Motorola RAZR 5G, Razer gaming controllers and more devices are on sale right now

The Moto RAZR 5G has been getting a $200 discount at Motorola.com for quite a while, leaving this cool foldable available for $1,200. However, you can now get this device for less if you head over to Amazon.com. The latest RAZR has received a $224.85 discount, meaning you can get your hands on one for just $175.14 if you go for the Polished Graphite color variant. Other color options are selling for the same $1,200 rate found at the company’s online store.

If you’re looking for more smartphone options, you can also choose to pick up a new Motorola Edge, as it is now selling new for $487.22 after receiving a $212.77 discount. Both the RAZR 5G and the Moto Edge come equipped with 256GB storage space, but you will get more RAM on the foldable, as it comes with 8GB RAM under the hood, while the Edge packs 6GB RAM. Finally, if you’re looking for a more affordable phone, you can get the Moto G Stylus for $200 with $100 savings and the Nokia 5.4 for $190 after a $60 discount. Both phones are unlocked, and they feature 128GB of storage space.

Suppose you’re looking for new controllers to improve your gaming experience on your PC, Xbox One, or the Xbox Series X &S. In that case, you can grab a new Razer Wolverine Ultimate Officially Licensed Xbox One Controller with six remappable buttons and triggers for $140 after receiving a $20 discount. If you’re looking for a more affordable option, consider the PowerA FUSION Pro, which is getting a $19 discount, meaning you can get yours for just under $61.

And if you’re more into smartphone gaming, you can grab the Razer Kishi Mobile Game Controller. The iPhone model is currently selling for $85 with $15 savings, and it will be compatible with the latest iPhone X, iPhone 11, and iPhone 12 lineups. If you’re an Android user, you can get the Android model for $70 after a $10 discount.

 

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OnePlus 8T, The Moto RAZR 5G, and tons of Samsung Galaxy devices are on sale today

We are getting some great smartphone deals from OnePlus, Motorola, and Samsung lately. First, we have the OnePlus 8T packing a 120Hz Fluid Display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage space for $749. This deal used to be great because it would get you a free pair of OnePlus Buds Z wireless headphones, but it has just gotten better. You can get the package for just $649 with you enter promo code newyear100.

    OnePlus 8T
      The OnePlus 8T is the company's latest flagship, and it features a 120Hz Fluid Display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and a 48MP Quad camera.

    Next up we find an awesome foldable device. The Moto RAZR 5G is currently getting a $300.99 discount, which leaves it at $1,099. Upon purchase, you will get an unlocked device with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage space. Further, you will also get a large external display and a 48MP camera, plus you get to choose between its three color options, as they’re all getting the same discount.

      Moto RAZR 5G
        The re-invented flip phone returns with a modern twist, crafted with premium materials and a main display that folds in half.

      The Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G is also on sale in its Cosmic Black or Cosmic Gray color variants, and you can get one for just $900, which translates to $300 savings. You get a factory unlocked device with 128GB storage space. However, you must remember that the Samsung Galaxy S21 was launched recently, and there are several deals over at Samsung.com, which features Samsung’s latest flagship starting at $100 if you trade-in an eligible device. You will also get $200 credit to use towards accessories such as a new Samsung Galaxy Watch or the latest Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. You can also score a new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or a Galaxy S20 Ultra, since they’re currently available for $350 and $1,125, respectively after an eligible trade-in.

        Samsung Galaxy S20+
          The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus comes with a new Hires camera Zoom, Bright Night Mode, Super Fast charging, and an all-day battery.
          Samsung Galaxy S20 Series
            Check out the latest deals on last year's Samsung Galaxy S20 series, which is still a great option to consider in 2020.
            Samsung Galaxy S21 Pre-order
              Follow this link to save big bucks with your new Samsung Galaxy S21, which starts at just $100 if you trade-in an eligible device, and you can also get up to $200 towards accessories such as Galaxy Watches and Galaxy Buds.

