Motorola H50 Pro Overview

Introduction

• Discussion on the Motorola H50 Pro, a phone creating buzz in the market.
• Audience divided on the phone's features and performance.

Key Features

• Camera: Well-received but has lag issues.
• IP Rating: IP68 rating for water resistance.
• Wireless Charging: Supports 15W wireless charging, but 50W charging requires a specific charger not available in India.
• Processor: Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 with UFS 2.2 storage.

Build Quality

• Material: Aluminium frame and vegan leather back.
  • Vegan leather prone to scratches.
• Durability: Good build, survived drops and scratches without major damage.
• Display: Curved display is visually appealing but may lead to false touches.

Display

• Type: Curved AMOLED display, possibly Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
• Comparison with Other Displays: Slight tint visible in the Moto display compared to Samsung's.
• Pocket Mode: Lacks pocket mode; can accidentally touch while in pocket.

Accessories & Repair Costs

• Tempered Glass: UV-applied tempered glass available, fitting improved from previous years.
• Replacement Cost: Display replacement costs around 11,000 rupees, a significant portion of the phone's price.

Performance

• Charging: Base variant comes with 68W charger; higher variant with 125W charger (overheating issues noted).
• Camera Performance: Generally good photos but experiences lag and processing delays in the camera app.
  • HDR and portrait modes perform well when the app functions properly.

Software & Updates

• User Interface: Runs on Motorola's Hello UI with features like Smart Connect.
• Update Frequency: Received three updates in five months, currently on July security patch.
• Feature Updates: Some features can be updated via Google Play, reducing reliance on OTA updates.

Final Thoughts

• Overall, the Motorola H50 Pro is a solid device for the price range (27,000 - 28,000 rupees).
• Not the best in any specific category but performs well across the board.
• Alternatives suggested: IUN Neo 9 Pro for performance and OnePlus Nord 4 for software updates.