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Best cheap Motorola phones in 2024
Need a good budget phone? Here are your best options from Motorola
Motorola has been making cell phones since they were big bulky affairs that needed to be installed in cars or briefcases. So naturally, it was also one of the first companies to eagerly embrace the new era of mainstream smartphones in the late 2000s. Motorola's 2009 release of the Droid was instrumental in turning Android into the dominant force it is today, and that's grown into a wide range of devices covering every conceivable price range and need.
Moto Edge (2023) review: It's complicated
The Moto Edge would be a great choice if so many other options weren't available
If I were in a Facebook relationship with the latest Motorola Edge, I already know which status I would choose — It’s complicated. The Edge has a vibrant display, sleek design, and even a decent camera. Still, it’s too easy to talk myself into another situationship with a different phone around its price range. Whether it’s the Google Pixel 7a, the Nothing Phone 2, or even Motorola’s own ThinkPhone on a decent sale, the competition between mid-range phones is fiercer than ever. Despite how good it is, it’s tough to settle on the Motorola Edge.
Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) tips and tricks
The 2022 Moto G Stylus 5G is more than meets the eye, particularly with this list of handy hacks for the mid-tier smartphone
The 2022 Moto G Stylus 5G is an impressive smartphone that packs a lot of features for a mid-tier device. When we reviewed the phone, we found it to be a solid competitor for the Google Pixel 5a and the Samsung A53 5G thanks to its 120Hz display, big battery, and solid build. Additionally, the device comes with a well-balanced, albeit Palm Pilot-esque, stylus and a bunch of nifty features to take notes, create art, and enjoy a stylus-enabled smartphone experience.
Moto X30 Pro debuts as the world’s first smartphone with a 200MP camera
The flagship Moto X30 Pro also packs 125W fast charging support
After an unexpected delay, this week Motorola is finally taking the wraps off three new smartphone models, including the 2022 Moto Razr. That's joined by another device we've been following for a while, the Moto X30 Pro — a flagship with the kind of design that should help it stand apart from the crowd, not to mention being the first smartphone in the world equipped with a 200MP primary camera.
This Motorola phone is shaping up to be a proper flagship
We also get a peek at the X30 Pro's design
Motorola is out there right now drumming up hype for its next big launch event, where we're expecting to see it unveil the foldable Moto Razr 2022 and the Moto X30 Pro. The former will be the company’s first foldable with real top-tier silicon, but the latter is an equally interesting device. Ahead of its launch, a new regulatory listing offers us a peek at its hardware specs, while Moto's latest teaser gets us thinking about the phone's design.
Best Buy has Motorola's MA1 adapter back in stock, so grab it while you can
Demand has greatly outpaced supply
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Android Auto wireless adapters are game-changing devices that connect to a car's USB port and take over our phones wirelessly. The Motorola MA1 adapter is one of the best wireless AA dongles currently available in the market. However, a huge question mark has loomed over the product's availability itself. Stock shows up at one retailer only for it to be quickly snapped up, leaving wannabe buyers out cold. The adapter recently arrived at Best Buy stores and then, just as it did elsewhere, promptly disappeared within the blink of an eye. Luckily, it's back — for now.
The 6 best Motorola phones of all time
From the iconic Razr to the modern-day Edge, we've loved these Motorola phones through the ages.
As long as you weren't born after the year 2000, you're acutely aware of Motorola's profound impact on the cell and smartphone industries. The Razr remains one of the most recognizable phones in the world, and Motorola's modern smartphones are affordable and dependable mid-tier stalwarts.
Between security patches and general software updates to improve reliability, there are plenty of reasons you should keep your phone up to date with the latest software. Motorola is one of the largest budget and midrange brands in the world, and pushes software and security patches to its phones regularly.
The Moto Edge 30 Pro is Motorola’s most exciting phone in a while, and that’s not a compliment
It's a US re-release of China's Moto Edge X30
Motorola kicked off 2022 by launching the Moto G Stylus earlier this month. Now, it’s preparing for the launch of another smartphone: a rebranded version of the Edge X30 that debuted in China in December. The phone is expected to be named Moto Edge 30 Pro in the US, and it's set to launch on February 24. While we already know a lot about the phone thanks to the recent leaks, a new report from WinFuture leaves almost nothing to the imagination.
You'll actually want to buy a Motorola phone at these Cyber Monday prices
Cheap phones get even cheaper during Cyber Monday
Motorola's mid-range and budget phones tend to attract more customers than its flagship offerings because they offer more value for money and pack quite a punch despite their modest price tag. For Cyber Monday, you can get some of Motorola's excellent mid-range phones at heavily discounted prices, making them an even more attractive proposition.
Motorola reminds us it has foldable phones, too, with release of Android 11 for the Razr
Let's hold our breath for a third-gen Razr
Folding-screen smartphones are really starting to come into their own, and Samsung's latest are starting to convince us that these devices could be ready for mainstream appeal. But as Samsung pushes limits and refines its engineering practices, Motorola... well... Motorola still has a foldable phone, too. The Razr launched back in 2019 with Android 9, and knowing how Moto can be when it comes to updates, we were happy enough to see the phone pick up Android 10 last spring. Now the update fairy is back again, bringing Android 11 to the Razr.
