Motorola Edge 50 Fusion

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The Edge 50 Fusion arrived in India in May 2024 at Rs 22,999, aimed squarely at buyers who care more about how a phone looks and feels than about benchmark scores. Motorola gave it a curved 6.7-inch pOLED panel, a slim vegan leather or PMMA back depending on colour, and an IP68 rating that was still rare in this price band.

Performance comes from the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, a chip that handles social apps, streaming and casual gaming comfortably but trails the Dimensity 7200 in the Nothing Phone (2a) and well behind anything Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. Hello UI stays close to stock Android, with few preloaded apps, which keeps the phone feeling lighter than its specifications suggest.

The 50 MP Sony LYTIA 700C main camera produces pleasant daylight shots with natural colour, while the 13 MP ultrawide is merely adequate. A 5000 mAh battery and 68W charging make it an easy two-day phone for light users. Against the Redmi Note 13 Pro and Realme 12 Pro it offers cleaner software and better water resistance, though rivals push harder on camera hardware.

Key specifications

Launch price (India)Rs 22,999 (base variant)
India launchMay 2024
SegmentMid-range
Display6.7-inch, Curved pOLED, 144Hz, 1080 x 2400
ProcessorSnapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM8 GB / 12 GB
Storage128 GB / 256 GB
Expandable storageNo
Rear cameras50 MP main + 13 MP ultrawide
Front camera32 MP
Battery5000 mAh
Charging68W wired
Software at launchAndroid 14, Hello UI
5GYes
Water/dust ratingIP68
Headphone jackNo
ColoursHot Pink, Marshmallow Blue, Forest Blue

What we like

  • IP68 rating at a mid-range price
  • Curved 144Hz pOLED looks premium
  • Near-stock software with little bloat
  • 68W charger in the box

What could be better

  • Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is only modestly fast
  • Ultrawide camera is weak in low light
  • Software update commitment shorter than Samsung's

Who should buy it

Buyers under Rs 25,000 who want a stylish, water-resistant phone with clean software rather than the fastest chip.

Specifications and price are as at the India launch (May 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.