            Other Samsung deals include the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series starting at $450 for the entry-level variant, or $750 for the Note 20 Ultra, which comes with an S Pen and tons of great features that work with it. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is still selling for $999.99 with a $1,000 discount, or grab the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip for $250 if you want 5G, or get the LTE-only version for just $100.

              Samsung Galaxy Note 20
                The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with an included S Pen, which is so responsive that it feels like you're using a real pen. It also features Super Fast Charge and great performance.
                Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
                  The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is considered last year's best device. It features Samsung's Ultra Thin Glass, with a 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display when extended and a 6.2-inch screen when folded shut.
                  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
                    Samsung's foldable phone with a clamshell design comes with a Dynamic AMOLED Display for immersive viewing, 250GB storage space, and more.

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                  Moto G8 Power Lite review: It’s in the name

                  Motorola Moto G lineup used to be one of the best-selling devices in the segment until it faced competition from the Chinese smartphone makers. After several years of underwhelming G series in India, Motorola shifted to the Moto One lineup. However, the Moto G8 Plus marked the re-entry of Moto G series in the lower mid-range segment.

                  The company also introduced the Moto G8 Power, but it didn’t make its way to India. But a more trimmed down version, the Moto G8 Power Lite is here and is gunning for the dominant Chinese smartphones’ market share in the budget segment. And, after our ten days of quarantine usage in India, we can safely say that the competition is getting real folks! Read ahead to find out why the Moto G8 Power Lite is what it is claimed to be in the name itself.

                  Moto G8 Power Lite review

                  Moto G8 Power Lite key specifications

                  Display6.5-inch (1600 x 720 Pixels) HD+ LCD
                  20:9 aspect ratio, 269 PPI
                  SoCMediaTek Helio P35
                  RAM4GB
                  Storage64GB, expandable up to 256B with microSD
                  CamerasRear: 16MP (f/2.0) primary
                  2MP (f/2.4) macro
                  2MP (f/2.4) depth
                  Front: 8MP (f/2.0)
                  Battery5,000mAh
                  OSAndroid 9 Pie

                  Hardware and Design

                  The Moto G8 Power Lite takes its design cues from 2019’s Moto G8 Plus. The unit we’ve got is the Royal Blue color, which looks pretty good. It fades from a darker to a lighter shade of metallic blue as you go downward. The phone does feel cheap in hand, after all, it’s plastic. However, it is sturdy and weighs 200 grams. The heft was good enough to allow one-handed usage. It isn’t a fingerprint magnet but attracts smudges. There is no waterproof rating, but Motorola insists that the design is “water-repellent.” So you are okay with spills and splashes, just don’t take it to the swimming pool with you.

                  Moto G8 Power Lite review, prakhar khanna

                  The cameras are located at the top left of the device. While the primary 16MP primary camera, 2MP depth, and the LED flash are housed in a vertical module, the macro sensor sits above the two sensors in a module of its own. And then, there’s the Motorola logo, which is not there for the sake of it. In a typical Motorola fashion, the logo is functional and doubles as a fingerprint sensor. It is quick to set up, even with the bundled phone case attached on the phone. As we roll downward, we reach the single speaker that is fitted in the bottom left corner of the device.

                  As you move towards the right edge, you’ll find the power button and volume rockers. The power button sits where the thumb would rest comfortably, meaning that you don’t have to look for it. It is there when you need it. However, the feel is a bit shallow for my taste. I prefer clicky buttons, and this is not one of them. Moving to the left edge, you’ll find the SIM tray that has room for two SIMs and a microSD card. On the top edge, there’s a 3.5mm audio jack while the micro-USB charging port is sensibly placed on the bottom. Yes, it’s 2020, and we are still getting a micro-USB port instead of a Type-C one.

