If you call your smartphone an “Ultra”, there is no excuse for being average in any aspect; be it the cameras or even the design, it has to feel like an “ultra experience”. After boring us with dull and dreary Moto G phones for over a year, Motorola brings the Edge 30 Ultra as its flagship in India and instantly, I had doubts. After all, this phone has to be good, if not great. Moto's last outing in this segment was the Edge 30 Pro and while it was a fun phone, it overheated like crazy and looked dull (as is the norm with Moto devices).
Does the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra outdo the Edge 30 Pro and all its issues? Most importantly, is it a phone that we can recommend as an alternative to a Samsung Galaxy S22, or even the iPhone 13 / iPhone 14? I have been using it for the last two weeks to find out the answers. And yes, that 200MP camera is more than just a gimmick.
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is one of nicest looking phones to buy in India at the moment. Yes, the iPhone's boxy design is all the trend these days but nobody can defy the allure of curved edges, and Motorola has done it in the nicest of ways. I like how the camera hump is designed, even though it is inspired, and I love the matte paintjob on its back glass. There's a comfy and luxurious heft to the phone and on the whole, it is just a nice phone to use. I only wish the buttons were more tactile.
Despite being a flagship, Motorola continues to put a screen protector on the display, a protective case, and a fast charger in the box. Those worried about sweat and moisture damage can be relieved with the IP52 rating.
Motorola phones have the nicest displays in the budget segment these days and the Edge 30 Ultra has a very good one too, albeit not the best. You get a
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