Motorola Edge 50 review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The Motorola Edge 50 is the middle of the 2024 Edge line: a 6.7-inch 120 Hz pOLED at 1,600 nits, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, and IP68 sealing in a 180 g body, around $400 for 8/256 at launch. The 53/100 everyday score places it midrange; the bright display and full immersion sealing at a budget price are the substance. Three years of OS support from 2024 leaves a modest runway.

Display and design

The 6.7-inch pOLED at 120 Hz and 1,600-nit rated peak scores 72/100 — the strongest panel argument in the Edge 50 tier, bright and fluid. The 180 g body with IP68 sealing continues Motorola's practice of over-delivering on ingress protection; compactness of 91/100 keeps the large screen manageable one-handed.

Performance

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 scores 53/100 everyday and 14/100 gaming — the familiar Edge contract: smooth daily operation, no gaming pretension. The platform shows its age against 2025's midrange silicon; the price, where the market has taken it, already reflects that.

Camera

A 50 MP stabilized main, 10 MP ultrawide, and 13 MP telephoto score 36/100 — a genuinely three-lens stack at a budget price, with usable zoom as the surprise inclusion. Output is daylight-dependent; the main sensor carries the gallery.

Battery and charging

The 5,000 mAh battery scores 40/100 on endurance with 68 W charging (49/100) — the Edge family's consistent battery discipline, a full day and sub-hour refills.

Verdict

The Edge 50 sells display brightness, sealing, and zoom versatility at the price where buyers usually choose two of three. Speed is the conceded ground. The Edge 60 is the fresher platform for a modest premium; the Edge (2024) undercuts steeply used. This one is the balanced middle, honestly priced.