what you need to know
- Motorola is gearing up to launch its next flagship phone in India soon, specifically the Motorola Edge 50 Pro.
- Although no specific date was mentioned, sources revealed that the launch may take place on April 3.
- Some specifications details of the Edge 50 Pro have been confirmed, including a 10MP telephoto lens with 50x hybrid zoom and AI camera capabilities.
It looks like Motorola is gearing up to launch its next flagship phone in India in the near future.
Motorola India has confirmed on X (previously known as Twitter) that the Motorola Edge 50 Pro is coming to India. It is also confirmed to be available on Flipkart.
Enjoy AI-enhanced images with the world’s first AI-powered camera, the #MotorolaEdge50Pro. Its adaptive stabilization gives you shake-free output and maximum clarity with 50x hybrid zoom. Coming soon to @Flipkart, https://t.co/azcEfy1Wlo and leading retail stores #IntelligenceMeetsArt pic.twitter.com/5Af0N1LlZmMarch 18, 2024
The post didn’t mention a specific date, but source Abhishek Yadav spilled the beans to X, saying the launch is expected to happen on April 3 (via PhoneArena). The tipster even added what appears to be official Motorola promotional material, giving us a first look at the Edge 50 Pro and confirming a set of leaked renders we’ve seen before.
A Motorola India post also confirmed the phone’s design, but the company remained tight-lipped about the specifications. Still, it gives away some bells and whistles, like a 10MP telephoto lens with 50x hybrid zoom, and some AI camera magic.
According to Yadav, the phone may feature a 6.7-inch pOLED display with 1.5K resolution, ultra-smooth 144Hz refresh rate, and 2,000 nits peak brightness. Additionally, it can be shielded with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for extra protection.
Official✅ Motorola Edge 50 Pro will be launched in India on April 3, 2024. Expected specs 📱 6.7-inch 1.5K pOLED curved display 144Hz refresh rate, 2000nits peak brightness 🔳 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset 🍭 Android 14 📸 50MP primary OIS+ 13MP ultrawide rear camera 🔋… pic.twitter.com/OydhaDR7rfMarch 18, 2024
Under the hood, we may see a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor driving the device. It is expected to ship with Android 14. As for the juice, it is rumored to have a 4,500mAh battery with lightning-fast 125W wired charging and support for 50W wireless charging.
Motorola’s teaser gives us a look at the phone’s curved screen, with a waterdrop notch in the middle of the display for selfies.
Apart from the buzz surrounding the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, it seems the smartphone maker may also launch the wallet-friendly Motorola Edge 50 Fusion. Rumored specs are already starting to stir up buzz, suggesting it will be a more affordable option compared to the Edge 50 Pro, making it a potential hit among budget smartphone fans.
We eagerly await more details to emerge as the release date approaches.