Motorola ThinkPhone 5G 256GB (Carbon Black) $699 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

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Motorola ThinkPhone 5G 256GB (Carbon Black) $699 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
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Maths Debater on 05/01/2025 - 23:16 jbhifi.com.au (1524 clicks)
Last edited 05/01/2025 - 23:32 by 1 other user

ATL Alert!
I have one and I love it.
NanoReview: https://nanoreview.net/en/phone/motorola-thinkphone

ThinkPhone by motorola - Specifications

Memory (RAM) - 8GB LP5
Internal Storage - 256GB
No SDCard slot
Nano-SIM (2x)
Processor - Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform

Cameras
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.5", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, AF
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Display Size - 6.6" pOLED Display
Resolution - FHD+ (2400 x 1080) | 402ppi
Display Technology - AMOLED | HDR10+ | 10-bit; Over a billion shades of color | DCI-P3 color space
Refresh rate - 144Hz
Peak brightness - 1200 nits
Touch sampling rate - 360Hz
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Battery Size - 5000mAh (Charging - 68W TurboPower | 15W wireless

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Comments

  • lovesabargain77 on 05/01/2025 - 23:26
    +12

    Tempted as I've wanted one of these for a while but was hoping it would've dropped to around half of its original price as it's now 2 years old and only has 2 years of security updates left.

    Currently receiving monthly security updates.

    Device launched on January, 2023

    Security updates will stop on January, 2027

    Launched On: Android 13

    Upgraded To: Android 14

    Next OS: Android 15

    Please note: Channels and regions may have different launch dates and support cycle may vary.

    Source - Motorola AU website

    • adrianhughes1998 on 06/01/2025 - 00:26

      Poor software optimisation is my concern too with Motorola.

      • requium94 on 06/01/2025 - 01:54
        +2

        Haven't Motorolas historically been very close to stock android? Or is that what you're talking about.

        • adrianhughes1998 on 06/01/2025 - 02:01
          +1

          No the problem is that their ROMS are pretty poor, choppy UI and shutter lag is a bad thing too. Shouldn't be the case because it's close to stock Android.

  • cashless on 05/01/2025 - 23:27
    +11

    Dual physical SIM, but no eSIM support for what is otherwise a high end phone. That’s poor

    • YodaBaby on 06/01/2025 - 12:15
      +1

      And no SD card slot 🙄

  • OZTechGuy on 05/01/2025 - 23:48

    Looks like theres a new model out, but doesnt really seem much of an upgrade
    https://www.motorola.com/we/smartphones-thinkphone-25-by-mot…

    • abs898 on 05/01/2025 - 23:52
      +8

      eSim is a big one for some. I couldn't live without an eSim anymore, travelling is such a breeze with this.

      • garage sale on 06/01/2025 - 11:16
        +3

        Was going to move to eSIM until I went into Optus shop and asked what's involved to transfer to a new phone if old one breaks, because now no MFA id eSIM phone broken and talking to call centre, stayed on physical SIM, if phone breaks I take out SIM, put into emergency phone until I decide on what new phone will be. I can use temp number on eSIM, but main umber is physical SIM.

        • abs898 on 07/01/2025 - 00:22

          All eSim operators will let you transfer eSim through their app, yes it could be some inconvenience compared to just pulling out the Sim. I mainly use it for travel, easy to install a new country's Sim before leaving and it's ready to go.

  • AussieMark on 05/01/2025 - 23:55
    -2

    $638 on Amazon after 10% prime discount

    Would JB hi-fi match

    • lovesabargain77 on 05/01/2025 - 23:58
      +4

      Probably not as the one on the Amazon AU website is sold by and shipping from Amazon Germany

      https://www.amazon.com.au/Motorola-PAWN0003SE-ThinkPhone-by/…

      • AussieMark on 05/01/2025 - 23:58
        -1

        Correct but once you add to cart it gives free shipping

        • lovesabargain77 on 06/01/2025 - 00:00
          +3

          Yes, I know. I was replying to your comment about whether or not JB Hi Fi would match the price.

        • Jimbuscus on 06/01/2025 - 00:32
          +5

          Foreign models have a different SKU and aren't eligible for price matching.

    • sinners007 on 06/01/2025 - 00:12
      +4

      Simple answer is NO, JB will not price match a German phone, as lovesabargain77 correctly highlighted.

    • Wardaddy on 06/01/2025 - 19:25

      Looks like a grey import.

  • alan737 on 06/01/2025 - 01:19

    Moto g84 is a much better option, with 12GB RAM
    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/moto-g84-5g-256gb-midnigh…

    • Jackson on 06/01/2025 - 01:37

      What are the advantages of this phone over the g84? Snapdragon vs mediatek?

      The g84 hs been half price a few times too

    • CHUNITHM Luminous on 06/01/2025 - 09:04

      G84 had a much weaker processor (SD695) than the one in this post.

  • Fuzor on 06/01/2025 - 03:34
    -1

    Letting this old dinosaur brand use the think trademark sort of brings down Lenovo’s premium standing

    • besttechadvisor on 06/01/2025 - 08:35

      It'd be awesome if Motorola/Lenovo made the ThinkPhone their flagship and made a seamless connected experience for Windows / ThinkPads.

    • Mechz on 06/01/2025 - 08:41
      +1

      Lenovo owns Moto.

    • Wardaddy on 06/01/2025 - 19:26

      This old dinosaur brand invented the cellular phone.

  • duodeta on 06/01/2025 - 06:15

    This or edge 30 ultra? Same chips inside but bigger ram on 30 ultra

    • JohnnyP on 06/01/2025 - 06:42

      Pretty much the same. Edge 30 ultra charges faster but smaller battery. Better camera specs on edge 30 ultra.

    • garage sale on 06/01/2025 - 11:17

      JB had the G50 Neo on special when I went in on weekend $369 ….

  • Wiser on 06/01/2025 - 07:49
    -6

    Many Motorola models freez often and the phone goes to DND mode without you knowing about it..
    I am keeping away from Motorola.

    • Misha Bakunin on 06/01/2025 - 08:22

      DND mode?

      • Cousin IT on 06/01/2025 - 08:31

        Do Not Disturb

    • Guybrush57 on 06/01/2025 - 09:40
      +1

      Did you have DND flip enabled?

    • Wardaddy on 06/01/2025 - 19:28

      That's never happened on any of the 6 Moto phones I've owned.

    • cski on 07/01/2025 - 05:31

      The flip feature will put the phone to dnd,
      Turning it from face up the face down like the habit of peak at screen then flip into face down on a desk will do it.

      You might want to turn that off.

  • Misha Bakunin on 06/01/2025 - 08:35

    Why fuss about this phone? I got the edge 50 pro for less, what Sam I missing?

    • kerfuffle on 06/01/2025 - 08:55
      +1

      Matches your ThinkPad

    • JohnnyP on 06/01/2025 - 11:54

      Yeah not a great price for a 3 gen old processor. I got the edge 30 ultra for this price 18 months ago that was ok. Not in 2025

  • cp33220 on 06/01/2025 - 12:22

    I've had one for 16months. It's an ok phone, camera struggles in low light and the phones performance over time has dropped a fair bit. Has constant issues with the speaker phone but it's ok for the current price but I'm sure there are better options worth considering. It's not the best phone over had, but it does the job.

    • AussieMark on 06/01/2025 - 19:34

      Which is best phone you ever had?

      Asking for a friend

      • cp33220 on 07/01/2025 - 09:23

        Samsung Galaxy

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