Summary
Motorola Edge 20 ProMotorola EdgeMotorola Moto G100Motorola G 5GReviewsLosing momentum, Motorola still has some interesting smartphones. A brief overview of what the inventor of the mobile phone offers.
The best Motorola smartphones
Powerful and that's it7 /10MotorolaMoto G100
The test 478 €A good balance8 /10Motorola Edge
The test 369 €The return of MotorolaMotorola Edge 20 Pro
699 €Motorola has been an indisputable player in the mobile phone market for years. The company was also the first to market a mobile phone (some would say transportable) in 1973! Originally American and independent, the group's telephony branch has changed hands a lot in recent years. It entered the fold of Google in 2011, then was sold to Lenovo in 2014.
Despite interesting experiments such as Moto Mods, the brand has not had the same success as Huawei or Xiaomi. The Chinese manufacturer is now focusing on the entry and mid-range.
The brand has recently shown more ambition and is expanding its Edge series with 3 new models in its Edge line.
And for a bigger selection of smartphones, head over to our guide to the best smartphones to buy in 2022.
Motorola Edge 20 ProThe return of Motorola
Product sheetFnac €699Available at €699 on FnacAvailable for 600 euros, the Edge 20 Pro is the brand's return to the very demanding high-end segment. However, we will see later that Motorola has not fully given itself the means to achieve its ambitions.
The photo module of the Motorola Edge 20 Pro // Source: Frandroid
We thus discover a frame mixing plastic and glass. Although pleasant in hand, we can only note that it is however less opulent than the metal that is generally found at this price. The choice of plastic, however, has the advantage of lightness. It weighs only 190 grams, a particularly low weight given its 6.7-inch screen.
The panel itself is decent, with an adaptive 144 Hz refresh rate and well-calibrated colors, but its brightness leaves something to be desired. Another point where the Edge 20 Pro sins a bit is the processor. Not that the Snapdragon 870 is bad; on the contrary, the chip offers solid performance, but at this price, the Snapdragon 888 is the norm. In return, autonomy is at the top of the basket.
The photo module is to be commended for its general quality and the fact that Motorola did not have too heavy a hand on post processing.
Balanced and pleasant to use, this Edge 20 Pro suffers from its price positioning. It is indeed difficult to stand out from the crowd when the Google Pixel 6 or the Xiaomi Mi 11i already occupy the place…
Where to buy the Motorola Edge 20 Pro at the best price?See more offersMotorola EdgeA good balance
8 /10Product sheetSee the Fnac test €369Available at €369 on FnacAfter years of focusing on affordable phones, Motorola is back here with a bigger, more expensive model. First observation, the design is neat while remaining in the current canons with curved edges and a punched screen. The brand made an unusual choice by using plastic on the back of the device. It's a little less flattering, but on the other hand the device is more solid and above all relatively light despite its 6.7-inch screen.
The latter adopts a refresh rate of 90 Hz and uses OLED technology. We are therefore entitled to infinite blacks and a very correct brightness. Note that the fingerprint sensor hidden under the slab lacks efficiency.
The Motorola Edge // Source: Frandroid
Motorola has opted here for a Snapdragon 765. If the performances are generally solid for all uses, we are however a notch below the Snapdragon 865 found on most competitors. However, we appreciate the 5G compatibility and the very correct autonomy. Too bad, however, that the charge is fast only in name, it takes almost 3 hours to refuel…
On the photo side, the performance is correct, even if the low light poses some problems for the Edge. It will absolutely be necessary to go through the night mode for a good result.
If it does not come to revolutionize the market, the Motorola Edge is a solid device, but suffering from annoying little flaws. To go into the details, you can read our full test.
Where to buy the Motorola Edge at the best price?See more offersMotorola Moto G100Powerful and that's it
7 /10Product sheetSee the test Cdiscount €478Available at €478 on CdiscountAfter an interesting Edge, but which struggled to stand out, Motorola continues on the path of ambitious mid-range smartphones with the G100. First observation: we are in the presence of a beautiful baby, with 9.69 mm thick and 207 grams on the scale. A weight that surprises all the more since the back is made of plastic, a material that is lighter than the glass traditionally used by the competition.
The LCD screen is a disappointment, its brightness is average and the adjustment of its colorimetry frankly missed. We are entitled to a refresh rate of 90 Hz, but this is no longer really impressive in 2022. The Snapdragon 870, on the other hand, is much more convincing. This version of the Snapdragon 865 ensures flawless fluidity in the system and does very well in games.
Battery life is solid, with around two days of use on one charge. Fast charging, on the other hand, is very far from experts in the field since it takes almost two hours to fill the 5000 mAh battery. As for the photo, the record is rather poor, with a passable main sensor and anecdotal secondary sensors.
If we must salute its power, the G100 struggles to distinguish itself on other points, especially against competition in much better shape. For more details, head to our Moto G100 test.
Where to buy the Motorola Moto G100 at the best price?See more offersMotorola Moto G 5GLa 5G without breaking the bank
6 /10Product sheetSee the test Cdiscount Marketplace €329Available at €329 on Cdiscount MarketplaceSold below 250 euros, this model aims to make 5G affordable. With its centimeter thickness, its 212 grams and its diagonal of 6.7 inches, the Moto G 5G is undeniably a beautiful baby. We appreciate the presence of a shell in the box. It is certainly basic, but it is always taken.
The IPS panel ensures the union minimum, with good contrast and high brightness. For its part, the Snapdragon 750G proves to be satisfactory, offering enough power to comfortably play low-power titles. The phone provides autonomy, the 5000 mAh battery easily ensuring two days of use. On the other hand, the fast charge is not really there: it takes two hours to refuel.
Unfortunately, the software part disappoints: not only do we find an Android 10 which is starting to date, but the interface lacks fluidity. Difficult to justify given the quite honorable potential of the processor. For the photo, the main sensor does a good job, but the same cannot be said for the ultra wide-angle and the macro which see completely blurred.
The Moto G 5G will therefore not mark the annals, but it is a possible option if 5G and good autonomy are important criteria for you. You can find the details in our Moto 5 G test.
Where to buy the Motorola Moto G 5G at the best price?For a wider selection of smartphones, head over to our guide to the best smartphones to buy in 2022.
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