Moto X50 Ultra launched in China with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip

Motorola has launched the Moto X50 Ultra smartphone in China. The device packs high-end specifications and features with the chipset and the camera setup. This article will cover the details of the Moto X50 Ultra, including its expected price in Nepal.

Moto X50 Ultra Overview

Design and Display

The Moto X50 Ultra has a sleek design with dimensions of 8.6 mm thickness and a weight of 197 grams. It features a glass front with Gorilla Glass Victus protection and either a wooden or silicone polymer (eco-leather) back. The frame is made of aluminum. The phone supports dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) and is IP68 dust/water resistant, withstanding immersion in up to 1.5m of water for 30 minutes. The Moto X50 Ultra boasts a 6.7-inch P-OLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels (~444 ppi density). The display supports 1B colors, a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and a peak brightness of 2500 nits. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protect it and has a screen-to-body ratio of approximately 92.9%.

Performance and Storage

The Moto X50 Ultra runs on Android 14 out of the box. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, built on a 4nm process. The chipset features an octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X4 core clocked at 3.0 GHz, four Cortex-A720 cores at 2.8 GHz, and three Cortex-A520 cores at 2.0 GHz. The Adreno 735 GPU handles graphics. The Moto X50 Ultra is available in three configurations: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, and 1TB 16GB RAM. The internal storage uses UFS 4.0 technology, but the device does not have a card slot for expandable storage.

Camera Setup

On the rear, the Moto X50 Ultra features a triple camera setup. The primary camera has a 50MP sensor with an f/1.6 aperture and a 1/1.3" sensor size with OIS support. The secondary camera is a 64MP periscope telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture, OIS support, and 3x optical zoom. The third camera is a 50MP ultrawide lens with an f/2.0 aperture.  The rear camera setup can record 4K video at 30/60fps, and 1080p video at up to 960fps, with 10-bit HDR10+ and gyro-EIS. On the front, there is a single 50MP selfie camera with an f/1.9 aperture. It supports HDR and can record 4K video up to 60fps and 1080p video at up to 120fps.

Battery and Charging

The device is powered by a non-removable 4500 mAh battery. It supports 125W wired charging, 50W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

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What else? 

The Moto X50 Ultra includes an in-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass sensors. It also supports Ready For and Ultra Wideband (UWB) technologies. In addition, The Moto X50 Ultra features stereo speakers and supports Snapdragon Sound technology

Moto X50 Ultra Specifications

• Dimensions: 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6 mm (6.34 x 2.85 x 0.34 in)
• Weight: 197 g (6.95 oz)
• Build:
  • Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus)
  • Wooden back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
  • Aluminum frame
• Water/Dust Resistance: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
• Display:
  • P-OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 2500 nits (peak)
  •  6.7 inches, 108.4 cm² (~92.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  •  1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~444 ppi density)
• OS: Android 14
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520)
• GPU: Adreno 735
• RAM/ Storage:
  • 12GB /16GB RAM
  • 256GB/ 512GB / 1TB Storage
• Type: UFS 4.0
• Main Camera:
  • Triple Camera Setup:
    • 50MP, f/1.6 (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
    • 64MP, f/2.4, 72mm (periscope telephoto), 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
    • 50MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 0.64µm, AF
  • Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 10-bit HDR10+, gyro-EIS
• Selfie Camera:
  • Camera: 50MP, f/1.9 (wide), 0.64µm, AF, HDR
  • Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR
• Audio: Stereo with Snapdragon Sound
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
• Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE
• NFC: Yes
• Fingerprint: Under display (optical)
• Battery: 4500 mAh, non-removable
• Charging:
  • 125W wired
  • 50W wireless
  • 10W reverse wireless
• Colors: Forest Grey, Nordic Wood, Peach Fuzz

Moto X50 Ultra Price in Nepal and Availability

The Moto X50 Ultra is available in Forest Grey, Nordic Wood, and Peach Fuzz color options. In China, the pricing starts at CNY 3,999 for the 12/256GB variant and goes up to CNY 4,699 for the 16GB RAM and 1TB storage model. Although the device may not officially launch in Nepal, if it does become available, the expected pricing is NPR 85,000 for the base 12/256GB model and up to NPR 1,00,000 for the top-end 16GB RAM and 1TB storage variant.

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