Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Motorola edge | Unlocked | Made for US by Motorola | 6GB + 256GB | 64MP Camera | 2020

Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2020

Color: Solar BlackSize: 256 GBVerified Purchase

I read all the negative reviews and I didn't really give them a second thought because every phone I looked at seemed to have its fare share of hecklers. Let me tell you from the start, I'm not paid for this. I'm just an average Joe that just upgraded from a Galaxy S7 that I bought when they came out so that is the context.

The boxing was well done and I noticed quickly that the USB cable is different then the micros USB cables so be aware if this is a thing for you. I think it will probably help with the turbo charging but I'm not sure. With any luck these new cables will be less liable to become defective as quick as the other annoying micros USB cords do.
When I plugged it in I was shocked to see the cool power level indicators flow up the edges. It gave me that Techy Tingle (giggle). I was excited to move forward. I powered the device up and was blown away at the vivid colors of the screen and wow the edge of the display is so impressive. The default back drop with the waves and sand moving. Oh my. I must move forward and see more. I went through the wizard and did all the setup. Pretty basic stuff and since I used Google Backup it was pretty straight forward. A new feature on this phone that took some getting used to is the new method you use to go home, show previous apps, currently running apps, back, forward etc. There is a a tutorial that walks you through it and I adapted pretty quickly to no longer having that button at the boom of my phone. Plus the screen real-estate is HUGE and ridiculously sharp. The first App I fired up was my YouTube Music. Everything restored perfectly and I was blown away at the sound quality of the speakers at the top and bottom of the phone. It really takes this phone to an entirely new level. Another thing I really appreciate is that this phone has a headphone jack. I don't want to be tied to wireless earbuds because those tend to run out of juice but if your are a Bluetooth ear bud fan then you are still good to go. If you run out of ear bud juice then switch over to wired just like that. The next thing I started to play with is the camera. WOW. My S7 only had an 8MP camera. This is 64MP if I recall. Totally Insane. There is also a ton of storage on this baby with 256 Gig of storage. No more getting half way through that recital only to find you are out of space and your video or pictures are cut short. This phone is roughly the same width as my S7 not including the extra edge roll effect which adds easily another 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch to the width. The height is about another inch but when you add that the entire top to bottom is filled with screen you probably are easily at almost 2" of extra top to bottom height. I got the black model and it has some blue/purple reflection from the light. It is so very stylish that I am going to have a tough time finding the right case because I want to show the elegance of this superb design.

About the only Con I have right now is that my son wants to use this for his YouTube video recording and wants to borrow it for video games all the time.

Some folks have talked about shaded areas or bubbles in their screen. I didn't see any of this and I looked very close but I will keep my eye on it and I will use my warranty if needed but I'm not worried.

PS. Don't forget to open the user manual box because the pin to open the top is in there. This will allow you to add your sim card and memory chip when you get to your cellular carrier.

Good Luck Friends.

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Moto edge 2020

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2023

Color: Solar BlackSize: 256 GBVerified Purchase

a stylish smartphone that comes packed with some great features. Here are some highlights:

Design: The Moto Edge 2020 has a sleek, modern design with a 6.7-inch OLED display that curves around the edges of the phone. The back of the phone has a gradient finish that gives it a unique and eye-catching look.

Performance: With a Snapdragon 765G chipset and 6GB of RAM, the Moto Edge 2020 delivers strong performance for most everyday tasks. It also comes with 5G connectivity, which is great for faster download speeds and lower latency.

Camera: The Moto Edge 2020 has a triple-lens camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. The main camera takes excellent photos in both daylight and low-light conditions, and the ultra-wide lens is great for capturing expansive landscapes.

Battery Life: The Moto Edge 2020 comes with a 4,500mAh battery that provides all-day battery life with moderate usage. It also supports fast-charging and can charge up to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Software: The Moto Edge 2020 runs on Android 10 with the My UX software overlay. The software is clean, intuitive, and easy to use. It also comes with some useful features like Moto Display and Moto Actions.