                  Display

                  Moto G8 Power Lite review

                  Coming to the front, the Moto G8 Power Lite features a 6.5-inch (1600 x 720 Pixels) HD+ LCD display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 269 PPI. Oh, and there’s a notification light adjacent to the earpiece, which isn’t the best one out there. The call quality wasn’t very good. Further, it sports a teardrop notch that houses the 8MP selfie camera. Notably, there isn’t a protective layer of Gorilla Glass, but the phone is priced at Rs 8,999 / $150, we don’t expect anything more than the tempered glass.

                  Moto G8 Power Lite review

                  The display is easily visible under bright sunlight. However, more brightness wouldn’t hurt here, Motorola! It gets low enough in the dark so that it doesn’t strain the eyes at night. The colors generally look the way you’d expect from a budget device. They are balanced, and the display is good overall. You get what you pay for. I had no problem with media consumption either. However, PUBG Mobile didn’t run in HD.

                  Software

                  I was underwhelmed when I first read that a phone launched in May 2020 runs Android 9 Pie. Android 11 is just around the corner, and the Moto G8 Power Lite still comes with Android 9 Pie out of the box. I can’t stress enough how frustrating it is. The whole user experience falls behind because of the old OS. Yes, it is a budget device, but that’s no excuse for selling it with a two-year-old OS. It is borderline unacceptable. Motorola says the phone will be updated to Android 10, but it hasn’t said anything on when will the update roll out.

                  Anyways, once I got past it and accepted the fact that now I have to deal with the classic three-button navigation system again, I got used to the overall UI. After all, it’s Motorola. It is close to stock Android, which is something you may like or may not, but I appreciate my phone not coming pre-loaded with a ton of bloatware out of the box. However, Facebook was part of the pre-loaded apps, which was easy to uninstall.

                  Then comes Moto Action gestures. They are intuitive as they’ve always been. It launches the camera with a twist of your wrist, while chopping down twice turns on the flashlight. Notably, features like swiping diagonally downwards from the middle of the display and peak display gesture – my favorite – that enables a pseudo-always-on-display function are missing—weird omission.

                  Camera

                  The Moto G8 Power Lite sports a triple rear camera setup, which may sound impressive, but in real life, it is not so versatile. There is a 16MP primary lens, combined with a 2MP macro sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. There is no telephoto camera or an ultra-wide-angle lens, but then, you can’t expect these at this price point. Nonetheless, it is good enough for a budget device. It comes equipped with an 8MP selfie module, and the phone can capture video at 1080p resolution at 30fps, take HDR shots, and can digitally zoom up to 4x.

                  Moto G8 Power Lite camera

                  The camera software is straightforward and easy to use with four main modes of shooting on present above the capture button: standard, portrait, macro, and panorama. Further, there’s the HDR toggle, beauty mode toggle, flash, and Settings at the top of your screen.

                  For a budget device, the primary sensor is pretty good. It isn’t stunning, but it isn’t bad either. The 16MP sensor captures good images in broad daylight. It misses out on details at times, and the dynamic range isn’t great either. But again, the word I’ll use here is “usable.” The HDR does help at times in boosting the saturation where required. Moreover, it captures color-accurate, close to real-life images, and doesn’t overprocess things.

                  Moto G8 Power Lite review

                  Like you can see in the above image, it had rained, and I clicked on the sun to capture the cloudy sky, which it did. However, the dynamic range was terrible, the image was noisy, and it had poor shadows. But in other scenarios, the images were at least fairly clear.

                  Moto G8 Power Lite review

                  As for low light images, they were better than my expectations. The camera did a decent job of minimizing noise and capturing details without compromising the images.

                  As for the macro camera, it is designed for shooting extreme close-ups, and the 2MP lens serves its purpose. It could’ve been better, though, as it was rare for me to click a good image. Also, in low-light conditions, it automatically triggered the flash on even when it was turned off.

                  The depth camera on the other hand seems to be tuned well enough to capture bokeh-licious shots.

