Given that the so-called “5G for all” strategy seems to have worked rather splendidly for Motorola last year, it shouldn’t come as a big surprise that the Lenovo-owned brand is unveiling not one but two new mobile devices capable of delivering the highest download speeds available right now in a lot of global markets.
A fluid but low-res screen with a notch
This thing basically looks identical to the even lower-end and lower-cost G10 and G30, down to its display size and resolution, undoubtedly pairing plastic with plastic for a… traditional budget-friendly design and construction. On the bright side, said design is “water-repellent”, which doesn’t mean you can take the G50 with you to the local swimming pool, of course.
“Democratizing” 5G technology with a middling processor
The G50 5G hides a fairly humdrum 4 gigs of RAM and up to 128 gigs of storage space under its hood, as well as a sizable 5,000mAh battery unsurprisingly capable of keeping the lights on for up to “over two days” on a single charge. Both the low-res screen and low to mid-end processor of the Moto G50 have their own crucial contribution to this impressive battery endurance score, and yes, the phone will ship with a decently fast 10W power brick in the box as standard.
The Moto G50 5G also comes with a microSD card slot and headphone jack, thus eclipsing many overpriced flagships in the… flexibility department while featuring a triple rear-facing camera system composed of a solid 48MP primary shooter with Quad Pixel technology, a 5MP macro sensor, and let’s face it, a largely useless 2MP depth lens.
Meanwhile, the notch accommodates a decent-sounding 13MP front-facing cam with all kinds of special settings and effects meant to “beautify” your selfies, and Android 11 runs the software show out the box.
Pricing and availability
Although many details remain under wraps, the few things we know for certain about the impending release of the Moto G50 5G make us pretty excited… for the European bargain hunters that will definitely get the chance to buy the mid-range device starting at €229.99.
Of course, they say hope springs eternal, so perhaps after the Moto G50 5G becomes available in “selected European markets in the coming weeks”, Motorola will have mercy on its cash-strapped US-based fans as well.
