Motorola’s Nifty Notch: The P30 That Looks Like an iPhone
Motorola’s new mid‑range P30 has gotten a glance-and‑grin. The handset slips in the same NOTCH that showed up on the Apple iPhone‑X, but it’s a middle‑class player with sensible specs and a dash of irony.
Front‑Facing Fun
- 12‑MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture that catches those crisp selfies.
- AI‑powered portrait mode – you get the dreamy “bokeh” effect without going on a fancy photo shoot.
- Face‑recognition unlock; your face is the key to the phone, literally.
Back‑Brandish
- Dual‑camera combo: a slick 16‑MP main sensor (f/1.8) and a 5‑MP secondary lens (f/2.2).
- Great for those “what if I snapped a video of my cat” moments.
Tech Specs (in a nutshell)
- Display: 6.2‑inch 19:9 IPS panel, 2246×1080 pixels – pretty sharp for a mid‑tier phone.
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (the kind of processor that feels “fast enough”).
- Memory: 6 GB RAM.
- Storage: Choose 64 GB or 128 GB, plus a microSD slot for extra space.
- Software: ZUI 4.0 – a re‑worked Android 8.1 Oreo experience.
- Battery: 3000 mAh; good enough for a full day with moderate use.
- Connectivity: USB‑Type C for plugs and charging.
- Security: Fingerprint sensor under the rear – also doubles as a subtle brand logo.
Colors & Market Availability
- Three hues: Bright Black, Ice White, Aurora Blue.
- Release: 15 September in China, 2 099 yuan (~S$418) for the 64 GB model, and 2 499 yuan (~S$498) for the 128 GB version.
- Global release: No word yet on a worldwide variant – so if you’re not in China, stay tuned.
In short, the Motorola P30 has adopted the iPhone‑X notch, but keeps the price way below Apple’s premium. If you want a phone that looks stylish, does decent selfies, and won’t break the bank, it’s worth knocking on that door.
