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Motorola One

Specifications

Motorola One
Motorola One (One Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8 x 2 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
4 GB 
Display
5.90 inch 19:9, 1520 x 720 pixel 285 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, IPS, glossy: yes
Storage
64 GB eMMC Flash, 64 GB 
, 53 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm audio port, Card Reader: microSD up to 256 GB, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: acceleration sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, USB-C 2.0 (OTG)
Networking
802.11a/b/g/n (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.2, 2G (850/​900/​1800/​1900), 3G (B1/​B2/​B5/​B8), 4G (B1/​B2/​B4/​B5/​B7/​B8/​B12/​B17/​B20/​B28/​B38/​B40), Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.97 x 149.5 x 72.2 ( = 0.31 x 5.89 x 2.84 in)
Battery
11.4 Wh, 3000 mAh Lithium-Ion, TurboCharge
Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix phase comparison auto-focus, LED flash, videos @ 2160p/​30fps (main camera); 2.0 MP, depth sharpness (second camera)
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix LED flash
Additional features
Speakers: mono speaker at the bottom edge, Keyboard: virtual keyboard, charger, USB cable, SIM tool, 24 Months Warranty, FM radio, fanless
Weight
160 g ( = 5.64 oz / 0.35 pounds), Power Supply: 78 g ( = 2.75 oz / 0.17 pounds)
Price
300 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 73.02% - average
Average of 38 scores (from 63 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 69%, features: 68%, display: 70% mobility: 85%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 79%, emissions: 97%

Reviews for the Motorola One

83.6% Motorola One Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
For those who are just looking for a mid-range smartphone with pure Android, a nice case, and a large display, Motorola is offering the new Motorola One. You could describe the concept as "concentrating on the essentials." We take a closer look at the Motorola One in our test.
80% Motorola One review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
The Motorola One was a solid mid-range choice at launch for those after a phone with a modern look and a sensible price. It looks even better now, at £199 in some shops. But it had, and has, stiff competition from Moto’s own G6 phones and the best of Huawei and Honor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Motorola Moto One review: The affordable, affable mid-ranger
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
For £200 there are few phones as rounded and long-lasting as Motorola's affordable push back into the market. That said, its near competition offers greater hardware and resolution for just a little more cash. But, on balance, for the right price the One is a well considered Android handset for the casual user.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Motorola One review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Motorola One is a fine phone that lacks any crippling flaws, but elements such as a low-res display and an average camera make it hard to champion over other lower-mid-range alternatives.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Motorola One review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Motorola One is an odd device to figure out. In particular how it fits in with the firm's other mid-range phones like the Moto G6 and G6 Plus which are both highly recommended from us.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Motorola One, First Take: Affordable, with regular Android updates
Source: Zdnet.com English Archive.org version
So, here's the thing. A straight point-for-point comparison with the Motorola G6 or G6 Plus puts the older phones slightly ahead of the newer one. The key feature that inclines me to the older phones is their superior screens. If you're looking for the Android One guarantee, you might be swayed; otherwise you may want to look elsewhere for a bargain.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/15/2018
72% Motorola One review
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
However, at MSRP, the budget materials in the shell and unimpressive overall performance of the slightly dated chipset, compared with the only average camera quality seem like plenty of reason to shop around for other devices before jumping on the Motorola One.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 72%
