Motorola launched a lineup of five Edge phones in 2022, each with its characteristics. What changes from the entry-level Motorola Edge 30 to the Edge 30 Pro, and from these to the Neo, Fusion, and Ultra?

One common feature is the OLED screen. However, there are models with intermediate processors and high-end chips. Cameras and batteries also have more differences than similarities. Not to mention the different price ranges.

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Motorola Edge 30 Design and Build

Edge 30: 159.4 x 74.2 x 6.8 mm, 155 grams;
Motorola Edge 30 Pro : 163.1 x 76 x 8.8 mm, 196 grams;
Edge 30 Neo 5G : 152.9 x 71.2 x 7.8 mm, 155 grams;
Edge 30 Fusion : 158.5 x 72 x 7.5 mm, 170 grams;
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: 161.8 x 73.5 x 8.4 mm, 198.5 grams.

The differences have already begun in the construction of the devices. Edge 30 and 30 Pro have plastic sides and glass back, while Neo has both plastics, Fusion and Ultra are more ‘premium’, with aluminum sides and glass back.

The sizes are also a little different. The Neo is the smallest of the five, followed by the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion. The basic version is a little bigger in width, and then there’s the Ultra and the Pro, the latter being the biggest, especially in width.

Speaking of weights, we have the order, from heaviest to lightest: Ultra, Pro, and Fusion, with Neo and the basic version tied.

All of them have resistance against splashing water, and the three newest ones also have protection against dust. None of the five have a P2 headphone jack.

  • Edge 30: AMOLED 6.5” 1080 x 2400 pixels;
  • Edge 30 Pro: OLED 6.7” 1080 x 2400 pixels;
  • Edge 30 Neo: pOLED 6.28” 1080 x 2400 pixels;
  • Edge 30 Fusion: pOLED 6.55” 1080 x 2400 pixels;
  • Edge 30 Ultra: pOLED 6.67” 1080 x 2400 pixels.

Each Motorola Edge 30 has its screen size, but they are more or less close. And of course, the sizes of each device are related to the inches of its display. The order is, from smallest to largest: Neo, 30, Fusion, Pro, and Ultra.

All have the same resolution, Full HD+, with 1080 x 2400 pixels. This guarantees a very sharp image, even more so considering the sizes of each display. Furthermore, the OLED panel helps deliver great contrast, vivid colors, and maximum brightness great for street use.

Another point is the screen refresh rate, which is 144 Hz. Except for Neo, which has 120 Hz. That is, anyway, the five have a high rate, so they deliver fluidity of animations at a level that pleases gamers.

A more aesthetic issue is the curved side on Edge 30 Neo, Fusion, and Ultra screens. The models launched first, that is, Edge 30 and 30 Pro, have a completely flat display, as in the second generation of the line.

Configuration and Performance

  • Edge 30: Snapdragon 778G+, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage;
  • Edge 30 Pro: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 12 GB RAM, 256 GB storage;
  • Edge 30 Neo: Snapdragon 695 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage;
  • Edge 30 Fusion: Snapdragon 888+, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage;
  • Edge 30 Ultra: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 12 GB RAM, 256 GB storage.

Edge 30 and 30 Neo have a mid-range processor, while the other three have slightly different versions of Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line chip. Even the least powerful of the five still delivers good performance, and all of them already support 5G.

In this case, the least powerful is Neo, which is an intermediary that lives up to its name. It can already run the latest games from the Play Store, but some of them may need to be reduced graphically. Edge 30 is faster, but may also need tweaking for some games.

The other three, Fusion, 30 Pro, and 30 Ultra, in order from least to most powerful, will be able to run everything without major problems. Unless you are a very demanding gamer, you can choose any one as they all offer the best experience that Android can currently offer.

Motorola Edge 30 Usability

The Motorola Edge 30 line all came out with Android 12 out of the box. And the company guarantees an update to Android 13 for everyone, although we don’t know when that will happen. Plus, most are guaranteed two more years of security updates.

Speaking of functions, they are devices with Motorola’s gestures. That is, you can open the camera by turning your wrist twice and turning on the flashlight with a double shake of the device. All also have Ready For, with some cool features when connecting the phone to a big screen.

Cameras

  • Edge 30: 50 MP (main) + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (depth), 32 MP (front);
  • Edge 30 Pro: 50 MP (main) + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (depth), 60 MP (front);
  • Edge 30 Neo: 64 MP (main) + 13 MP (ultrawide), 32 MP (front);
  • Edge 30 Fusion: 50 MP (main) + 13 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (depth), 32 MP (front);
  • Edge 30 Ultra: 200 MP (main) + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 12 MP (telephoto), 60 MP (front).

The Motorola Edge 30 Neo is the only model in the lineup released in 2022 not to have a set of three cameras on the back. All have a 50 MP main (64 MP on Neo and 200 MP on Ultra) and an ultrawide. The third lens, when there is one, is usually a depth lens, but the Ultra has a telephoto lens.

Describing the differences between each set would make the text long and could confuse more than help. The important thing is that they all deliver more than satisfactory photos for social networks and not much else.

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is the best option for anyone who wants a Motorola phone and places great importance on photo quality. However, all of them are inferior to their competitors from other brands in terms of photo and video quality.

Battery and Charging

  • Edge 30: 4020mAh, 33W;
  • Edge 30 Pro: 4,800 mAh, 68W wired, 15W wireless;
  • Edge 30 Neo: 4020 mAh, 68W Wired, 5W Wireless;
  • Edge 30 Fusion: 4,400 mAh, 68 W Wired;
  • Edge 30 Ultra: 4610 mAh, 125W wired, 50W wireless.

Each Motorola Edge 30 has a battery capacity, but none reach 5,000 mAh, the most common number among current intermediaries. Not really, they deliver little time of use, and all manage more than a day away from the socket.

This is due to Motorola’s good optimization, combined with the OLED screen, which is more economical than LCD panels.

If you want an order for the duration, even if they all deliver more than a day, it’s the following: Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has the best duration on a day-to-day basis, followed by the Neo and Fusion practically tied. Edge 30 and 30 Pro are a little behind.

But it’s important to remember that battery life depends a lot on each person’s type of use. Sometimes you can extract more time on Pro than someone you know extracts from Fusion, for example. The important thing is that they all have good energy efficiency.

In the case of recharge, it is simpler to make the ranking. Ultra loads much faster and can deliver from 0% to 100% in about 20 minutes. All others take between 50 minutes and an hour of taking to fill the charge.

Which Motorola Edge 30 is better?

As usual, in comparison, I cannot choose the Motorola Edge 30 as the best. This will depend on what you need. Of course, the Ultra is the most complete of the range, and its market price is a clear indication of that.

The most interesting thing is that you understand what you need and look for your smartphone from there. Neo is excellent for those looking for a compact cell phone, while the Edge 30 is great as a good power intermediary.

And then there are two quite powerful ones left, but a little less complete than the Ultra. The Fusion has a screen with curved sides, and that could be a tiebreaker over the Pro. But, in general, they are two devices with similar proposals.


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