Motorola Edge 50 review: Stuck in the middle

The Motorola Edge 50 is a solid phone that gets lost in the crowded collection of Edge 50 variations.

Motorola Edge 50 review: Stuck in the middle

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Pros

  • Good photos
  • Impressive battery life
  • Nice design and feel

Cons

  • No fast charger in the box
  • Average benchmark performance
  • Doesn't really stand apart from the Pro or Fusion versions

I find the Motorola Edge 50 family of phones to be a bit confusing. There’s the Edge 50 Pro and Edge 50 Fusion that launched back in May, and Edge 50 and Edge 50 Neo that launched in September.

The four models mean there’s an Edge 50 device at $599, $699, $799 and $999.

The challenge is then determining which one is best for your needs. The Edge 50, which is the $799 model, is on the more premium side of the spectrum.

But does it differentiate itself enough from the other models in the lineup? Let’s find out.