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Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 5G 12GB RAM/256GB Storage $699 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

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Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 5G 12GB RAM/256GB Storage $699 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
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shxhshzhz on 24/09/2023 - 22:29 jbhifi.com.au (1974 clicks)
Last edited 24/09/2023 - 22:30

Buy 15% off Ultimate gift cards and get this phone for ONLY $594.15 using gift cards. Already 50% off RRP, gift cards make it even better at 57% off, ALL TIME LOW. Hurry, get in quick, gift card sale ends in two days, too late to combine with $30 off Perks but still an awesome price for a flagship.

Key Specs:

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
  • 6.67" FHD+ 144Hz pOLED screen with HDR10+
  • 200 MP main (OIS) + 12 MP telephoto (2x) + 50 MP ultrawide + 60 MP selfie
  • 4610mAh battery with 125W wired, 50W wireless and 10W wireless power sharing
  • Ships with Android 12, expected to receive 13, security updates until September 2026.
  • USB C port has Displayport 1.4 so can be connected to a monitor
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  • MasterScythe on 24/09/2023 - 22:33

    Buy a case!

    Curved edges and no touch rejection makes this a delicate hold.

    Otherwise pretty darn neat device, this.

    • May4th on 25/09/2023 - 05:59
      +2

      does anyone use their phone without a case?

      • PlaunsJanus on 25/09/2023 - 06:08

        Good point. Even if it was strictly a home or office phone I'd still have a screen protector and case.

        Those curved edges and no case make it look so nice when it's sitting on a desk but at this price, it'd look like rubbish with a cracked display for the rest of its life

      • MasterScythe on 25/09/2023 - 10:47
        +2

        I personally havent used a case since the days of nokia belt cases.

        Modern phones are all glass and steel and feel great.

    • boomy on 25/09/2023 - 09:39
      +1

      It comes bundled with a flimsy clear tpu case but yes the touch rejection can make playing games on landscape mode annoying

  • scarface on 24/09/2023 - 22:34
    +2

    Can anyone comment on the camera quality?

    • kanu666 on 24/09/2023 - 22:54
      +5

      mediocre

    • duodeta on 24/09/2023 - 23:45
      +6

      this phone is great in every aspects except camera and curve screen

      • backupper1 on 25/09/2023 - 07:48
        +2

        and software updates

        • scarface on 25/09/2023 - 08:55
          +1

          I would have jumped on this but the software updates and mediocre camera is a stopper for me. I have been using Motorola exclusively for the last few years, love them but the camera issue pains me.

      • Sinnerator on 25/09/2023 - 09:06
        +1

        and updates, I have the 30neo and I love it but motorola security updates suk and their customer service response is to use the rescue tool to reset your phone (yes it worked for me but it's a compete wipe)

    • reader64 on 25/09/2023 - 00:47
      +1

      as long as it's reasonable light it's fine.

      We have gone past the point of camera needing to be amazing,even the shitty oppo phones have a half decent sensor

      like the average person is not needing to take a photo to be entered into photography comps

      kid has the neo fusion the worse one than this and you hard pressed to tell change from it or a s20

      • shxhshzhz on 25/09/2023 - 00:58
        +2

        Neo and fusion are two different models. Neo is the cheaper smaller one.

    • LunnLunn on 25/09/2023 - 01:35
      +1

      It's got a good camera.

      This is my backup phone.
      In some scenes, I think it even shoots better than the iPhone.

      (This is because the iPhone requires a manual tap on the screen to pull up the brightness of the shot,
      And most people actually don't know how to operate the iPhone's camera.
      In contrast, the Moto's shooting is "more foolproof," and it's better suited to certain tasks for certain people.)

      Of course, for for most scenarios, I'd recommend the iPhone.

      • LunnLunn on 25/09/2023 - 01:40
        +3

        I'd like to add that not only is equipment important in photography, but the skill of the photographer is also very important.
        For professional photographers, they will most likely get better results even if they only use their iPhones to take photos than the average person using a DSLR.

        So most people don't need to worry too much about the Mote edge 30 not being able to utilize their photographic prowess.

        I hope this helps.

  • a1b2c3e4f52002 on 24/09/2023 - 22:36

    Thanks OP! How is the battery life on the Ultra with the latest software update? Previously owned an Edge 30 Pro and the battery drained pretty fast. Heard it's a SD Gen1 issue on the Pro but just wondering if the same thing happens to the Ultra as well?

