With a quirky design and statement colour options, the Edge 50 Neo instantly stands out from the crowd. Here are my early impressions
In 2024, finding a phone that’s truly unique is more difficult than ever before.
That’s especially true for mid-range handsets, which all aim to pack in as many features as possible without letting the prices reach flagship territory.
It makes a lot of sense, but also means that they can sometimes be a little… boring. If you’re looking to make a statement with your mid-range phone choice, you may end up disappointed.
However, Motorola has come to the rescue.
The new Edge 50 Neo (from £399.99/€499), one of five Edge 50 phones to arrive in 2024, has a design that’s sure to turn heads.
When I got it out of the box for the first time, the bright red (officially ‘Pantone Poinciana’) colourway stopped me in my tracks. After five years of writing about tech, it’s very rare for a phone to do that.
The red finish extends all the way around the sides of the phone, giving it a genuinely unique look. This certainly won’t be to everyone’s tastes, but personally, I’m a fan. I admire Motorola for offering this kind of thing in a world where most phone makers play it safe with colours.
Judging by official photos, the grey (‘Pantone Grisaille’) and gold (‘Pantone Latte’) are a little more muted, though the blue (‘Pantone Nautical Blue’) looks to be just as eye-catching.More than a splash of paint
However, it’s not just the colours Motorola has chosen; it’s the materials.
