Motorola finally unveiled the Edge 50 in the Indian market earlier today (1st August 2024). This is the base model of the brand’s Edge 50 series. But there is another entry level model from the lineup in the works, dubbed the Edge 50 Neo. It has yet to be announced, but is the Edge 50 better than the Edge 50 Neo? Let’s see how they compare.
1. Leather vs Plastic
Motorola has become known for its use of eco leather and eco suede rear panels. This offers a premium feel, which is complemented by the aluminum frame that surrounds the back. Measuring just 7.8mm in thickness, it is the world’s slimmest phone with the MIL-STD-810H military standard. For water and dust protection, users also get an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
On the other hand, the upcoming Motorola Edge 50 Neo is expected to be a more affordable device that may feature a plastic frame and a plastic back. It is unclear that the military grade certification return, but it is rumored to launch with an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
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2. Larger Screen Real Estate
The brand’s new Edge 50 was announced with a tall 6.7-inch pOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 1900 nits of peak brightness, and SGS Blue Light Reduction certification. This screen also supports Smart Water Touch technology that lets you use the device with wet hands. The display is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Meanwhile, the Edge 50 Neo is expected to feature a smaller 6.55-inch pOLED display that likely comes with an FHD+ resolution, HDR10+, a 144Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. This is still just speculation at the moment, so take this with a pinch of salt.
3. Specifications
Rumors have hinted that the Motorola Edge 50 Neo will be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7030 SoC, which could be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. While the previous gen Edge 40 Neo packs a 5,000mAh battery pack, the Edge 50 Neo will reportedly be powered by a smaller 4,310mAh cell. It will likely support fast charging as well (possibly 68W).
On the other hand, the newly unveiled Edge 50 features the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE SoC, which is paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. A large 5,000mAh battery pack powers this phone that supports 68W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 5W reverse wireless charging. Other notable features include Dolby Atmos, Hi Res audio, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Some of these features may also arrive in the Edge 50 Neo.
For optics, the Motorola Edge 50 features a 50MP primary camera with Sony’s Lytia 700C sensor, a 10MP 3x telephoto lens, and a 13MP ultra-wide camera. Reports have suggested that the Neo variant would launch an identical 50MP+10MP+13MP camera system.
4. Pricing
Back in July, the Motorola Edge 50 was officially announced for a price tag of around 599 EUR in Europe for the 12GB + 512GB variant. This makes it an upper mid range offering. So for a more affordable option, there is the Edge 50 Neo that packs was listed for 496.91 EUR for the same 12GB + 512GB variant. In other words, it is clear that the Edge 50 sits above the Edge 50 Neo in nearly every way.