    • shxhshzhz on 24/09/2023 - 22:39
      +1

      gsmarena ratings show that it should be better (80hr vs 92).

    • kanu666 on 24/09/2023 - 22:56
      +2

      these are different CPUs:
      Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (buggy)
      vs
      Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (good)
      so battery life is not an issue

      details are here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0ukXDnWlTY&t=138s

    • Lyltc521 on 25/09/2023 - 00:33
      +1

      Do not expect any software and security updates for second year.

    • s1Lence on 25/09/2023 - 01:00

      i have it and it's quite good but i dont have much running in the background

  • donga100 on 24/09/2023 - 22:39
    +3

    Pricebeat at Officeworks and then pay with the same Ultimate gift cards for an additional 5% off. $564.44 total price. Be quick though as Officeworks will drop their price soon to avoid the pricebeat.

    • shxhshzhz on 24/09/2023 - 22:40
      +1

      officeworks stock is too limited to include in the post. https://nrby.in/officeworks/med30ulblk . Those who get the stock are lucky. They will probably have it matched already by tomorrow morning before anyone can beat like they usually do.

  • georgev on 24/09/2023 - 22:55

    Can the gift card use for online purchase?

    • abs898 on 24/09/2023 - 23:25

      Yes

  • comm on 24/09/2023 - 23:33

    Can anyone tell me if this phone supports eSim? Cant find much info

    • trixieb on 24/09/2023 - 23:37
      +2

      No

      • comm on 24/09/2023 - 23:52

        All good, thankyou!

  • AussieMark on 24/09/2023 - 23:34

    What's the normal price for this

    • Stylez on 24/09/2023 - 23:38
      +5

      By the looks of it, under $700 since July

    • trixieb on 24/09/2023 - 23:38

      RRP $1399

    • kanu666 on 25/09/2023 - 10:11

      Bought for 670 few months ago

  • a1b2c3e4f52002 on 24/09/2023 - 23:45

    Tried to use the giftcards to place an order online at JB Hifi and it says "the gift card must have 18 digits" but the Ultimate Gift Card has 19 digits. Does that mean it can only used in store as a credit card?

    • shxhshzhz on 25/09/2023 - 00:05
      +1

      probably. Remember to add it to a digital wallet to use in store.

    • Mikael on 25/09/2023 - 01:24
      +1

      Last I used those had to be in store. Couldn’t buy online. Not sure a way around it. I took gift cards to store and scratched pin there. Bought a freezer and had 10x$100 ultimate GC.

      • shxhshzhz on 25/09/2023 - 01:36
        +1

        these ones aren't the physical scratch type. They're sent in email and need to be added to something like Google Wallet

        • Mikael on 25/09/2023 - 12:02

          Ahh my mistake. Was tempted to go into Officeworks today. They also got it in stock at local jb. Do I really need a new phone. Currently on iPhone 11. Jump ship to android or not. Sucks when stuck on Apple stuff. Might wait until this crap itself.

          • shxhshzhz on 25/09/2023 - 16:34

            @Mikael: use it until it dies then switch to android.

            • Mikael on 25/09/2023 - 17:35

              @shxhshzhz: Yeah my thoughts too. Everything backed up. Keeping an old iPhone with my Turkish Apple for cheap subs. Also got a spare 11 here when wife upgraded hers.

              • shxhshzhz on 25/09/2023 - 18:47

                @Mikael: keep it for a trade in bonus. The JB Pixel ones are pretty good sometimes.

    • keepsmiling on 25/09/2023 - 17:31

      Need to enter it in the credit card section and for the balance use JB hifi giftcards

  • Morven on 24/09/2023 - 23:47
    +2

    Review of all current Motorola phones: Great phone. All you need. Not waterproof.

  • Burger R on 25/09/2023 - 05:28
    +1

    Motorola always give spec but poor software support.

  • May4th on 25/09/2023 - 06:00

    any dual sim options?

    • bkksam on 25/09/2023 - 07:48
      +1

      Specs indicate —-> Dual SIM (nano-SIM + nano-SIM)

  • neonlight on 25/09/2023 - 08:37
    +4

    Motorola phones….they only worth less than $400 to me. Yet alone close to 700 for one….