70% Motorola One review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Overall, the phone has a reasonably decent set of specs and we like the design (if you're ok with a notch). Android One has to be the main lure here with all the updates the scheme guarantees.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Motorola One review: Nice phone, but not the one for me
Source: Android Authority English Archive.org version
A fine phone to use, but not the best value for money given the performance and camera versus the stiff competition out there right now.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/20/2018
80% Motorola One Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Motorola One is interesting on a few fronts. It’s an Android One phone, meaning it uses an almost untouched Google Android interface, not a custom one. A tasteful, likeable Android, if not one quite as value-packed as Motorola’s very best.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Motorola One Power review: Android One plus a massive battery equals a winner
Source: India Today English Archive.org version
The Motorola One Power is a phone that has been a long time coming. Given how Motorola has mostly stayed with stock Android for its phones, it's a surprise the company took its time to join the Android One program. But the Motorola One Power is here now and it definitely looks more promising than some of the company's more recent offerings. It comes with a bright and vivid FHD display, a smooth Snapdragon processor and a fantastic battery life. But what's music to the ears is the promise of timely Android updates, which is something fans have been waiting for.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Motorola One and Motorola One Power First Impressions
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
The Motorola One Power is slated to launch in India around October, and although we don’t have an exact price yet, we’re told that it should be under Rs. 15,000. If the Motorola One Power is as good as it looks on paper then it should give stiff competition to the Redmi Note 5 Pro (and the upcoming Redmi 6 series), but it would most likely cannibalize sales of the Moto G6 (Review). The Motorola One is priced at 299 Euros (roughly Rs. 24,000) and will be launching at some point in the months to come. However, given the features and specifications it offers, Lenovo is going to have a tough time convincing buyers in India, especially with options like the Poco F1 (Review) around.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/04/2018
Motorola One first impressions: Design not software has everyone talking
Source: The Indian Express English Archive.org version
Motorola One has launched in Europe for a price starting at EUR 299, which is roughly Rs 24,000. We are expecting the phone to launch in India with a lesser price tag. Nonetheless, Motorola One faces a strong competition from phones like Nokia 6.1 Plus and Xiaomi’s latest Poco F1, which is also the cheapest Android phone to offer Qualcomm’s top-end Snapdragon 845 processor. Stay tuned for our detailed review.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/03/2018
Motorola One first look: Android One and a notch
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Minor hardware quibbles aside, on paper the Motorola One shows plenty of promise. For your money you get a variety of features traditionally reserved for more expensive phones, neatly contained in a premium-feeling, mixed metal and glass chassis.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2018
Hands on: Motorola One review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Motorola One is an attractive mid-range smartphone with a strong feature set that should help it stand out from the crowd.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2018
Motorola Moto One initial review: Mid-ranger sports Android One
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
With all the rumours around the Moto One, there was a time when we thought it would be the stand-in new flagship for the brand. But that's not the case, instead think of this mid-ranger as a Moto G6 Plus with a notched screen and Android One software.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2018