                  Prakhar Khanna
                  Selfie in daylight
                  Prakhar khanna, Moto G8 Power Lite review
                  Selfie portrait in low light

                  The selfies captured on this device look good in broad daylight. However, in low-light conditions, there is a purplish tint to the images. The software-optimized portrait shots aren’t great, as you can see from the picture above, my hair was blurred as well. Overall, the set of cameras are good enough for a budget device. But nothing is outstanding or noteworthy about the camera hardware that could set the Moto G8 Power Lite apart from the competition.

                  Performance and Battery

                  This is the section where I’ll explain the title of this review “It’s in the name.” The Moto G8 Power Lite is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. It is a downgrade from Moto G8 Power’s Snapdragon 665 chipset. What it means in real-life usage is that multitasking and scrolling through apps can be a little jittery at times. Now, most of the time, you won’t feel it, but out of nowhere while using the phone in daily life, you’ll notice some stutters here and there. However, it doesn’t freeze. Those small stutters aren’t a deal-breaker and don’t make your usage an absolute nightmare, something we’ve noticed on phones powered by the MediaTek Helio A22 chip. Motorola has named the device aptly. It is light on power, hence, “Power Lite.”

                  Moto G8 Power Lite review

                  If you are a mobile gamer, I suggest you spend a little more for a better gaming experience. Playing PUBG wasn’t something I’d recommend on this device. The game was running in low graphics, and I still noticed frame drops.

                  However, when it comes to battery life, the Moto G8 Power Lite dominates the competition. It easily lasted one and a half days on heavy usage. It included watching Prime videos, YouTube, 30-minute gaming sessions thrice a day, and clicking a few photos now and then. The battery dropped to 94% from 100% after one hour of video streaming. My 30-minute gaming sessions consumed 6% battery too.

                  Moto G8 Power Lite review

                  Further, in my daily usage, it lasted two whole days. For reference, my daily usage includes reading emails, browsing, checking Twitter, Instagram, and at times Facebook for pokes received (yes, it’s 2020, and my friends still poke me on Facebook).

                  But it charges through a micro-USB port, and there is no fast charging. It takes more than 150 minutes to go from zero to full, which I’m personally not used to in a world of fast charging. However, overall, the Moto G8 Power Lite is a champ when it comes to battery life.

                  Conclusion

                  If your budget is strictly INR 8,999 / USD 150 and you can’t spend a penny above it, the Moto G8 Power Lite is certainly a device to consider. It will meet your expectations for the price. The battery life is solid, the screen is good, it has usable cameras, it comes with no bloatware, unlike its close competitors, and the UI is straightforward. If you are planning to consume media and use your daily driver to browse and check social media, this is the device to go for. However, if you are planning to get a device for long gaming sessions, the Moto G8 Power Lite is not the right device for you.

                  ProsCons
                  Solid battery lifeLow on power
                  Decent set of camerasMicro-USB
                  Good buildRuns dated software

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                  Pocketnow Daily: iPhone with USB-C Might Still Happen? (video)

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                  Apple Watch Series 3, Lenovo’s smart Tab P10 and more products on sale today

                  Deals. We have some new deals for you starting off with Pixels, the Pixel 4 is currently $154 off, leaving it at $645 for the 64GB variant. The Pixel 4 XL also has an $81 discount which leaves it at $818 shipped but, hurry because they’re somewhat low in stock. Moving on, the Apple Watch Series 3 is $20 off from its usual price, leaving it at $179 shipped for the 38mm GPS variant. If you want an Android Tablet, for some reason, the Lenovo Tab P10 is $100 off, leaving it at $200 shipped. We have more deals on Sony TVs, sleep trackers, microphones and more.

