Motorola One - the whole point in the platform

Android One is gaining momentum. This time Google decided to try its hand with Motorola. They created a mid-range smartphone Motorola One, which, although it did not receive grandiose features, but it has “bare” Android and the latest updates. And thanks to our review, you will understand whether it is worth paying attention to this phone, or you can safely pass by.

Equipment

The device comes in a compact box without unnecessary accessories. Inside is the device itself, as well as documentation, charging, a connecting cord and a clip. However, the scope of delivery may vary slightly depending on the region.

Design

The appearance of the smartphone leaves a good impression. The glass case is complemented by an elegant chromed metal frame. On the back 2.5D-panel there is a fingerprint sensor along with a company logo. In the upper left corner are two convex modules of the main camera. Between them is an LED flash. In front, the device resembles the famous iPhone X with a bang and a small chin.

The side frames are moderately thin. The display with rounded corners is covered with high-quality protective glass. At the bottom there are symmetrically placed external speaker grilles, as well as a USB Type-C connector. The upper edge received only a headphone jack. The device looks stylish thanks to the successful combination of glass and metal. Yes, the case is a little slippery, but you always have to pay for beauty. Available colors: white, black. Dimensions: weight - 162 g, height - 149.9 mm, thickness - 8 mm, width - 72.2 mm.

Display

Motorola One is equipped with a 5.9-inch diagonal LTPS screen. With an aspect ratio of 19: 9, the display resolution is only 1520 by 720 pixels. For this reason, the matrix cannot boast of perfect detail. On the other hand, there are no special claims to the image. The colors are very bright and rich, and the viewing angles are close to the maximum values. There is an automatic brightness control that functions correctly. There is an oleophobic coating, as well as an anti-reflective layer. To protect the matrix, 2.5D Gorilla Glass is used.

Performance

The smartphone has a Snapdragon 625 processor, made according to the 14-nm process technology. He got eight Cortex-A53 cores operating at a frequency of 2000 MHz. There is an graphics accelerator Adreno 506. The gadget is equipped with 4 GB of RAM, as well as 64 GB of internal file storage. The user can expand the amount of free space using microSD cards up to 256 GB. Inside is a rechargeable battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh.

In balanced mode, the charge lasts for 1-2 days. There is support for Turbo Power - a special feature for fast charging. The device runs on the Android 8.1 operating system, which is installed out of the box. Since the smartphone is developed according to the Android One program, it will be required to receive the latest and current OS updates. Already promised the transition to Android 9.0, which is scheduled for the near future.

In the AnTuTu test, the device scores about 77500 points. This figure is more in line with the budget class, although Motorola One in terms of price is more related to the middle segment. Therefore, it is productivity that is perhaps the weakest link in this phone. If the Qualcomm chip copes with normal applications with dignity, then the heavier programs work with a creak. This is not a gaming smartphone at all, since many serious 3D toys run at minimal or medium graphic settings. Of course, simple games work without problems. The interface is processed quickly, no obvious slowdowns have been noticed.

Camera

The smartphone got a dual main camera, which is already good. Its main module with a 2.0 aperture is 13-megapixel, and the secondary has a 2-megapixel sensor to measure the depth of the frame. There is not only a powerful LED-flash, but also fast autofocus. It is very important that such a camera can record video in 4K format.The user is able to create photos with background blur without any extra problems. In poor lighting conditions, pictures are not of the best quality. In the “bangs” area there is an 8-megapixel front camera with aperture of 2.2. She is able not only to make self-portraits of normal quality, but also to recognize faces for subsequent unlocking of the screen.

Sound

If we consider the speakers, then they are of quite good quality. There is support for Dolby technology. At the same time, the external speaker is quite loud. The sound in the headphones is not bad, but not enough stars from the sky. Thanks to the built-in equalizer, you can get a more interesting result.

Price

The cost of Motorola One starts at 300 euros and above. Does this price justify itself? More likely no than yes. Still, in the middle price segment I would like to see a more powerful processor.

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Conclusion

The short-term alliance between Motorola and Google turned out to be ambiguous. Yes, their joint smartphone turned out to be quite stylish and beautiful. It has a dual camera, enough memory, modern interfaces and ports. The main highlight is the presence of a “clean” Android platform without bulky and extra shells. You will be among the first to receive system updates. But much is spoiled by the frankly weak chipset, as well as the low resolution of the display. If you close your eyes to these two significant factors, then Motorola One can be recommended for purchase, especially to fans of the brand. Everyone else should pay attention to other devices. Fortunately, for 300 euros you can pick up a lot of attractive gadgets.