Overall, the Moto Edge 2020 is a great smartphone with a unique design, strong performance, and a great camera. Its 5G connectivity, all-day battery life, and useful software features make it a great choice for anyone who wants a premium smartphone experience without breaking the bank.

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AmazonVine69

High-End Mid-Ranger

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2022

Color: Solar BlackSize: 256 GBVerified Purchase

**Update**: After ~8 months of use I am happy to report that it still runs fine. In fact, I accidentally dropped it into my koi pond w/ no major aftermath issues. Would still recommend this phone especially since the price has dropped even more. The camera quality is still the only drawback really worth noting so if that is important to you, you may want to look elsewhere.

It took me a long time to pull the trigger on this based upon how many bad review/problems were being reported even though the 2020 Motorola Edge checked a lot of boxes I was looking for: 5g, OLED, curved screen, zoom camera, wifi calling, stereo speakers. However, I needed a 5G phone as my Sony Xperia 1 coverage was getting worse as T-Mobile kept installing 5G towers in my area. Finally purchased one at ~40% off and so far it as not given me any issues after 2 months. The production date of my phone was 10/21 so perhaps only the early makes had problems.

At the reduced price, this was a very good deal. Not quite a flagship device but definitely high-end mid-ranger with decent specs and performance. The camera is so-so but the zoom & wide-angle need a lot of help.

Pros:
* Price – way over priced at the original $799 but the current discounts make it a great deal
* Screen – my last several were QHD but this FHD+ does not seem bad or any worse. Love the curved edges although that might not be for some as will affect how some things look. I do not play games or watch anything fast moving like sports so I see no advantage to the 90hz screen (my first phone to have more than 60hz).
* 3.5mm jack
* Included case – always appreciate this being included so that you have immediate coverage while you shop for others. It does block the charger some and you really have to press it in to work.
* Battery Life – lasts all day with average use
* 5G – Has a good 5G coverage with T-Mobile in my area

Cons:
* Updates – for their top tier phone, Motorola really should have given this 2 OS updates but it is stuck at Android 11. Still gets security updates tho at a rate that appears to be every other month
* Lack of cases – there are not a lot of cases available for this phone, especially if you are looking for one that does not cover the curved edges
* No wireless charging

So-So:
* Cameras – the cameras are OK. Turning on HDR and tapping to help focus takes better pictures. The zoom camera is a definite disappointment as is the wide-angle. Would have been nice if they had beauty mode on the back cameras and not just the front.
* OS/Bloatware – The My US OS Skin is pretty much stock android and what few additions there are, are mostly useful and/or non-obtrusive. There are some bloatware but all made by the manufacturer which I deem acceptable
* Color – It is called Solar Black but it is really a dark iridescent blue. When the light hits it in a certain way, there is rainbow across the back.
* Water Repellent: This is good enough for my lifestyle but at this price range an IP68 rating would have been nice

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clyde714

Outstanding phone!

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2020

Color: Solar BlackSize: 256 GBVerified Purchase

I bought two of these phones, one for me and one for my wife. Both have been performing excellently since day 1. Easy to use, fantastic screen views, and WOW with the 5G functionality!

To be clear, we've had NONE of the issues that other reviewers have mentioned ("bruised" screen display, finicky fingerprint reader, lack of wifi calling, text message issues, etc.).

Our phones are on the T-Mobile network. I made sure to call our carrier to have them provision our SIM's for wifi calling right away. We've had wifi calling since the moment we turned our phones on for the first time.

I can't speak to the issues the Verizon customers have had with text messaging. All I can say is that our text messages work flawlessly on T-Mobile (note we use RCS chat).

As far as 5G service, since we're on T-Mobile I've gone to the their website to see the 5G coverage in our area. Turns out we live right at one of the edges of a 5G zone. Not to worry, though. We get a solid 5G signal here. And I do mean solid (5 out of 5 bars).

One interesting thing I've discovered about the phone is that when we're on wifi that the phone switches over to 4G/LTE. I'm not sure why it does that, but no complaints, since we get blazingly fast internet service either on wifi or on 5G.

