Motorola One Zoom smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

Everyone wants to get the phone of their dreams, which will allow them to enjoy new opportunities. People are often attracted to new products from large companies that produce reliable mobile devices. And sometimes it is so difficult to choose which company is better to buy the desired gadget. At the moment, an interesting model of an old-timer among smartphone manufacturers is being announced - Motorola One Zoom.

A little about the company

Motorola Inc. created mobile phones back in the 80s of the last century. The long history of this once American company allows you to trust the quality of its products, despite unsuccessful projects and the takeover by the Chinese Lenovo in 2014.

It is difficult to forget the miracle of technology with a hinged lid, which was first seen by the inhabitants of our country in the film "Pulp Fiction". Motorola Micro TAC is the iconic prototype of 21st century cell phones.

Yes, Lenovo has taken over Motorola and there are rumors that the company is losing money.But in fact, it produces flagship models that are of interest. The Chinese have come to grips with the resuscitation of the world-famous brand and are trying to get ahead of competitors by creating interesting models. The popularity of Motorola smartphone models is determined by several factors such as: reliability, performance and striking design.

One of the latest announced new products is the Motorola One Zoom Smartphone. Consider its advantages, disadvantages and navigate by price.

Review smartphone Motorola One Zoom

So far, official information is not expected in the near future, but according to insider data it is known:

In continuation of the development of the line of mid-range smartphones One, Motorola announced the release of a new model One Zoom. Although in essence this model has already appeared in the field of view of the respectable public, but under the name One Pro. Such secrecy suggests that the motorists are preparing a surprise. Looking at the published characteristics of the smartphone, we can say with confidence that the representatives of the developer company have hidden a couple of trump cards in their sleeves before the official presentation at IFA 2019, where other novelties of mobile devices will be shown.

Camera

The main "highlight" of the smartphone is a camera with a resolution of 48 megapixels. Agree, smartphones with a quad camera are not so often found on sale. And if you consider that the model is not in the premium price range, then this is a good bid for commercial success.

According to information leaked to the network, the focal length is from 13 to 81 mm, the pixel size is 1.6 microns.In addition to the main module, 12 and 8 megapixel cameras will work, and a 5 megapixel camera has been added as a depth sensor.

The smartphone is expected to use fusion technology that combines the captured information from all cameras to produce the final image. — four pixels of the matrix into one pixel of the finished image, which will improve the quality of shooting in low light conditions. Reviews of this technology from other manufacturers confirm its effectiveness.

The characteristics of the rear camera are amazing:

• 48 MP main module;
• optical stabilization;
• hybrid zoom up to x5;
• 117° wide angle camera;
• HDR.

This is a holiday for lovers of photography and video shooting.

Thanks to the dual-color dual-LED flash, you get perfect photos in any lighting conditions, even on a dark night. To fully appreciate all the capabilities of the cameras, you need to wait for the official presentation at IFA Berlin 2019. Then it will become known exactly how the phone takes pictures at night, during the day, in different modes, and about autofocus capabilities. Experts will be happy to review sample photos and analyze them for focus on fine details and depth of field for the bokeh effect.

Selfie lovers will appreciate the front camera with a resolution of 25 megapixels.

• The camera as a whole.

• Not detected.

Design

In terms of form factor, it is an ordinary ordinary smartphone with dimensions of 158.7 x 75 x 8.8 mm. The weight of this device is not indicated in the published data, but should be at the level of 170-190 gr.

Judging by the images provided, the case is made of aluminum alloy, and the main distinguishing feature will be the camera module with the Motorola logo protruding slightly above the rest of the back cover. The decision is a bit controversial. Yes, it is necessary to single out a block of cameras for marketing purposes, the appearance will become memorable. Although the presence of a quad camera is already a hallmark of this model.

Another reason for this arrangement is the fact that the camera block does not fit in thickness on the back cover. But with this arrangement, this module is a support platform, and it will constantly rub, scratch, and get dirty. It is unpleasant to realize that the main "highlight" of the model - the camera block, will be in physical contact with the environment. To the left of the camera block, flush with the back cover, there are two flash LEDs.