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                  HTC may finally deliver a device with Android 10 with the HTC Desire 20 Pro

                  Does anyone remember HTC? Well, earlier this year we heard that the company was under new leadership and we were expecting them to get back to their roots and launch some sort of flagship. An HTC Desire 20 Pro just popped up on Google Play support and now we get some of the specs. It’ll apparently be powered by a Snapdragon 665 SoC, 6GB of RAM and will run Android 10 out of the box. We got schematics for the design of this phone back in April, and now it was also certified by the NCC so we should see it some time soon. Thing is, fine that you wanna use the roots thing to bring a classic name like Desire, but where are the flagship elements in those roots HTC?

                  There is now a video of the upcoming Google Android TV streaming device

                  Yesterday we got some images of Google’s new dongle for Android TV which is codenamed Sabrina. Our friends over at XDA now have a recovered video that shows the device and the UI. The device will apparently be announced along with the Pixel 4a and it will allow you to Cast from your devices and control it with a separate remote that also allows for voice controls. It’s not exactly a Chromecast and it will work more like an Apple TV where it has it’s separate UI that you can control with the remote without the need to cast to it from your phone. It will also bring some features from their Smart Speakers like letting you answer your door from it or ask it different questions, we should be hearing more about it in the next few weeks.

                  Apple may be working on services bundle

                  Apple is apparently working on a bundle for their different services. 9to5Mac just found new files in the iOS 13.5.5 code that reference a “bundle offer” and a “bundle subscription”. The files are said to be related to the “management system of Apple’s own services subscriptions like Apple News+.” We’ve heard rumors of this since 2018 and it looks like it might happen, merging Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple News+ into the same bundle offering. If you combine the current prices of these services it amounts to $25 so we hope it’ll be somewhere around the $15 mark.

                  The Moto Razr 2 could arrive with larger displays

                  Recently we heard that Motorola was working on a successor for last year’s Moto RAZR and it looks like things are on track for that September launch. According to the Display Supply Chain Consultant’s CEO, both of the RAZR’s displays will be growing in size. He didn’t specify on the outer display but apparently the main display will adopt the same size from the Galaxy Z Flip, meaning a 6.7in display which is half an inch larger than the current RAZR. Other leaked specs include the Snapdragon 765G, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, Android 10 out of the box and a 48MP main camera.

                  Story of the day:

                  Apple could give us iPhones with low-power LTPO OLED displays in 2021

                  iPhone 13 prototype shows an under-screen camera, in-display Touch ID and a USB-C port

                  And finally the hottest news today have to do with iPhone, but we’re not exactly sure which one. If you remember last week we talked about lightning sticking around for another year because the next iPhone is going portless. Yeah hold on to that. Let me summarize it. Back on Monday we got some dummy units for the iPhone 12 which looked kinda sketchy since they’re pretty much a showcase of footprint and that’s it. Now we have some iPhone 13 dummies from the same source. We know that Apple is notorious for prototyping and we recently got some leaks that hinted to a port-less iPhone. These new leaks don’t follow on that and we should take this with a considerable amount of salt considering the timeline but, these do show a notch-less iPhone coming, which also brings a USB C port and a weird camera array that doesn’t really tell us anything about the cameras. Speaking of this notch-less display, a new DigiTimes report claims that Apple’s supply chain partners are developing OLED displays using LTPO backplane technology for the 2021 iPhones. LTPO is the technology that allows for a more power efficient display, paving the way for better battery life and that ProMotion display that we’re expecting for the upcoming iPhones. Most of the leaks we’ve covered from reliable sources hint to the 2020 iPhones bringing ProMotion features, but other sources claim that LTPO is essential for that and we might get it until 2021. I know, it’s all a mess..

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                  The Moto Razr 2 could arrive with larger displays

                  We will soon start seeing more foldable devices in the market. It is believed that the new Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 may launch alongside the Galaxy Note 20 series in August, and it seems that the new Moto Razr 2 would arrive the month after that. Maybe we haven’t received many rumors about the new Razr, but it’s never late to start. Today, Ross Young has given us an interesting piece of information regarding the display size in the successor of the Moto Razr.