Other features are excellent. The 90hz refresh is sweet (super smooth videos and scrolling). No problems setting any Bluetooth devices. I also used the 3.5mm jack for audio and can say it worked well, though the sound quality I wanted was not what I got, likely due to the old Blackberry earpods I used for listening (I'd love to try it again with a better set, but probably won't, since I've got several Bluetooth headsets that work well). And the fingerprint feature has been right on for both of us on our phones - works every time.

As a side comment, the "edge" viewing feature takes a bit getting used to, but it is cool. The phone has a an option to turn it off but we haven't tried that yet as we haven't found a good reason to do so.

Our phones are currently protected with screen protectors and TPU cases. What we really want are more robust cases (like the Unicorn Bettles) that have built in screen protectors and solid case bodies. We're still waiting, and hoping that Unicorn or another supplier like them release cases like this in the near future.

Bottom line - we wholeheartedly recommend this phone. Absolutely no issues and solid performance.

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Reviewer from Michigan

If the screen doesn't work, the phone doesn't work. 80% failure rate!

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020

Color: Solar BlackSize: 256 GBVerified Purchase

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***UPDATE 9/12/20 FOLLOWING MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT FAILURES***

Back when the Samsung S7 Edge came out, I wanted it so badly - but couldn't afford it. A few years later and my current LG V20 is starting to get a little slow, and a new EDGE is available for $500 (presale price)? I'm all over this! Both of my parents bought it as well (they were both using the Samsung S7 - not the Edge version - which at this point are largely unusable), so I have three separate experiences with the exact same phone to compare. NOW ACTUALLY FIVE AS OF 9/12/20.

Initial physical setup was a breeze. The SIM card slot (which also houses the SD card, if you have one) pops right out with an enclosed pin. The SIM and SD card connector faces the back of the phone. Slide it right in, and you're all done. The phone booted up just fine, and was at about 70% charge when I received it. It's a BEAUTIFUL phone, with vibrant colors and VERY smooth operation of the screen. I miss the app drawer, but I can live without it.

Initially I was unable to receive text messages on Verizon, although every other function worked perfectly in every way. All three Motorola Edges had the same problem - all on Verizon. After several days of troubleshooting, my dad reached level three tech support at Motorola, who tied in with level two tech support at Verizon, and they figured out that Verizon needed to "check, un-check, and re-check" "something" in our account settings in order for text messages to be received by our phones. Once Verizon completed this cycle, text messages were fully functional instantaneously for all three of us. I was hoping that was the only issue... alas, I was not so lucky.

A few days later, the screen started to develop a purple "bruise" on the left side, as described by MANY other reviewers. The next morning it was back to normal, but by the end of the day it was doing it again, and was worse than the prior evening. The next morning it was back to normal again, but 30 minutes later the bruise showed up again.

I called Motorola tech support that afternoon. I had some difficulty understanding the woman I spoke with due to her accent, but I understood the majority of what she said. I was told that software technicians are aware of the problem and are working on a patch in the lab, and that when it is done it will be pushed to the phones automatically. I asked for a timeline, and was informed that they cannot say - which makes sense because you don't want to open a liability door for misleading customers, but at the same time I really needed an answer in some form. No answer was to be had, though. This was two days ago.

By that evening, the lower left part of the screen was entirely blacked out, the bruise had spread to covering most of the left half of the screen, and had started on the right side as well. The next morning it was better, but only half-way so. Again the phone was unusable by that evening - which was last night.

This morning the phone had improved by maybe only 25-30%. By 1:30 pm, not only were parts of the screen blacked out, but the bottom of the screen started flashing white and was non-responsive to touch (see attached pictures and video).

I completed a master reset on my Motorola Edge, but the problem still persisted even after the phone was erased. At that point, I requested a replacement from Amazon. Thankfully my LG V20 still works just fine, so I have a fully functional backup until the new phone arrived.

As my dad says, such a high failure rate is unexpectedly high for a new product launch. OTHER than this debilitating screen issue, I LOVE the phone - as do both of my parents.