    At this price you might as well get the Pixel 7

  • cozeh on 25/09/2023 - 09:06

    Currently on an iPhone 11 Pro and looking at going back to Android. Considering Pixel 8 Pro atm, is it worth waiting for or will this have comparable grunt? I'm not a camera buff so I'm more looking for performance/battery life.

    • butter on 25/09/2023 - 10:04
      +1

      Stick with a more mainstream one. Can't go wrong with Google Pixel or Samsung S

  • CouponCrazy on 25/09/2023 - 10:48
    +1

    New Google Pixel phone is coming out in a week, waiting for that

    • kanu666 on 25/09/2023 - 11:16
      +1

      Suspect it will be over 1k in price

  • poopall on 25/09/2023 - 11:55
    +3

    I own this phone, the 125w charger is the most awesome part, about 15 minutes from empty to full charge. The camera I think is great too. I have the google camera app and stock standard camera apps honestly has taken the best night time photo's.

    I find the curved screen the only issue, but it looks like a lot of manufactures are going back to this type of screen. The lack of eSim, so what ??, how often do you change sims anyway, oh maybe when you go overseas, the phone has a dual sim anyway.

    At this price, I challenge anyone to find a better phone… honestly is the camera on a $2,500 phone (4x price) that much better for the bulk of point and shoot happy snaps people take. I doubt it…

    • neonlight on 25/09/2023 - 16:18

      You have to remember the faster you charge it causes stress to the battery and hence the battery life will deteriorate faster as well

      If the battery is good enough to last for a whole day no need to charge it mid day.

      So you can't win

  • Ezyduzit on 25/09/2023 - 12:17

    Snapped it up during the last sale about a month back and kind of regret it.

    Curved screen can be irritating as hell and should be a deal breaker for some.

    If you can get past that though, it's great phone for the price. Snappy processor, sharp camera, super quick charge times and comes with 256gb storage.

  • Bearig on 25/09/2023 - 12:20

    The only thing I don't like about this phone is the curved screen. They curved it way too much!

  • trixieb on 25/09/2023 - 13:08

    @Ezyduzit @Bearig I haven't used a curved screen and had considered this phone.

    Just wondering if these are the issues with curved screens that I read online and any more disadvantages? Thanks

    Curved screens may:

    • crack easily when dropped
    • not be compatible with a screen protector
    • be prone to accidental touching on the curves
    • content may spill over the curved edge
    • Ezyduzit on 25/09/2023 - 13:54
      +1

      Accidental touching and if an input is on the edges, it can be a pain the arse to get to sometimes.

      Other than that, the battery itself is not that great if you are a heavy user. I'm coming from an oppo a9 which is about 3 years old and that seems to last just as long tbh.

      With that said, I doubt you can find a phone like this in the price range with the specs on offer. Maybe the pixel pro if you're willing to wait for the inevitable price drop?

      • trixieb on 25/09/2023 - 14:00

        Thanks. Will stick to the flat display phones

    • shxhshzhz on 25/09/2023 - 16:35

      don't you have multiple Neo's already?

      • trixieb on 25/09/2023 - 22:00

        We have 3 x Neo and had thought of upgrading one of them to the Ultra.
        All 3 phones are still on Android 12. No 13 update yet

        • shxhshzhz on 25/09/2023 - 23:45
          +1

          the longer support of the Ultra could help with getting 13. Neo's still a great all rounder. Android 12 should stay usable for another 5 years.

          • trixieb on 26/09/2023 - 00:31
            +1

            @shxhshzhz: Neo under $300 is excellent value. Almost as good as those who got G82 for $200

  • Poperdobs on 28/09/2023 - 19:39

    I have it, love it

  • drprox on 01/10/2023 - 11:34

    I'm not as mad as others re: curved screens but wanted to let others know of my recent experience with a Moto 30 Fusion. Diff phone but also not waterproof..
    There was no surprise in this instance. Mine met a pool for about 10 seconds in my pocket, it is dead. I don't own a pool but sometimes holidays take me near one!
    I changed from a Huawei Mate 20 pro which I loved by NFC had stopped working. My next phone will be IP68 but it's sad this might take the form of an Edge 40 which is worse in every way than the Fusion! (except waterproof of course).

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