                  According to the CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, the Moto Razr 2 will launch with a 6.7-inch display, which is 0.5-inch bigger than the one we get in the first Razr. He has also mentioned that the external display on the device will also be larger, even though he didn’t give us the exact size. We currently find a 2.7-inch external screen in the Razr and no 5G support, but the new Razr 2 is believed to include 5G connectivity thanks to its Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 processor. It is also rumored that it would come with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage space, a 48MP primary camera, a 20MP selfie camera, and Android 10.

                  Source GSM Arena

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                  Moto Edge+ review: nice try, wrong price… (video)

                  Moto is one of those companies that is just always around, for better or worse. Especially here in the US, their continued partnership with carriers like Verizon keep them at the forefront of a lot of users’ minds. But the last few years have seen the company focus on affordable accessibility rather than true flagship prowess. We all know they’re capable of it, but it isn’t until now that we see just how much of an edge Moto could have.

                  A return to form

                  Gone are the Xs and the Zs and perhaps most importantly, the Mods. Motorola has returned to just making a good looking phone rather than struggling to adhere to a standard of POGO pins and connectors that made their design language too rigid. The result is a simpler back design even if the front takes some big risks. But I do love the way that this one turned out, with the Moto logo still prominently shown on top of the shiny blue gradient. The camera bump isn’t too egregious and it does a good job of highlighting that big sensor up at the top. The top and bottom portions of the phone are sizeable, complete with a bit of a dip in the middle that actually makes resting the otherwise dense device on a pinky quite comfortable. A headphone jack is found up top and then the phone is thick enough that the phone can literally stand up on its own.

                  Now, the sides are really thin from a button standpoint — the volume rocker and the power button are really thin in order to give enough room for the Edge display. Yes, you see it right here folks — waterfall displays have come back to the US market. The last time that I saw something like this was with the Vivo NEX3 5G — and the big problem with that phone was that there were no buttons at all and it was such a big device that handling it was harder than any phone should be. As impressive as having all of this display might be, the handling shouldn’t be a big diminishing return.

                  And to that end, I commend Moto for not going too big on the screen and the footprint of this phone. The display on here is an OLED panel at Full HD+ resolution, with a welcome 90hz refresh rate. It’s a slender one, opting for a narrower screen so that getting a good grip on the phone isn’t too bad. This means a more acute aspect ratio overall, but that hasn’t stopped any viewing experiences from being enjoyable. There’s plenty of contrast and the colors are properly vibrant, and Moto’s own ambient display tech keeps the screen useful on-demand.

                  Don’t go chasing waterfalls

                  But there are some major caveats to having a waterfall display, and unfortunately Moto hasn’t really done enough to tackle those inherent issues. A display that spills over on the side adds more places for wayward touches, whether it be from your fingers stabilizing the phone in your grip or even the meat of your palm touching portions of one side while you try to reach for the other. As I mentioned, I do enjoy the handling of a phone that is this slender, but then that goodwill is chipped away little by little with every accidental input I make.

                  But touchy quirks actually trickle into other experiences, as well — take gaming, for instance. COD Mobile and PUBG Mobile players are well aware of various grips and playstyles like the three finger or even four finger claws. Unfortunately, the display’s abundant caution regarding accidental input means that I couldn’t really do more than two inputs at a time, making running, aiming, and shooting all at the same time basically impossible. This is unfortunately also true when using a feature that I actually applaud Moto for including — software based trigger buttons put on the very edge.

                  Yet another feature that Moto included actually further illustrates this problem — the Edge Panel. It’s a small little button on the very edge of the screen that you can tap or swipe from in order to trigger some shortcuts. It would be nice to use, if I could get it to work more than half the time. The precision that this feature seems to require takes away from how useful it can be.

                  Which is why, funny enough, one of the key options for the Edge Display is that you can turn it off. You can actually go into the settings and turn the edges black, relegating them to just extracurricular features like glowing for notifications or when you’re charging. The majority of apps will just render outside of those edges, so you won’t get that bleeding over look that seemed so futuristic in the past but is still mired in problems of present software tuning.