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FIRST EDIT

The first phone lasted one week before the failure as described above. The replacement lasted two weeks before the "bruise" showed up. By this time my dad's Edge had also started to fail. My mom's Edge, however, is still going strong. So the failure rate is now 75% (two for me, and dad's).

Review is demoted from 3 stars to 1. If the screen doesn't work, the phone doesn't work. The phone is otherwise literally perfect. But if you can't use it, then it doesn't work. Period. I returned the replacement for a full refund. I'm heartbroken.

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SECOND EDIT

My dad's replacement Edge lasted less than 2 weeks before that screen started to fail. Out of the FIVE Motorola Edge phones from me, my dad, and my mom, only my mom's has yet to develop screen failure. That is a whopping EIGHTY PERCENT failure rate. Both me and my dad have reverted back to our old phones, and will be shopping for a new NON-Motorola midrange phone soon.

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Wegap

Flagship quality mid range price, Everyone is a winner with this Moto.

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2020

Color: Solar BlackSize: 256 GBVerified Purchase

A motorola phone that works like a flagship with a midrange price tag

1. Wifi- calling works with T-Mobile
2. 5G coverage is great, overall the reception is exceptional
3. Better camera than what I have seen with mid range phones so far. Good low light photography with the night mode enabled. Takes great food macro picture :)
4. Battery life is a key differentiato, needs charging once every two days for my usage ( lot of email and messaging, calls, stream music and few videos a day)
5. Great build quality. Fingerprint reader works but not that fast, it's funtional and precise though.
6. It doesn't have wireless charging which I fixed with a aftermarket kit.
7. Comes with a fast charger and juices it pretty fast.
8. Screen quality is good and there are few nifty usage of the edge display( there is a soft button on the edge for what works like a second app drawer)
9. Single front facing camera and no flash in front camera.
10. Sound quality and bluetooth audio is great, Moto audio pops up when a audio device is connected (wired or wireless) and gives the ability to change equalizer settings or work different volume levels for different applications.
11. Ships with a cover and all you need is a screen protector and everything is all set. There is no headset included.
12. Can use dual sim or one sim and a SD card, I have a 512 GB SD card taking the storage to 256GB+512GB

Overall with over 150+ applications installed this phone handles everything with equal ease as a flagship. Haven't noticed a single issue so far. Android 11 is coming to the phone( Iam part of a trial)

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Nirvash

Updated (8/26): Quality issue with screens, Moto audio can be frustrating. Ok phone, but not for me.

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2020

Color: Solar BlackSize: 256 GBVerified Purchase

UPDATE 5 (8/26/2020): Ultimately, a return.

It's sad to say but I am returning this phone. While it was replaced by motorola the screen is starting to exhibit a graininess or splotchy issue at low light. I just can't trust this phone nor it's screen to last past the year warranty. The edge is also not something that I can really put up with long term. Watching videos just doesn't feel right on a curved screen.

Maybe this phone is for you, maybe I got two duds. Either way enjoy what you like but keep an eye out on your own device.

UPDATE 4 (8/17/2020): Patience is strong with this phone

The replacement phone that Motorola sent me does not have any screen issues 6 days later. People are reporting that the issues usually occur within the first 2 - 3 days so I think as long as it doesn't show any issues after a week you may be ok. It's still very hard to swallow a potential screen issue at the full retail price or any price for that matter. For those of us that purchased it at the discounted rate when it first launched, It is a good value still to me.

However, if you need a phone that does phone things and are not a power user or don't really care about 5g (Which you shouldn't really unless it helps your coverage in rural area's), the Pixel 4a is my recommended pick. Or wait til the Pixel 4a 5g comes out which should have the same chipset.

UPDATE 3 (8/11/2020): The dawn of a new phone

Well Motorola overnighted me a new a phone. You can see the difference in the screen quality. We'll see if the new phone experiences the same issue. Should start showing after a few days of use.

