application. The feature works better than even some of the devices that are priced two or three times more than the Motorola One Vision. The mode can also be used in a low light environment to pull out more details. See Sample Above.
Launch Offers
The Motorola One Vision also is available with the No Cost EMI offer till the 4th of July. The lucrative offer makes the smartphone easier to own. It is available on an open sale exclusively on Flipkart at a starting price of Rs. 19,999.
Apart from the G series of handsets, Motorola is also populating the One series which is targeted towards the mid range and premium segment. Earlier this month, the company unveiled the Moto One Vision that has a bunch of unique features. The said features include an unconventionally tall display that has a 21:9 aspect ratio and a punch hole selfie camera.
Motorola One Vision
Another smartphone that Motorola has been rumoured to introduce in this lineup is the Motorola One Pro which will be a flagship-grade device. Although the launch date of the device is still unknown, it has been spotted in the wild previously. To reiterate the past claims, a Twitter user has shared the case images of Motorola One Pro which has revealed its design from all angles.
Motorola One Pro Design and Features
As per the source, the Motorola One Pro seems to have a metal rear panel that tapers towards the edges. The rear of the device houses a fingerprint scanner and quad camera set up along with an LED flash. Surprisingly, the loudspeaker on the device is mounted on the top which is unlike any past offering from Motorola.
The right side of the Motorola One Pro is occupied by the power button and volume rockers while its left side is devoid of any controls. The cutouts in its case reveal that the bottom of the smartphone harbours the USB Type C charging port and a 3.5 mm jack which is a welcome addition.
The source does not provide any information about the front of the Motorola One Pro, though they can be derived from the past leak. Accordingly, the Moto One Pro features a 6.2 inch waterdrop notch display on the front that is assumed to have FHD+ resolution. In terms of dimensions, it measures 158.7 x 75 x 8.8mm.
All in all, the Motorola One Pro looks like a promising premium handset with up to date features. If Motorola is able to launch the handset at an aggressive price while maintaining the build quality it offers on its current devices, the smartphone is likely to see a warm welcome from the consumers.
On the 20th of June, Motorola launched the Moto One Vision with an unconventionally tall display. Freshly leaked images of a smartphone suggest that the company is gearing up for the launch of another device. The said device is the Motorola E6 which will succeed the Moto E5 from last year.
The ‘E’ series of smartphones from Motorola are targeted towards the budget sector and the upcoming device is expected to fall in the footsteps of its predecessors. The renders of the Moto E6 were leaked on Twitter by a notable tipster who goes by the Evan Blass, therefore, the chances of them turning out true are quite high.
Motorola E6 Design
According to the leaked images, the Motorola E6 has a conservative design which is due to the fact that its display is surrounded by considerable bezels on all sides. The bezel above the display houses the front facing selfie camera and the earpiece while the bezel below the display is marked with the Motorola logo.
Similar to most modern Android smartphones, the right side of the Motorola E6 is occupied by the volume rocker and power button. While its left side is devoid of any ports or controls. The upcoming device also sports 3.5 mm jack which is present on the top. Though the images shared by the source do not exhibit the location of the USB charging port and SIM card tray, they are likely to be mounted on the bottom.
The rear of the alleged Motorola E6 houses a single rear facing camera along with an LED flash and what appears to be a fingerprint sensor. Due to lack of sufficient details, the presence of the biometric sensor cannot be confirmed. Even though the source has not provided any specifications of the device, previous Motorola smartphones in the ‘E’ lineup suggest that the future device will pack mediocre specs which will provide for smooth day to day operations.
Going by the build and design of the device, we feel that this could be a sub Rs 8,000 smartphone which will compete against the like of Redmi 7A. To sum up, we will have to wait for Motorola to verify whether the images are genuine or not.
In the month of May, Motorola launched the One Vision mid range smartphone in Brazil, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. The highlighting feature of the device is its display which has an unconventional aspect ratio of 21:9 and a punch hole selfie camera. A month after the debut, the device has made its way to India. In this article, we will unbox the brand new offering from Moto and discuss its features in depth.
What’s In The Box:
Moto One Vision
Silicon Case
SIM Pin
Fast Charger
USB A To USB C data cable
User Manual
Safety Information
Display And Design
The Motorola One Vision has a distinguished design accrediting to the tall 6.3 inch display with 21: 9 aspect ratio that sits on the front and a glass back. The display panel has a resolution of 2520 x 1080 px that translates into a pixel density of 432 ppi. As previously mentioned the Motorola One Vision has a punch hole in the display that houses the selfie camera.
