Motorola Edge 50 Pro unveiled: A camera-centric phone with AI smarts

The Moonlight Pearl variant features a handmade acetate finish, with Motorola highlighting that each model will boast a unique pattern. On the other hand, the Luxe Lavender and Black Beauty models of the Motorola Edge 50 Pro sport back panels covered in silicone vegan leather, complemented by an aluminum frame.

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The camera capabilities of Motorola Edge 50 Pro

The Motorola Edge 50 Pro packs an AI-powered pro-grade camera setup, which isn't surprising considering AI's widespread use in 2024. Plus, it comes with an AI photo enhancement engine that promises:

• Improved dynamic range
• Greater noise reduction
• Finer image resolution
• AI adaptive stabilization

The back camera setup includes:

• A 50MP f/1.4 main camera
• A 10MP 3x telephoto lens
• A 13MP ultrawide camera with macro support
• And a 50MP f/1.9 selfie camera with autofocus.

According to the company, this is the first phone to feature both a Pantone Validated camera and screen. This means that the Edge 50 Pro should capture true-to-life colors and skin tones.

Inside the Motorola Edge 50 Pro: Performance and software

Under the hood, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro houses the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. In terms of memory, the base model offers 8GB of RAM, which is a step down from the 12GB in last year's base model. In terms of power, the latest Edge 50 Pro doesn't quite match up to its predecessor, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro, which featured the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

The smartphone runs on Android 14 with the new Hello UI layered on top. Motorola also highlights various software-related features such as Ready for desktop mode, trademark gestures, and a cool generative AI theming tool that creates wallpapers based on your outfit. Moreover, the Edge 50 Pro is promised three major OS upgrades and four years of security patches.

A look at battery and charging

Powering the entire package is a 4,500 mAh battery with 125W TurboPower charging. However, only the 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage space variant will include a 125W adapter. The 8 GB/128 GB model will come with a 68W adapter as Motorola aimed to lower the cost.

Moreover, the phone boasts 50W wireless charging capabilities and 10W reverse wired charging.

Motorola Edge 50 Pro price and availability

The Edge 50 Pro has just been launched in India and will hit the shelves starting April 9. The phone comes with a recommended price of Rs 31,999 (~$383) for the 8GB/256GB model, while the 12GB/256GB variant is priced at Rs 35,999 (~$431).

As for its availability elsewhere, it's still unclear, but it's expected to be on sale in Europe as well. When it comes to the US, Motorola often switches up the names for the US market. For instance, last year, instead of the Edge 40 Pro, the company released the Motorola Edge+ (2023). So, it's likely that the newest Edge 50 Pro will hit the US market as the Edge+ (2024) later on.