After appearing in multiple leaks over the past couple of weeks, Motorola has launched its latest G-series mid-ranger – the Moto G50. Priced at €229.99, the latest budget phone from Motorola will be available in a bunch of European markets in the coming weeks. Right now, the phone is listed on the Motorola UK website with a ‘coming soon’ status. However, details about its availability in the US market are yet to be revealed, but we’ll keep you posted when the device lands stateside. 

The internal hardware is modest, yet not too shabby for what Motorola is asking for the price tag. You get a 6.5-inch display with a low-ish HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) display that translates to a pixel density of  269PPI. On the bright side, the screen refresh rate stands at 90Hz, which is neat. 

Qualcomm’s freshly announced Snapdragon 480 SoC keeps things running inside, in tandem with 4 gigs of RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage. You can expand the onboard storage via a microSD card of up to 1TB capacity. Do keep in mind that a 1TB microSD card from a reputed brand like SanDisk usually costs around $220, just shy of the Moto G50’s asking price itself. 

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You get three cameras at the back – a 48MP main snapper, a 5MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, you’ll find a 13MP shooter sitting in a waterdrop notch. Both the front and rear cameras can record FHD videos at 60FPS frame rate. Moto G50 also offers a handful of other camera tricks such as Hyperlapse video, RAW image capture, spot color (a favorite of mine), macro video, and cinemagraph to name a few.

The phone comes equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. However, you will only get a 10W charger in the retail package. Android 11 with an almost stock interface runs things on the software side, and interestingly, there is NFC on the table as well. The water-repellent build is plastic, and you get to choose between two colors – Aqua Blue and Steel Grey. 

Moto G50 specifications

Display	6.5-inch HD+ (1600×720) 269 PPI pixel density IPS LCD 20:09 aspect ratio 85% screen-to-body ratio
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
RAM	4GB
Storage	64GB/128GB Up to 1TB microSD card expandable
Rear Cameras	48MP main 1.6 µm pixel size  f/1.7 Quad Pixel technology 5MP Macro Vision 1.12 µm pixel size f/2.4 2MP depth sensor 1.75 µm pixel size f/2.4 FHD (60/30 fps) HD (120 fps)
Front Camera	13MP  1.12 µm pixel size f/2.2 FHD (60/30 fps) HD (120 fps)
Colors	Aqua Green  Steel Grey
Battery	5000mAh 15W fast charging 10W charger in-box
Software	Android 11
Sensors	Notification LED Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Sar sensor (compatible) Barometer (TMO)
Dimensions	164.9 x 74.9 x 8.95 mm
Weight	192 grams
Connectivity	4G LTE Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, or 1 Nano SIM + 1 microSD)

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In the past few weeks, we’ve heard rumors about an upcoming Motorola phone codenamed ‘ibiza’ that will likely debut as the Moto G50. And earlier this month, a retailer even leaked the asking price of the yet-to-be-launched budget phone. Now, it has been spotted on the database of Chinese regulatory authority TENAA, giving us a glimpse of its design from all sides. And at first glance, it looks a lot similar to the Moto G30 that was launched a few weeks ago. 

We see three cameras at the back and a round fingerprint sensor area with the batwing logo emblazoned across it. Over at the front, we get a waterdrop notch on the Moto G50, just like the Moto G30. As per the TENAA directory (via GSMArena), the phone comes equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and supports 5G as well, while Android 11 – likely with a stock interface – handles things on the software side. 

A recent leak mentioned the model number XT2137, and we see the same figures on the TENAA listing as well. The Moto G50 will reportedly cost €229 (~ $271) for the 4GB + 128GB memory configuration, but another variant with 6 gigs of RAM has been rumored to be in the pipeline as well. And if the leaks are to be believed, it might be launch by the end of March. 

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 480 will reportedly power the device, and there will be a 5,000mAh battery to keep the lights on. The triple rear camera setup likely includes a 48MP main snapper that uses a Samsung sensor, a 5MP shooter for macro photography, and a 2MP depth sensor. Motorola will reportedly equip the G50 with a 16MP camera to handle video calls and selfies. 

Interestingly, the display will only offer an HD+ resolution, but the refresh rate stands at 90Hz. NieuweMobiel recently shared alleged renders of the Moto G50, and they match with those on the TENAA listing. The Moto G50 will likely arrive in two colors – black and what appears to be jade green shade with some form of glossy gradient finish on it. 

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Motorola recently announced the Moto G10 and Moto G30 in Europe. The devices are now expected to make their way to India in March. However, ahead of the launch, three more Motorola phones have appeared online. These are Moto G50, MoMoto G100, and another phone that is codenamed as Hanoip. The development comes from German publication TechnikNews, which has also shared the key specifications of the three upcoming G-series devices.

The Motorola Ibiza is tipped to be Moto G50. It could be launched with a price tag of 229 euros (~$276). The device is tipped to feature a HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It could come with XT2137 model number. The smartphone might pack a 5,000mAh battery. It is said to come with 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device could be powered by the Snapdragon 480 5G SoC. It could run Android 11, and sport a dual rear camera setup of 48MP + 2MP, while the front could house a 13MP selfie shooter.

In contrast, the Moto G100 is tipped to be a high-end device. It might be a rebadged Motorola Edge S, which was announced in China. The device is powered by Snapdragon 870 chipset. It is priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$276) in China. The smartphone comes in 6GB / 8GB RAM variants and up to 256GB of storage. It may come in two color options of Sky Blue and Violet.

Lastly, the Motorola Hanoip (XT2135-1/2 model number) is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC, which debuted back in 2018. It might sport a 108MP primary rear camera, which could be accompanied by 16MP + 8MP + 2MP setup. On the front, you might get a 16MP selfie shooter. It could come with 4GB / 6GB of RAM with 64GB and 128GB of storage. It might launch in Iceberg, Terracotta, and Sangria color options.

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