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Motorola Edge 50 Neo

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The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.

Expert reviews 4.4 (4)
T3 5 Trusted Reviews 4.5 Tech Advisor 4 TechRadar 4
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Spec scores £200-£399 Phones · 194 phones
Performance 2.3 /5
Display 4.4 /5
Rear Camera 2.5 /5
Front Camera 4.6 /5
Battery 2.1 /5
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Buyers who want a small, durable Android phone with a real zoom camera and long software support, and who will accept a single day of battery life in exchange for one-handed comfort.

Motorola Edge 50 Neo

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About the Motorola Edge 50 Neo

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is one of the few genuinely small Android phones you can still buy, and that is the main reason to consider it. At 6.4 inches and 171g it sits comfortably in one hand, yet Motorola resisted the usual temptation to strip out features to hit that size: you still get a proper 3x telephoto camera, IP68 water resistance, wireless charging and a pOLED screen that stays legible in direct sunlight. The Dimensity 7300 chip is a mid-range part rather than a performance showcase, so demanding games will need settings turned down, but day-to-day it feels quick and it runs cool. The trade-off for the compact body is a smaller 4310mAh battery, which means a normal day rather than a day and a half, though 68W charging refills it quickly. Motorola's five-year update commitment is unusually generous for this class of phone and makes it a sensible long-term buy. Years on from launch it remains the obvious pick for anyone who wants a small phone without dropping to entry-level specs.

Expert Rating

4.4
(4 reviews)
T3
5
Trusted Reviews
4.5
Tech Advisor
4
TechRadar
4

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Motorola Edge 50 Neo vs Motorola Edge 50 - Key Differences

Feature Motorola Edge 50 Neo Motorola Edge 50
Display 6.4-inch pOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak 6.7-inch pOLED, 2712x1220, 120Hz
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
Battery 4,310 mAh 5,000 mAh
Weight 171 g 180 g
Dimensions 154.1 x 71.2 x 8.1 mm 160.8 x 72.4 x 7.8 mm
Charging 68W wired, 15W wireless 68W wired, 15W wireless
Software support 5 years of OS upgrades 3 years of OS upgrades

Frequently asked questions

Is the Motorola Edge 50 Neo worth buying?
Yes, particularly if you want a compact phone. It packs a 6.4-inch pOLED screen, a triple camera with 3x optical zoom, IP68 protection and wireless charging into a 171g body, which almost nothing else in its class manages. The main compromises are the modest 4310mAh battery and mid-range gaming performance.
Does the Motorola Edge 50 Neo have wireless charging?
Yes. The Edge 50 Neo supports 15W wireless charging, which is rare at this level. Wired charging runs at up to 68W with a compatible TurboPower charger.
Is the Motorola Edge 50 Neo waterproof?
It carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, so it can handle rain, spills and brief submersion. It is also tested to the MIL-STD-810H durability standard, and the display is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
How long will the Motorola Edge 50 Neo get software updates?
Motorola committed to five years of operating system upgrades and five years of security patches from launch, taking support well past 2029. That is the longest support window Motorola offers outside its flagship range.
Is the Motorola Edge 50 Neo camera good?
It is strong for a compact mid-ranger. The 50MP main camera has optical stabilisation, and a dedicated 10MP telephoto gives 3x optical zoom rather than the digital crop most rivals rely on. A 13MP ultrawide and 32MP selfie camera round it out, though low-light results trail more expensive phones.
Should I get the Motorola Edge 50 Neo or the Motorola Edge 50?
They share the same camera trio, IP68 rating and 68W wired plus 15W wireless charging, so the decision comes down to size. The Neo is smaller and lighter at 6.4 inches and 171g with a longer five-year update promise; the standard Edge 50 gives you a 6.7-inch screen and a larger 5000mAh battery for better endurance.
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Motorola Edge 50 Neo Specifications

Spec Scores

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  • Dimensity 7300
  • Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
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This phone
45%
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42%
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93%
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This phone
45%
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49%
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100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

  • 6.4 inches
  • 1200 x 2670 pixels
  • LTPO, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
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This phone
87%
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62%
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96%
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87%
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61%
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98%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

  • Triple camera setup
  • 50 MP main camera
  • Optical image stabilisation (OIS)
  • 4K video recording
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This phone
50%
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39%
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70%
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50%
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41%
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98%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.

  • 32 MP front camera
  • 4K selfie video
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92%
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60%
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92%
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55%
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Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

  • 4,310 mAh
  • 68W wired
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42%
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51%
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86%
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52%
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Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

154.1 x 71.2 x 8.1

Weight

171 g

SIM

· Nano-SIM +

Operating System

Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades

Colours

Nautical Blue, Latte, Grisaille, Poinciana, Mocha Mousse

Radio

No

Body

Nautical Blue, Latte, Grisaille, Poinciana, Mocha Mousse

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

50

Primary Camera

50 , f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS

Primary Camera Video

4K@30fs, 1080@30/60/120/240fs, gyro-EIS

Second Camera

50 , f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS

Third Camera

50 , f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS

Selfie Camera Features

HDR

Primary Selfie Camera

32 , f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm

Video Resolution

2160

Selfie Video Resolution

4K@30fs, 1080@30/60/120fs

Display

Type

LTPO P-OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak)

Display Size

6.4

Display Resolution

1200 x 2670 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)

Display Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 4

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Dimensity 7300

GPU

Mali-G615 MC2

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

Memory Card Slot

No

Internal Storage

256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm Jack

No

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66

5G

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

Battery

Battery

4310

Charging

68W wired 15W wireless

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass