Motorola One Zoom
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Secondary Camera: 25 MPix f/2.0, videos @1080p/30fps
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Average of 37 scores (from 58 reviews)
Reviews for the Motorola One Zoom
The quad-camera system of Motorola's One Zoom is supposed to include the right lens for all of life's circumstances. Find out how the Motorola smartphone did and how it differs from previous Motorola One smartphones in our review.
Source: Ubergizmo English Archive.org version
Overall, the Motorola One Zoom camera is doing a good job of expanding capabilities across all aspects of mobile photography, but it needs to improve in specific areas to increase its competitiveness.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/17/2020
Source: DxOMark Archive.org version
The One Zoom’s quad-camera setup with its ultra-wide, telephoto, and depth-sensing sensors makes Motorola’s latest device an attractive proposition for budget-conscious smartphone photography enthusiasts. Accurate autofocus, nice exposures in well-balanced lighting, and a pleasant blur effect in bokeh shots ensure that it’s capable of some nice results, too. However, improvements to the performance of the zoom and ultra-wide cameras, as well as better color rendering and dynamic range, are needed before Motorola will start to challenge devices in the top half of our database.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/10/2019
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
Those looking for better photos would be wise to opt for the Pixel 3a, while anyone wishing for more power is advised to stretch their budget and land ZTE's Axon 10 Pro, or perhaps even the OnePlus 7T if they can part with $599. The Motorola One Zoom is an acceptable alternative to all of those devices, but it's also full of compromises you shouldn't have to make.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/13/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: New Atlas Archive.org version
It's a tough market though: the Pixel 3a retails at $399 and takes better pictures overall, even if its single lens can't do the optical zoom and ultra-wide shots that the Motorola One Zoom can. Meanwhile, Nokia continues to put out phones that find an appealing balance between price and features. Be sure to weigh up the competition before taking the plunge on the Motorola One Zoom.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/29/2019
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Motorola One Zoom is a good mid-range phone which you can buy for under £400. In return, you get the mid-range Snapdragon 675 processor, a good screen and great cameras. It's possible that the design doesn't suit everyone, but if you can be convinced and are looking for a powerful phone with good cameras at a good price, the One Zoom could be what you are looking for.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/24/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
So, you can't blame us when we say can't outright recommend the Motorola One Zoom. If you happen to end up with one through some killer deal, you'll probably be happy with it. But you definitely shouldn't go out actively looking for one in the current 2019 smartphone landscape with so many other options out there which are more competitive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/22/2019
Rating: Total score: 72%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Although the Moto One Zoom feels like a departure from the growing One family - it's a wider build, it's ditched Android One for full-fat Android, and there's an in-screen fingerprint scanner (which isn't very good) - it's also largely a success for all that it offers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Only some people should by the Motorola One Zoom. If you’re looking for a big screen that’s wrapped in really nice hardware, the Zoom has you covered. If you want a standard, telephoto, wide-angle camera setup, the Zoom has you covered. If you want good battery life, rapid charging, and lots of storage, the Zoom has you covered. If you prefer near-stock Android and like Motorola’s software tools, the Zoom has you covered. These are all reason enough to consider the Zoom.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2019
Source: Android Central Archive.org version
The Motorola One Zoom is a nice surprise from Motorola, with excellent hardware and a lovely, warm design. Plus, Motorola's software is still great. But its main draw, the quad-camera setup, despite producing great photos, is let down by poor performance from a mid-range chip with so-so image processing.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: T3 Archive.org version
If you're shopping at the budget end of the market but you want a camera that won't let you down, then get the Motorola One Zoom on your shortlist.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
Moto's all-rounder attempts to muscle in on the mid-range with a stacked feature list, great battery life and multi-purpose camera, but still loses out to more laser-focused rivals at this competitive price point.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/30/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
The Motorola One Zoom is definitely a pleasant surprise. It looks cool, it’s solidly built, its display is OK, and its camera can pull off some really good shots for its class. At a starting price of $450, it’s a very, very solid midranger. Unfortunately, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are stomping around in this price range as well and they are a considerable foe.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The Motorola One Zoom is well built and reassuringly solid, but it isn't exactly the most exciting new model in terms of design. The 85 percent screen-to-body ratio and waterdrop notch at the front aren't bad things, but this phone will be competing with several others which have embraced slicker designs and less obtrusive front cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/07/2019
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Cameras, cameras, cameras - that's what the Moto One Zoom is all about. And given its near-£400 price point, that combination of 48MP main, matched with a wide-angle, 3x optical zoom and depth sensor, will be highly appealing. The phone is otherwise a well-functioning mid-range handset, largely thanks to the smooth software experience and ample hardware to keep things ticking along. There's even Alexa voice-control integration if you buy the Amazon-exclusive purple model. There are some oddities, such as the different screen and notch solution compared to its cheaper cousins, plus the drop-away from Android One software, but the Moto One Zoom is accomplished and - while it's not going to knock the Huawei P30 Pro off the top spot - its price tag will help sell it aplenty.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/06/2019
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
If price and photography are priorities when it comes to choosing your next phone, the Moto One Zoom could be an ideal purchase. You aren’t going to find flagship performance at this price, but in the One Zoom you will find a capable phone with a decent screen, an original design and some more than capable core hardware.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/06/2019
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
On paper, the Motorola One Zoom is a seriously compelling mid-range phone. Featuring a clean Android install, impressive quad-camera setup and pleasingly premium design, it ticks all the right boxes to take on the Pixel 3a. Hopefully, we’ll see that it delivers on its opening promise when we get to test the device more thoroughly soon.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/05/2019
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
If you're looking for a phone with a great camera, and you're trying to save some cash, the Motorola One Zoom might be right up your alley. It's not the most elegant device in the world, but you could do a lot worse for your cash.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/05/2019
