Here there is the usual boatload of marketing acronyms attached, meaning that it is a 6.55-inch 144Hz pOLED panel with ‘1 Billion’ colours, HDR10+ compatibility and a maximum theoretical brightness of 1100 nits. The picture definitely improves when it comes to the display. This isn’t to deny that the almost bezel-less front doesn’t have an allure of its own, but the same thing has been done elsewhere and many times. It is every inch the modern ‘premium’ smartphone, it just doesn’t do much interesting or different. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)įoibles aside, due to the narrow aspect ratio used it is relatively comfortable to use one-handed and certainly looks as though it is worth more than the price of entry. The Fusion may wrap relatively nicely in the hand, but doesn’t feel like a phone that could win a grapple with gravity. There are upsides and downsides to the use of flat displays, but one thing flat displays have over their curved cousins is the promise of better durability. The danger of damage is exacerbated by choices made with the curve of the screen. It is cold to the touch, and unfortunately very, very slippy – this is yet another phone that will need a case to counter its somewhat suicidal proclivities. Thanks to the use of materials, the Fusion makes a great first impression in the hand, with premium-feeling metal and glass constituting the majority of its makeup. These aren’t necessarily the most daring choices available, but that they are there at all is pleasant to see. As is always the case, there is the business-appropriate grey option, but for those who like a little more flash in their pocket, there’s also the option for blue, gold and white. The Moto Edge 30 Fusion doesn’t do anything to break this trend, though it does do a few things differently, mostly within the context of colour options. Where once there were interesting choices of colours and materials, now we mostly see a sea of black rectangles, each boxier than the one before. Has a curved OLED screen with 1080p resolutionĪ lot has been written and said about the stagnation of design in smartphones.Image Credit (Trusted Reviews) Design and screen With a decent Snapdragon processor, a 50MP main camera, a curved design and the Moto software suite, it certainly doesn’t lack in ambition, but does the execution leave something to be desired? Does the Moto Edge 30 Fusion deserve a place in your pocket? The likes of Realme, Xiaomi, Samsung, Google and even Apple are trying to woo the public with telephoto cameras, snappy performance and more, meaning that Moto’s latest effort, the Edge 30 Fusion, will need to do a lot to get a look in. Each keen to grab a slice of the pie, a host of players have options available with features aplenty at a price that won’t break the bank. With its ‘Edge’ lineup the focus is mostly on the mid-range however, notoriously one of the most difficult segments of the smartphone market to crack. There are few manufacturers offering quite so much variety in their product lines as Motorola.Īt each segment of the market, it has something available for the discerning customer, from budget blowers through to flagship fantastics, each with its own authentic ‘Moto’ spin.

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