Motorola won't say which of its new Edge phones is coming to the US
Weirdly, none of these three phones has an "edge" screen
Last year, Motorola released two Edge phones, marking its return to the flagship phone market. There were no Moto Mod pins or foldable screens, but the Edge and Edge+ looked nice with the curvy OLEDs, though I didn't think they were very nice to hold. Now, there are new Edge phones, and they look... different. The Edge 20, Edge 20 Pro (above), and Edge 20 Lite lack the curved display, but the overall design does look more refined than last year's Edges. Those in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia will get to experience all three versions of the phone, but the US will only get one 2021 Edge at some point this fall. Which one? Your guess is as good as ours.
This Moto Razr deal saves you enough to buy a second phone for when you break it
Plus savings on more conventional Motorola devices, too
Although most of our attention might be on Google, Samsung, and OnePlus these days, Motorola still makes a ton of great phones to choose from across a variety of price points. Whether you're looking for a flagship gadget or a secondary device on a budget, there's a little something for everyone in the company's lineup. Motorola is currently having a sitewide sale in celebration of the anniversary of the original Moto Razr, making it a perfect time to finally pick up its foldable successor.
Motorola's very late updates for the Razr 5G keep on coming, later than ever
Not so premium if you look at that late update
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Motorola's folding Razr was a surprise homage to an iconic phone, but the company quickly followed it up with the Moto Razr 5G, which tops the original revival in almost every aspect. While the phone launched with Android 11 in Japan, it got stuck on Android 10 in most of the rest of the world, with an unfortunate launch timing shortly after Android 11's stable release. But that's finally changing — the latest version of Android is now starting to roll out to the Razr 5G, as reported by XDA.
Motorola is adding 5G to one of its most interesting phones this year
Maybe the stylus and some extra storage will convince you to pick one up
If there's one thing Motorola likes more than not delivering timely updates to its phones, it's releasing multiple iterations of its devices with slight changes. The Moto G Stylus hit the market earlier this year, offering a Galaxy Note-like experience for a lot less cash upfront. If you've been holding out hopes for a 5G-compatible device, a new leak hints that you won't have to wait much longer.Nils Ahrensmeier — who leaked the LTE version of this phone prior to its official announcement— tweeted leaked renders of a US-exclusive 5G version of the Moto G Stylus. Besides its upgraded networking, this new model features 256GB of storage and a new four-lens camera module first shared by reputable leaker OnLeaks months ago. Outside of those changes, this looks to be pretty similar to the LTE model which, despite some issues with both the display and general performance, is a decent option for anyone who wants a stylus without ponying up for a Galaxy Note20.[EMBED_TWITTER]https://twitter.com/NilsAhrDE/status/1399124872626835469[/EMBED_TWITTER]Motorola refreshed the entire G-series in January, but none of its lineup of phones included support for 5G. For that, you had to step up to the Moto One 5G Ace, with a not-so-wallet-friendly price of $400. A 5G-equipped version of the Moto G Stylus could help lower the price barrier for anyone looking to future-proof their purchase. Right now, the LTE version is selling for 9 on Amazon. With any luck, the 5G version would fall somewhere below that $400 mark to help bring faster networking down-market.There's no word yet on when the Moto G Stylus 5G might be set for release or if it will launch locked to a specific carrier. Hopefully we won't have to wait much longer for official details.
Sony's Playstation app hits 100 million installs five months after the launch of the PS5
Too bad you still can't buy Sony's latest console
Any time an application hits 100 million installs on the Play Store, it's worth taking note. From podcast players to streaming services, it's a sign that an app has truly cemented its legacy on Android. It's not often that three apps reach this milestone all at once, but that's exactly what has happened today. PlayStation, myAT&T, and Moto Photo Editor have all earned their respective places in the Play Store hall of fame.
Motorola announces Ready For, a Samsung DeX competitor for the Edge+
There was a good name for a Samsung DeX alternative, but Motorola chose 'Ready For' instead
When Samsung debuted DeX on the Galaxy S8, it showed us that our smartphones are more powerful than we give them credit for, and are capable of becoming big-ticket productivity tools when connected to a larger display. Motorola has now unveiled its own mobile desktop experience called Ready For, and it sounds promising.
Moto G Stylus 2021 review, one month later: Finding the point
Scratching that 'big screen + stylus' itch without the need for a second mortgage
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There's something about using a stylus that's just incredibly compelling. Sure, touchscreen hardware and finger-tracking algorithms are so good that few of us really need a stylus to successfully interact with mobile screens, but that hasn't stopped a few select handsets from bundling one in — and those have become some of the most popular models you'll find. While Samsung's Note range sits comfortably at the top of the food chain with its active tracking and Bluetooth features, there's also a lot of demand for budget-friendly stylus phones like the LG Stylo series. Now Motorola's back with another of its own, upgrading the Moto G Stylus for 2021. Does this model strike the right balance between affordability and functionality? And more importantly, how satisfying is its stylus experience?
Moto G Play 2021 review, two months later: Updates are already a problem
A monster of a budget phone, but it's already four months out of date
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Every budget phone has its own mix of features and compromises, and this difference in the cocktail from model to model and brand to brand makes them unique. Some combinations are better than others, though, and the Moto G Play comes very near striking an ideal blend. It has good performance (for the price), pleasant software, fantastic battery life, and a big screen, all for just $170. But there is one big drawback: Motorola can't even keep up with Google's minimum requirements for updates a mere two months after the phone's release.
The Motorola Edge S is the first phone with a Snapdragon 870
It may arrive in international markets as the Moto G100
Shortly after Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 870 — a slightly tweaked version of last year's flagship Snapdragon 865 — the first phone powered by it has been announced. The Motorola Edge S just made its debut in China, but we may see it arrive in other markets in the future.