- Analysis by KJ David
The Motorola One, despite its promising moniker, is not quite the brand's number one 2018 release, being marred by cons like an inauspicious 1520 x 720 HD+ screen resolution 
and a measly pixel density count of only 287ppi , both of which diminish the appeal of its expansive 5.9-inch 19:9 LTPS-IPS display 
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Underscoring its middle-class array of pros and cons is a middling hardware setup consisting of a 2GHz eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor (Don't forget to check out Phonerated's list of the best eight-core phones), a 650MHz Adreno 506 graphics processor, and 4GB of RAM. It also does not go beyond 64GB of native memory , despite some of its closest rivals coming with 128GB variants, although its support for 256GB microSD cards takes care of that hiccup.
Like several other 2018 Motorola models, the One is infused by a 15W TurboPower charging system, promising to replenish up to 6 hours of battery life after a 20-minute charge , which we consider a much-needed pro, seeing that its 3000mAh battery capacity shies of those of some tantamount mid-rangers, some of which safely pass the 4000mAh mark.
Its biggest selling point, however, comes from the imaging department, in the form of a dual-lens rear camera consisting of a 13-megapixel f/2.0 primary lens and a 2-megapixel secondary lens for depth-of-field analysis . Its dual cam delivers 4K or Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) video-recording at 30fps as well as the Google Lens image-searching tool, with a color correlated temperature (CCT) LED flash tagging along.
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As for selfies, while its 8-megapixel front cam resolution is far from impressive, imaging specs like Cinemagraph and a frontal flash make it sound more appealing compared to conventional 8-megapixel shooters around at the time of this technical review. This Motorola model also comes with a P2i splash-resistant coating and Moto Actions (twist for quick capture, etc.), with the Android 8.1 Oreo OS tying its pros and cons together.
In essence, the Motorola One is a viable option for those looking for a dual-cam-equipped, large-screen mid-ranger.
On-paper Star rating: 
It's great that the Motorola One can record fancy 3840 x 2160 clips, but we're surprised we didn't find any sign of the One sporting an HDMI port (which comes in handy to watch HD videos on your shiny HDTV without having to move them first to your computer).
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It's frustrating that we were not able to find information about its weight.
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The speed of its Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 microprocessor (2GHz) spread across 8 cores is among the fastest among recent phones.
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The screen is big, making it a phablet: 5.9 inches and a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels means about 13.48 square inches and an image sharpness of at least 287 dots per inch (DPI)!
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The One is not sold with a memory card but it supports up to 256GB in memory expansion, which is convenient to store pictures and video clips taken with the built-in 13-megapixel (combined with a 2-megapixel sub-cam) camera.
Above-average camera resolution - of 13-megapixel (combined with a 2-megapixel sub-cam) - with these features: Barcode/QR code scanner, Cinemagraph, Manual, Portrait Mode, Spot Color.
** This phone is also known as: Motorola P30 Play (China)
*** These pros and cons are computer-generated based on our algorithm and the data we have on file for this item. If you see an error, please let us know.
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