UPDATE 2 (8/10/2020): The Motorola Replacement Saga
I reached out to Motorola about the phone issue. There are A LOT of reports of the green tint issue on the screen on low light. It's possible the first batch is faulty so if you do get a replacement from Amazon directly it may not be better. Hopefully the replacement phone has a fixed screen, however if the 2nd replacement is faulty this will be returned to Amazon for a refund. People are reporting if you're ok in the first 3 - 4 days your screen is fine but this is just... not acceptable for the price.

UPDATE 1 (8/5/2020): (Keeping original review below this)
After using this phone for little more over four days, it is exhibiting issues similar to the Moto Edge + with the display. The display has a green tint to it at night under low light conditions. It's almost like a green haze and it's the upper half of the display (See attached photo). This makes sense as it uses the same display panel as the Moto Edge + which also has the green tint issue on some devices. If you encounter this issue it's possible it could be fixed via software but I would request a new device through Amazon or Motorola or just return it.

(Original review):
TL;DR - If you like to listen to music through bluetooth, there is a quirky fix that you may need to do if the music sounds flat or is missing bass.

If you enjoy listening to music through Bluetooth, this is a bit of a mixed bag. There is an app called Moto Audio that always has an EQ and some weird tuning for any audio output through Bluetooth. It makes music sound incredibly tinny and flat and just plain awful. USB-C adapters or headphones plugged into the headphone jack disables this EQ however. There may be an option to disable the Moto Audio for bluetooth in the app itself, but the EQ may still remain. To fix this, plug in a pair of headphones either through the headphone jack or the USB-C port, and then unplug it and go back to your Bluetooth. The sound should be back to it's full and normal sound. Not sure if I got a weird bug but it the EQ continued to persist on my phone even with it being disabled initially.

Otherwise it's a very nice phone. The screen is pretty vibrant and the 90hz refresh rate is nice. VoLTE and WiFi calling are working on T-Mobile through Straight Talk which is great. You'll be able to use this phone when T-Mobile phases out 3G calling starting on Jan 1st 2020. Also getting a 5G signal which is cool.

No issues with the finger print sensor, works well with a screen protector (plastic) applied. The supplied case is nice as well since there are limited options available for this phone.

The speakers are quite nice and loud too, music sounds pretty clean through them.

With phones becoming more and more expensive, this is a pretty nice phone for the price. Sure there are cheaper phones but the 5G support, 765G Chipset, headphone jack, some water resistance and the design, I'd say this is a good mid-high range phone.

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Ellie's mom

Great Phone / Camera and Wonderful Honest Seller - Thank You!

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024

Color: Solar BlackSize: 256 GBVerified Purchase

I liked this phone so much, that I purchased it a second time. My first phone was bought (not by the same seller) in 2020. I had no problem with the phone until one day it came apart in my hands. This was not the fault of the phone or seller, but it fell apart because of humidity. I live in Florida and we have very high humidity. What I am about ready to say is NOT the fault of the seller, but this phone does not have a wide range of cases that I can choose from. I bought a case for the first phone, and it did not protect it like it should have, and that is why the first phone fell apart. I am in the process of trying my best to find a BETTER case for the second phone. This phone has a wonderful camera. So far I am not having any issues with the phone. I also wanted to thank the seller for being so understanding. I bought the phone at a good price and I was worried about the phone being used because of the great price. I received a NEW phone, so I wanted to make that very clear. Thank you to the seller for sending the phone quickly as well. I will shop with this seller again! The seller has good communication skills and quickly got back to me when I sent a message to them. Thank You!

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A. Hernandez

Bought two - one is good, one is terrible

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020

Color: Solar BlackSize: 256 GBVerified Purchase

(Aug 14 update)
Replacement received on four days ago. I've been using the phone every day and it's working fine so far. I had a scare when I notice a portion of the screen "bruised" purple, but it was only the wallpaper. I'm starting to use the features of the phone and like it more every day. My first impressions are all positive with a few hiccups here and there but nothing I can't live with. I have not returned the original device as I've been waiting for the weekend. It's been powered off for days, so I turned it on two days ago. It was like it was brand new again and the screen issues were gone... all of them. However, within the hour, one by one, all previous screen issues came to say hello. Again, this is in the original faulty phone. The new phone is working fine so far. Wife's phone "is still nice and cool." Will do another update once I test the replacement phone over the weekend.

