Motorola

Of late, we have been flooded with choices in the mid-range. Manufacturers have taken things up a notch this year by releasing mid-range smartphones that pack premium features like quad-curved displays, IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, and massive batteries with wireless charging capabilities. Indeed, manufacturers aren't holding back, and this often translates to excellent value, coaxing a buyer who would normally shell out Rs. 25,000 to spend a bit more and purchase a device that's priced around Rs. 30,000.

Motorola's Razr 50 Ultra peaked in terms of design and functionality in my review last year. It fixed a lot of issues which plagued Razr phones for the past few years. However, there were a few areas that needed some attention. This included the heating issue when using the video recording feature, a processor which wasn't exactly flagship grade (given its ‘Ultra' branding) and a battery, which only lasted a day of use.

Last year, Motorola did not have the Stylus, but it did have the Edge 50, and given its attractive starting price of Rs. 27,999, it made a lot of sense to stretch your budget by a little and get a smartphone with a lot of upgrades, given that the Edge 50 Fusion (from Rs. 22,999) was mainly a case of “all show and no go”. This year is another mess. It's mainly down to Motorola's confusing pricing. We have the Edge 60 Fusion priced from Rs. 22,999, the Edge 60 priced from Rs. 25,999 and the Edge 60 Pro priced from Rs. 29,999. The price margins have only grown tighter this year and so, choosing the Edge 60 over the Edge 60 Fusion is a more sensible option, provided you can spend the additional Rs. 3,000. But should you?