Motorola Edge 50 made me realise flagship smartphone experience need not cost a lot

On most days, once I am done testing a smartphone, I put my SIM card back into my Galaxy S23 Ultra (review). Most entry-level and mid-tier smartphones I tested recently miss out on several features that hamper the overall user experience. These features aren’t necessarily deal-breakers, but they are good to have and elevates the smartphone experience.

However, after testing the Motorola Edge 50, I found myself hesitant to swap my SIM card back. Despite being a budget smartphone,