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Manila Bulletin devider devider Can the latest Motorola moto 5G catch up with this generation's mobile phones?

Can the latest Motorola moto 5G catch up with this generation's mobile phones?

Published Oct 18, 2021 03:41 pm

Motorola moto 5G

Today, new releases of mobile phones come out every day, month, year. Every phone company must have something that stands out the most. When Motorola launched moto G50 5G, it surprised us to know that for an affordable price you will be able to enjoy new features that every phone has.

This new model of mobile phone can offer a lot for you. It is smooth and will be great for your mobile games, it also has a long battery life, which can be good for when you are traveling, watching movies and video chatting with your friends.

The moto G50 5G has a clean and mysterious look that will capture your attention. To capture your moments, the camera takes vibrant photos that livens up. It provides a 5G network to bring you closer to your friends and family all over the world.

When I tested it for playing my favorite mobile games, I was satisfied with the overall gaming experience that I had. I didn’t experience lags or frame drops while playing using this phone.

Learning and giving what the customers want is Motorola’s main goal, so they came up with the moto G50 5G. The latest mobile phone that was released by Motorola has the same specifications as the other mobile phones.

What’s more surprising is that it is much cheaper than other brands, the idea behind this is that Motorola has its customers in mind while making this. For a person who is not willing to spend that much for a mobile phone it is a good alternative.

Inside the box

WHAT’S INSIDE THE BOX?

  • 6.5” Motorola moto G50 5G Unit
  • USB Type-C cable
  • 15W Power Brick
  • Headphone
  • Manual and other info documentation
  • SIM ejector pin
  • Jelly case

First Impression

First look at the moto G50 5G looks very expensive and it is because of its hard-shell like plastic back cover and solid feel when you are holding it in your hands. It also feels like a durable smartphone that can withstand multiple test drops. But of course, we don’t want to recommend you make that a habit.

Compared with other devices that came out this year, the moto G50 5G is a bit larger and taller from the rest, making it bulkier and heavier if you’re going to place it in your pocket.

Navigation’s a bit complex and not like the regular Android phones but you’ll get familiar and used to it in no time.

There are four cameras on the moto G50 5G, one in the front and three in the back. A 48-megapixel sensor with an f/1.7 aperture lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel depth camera with an f/2.4 aperture lens highlight the back camera module.

Full Specs

  • 6.5-inch Max Vision HD+ (1600 x720) display, 269ppi
  • 90Hz refresh rate
  • MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G SoC
  • Mali-G57 MC2
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB storage
  • microSD up to 1TB (hybrid slot)
  • Triple rear cameras:
  • 48MP F1.7 (main)
  • 2MP F2.4 (macro)
  • 2MP F2.4 (depth)
  • 13MP F2.2 front camera
  • Dual-SIM (nano)
  • 5G, 4G LTE
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • NFC
  • GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP
  • USB Type-C
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Fingerprint scanner (side)
  • Android 11
  • 5,000mAh battery w/ 15W charging
  • 167 x 76.4 x 9.26 mm
  • 206g
  • Colors available are Steel (Meteorite) Gray and Aqua Green

Verdict

If you are on the hunt for a 5G smartphone but you only have a limited budget to spend, then Motorola moto G50 5G is the one you are looking for. This might be one of the affordable 5G smartphone you can find in the market today. It ‘s impressive, price-wise and design-wise, that it’s a device that won’t break the bank.

With the moto G50 5G, you’ll get both worlds of 5G network capability and wonderful specs that can be at par with other leading mobile devices in the current market.

So, it’s a yes. Go get one now and enjoy the beauty of moto!

Motorola moto G50 5G as of October 2021 is priced PHP10495 at Lazada and Shopee. Motorola moto G50 5G was previously released in August 2021.

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