                  Puzzling pieces

                  So those are honestly the main things to keep in mind with the Moto Edge+ — while the Edge Display is the most unique part of the phone, it is also the one portion of the device that you might contend with the most. That’s because the rest of this phone — mostly — hits the right marks. The Snapdragon 865 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage keep the phone snappy, the headphone jack will please users who miss having them in flagship phones, and the 5000mAh battery can easily hit 2 day marks depending on usage. Wireless charging at 15W is possible with this phone, with reverse wireless charging available as well. But one really weird piece of the puzzle that seems to be missing is super fast charging.

                  The Moto Edge+, for whatever reason, only does 18W charging. That’s not bad and you might have the phone plugged in every night anyway, but Moto themselves have HyperCharge at up to 45W charging so it’s weird to see them return to flagship form but not bring that unique feature.

                  Audio also gets a boost with really loud stereo speakers. Calls sounded nice and clear in both directions in the few calls I’ve actually made outside of video chats, which were fine as well. And this is a Verizon phone, which means really fast internet. Unfortunately, 5G — especially the mmWave variety — is really scarce in my location up on the side of a mountain. 4G LTE on Verizon was as good as ever, though, so even if I can’t truly sing the praises of 5G right now, I also had no complaints with mobile connectivity.

                  Chasing clarity

                  Yes, that is a huge sensor on the rear and it does a pretty great job. Moto’s camera software shows off all the different things you can do with this camera package, including those 108MP full resolution stills, a Night Sight mode for those low light shots, portrait modes thanks to the 5MP depth camera, and extra focal lengths thanks to the 16MP ultrawide and the 8MP telephoto. You get just the right amount of usability here, without going too far into gimmick territory. The main sensor does a great job of capturing detail especially if you opt for the 27MP pixel binned photos, while the ultrawide drops down in quality by a small but noticeable margin. Zoom is there if you really need it, but those 8MP results will obviously see a dip as well. A manual mode allows you to fine tune capture settings and even enable RAW capture, while other modes are available for some extra fun.

                  But one of the main aspects I enjoyed from this camera package is in video — 6K recording feels like Moto wading into the water to provide some extra resolution rather than diving into the deep end with 8K just because they know it’s possible. OIS keeps the footage smooth even when recording at this high resolution and I’m honestly pretty happy with the results.

                  It’s too bad the front facing camera doesn’t get as much love in video, as 4K recording is not possible despite the sensor being 25MP. What it does achieve is 120fps video, so Slofies are a thing on the Moto Edge. That said, selfie shots are also well detailed and some of the extra modes work with it too, like the Color Spot.

                  Overall the cameras are a pretty high point for the Moto Edge+, showing that with the right hardware Moto can provide a great shooting experience.

                  Hello again, Moto

                  A feeling I couldn’t really shake as I was using this phone over the last week or so was that Moto laid out most of the Edge+ and followed a template. Super high resolution camera, big battery, sleek design, and a performance spec tailormade for any flagship. It’s a good template. Then Moto started to get creative, with most hits and a couple of stumbles. Moto’s software, barring any bloatware from Verizon, is mostly spartan and does more to add to the experience rather than clutter it up. Moto gestures, the Moto Display, and further Moto enhancements are all things we’ve seen refined and improved over time. But it’s where Moto tries their hand for the first time that we see the main stumbles. The Edge Display is a great idea that made for a beautiful design, but just like we’ve seen on other waterfall displays, the implementation isn’t quite there yet. For $999 you get a lot of what a phone at that price should provide — but it’s up to you to see if the unique feature this phone is named after, for better or worse, pushes you over the edge.

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                  Pocketnow Daily: Google Pixel 5 Might NOT be a FLAGSHIP?!(video)

                  On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the new Google Pixel 5, Samsung's possible 150MP camera sensor, a new iPhone 9 Plus and more

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