Foreign Reviews

Android-One-Smartphone mit Update-Garantie in der Mittelklasse
Source: Area DVD German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/29/2019
78% Motorola One Gutes Einsteiger-Smartphone mit Sicherheitsbonus
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 77% features: 70% display: 78% mobility: 96%
80% Motorola One Die neue Mittelklasse wird zum Preis-Leistungs-Tipp
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Alte Hardware im frischen Design
Source: Go2 Mobile German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 89% performance: 55% mobility: 93% workmanship: 91%
70% Motorola One
Source: Android Mag German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 92% performance: 52% display: 56% mobility: 76% workmanship: 100%
85% Motorola One: Schicke Mittelklasse im Test
Source: Teltarif German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 97% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
70% Kurz und bündig
Source: Android Smartphone - 6/18 German
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 11/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 52% display: 56% mobility: 77% workmanship: 100%
Motorola One Android-One-Smartphone mit Notch
Source: Tech Stage German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2018
Motorola One Günstig und mit Update-Garantie
Source: n-tv German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2018
One + One + Two
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/08/2018
Drei Jahre Updates, reicht das?
Source: Android Pit German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2018
Motorola One das Smartphone mit purem Android
Source: Curved German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2018
Motorola One Das bessere Moto G6?
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2018
Motorola One – bez wątpienia najbardziej kompletny smartfon do 1000 złotych (recenzja)
Source: Tablet Blog German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery life; good price. Negative: Poor cameras; poor display; mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/15/2018
83% Análisis: Motorola One, un móvil prémium con Android One
Source: Geektopia Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% display: 75% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
83% Análisis: Motorola One, un móvil prémium con Android One
Source: Geektopia Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% display: 75% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
73% Motorola One, análisis: ligereza y durabilidad
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 73% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
78% Motorola One, análisis: el salto a Android One de la línea media de Motorola empieza con muy buen pie
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 75% display: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
70% Motorola One, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
Prueba Motorola One, con Android One
Source: Zona Movilidad Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; fast charging; nice connectivity; fast fingerprint sensor; FM radio; great speakers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/23/2019
Análisis del Motorola One: más Android One, menos Motorola
Source: El Androide Libre Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent hardware; nice performance. Negative: Poor display; average cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/17/2018
[Review] Motorola One: Android puro em um hardware que precisava de um gás
Source: Gizmodo Brasil Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; compact size; nice display; frameless.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/29/2018
80% Recensione MOTOROLA ONE
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/17/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 85% display: 78% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80%
76% Recensione Motorola One: un "iPhone XR" con Android 9 Pie
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 76%
70% Motorola One Recensione: Update Ad Android Q Garantito A 299 Euro
Source: Everyeye.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
60% Motorola One recensione: non abbastanza da attirare l'attenzione
Source: AndroidPit.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Recensione Motorola One: il notch conquista anche la casa alata
Source: Tutto Android Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 65% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%
79% Recensione Motorola One
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 65% features: 75% display: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Motorola One, il più completo sotto i €250 | Recensione
Source: Androidiani Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; nice performance; elegant design; decent autonomy. Negative: Poor display; average cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/13/2018
Motorola One hands-on: 3 anni di aggiornamenti possono bastare?
Source: AndroidPit.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; good price; solid workmanship.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2018
60% Motorola One review: niet de beste keuze
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Motorola One review: redelijke Android One smartphone met premium uiterlijk
Source: AndroidWorld.nl Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Motorola One eerste indrukken: slaat een nieuwe richting in [Video]
Source: AndroidWorld.nl Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; nice performance; good dual cameras. Negative: Easy getting fingerprints.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/10/2018
0% Test Du Motorola One : L'Autonomie Et La Simplicité À Défaut De La Puissance
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/11/2018
Rating: performance: 50% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Test du Motorola One : une belle surprise
Source: Top for Phone French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High autonomy; support USB-C; mini jack and NFC. Negative: No compass.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/21/2019
Test du Motorola One : 3 années de mises à jour vous suffisent-elles ?
Source: AndroidPit.fr French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design. Negative: Poor display; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/12/2018
Prise en main du Motorola One : 3 années de mises à jour vous suffisent-elles ?
Source: AndroidPit.fr French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; good price; decent hardware; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2018
70% [WIDEO] Test, recenzja, opinia – Motorola One – ALE tania, ALE fajna!
Source: 90 Sekund Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/26/2019
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% features: 70% mobility: 100% workmanship: 70%
83% [Recenzja] Motorola One – może nie ideał, ale i tak polecam
Source: Android.com.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 100% display: 70% mobility: 80%
Motorola One recenze: Čistý Android za sympatickou cenu
Source: Svet Androida CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: No bloatwares; attractive design; long battery life; NFC module. Negative: Poor display; average cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/24/2018
80% Motorola One [TEST]: Billig mobil ligner en topmodel
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
67% Test: Motorola One
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 67%
64% Test af Motorola One – masser af mobil til prisen
Source: Mobil DK DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 64% display: 40% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
83% Motorola One test – could be the one
Source: Mere Mobil.dk DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 83%
Første indtryk af Motorola One
Source: Mobil DK DA→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; elegant design; decent performance; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/10/2018
67% Test: Motorola One
Source: Ljud och Bild SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 67%
72% Test: Motorola One med Googles eget Android
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 72%
88% Review Motorola One – smartphone mid-range excelent, campion la autonomie
Source: Arena IT →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/03/2019
Rating: Total score: 88% features: 80% display: 70% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 506: Integrated graphics card in the Snapdragon 625 SoC and based on the new 500-series architecture with support for Vulkan, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE (3.2) and UBWC.

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.


625: Mid-range octa-core SoC with eight ARM Cortex-A53 cpu cores at up to 2 GHz, an Adreno 506 GPU, a DDR3L-1866 memory controller and a X9 LTE (Cat 7) modem. Manufactured in the modern 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


5.90":

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

» 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. 


73.02%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


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