Noteworthy, it is the first smartphone available in India that has a display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The uncommon aspect ratio allows the device to play video content from streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime in its native format. Therefore, despite having a screen size of 6.3 inch, it feels like the video is being viewed on a much larger display. This is due to the fact that the empty space which is usually filled by black bars on both the top and bottom on devices with 18:9 display is absent on the Motorola One Vision.
Talking about the rear of the smartphone, it has a glass back that houses the fingerprint scanner that carries the company branding, vertically aligned dual camera setup and Android One logo. The Android One logo registers that the smartphone is assured to receive two major Android updates for 2 year and security patches for 3 years.
Battery and Connectivity
The Motorola One Vision is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery which also support 15 W TurboPower charging with the charger provided in the box. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, dual 4G VoLTE, GPS, NFC and bottom mounted 3.5 mm jack and USB Type C port which can be used for charging and data syncing. The Motorola One Vision also features a variety of sensors which include an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor and a compass.
Camera
The Motorola One Vision has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 25 MP selfie camera which is housed in the punch hole in the display. It also has a dual rear camera setup which consists of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP PDAF sensor and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5 MP depth sensor. Notably, the 48 MP main rear camera is the Sony IMX586 sensor which is also present on flagship devices like the Asus ZenFone 6Z and Honor View 20. The smartphone is also capable of capturing 2160p videos @ 30fps while the video from the front camera is limited to 1080p @ 30fps. To produce pictures and videos with reduced blurring associated with motion, it supports OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) technology.
Chipset, Storage and Other Features
Under the hood, the Motorola One Vision packs the Exynos 9609 SoC which is manufactured using 10 nm fabrication process. The chipset is manufactured by Samsung and the One Vision is the worlds first smartphone with a Samsung chipset except for the Korean companies own offerings. The SoC consists of an octa-core CPU which is clocked at 2.2 GHz and the Mali G72 MP3 GPU.
The Motorola One Vision has 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM. Besides, it also supports memory expansion upto 512 GB via the shared SIM slot. Another worthwhile feature of the device is the single bottom firing loudspeaker which supports Dolby sound. The device is also IP52 rated which makes it dust and water resistant.
The Motorola One Vision is available in two colour options which include Bronze Gradient and Sapphire Gradient. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart.com and select offline stores starting next week. The price of the single storage variant of the device is listed below:
Motorola on the 20th of June has launched its latest smartphone, the One Vision. It is the successor to the Motorola One Power launched last year and was unveiled last month globally. The device features mid-range specifications combined with a modern design.
Motorola One Vision
The Motorola One Vision, as mentioned above, is the latest mid-range smartphone from the company. It measures 160.1 x 71.2 x 8.7 mm and weighs 180g. The device features a glass sandwich design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. It has a 6.3 inch LTPS IPS display with a resolution of 2520 x 1080 px. The handset is one of the few to sport a 21:9 aspect ratio, like the Sony Xperia 1.
To maximise the screen real estate on the One Vision, it has a punch hole cutout on the top left corner of the display, which houses the front-facing camera. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the device, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor is present and it also supports face unlock. The smartphone runs on the latest Android 9 Pie and is Android One certified; which means it will receive two major software updates and security updates for three years. The handset has also been rated IP52 for water and dust resistance.
Under the hood, the Motorola One Vision is kitted with Samsung’s 10nm Exynos 9610 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an octa-core CPU and the Mali G72 MP3 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual camera setup on the back; which consists of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48MP primary sensor combined with a 5MP depth sensor.
The primary camera uses the ubiquitous Sony IMX586 48 MP sensor, also seen in devices like the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Asus 6Z. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 25MP camera is housed in the punch hole cutout on the top left of the display. The camera supports video recording of 4K resolution at 30fps and has features like Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for stable video output.
For memory and storage, Motorola One Vision has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which also supports memory expansion via microSD cards of up to 512GB in capacity. It is powered by a non-removable 3500mAh battery with support for 15W TurboPower charging. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 4G LTE and Bluetooth 5.0. The device will be available in two colours, namely Bronze Gradient and Sapphire Gradient.
The Motorola One Vision has been priced at Rs. 19,999 and will be available for purchase starting next week On Flipkart. It will also be available to buy from certain offline retail stores later this month.
