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Motorola S50 Neo (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 8 MP

Motorola S50 Neo (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

90%

6.6

Technical score

10%

8.2

User score

â–²Better than 54% of smartphones
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

25%

5.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.9

Camera

15%

7.5

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

7.5

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

3.5

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

â–²Better than 52% of smartphones
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on 302 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 71% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Motorola S50 Neo (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

25%

5.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.9

Camera

15%

7.5

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

7.5

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

3.5

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

6.6
User score
User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on 302 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 66% of models
Popularity:
Motorola S50 Neo (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 7.1 points, which is higher than 65.9% of smartphones.
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.6
Brand name
Motorola
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 processor model which is slower than processors in 52% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.6% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.3 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.3 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.3 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 63.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
â–² Better than 49% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 8 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 8 MP
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 46.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 52.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
32 mm²
Main camera sensor area
32 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 32 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 42.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.2% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.7 inches
Screen size
6.7 inches
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.7 inches which is larger than the screens of 52.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 10.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
393 ppi
Pixel density
393 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 393 ppi which is lower than that of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
30 W
Charging speed
30 W
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 30 W which is slower than in 61.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
yes
Wireless charging
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
161.9 mm
Height
161.9 mm
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 161.9 mm which is shorter than 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Width
73.1 mm
Width
73.1 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 73.1 mm which is narrower than 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.6 mm
Thickness
7.6 mm
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.6 mm which is thinner than 86% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.5% of smartphones.
Weight
171 g
Weight
171 g
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 171 g which is lighter than 92.8% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.5% of smartphones.
Device volume
82,271 cm³
Device volume
82,271 cm³
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 82,271 cm³ which is smaller than 90.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
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Motorola S50 Neo (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 543.5 nits higher GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    1,437 nits
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (1437 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average max brightness is 893.5 nits.
    1,437 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Google Auto Enhance, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Magic Editor, Moto AI Processing, Style Sync, Adaptive Stabilization
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 600 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1,600 nits
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1600 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 2.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Motorola S50 Neo
    the average smartphone
    Motorola S50 Neo (8GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.18 vs 8.000).
    8.18 vs 8
  • 30.9% more popular
    Motorola S50 Neo (8GB + 256GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (7.12 vs 5.4).
    7.12 vs 5.44
  • 3.2% better value for money
    Motorola S50 Neo (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.57 vs 7.3).
    7.57 vs 7.34
  • 10.4% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,040
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1,040 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,040 vs 942
  • 17.3% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    2,972
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2,972 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    2,972 vs 2,533
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.3 GHz & 6 x 2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.3 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.3 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Google Auto Enhance, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Magic Editor, Moto AI Processing, Style Sync, Adaptive Stabilization
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    32 MP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 543.5 nits higher GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    1,437 nits
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (1437 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average max brightness is 893.5 nits.
    1,437 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 600 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    1,600 nits
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1600 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Has a curved display
    Curved display
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.7 inches
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 12.8% lighter
    Weight
    171 g
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (171 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    171 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.9 mm narrower
    Width
    73.1 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73.1 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73.1 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.7 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.6 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.6 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.6 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.7 mm shorter
    Height
    161.9 mm
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161.9 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161.9 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 15.9% smaller volume
    Device volume
    82,271 cm³
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (82271 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    82,271 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP52
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP52 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP52 vs IP67
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 33.3% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    4 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (4 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    4 W vs 6 W
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 4.2% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.3 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 30.3% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    855
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (855 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    855 vs 1,226
  • 2.3% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    4,000 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (4000 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    4,000 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 6.5% lower PassMark single-core benchmark
    PassMark single-core benchmark
    924
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <408 – >2.4k
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (924 vs 988). The average smartphone scores 988 for single-core performance.
    924 vs 988
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 60 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.5
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Worse display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 0.5% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    393 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (393 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    393 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 9.1% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    30 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (30 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    30 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP52
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP52 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP52 vs IP67
  • Poor brand origin
    Brand origin
    United States
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    United States vs China

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What we like about Motorola S50 Neo (8GB + 256GB)

  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Vibrant 6.7-inch OLED display with smooth 120Hz refresh rate
  • Impressive 5000mAh battery life, often lasting up to two days
  • Fast 30W charging capabilities
  • Lightweight and slim design with a unique nanotexture back
  • Near-stock Android experience with useful Moto gestures like 'chop-chop' for flash

What we don't like about Motorola S50 Neo (8GB + 256GB)

  • Noticeable lag and stuttering within the camera app
  • Inconsistent software support and slow security updates
  • Performance can struggle with heavy gaming or demanding tasks
  • Occasional UI bugs and software glitches
  • Reports of heating issues during use or charging
  • Some users find the clean Android UI feels 'barebones' compared to other skins

Verdict

The Motorola S50 Neo (8GB + 256GB) is a mid-range 5G smartphone featuring a large 6.7-inch Full-HD+ pOLED curved display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1600 nits. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 processor and runs a near-stock version of Android 14. The dual rear camera system, which includes a 50MP main sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide lens, captures detailed photos, while a 32MP front camera handles selfies. Key pros include its sleek and lightweight design, a substantial 5000mAh battery with 30W fast charging, and a clean user interface. Potential cons include the use of a plastic frame/back, no 3.5mm headphone jack, and video recording being capped at 1080p rather than 4K.

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