(Aug 8, 2020 - Original post)
TL:DR - Bought a phone for me and one for my wife. She loves hers and is working fine. Mine went from bad to worse to completely unusable by day 5. Pictures included here show the progression of the screen problems. I will update this review when I receive and use my replacement phone.
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Since I have not used my phone much and my wife is pretty much happy with hers because "it looks cool and it works," I will focus my review on my experience so far. I have not been able to use the phone for too long due to terrible screen issues., so here is a day by day summary. Note that we only use the included plastic cover and no screen protector, so nothing has been used other than what came in the box.

Day 1 - Phone looked awesome straight out of the box. Coming from the original Google Pixel (4 years old), this was quite an improvement. We used to have Motorola devices for the previous two before the Pixel. Setup of the device was a walk in the park, and all data was restored properly from the old phones. The default start-up screen and the default live wallpaper (waves) showed an amazing display! Both phones were able to send SMS messages, but would not receive them. Looks like it was a problem on Verizon's side and a quick chat with their support desk fixed the issue. Wife's phone had no issues after that. Mine had trouble updating Google Chrome (it would just not start it) and would not back up the phone even after several hours. I could not fix either issue on day 1.

Day 2 - Not even 24 hours of usage, and the screen started to show a green tint under low light. This was obvious when compared to my wife's. After googling the issue, I found out that this was a common problem with the Edge+ and since they use the same screen hardware, well, same issue. It did not bug me too much though. The same day but later, I noticed a faint "burned-in" square at the bottom of the screen when any color other than white was on that area. I rebooted the phone and it was still visible during the start-up screen. After chatting with Lenovo support and posting in the forums, the square was suspected to be a detached fingerprint sensor since it appeared in the exact same spot where the fingerprint icon shows to unlock the phone. The suggestion was to request a replacement though Amazon since I had only had the phone for two days. By night, the "green tinting" of the screen was worse and some menus were very faint. I did a factory reset just to see what happened. Obviously, nothing was magically fixed, but I was now able to update Chrome and my device was backing up.

Day 3 - Alas, I woke up and when I looked at my phone, I saw a small "purple bruise" on the left edge of the screen. I had never dropped the phone, so I wondered what that was. A Google search confirmed that this was another known issue with the Edge+ screen and now the Edge. Just my luck. Now I had a "square" and a "bruise" Interesting enough, the "bruise" was expanding through out the day. What was a small spot on the edge had now migrated to the main screen area.

Day 4 - I woke up and looked at my phone. It all looked the same... square and bruise. As I used the phone, the "bruise" would expand and contract from time to time. As the day went by, the "bruise" ended up taking a third of the screen (left side). At one point, the "bruise" shrunk, and the screen started showing "ghosting" images (see picture). I needed to run errands, so I jumped into my car and fired up Google Maps. During my drive, the screen started to flash rapidly, so I turned the phone off. When I got to a store, I started up the phone, and now half of the screen was bright white. When I got home, I tried to use the phone, and the entire screen was now bright white and flashing and it didn't sense my touch. If I left the phone resting for a while, I was able to unlock it and use it for a minute, then the bright white screen and the flashing continued and I was unable to use the phone.

That's where I am today. Wife is happy with her phone, so at least I have that going for me, but my personal experience has been completely frustrating. I'll see how things go once I receive the replacement next week... if I'm lucky since it seems to be out of stock at the moment.

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Tristan Shill

UPDATED: Fantastic Unlocked Device - Hampered by a Lack of Software Commitment

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2020

Color: Solar BlackSize: 256 GBVerified Purchase

Update: *leaving original review below*

So my device now has the green coloring described in other reviews. I noticed it while using the phone with in a dark environment. I'm going to be returning the device because I'm concerned about it being a hardware issue that will get worse over time. I also don't want to have to worry about in a replacement.

Ugh.... It's a shame, I really liked this device. If you see it I would suggest contacting support (Motorola has a great reputation for support) and getting it repaired/replace or just return it.