Foreign Reviews
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 77% features: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/09/2020
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/29/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 90% display: 96% mobility: 90% workmanship: 92%
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/09/2019
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/09/2019
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 82% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 75%
Source: Showmetech.com.br PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 92% display: 95% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%
Source: Gizmodo Brasil PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; long battery life. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/07/2019
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/27/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% features: 80% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% display: 65% mobility: 68% workmanship: 80%
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/04/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent cameras; great hardware; large battery capacity; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/27/2020
Source: Smartphone Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; good hardware; premium design; solid workmanship; decent autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/05/2019
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; impressive cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/05/2019
Source: AndroidWorld.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tablets Magazine NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Nieuwe Mobiel.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive cameras; good price; beautiful design. Negative: Weak hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/24/2019
Source: Meilleurmobile FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/10/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Le monde numerique FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/31/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 50% workmanship: 80%
Source: Top for Phone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; high autonomy; nice cameras; good connectivity; attractive price. Negative: Average performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/28/2019
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive cameras; nice display; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/06/2019
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/05/2019
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 85% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Android.com.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/24/2019
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; nice display; decent cameras. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/31/2019
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/04/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2019
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Input DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 90% performance: 50% workmanship: 70%
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Mere Mobil.dk DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Mobil DK DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/10/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 76%
Source: Arena IT →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 60% performance: 85% features: 70% mobility: 87% workmanship: 80%
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice cameras; large battery capacity; elegant design. Negative: Weak processor; high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/09/2019
Comment
Model: Are you in search for a mid-range smartphone? Or do you have some opinions on mind but you haven’t decided yet?
Most of the smartphone users have tons of possibilities and models to pick from. To be honest, most of them look very similar both in terms of hardware and software. Then what is the main point of looking for alternatives? Basically to get a good price.
With the Motorola One Zoom, you will get a device with 48 MP camera and 4 GB RAM. There are other manufacturers providing the same, some cheaper and some more expensive. One thing that differs from other manufacturers is that the One Zoom comes with stock Android 9.0. It is clean, no added software, no advertisement etc., which is great.
Design is, besides the camera part, pretty generic. I find the 4 camera setup a bit strange. But it is okay, I guess. In this price range, there is no phone with 3x zoom capabilities. Well, the Oppo Reno could be considered as a possible candidate, but time will show. Also the 3x zoom capability is giving this model its name: One Zoom.
I have never been a huge fan of phones with big amounts of RAM. Because it means the software is consuming too much resources or is just not well optimized. Yet, trends show the otherwise. There are phones with more than 8 GB of RAM, sometimes more RAM than a notebook. For customers it is like, the more the better. Therefore I can not judge if 4 GB of RAM would be enough or too little. As someone who uses a phone with 8 GB of RAM and at the same time not even pushing it to its limits, I think this is just a marketing tactic.
On the other hand, pricing is as said a topic that needs to be kept in mind. There are flagship models for around 400 Euros. If the 3x zoom capability is the only justification point, you need to validate your purpose of purchase. Are you going to use your phone for photography? Just for multimedia usage? Gaming? There are models for specific needs and there are models for general usage. For me, the One Zoom is more towards a specific usage, that is photography. Only then I think it can justify its price. Otherwise there are models available with more RAM or CPU power, but less MPs in cameras.
To keep it short, the Motorola One Zoom is a good mid-range smartphone. It is a bit expensive, but that is justified with its camera. If you are looking for a smartphone that comes with clean software and good cameras with some zooming capabilities, then it is for you. Otherwise, I suggest you to take a look at other alternatives.
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Qualcomm Adreno 612: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 675) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. Our first benchmarks show a performance comparable to the old Adreno 512 and therefore in the lower mid-range. Supports DirectX11_1, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.2.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SD 675: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 460 cores (two fast 2 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 based cores in a cluster and six power saving ARM Cortex-A55 based cores at 1.6 GHz) and a rather slow Adreno 612 GPU. Manufactured in the 11 nm LPP process at Samsung.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
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It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Motorola: Founded in 1928, the US-based company mainly focuses on communication technology such as smartphones. The original company Motorola Inc was split up in 2011. Motorola Mobility got the smartphone division and was taken over by Google in 2012 and Lenovo in 2014.
The company is known for its cell phones and other electronic devices such as smartwatches, tablets and accessories. Motorola was one of the first companies to produce cell phones, and in recent years has also innovated in the areas of 5G technology and modular smartphones (Moto Mods). Motorola is also active in public safety and professional communications, providing solutions for government agencies, businesses and other organizations. The company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America and employs more than 10,000 people worldwide.
78.65%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.