Last week’s poll shows Motorola is on the right track: The Edge 30 trio received a mostly warm welcome, with people showing a preference for the Ultra flagship and a liking for Fusion. In reality it is only the mid-range Neo that is in the red (and even in this case the positive and negative ratings are almost even).
We will start with the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra. If you missed them, check out our written and video reviews. One important thing to note is that Motorola has faced one of the biggest criticisms against its phones: software support. The Ultra will receive three major OS updates (which should bring it to Android 15) and four years of security patches, Motorola tells us they will arrive monthly. Do you see that, Sony?
Edge 30 Ultra is a good all-rounder with the improved Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and a very high refresh rate display, plus powerful 125W fast charging. The 200MP camera performed well for a first outing, but the other two modules left something to be desired. 4K video for one, but a little more zoom on the tele wouldn’t hurt. However, considering the price of the phone, it’s a strong contender, especially for those looking for stock Android or a desktop mode.
The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion, which we reviewed (including a video review), also impressed voters. It doesn’t have the wow factor of a 200MP camera, but the faux leather design and two-tone camera give it a classy look.
Unfortunately, the Fusion will not enjoy the Ultra’s extended software support. You only have 2 OS updates and 3 years of security patches to expect. The phone also works with last year’s Snapdragon 888+ chipset, but with a good quality 144Hz display you can still play games. Also, this supports Motorola’s Ready For desktop mode, unlike Galaxy A series phones.
The Motorola Edge 30 Neo is the most affordable of the three, but not necessarily the one that gives you the most money for your dollar. What it has in store are its relatively small size (it’s the same size as the Pixel 6a but has a smaller screen) and 68W fast charging, plus Motorola’s clean Android implementation. There are some personalization and gesture functions available in the Motorola app, but you don’t need to use them if you don’t want to.
Once an Android fan’s favorite brand, Motorola took a back seat a few years ago. Phones like the Edge 30 series are just what it needs to bring it back into the spotlight.
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