*ORIGINAL*
So I'll touch on my likes first and then get into dislikes. Just for background, I'm an individual who has used waaaayyy too many mobile phones, from premium to budget. It's a horrible hobby trying out new devices, but hopefully I can put it good use for this review. Also, I'm a bit of a tech geek, so some of my gripes or praises will obviously be different.

- The screen is great. It's a 90Hz Oled and just really looks good and feels good to navigate. I also am a fan of the taller display. It's easier to hold, and really helps with seeing more content (I love reading 3-books with it).

- The software! Motorola seriously has some of the best features on a phone. It's very close to "stock" android, but they add just the right amount of features to enhance it. (If you youtube any motorola phone reviews you can see these played out on the video, they are kind of difficult to describe in an Amazon review).

- The battery is great; the Snapdragon 765 processor just isn't as power hungry as it's big brother the 865. Motorola also put a large battery in the device, so it all pairs great. You can easily just leave the 90Hz on all the time and get through the day fine. No battery anxiety with this device.

- Speaking of processor, it's great too, I'm not noticing a real difference between that and 865 devices I've tried out. That being said, heavy gamers should go for the faster speed on a different device. Everyone else, this is plenty of speed to last for a while. It's a "mid-range" chip, but it's honestly in a new tier above that in my opinion. Somewhere below the 865, but above the other mid-range chips.

- Camera(s). Look, these aren't going to be the best cameras out there, but they really are pretty good. You have more control if you want to more granular with your photography decisions, but for those that just want to snap real quick, these cameras are all good. Also, the wide-angle camera is good, and using it as macro-camera works great which I wasn't expecting.

- General hardware is nice. It has a plastic back, which I kind of actually prefer? It doesn't feel cheap at all, and is well put together.

- Speakers are great! Stereo and get's loud. In the same category, this phone has a flipping headphone jack which should be applauded.

- Connectivity with T-mobile has been really good. It also has 5G (no MM-wave, but whatever, even if it had the bands I wouldn't be able to use it anyway).

- Fingerprint scanner is in the screen, and it works great for me.

Negatives :(

- The Edges on the display are just a little too extreme. I haven't had any palm rejection issues or anything, it just kind of feels odd to hold sometimes. To be fair, I'm getting used to it, but it is an adjustment.

- Kind of in line with the edges, it's very hard to find legitimate accessories or protection for the device. So, I'm going to always be a little paranoid about breaking the screen since I won't ever really be able to protect it. Also, I realllly wish more cases were out for the phone (it comes with one which is nice, but still). Maybe this will change with time.

- Software. "But you said software was good" - reader. Yes, the software itself is great, it's just horribly unfortunate how non-comital Motorola/Lenovo is with their devices. As far as I can tell, I'm only guaranteed Android 11 with this. If they were to guarantee up to Android 13 (or let's be honest 14), then I would be screaming this phone's praises from the rooftops. The hardware should be fine for years to come, it's just unforgivable to me that a company can't promise software support for longer. This is kind of me wagging my finger at all the android OEMs, but Motorola really has an opportunity to differentiate themselves with a strong software commitment.

- Vibration motor. It's honestly the best I've felt on a Motorola phone, but it can still be better. So kind of good job, but room for improvement.

Overall:
People, this phone is really great. I think Motorola put a lot of thought into this I love this device, and I think you should really consider buying it.

For transparency, I bought this when it was $500 so the value for me is great. If it's back up to $700, yeah, you might want to keep on eye on competitors (LG Velvet, new Pixel 4a (4a 5g) and 5, and the Samsung A71, or even the Iphone SE). The main reason? The software commitment from Motorola/Lenovo is so horribly frustrating. They nailed it with the hardware (5G enabled and everything I listed) and current software screams that this device should be great for the next 4-5 years, but it's just hard for me to look past that software commitment of 1-year. It's the main reason I'm putting a 4-star here.

It's great seeing Motorola putting a device like this in the "Mid-Range" segment, and I would love to see them continue to push here. Please just extend the support!

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