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Motorola Moto G50
Motorola Moto G50
Motorola Moto G50
Motorola Moto G50
Motorola Moto G50
Motorola Moto G50
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7.4/10
Informr score
The Motorola Moto G50 currently has an Informr score of 7.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 9 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2 GHz
Processor
Processor
2 GHz
6.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.5"
48+ MP, f/1.7
Camera
Camera
48+ MP, f/1.7
5000 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


GSMArena
GSMArena

There's no denying that the Moto G50 is an excellent marathon runner thanks to its energy-efficient SoC and generous battery capacity. It takes very good photos - even during the night, and its internals are protected by a water-repellent design. The near-stock Android experience has always been one...

- GSMArena
T3
T3

The Motorola Moto G50 is a cheap 5G smartphone with a big colourful screen and decent battery life. Granted, the camera leaves a lot to be desired, and there’s no specific area it excels in but that’s expected if you’re spending so little on a phone. 

- Yasmine Crossland, T3
Pocket-lint
Pocket-lint

All in all this isn't a bad phone. If you bought one you'd probably be content with its capabilities. What it is, however, is a confusing entry to the G-series, skewing the range's numbering convention and delivering a handset that - aside from the 5G addition - is largely worse off than the lower-s...

- Mike Lowe, Pocket-lint
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

The Motorola Moto G50 presents itself as a solid mid-range smartphone, especially if you're looking for pure Android. The combination of a 90 Hz display and 5G makes the smartphone an interesting choice given its 250-Euro (~$295) manufacturer's price. It's annoying that the included charger doesn't...

- Florian Schmitt, Notebookcheck
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

Not bothered about that extra layer of tech skimmed off to accomodate 5G? You’ll probably like the Motorola Moto G50 a lot. It performs reasonably well day-to-day and the battery life is excellent. Like the best Moto G phones it nails the basics and comes with no day-ruining problems.

- Andrew Williams, TrustedReviews


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Motorola backs up the Moto G50 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
6.5"

The Motorola Moto G50's screen size is 6.5 inches with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution.

Processor
2 GHz

There is a Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm) Octa-core 2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 11 operating system (OS).

Camera
48+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 48+ MP, f/1.7 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 13+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
128 GB

Internal memory is 128 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
5000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 5000 mAh battery.

Moto G50 Specs

Overview
Release Date April 30, 2021
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 11

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Processor Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm) Octa-core 2 GHz
Internal Storage 128 GB
RAM 4 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Mobile / Cellular Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
48+ Megapixels, f/1.7
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, 2nd camera feature (5 MP, F2.4, Macro), 3rd camera feature (2 MP, F2.4, Depth), HDR, Time lapse mode, Slow motion recording
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 60 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
13+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Aperture F2.2, HDR
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 60 fps
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels
Pixel Density 269 pixels
Size 6.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, 90Hz refresh rate
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Steel Grey, Aqua Green
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.49 x 7.49 x 0.895 cm (6.5 x 3 x 0.4 in)
Weight 192 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Water Resistant
Rugged design No
IP Rating Unknown
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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