The corporate logo, judging by the photo, is equipped with a backlight, which depends on the color of the body of the device itself. Perhaps it will have a built-in fingerprint sensor, because. This option is included in the specification. The manufacturer indicates that the sensor is under the display, but the corresponding icon is not shown on the lock screen. The question arises: how will the unlocking take place and where the developers have placed the scanner.

Manufacturers offer three color options for the case:

• violet;
• black;
• brown.

The 3.5 mm jack deserves special thanks. Despite the powerful pressure of the "wireless lobby", which mercilessly throws a much-needed connector into the dustbin of history, Motorola heeds the prayers of music lovers and leaves it.Let it be obsolete, let the wires from the headphones constantly get tangled, but wired headphones will not be discharged at the most inopportune moment. You can also connect a simple audio system to your smartphone and enjoy loud sound.

• stylish look;
• 3.5 mm jack.

• protrusion on the back cover.

Screen

Before us is a dynamic AMOLED - a 6.2-inch capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, capable of displaying 16 million colors. And this is the right decision of the manufacturer: not to use an IPS matrix, but to provide the most colorful display of the picture.

In the sun, the display will surprise you with excellent visibility and readability. Although the pixel density per inch is not the highest today ~ 416 ppi, but the image display quality is up to par.

At the top of the screen in the center on a ledge, which did not greatly reduce the area, is a selfie camera with a resolution of 25 megapixels. Which is also a strong argument for those who like to take high-quality pictures and videos. All this magnificence is protected by Gorilla Glass.

But Motorola still saved money. The screen aspect ratio is only 19.5:9. To a full-fledged "cinema" format, nothing was enough - to increase the screen height by a few millimeters. Although it is still suitable for watching movies.

But the manufacturer has an interested eye: do you want a resolution of 21:9? The brand has smartphones with suitable functionality: One Vision and One Action - buy it. And buyers of this model can only see the black stripes on super widescreen videos.

• AMOLED screen.

• aspect ratio 19.5:9.

Filling

The declared specifications include the Snapdragon 855 processor.This is a fresh device, equipment based on it began to be produced only in 2019. Quite a reasonable solution for smartphones claiming a place a little above the middle class.

Although this is not the most flagship model in the manufacturer's lineup, but a smart processor will not make the user disappointed in the process of getting to know the smartphone closely.

A productive crystal can easily cope with video recording, photo processing. It can be safely recommended for active games. If we consider in more detail the characteristics of the "stone", then the very concept of one zoom becomes clear. Motorola decided to make the most of the potential that manufacturers put into its architecture:

• the processor supports a camera with a maximum resolution of 48MP, an additional 25MP camera, and a five-fold zoom, as well as absolutely all other characteristics of the processor have found their embodiment in this smartphone;
• In the information published by insiders, it is reported that there is 128 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded thanks to the microSD slot. Cards up to 256 GB are also supported. RAM will be 8 GB;
• The battery capacity has not been previously specified, it is only known that it will be a non-removable Li-ion battery.

Based on popular models from the best manufacturers with similar characteristics, we can assume that the battery capacity will be at the level of 3500-4000 mAh. Autonomy in this case will be up to 11 hours of active Internet surfing and watching videos. Fast battery charging is another feature that will attract attention when buying a device.
For synchronization with a computer and charging, a USB 3.1 Type-C connector is used.

• modern processor.

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Operating system

There are no options here - Android 9.0 pie, the latest released to date with a well-researched and well-developed interface. Although, taking into account the beta version of android 10.0 presented in March 2019, the likelihood that the world will see the top ten on this model is extremely high.

Price

The device cannot be attributed to inexpensive and budget options - the status of a camera phone does not allow it. According to preliminary data, the average price of Motorola One Zoom in the European market will be around 430 euros. How much it will cost in Russia is also not yet known. There is no pre-order yet, the device has not been received by retailers.

It is difficult to answer the question of where it is profitable to buy a smartphone, at the moment only the Amazon store is associated with Motorola One Zoom.

Results:

Every major smartphone manufacturer has camera phones in its lineup. It's no surprise that Motorola didn't want to be left behind and offers a One Zoom model. The main criterion for choosing this model is the camera, the rest is secondary. The provided set of characteristics makes this model tempting in terms of purchase. Of course, there are still questions about the materials used, the quality of the photo and the packaging. But it is already clear that Motorola One Zoom will replace similar popular models from other manufacturers.