Motorola ThinkPhone Review // The Best Motorola Phone in Years!
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2023
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The Motorola ThinkPhone is a high quality phone built on security, business, and control, but it also offers great power, all day battery life and surprisingly good cameras, all at the great price of $699! I've been really impressed with the ThinkPhone, It's a susprisingly good phone from Motorola that also offers a lot when it comes to phone and laptop connectivity as well, making the ThinkPhone really special.
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The best part about the ThinkPhone is that ir is a rugged phone. We need more rugged flagships.
Just bought one straight from motorola's website last night for $399, shipping was free & will be here tomorrow morning. I chose this over the Motorola Edge + & Samsung S23 FE. Has everything I want/need & nothing that I don't want/need. Running Snapdragon too, it was a no-brainer. Great battery & charging. Military grade durability, awesome security, NO ALEXA!!! Ease of use when it comes to opening the flashlight or camera, screenshots & screen recording, and even a programmable red button on the side. Perfect phone, everyone should get one. Motorola is onto something here.
Do you still like it?
Motorola are actually Lenovo now . And Lenovo do laptops with the same idea, they're called think pad
How is the camera?
Glad to see Motorola stepping up their game on updates. I've been daily driving a Motorola One 5g UW Ace for a few weeks and was surprised to see it get a 2nd OS update to Android 12. I didn't expect it to go past Android 11 with Motorola's previous track record. I hope they continue this trend
It's an enterprise phone so they have to release monthly updates, same old Motorola for their other phones though 😕
This looks like a very nice phone. Truthfully, I think the best part about it is that armored fiber back. This is a rugged phone that does not look like a boxy rugged phone. In fact, this is a really good looking device. In addition, there is a lot of functionality here. Although, I really wish it had dual SIM card ability in the United States variant. Playing devil's advocate, I haven't had really great luck with Motorola and updates. I really hope they support this device. Honestly, if I hadn't already purchased a oneplus 11 a few months ago then this would definitely be on my radar.
I'm trading my Pixel 7 phone in for this guy. Looks like a terrific phone, especially at its current $399 price!
Thank you for a great review. I recently bought the ThinkPhone, and so far, I am quite happy with it. What I appreciate most at the moment is the lack of all the un-installable crapware that I had on my Samsung phone, and the need to register for a "Samsung Account" so they could hose up my Google contacts (because the Galaxy S phone client won't connect to Google Contacts to give you contacts search - you have to duplicate your contacts in the Samsung account, which causes all kinds of problems with maintaining your Google contacts database)
Anyway the ThinkPhone is fast, smooth, with a clean native launcher and very good battery life. It has the native Android app launcher, which is clean, fast and usable, but I've run the Nova launcher for years so I can switch phone brands without having to deal with the quirks and learning curve of brand-proprietary launchers like Samsung's mediocre OneUI or the OnePlus (Oppo) UI.
I don't get the negative reviews because this was marketed as a "business phone". I suppose it's because it doesn't come with a bunch of social media apps pre-installed (which to me is a big plus). But it's a powerful Android 13 device - I can install anything I need. My biggest "meh" is with the cameras. Not outstanding in low light. But for the $550 price on recent promotions, it's a heck of a phone, especially given it has 256Gb of storage, the carbon fibre case, IP68 & MIL 810H rugged certifications, and solid security and PC (Windows) connection enhancements.
When comparing prices, be sure you're using apples to apples specs, especially since most prices you see for phones are for only 128Gb of storage.
This surprises me. I had Moto uears ago
Loved it? Thanks, Adam.
I still love my Lenovo t480. Basically I sold my late model Hewlett-Packard elitebook because I love my older t480. Dual batteries hot-swappable and I have a big boy extended battery which was really cool for my train trip.
A rugged flagship level enterprise directed Moto with a 68 watt charger in the box! I have to investigate more about this mythical creature.
To charge at full power 68 watts (you'll see turbo power 68W on the lock screen animation) , in my testing, you must use the included adapter AND cable. I've tried third party USB chargers and USBC cables(tb2,tb2,USB4) rated for over 100 Watts. Nothing will cause the 68w indication but the included charger and cable. Without both it appears to charge at 50watt max. Love the phone.
I'm watching your video right now on the thinkphone. It's absolutely amazing. I love the flagship specs crammed into the square metal body. My complaints are that the speakerphone is not as loud as it should be. Also the auxiliary button has limited functionality. The single press for pause/play isn't reliable. The double press can't be used to launch apps and is only good for computers. It would be good if you had a long press option. Also I can't launch Google assistant with a double press of the power button. Other than that it's really good
Sad to hear that of the independent button.. you will think they would go out of their way to make that work and be A Thing...
Thank you. Im getting one. I love Motorola extra features! Great review
It reminds me of the old dtek blackberry phones. Definitely has my attention
A little bit, yes
Thanks for bringing this one for us. I own a Pixel 7 but I always loved the good Motorola phones.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
How’s your battery life on Pixel 7?
I also own a a Pixel 7; the battery life is completely average. I'm thinking of getting a Thinkphone.
I literally have a Pixel 7 as well and I just ordered the Thinkphone and I'm trading this one in, pretty much the same specs but the Thinkphone has a better battery plus that 68watt speed charger was to enticing to pass up.
@@Keys2TheDoor I ended getting a Galaxy S23 Plus. No regrets. Enjoy your Thinkphone!
Nice review keep up the good work Tech Odyssey
Thanks, will do!
Bought this phone because of your review and love it! Parked my Pixel 7 and this is my daily driver now. Impressed like you said 👍
You will unpark your Pixel when this stops getting updates far earlier than claimed per ALL MOTOROLA DEVICES.
@@timmturner I got android 14 and this months security patch so to be honest it's got more updates than I thought already. Just holding on to it til the Pixel 9 comes out
@@kaceygolden I loved Motorola phones and have had probably 10 or so including non-smartphones line the Star-Tac but they burned me one too many times and I've been a Pixel user since.
I am using a Pixel 6 Pro. I am wondering if I will like the ThinkPhone? Are you still using it or back to Pixel 7?
@@mojjammil still using the thinkphone
I ordered mine today 😎
I know you're talking specifically about the think phone but Motorola lately has been releasing quite a few decent phones I have the Moto Edge 30 Fusion the 256 12 gigs of RAM variant and it's a real nice device surprise not too many people talk about it at its initial release
Yup. Motorola has been doing a good job and made some nice phones in the last year.
Thanks for this review , I sure like this phone . I've always liked Motorola as a brand . Although I wish there was an htc 10 5g .
If I buy an unlock phone will it work with any carrier ? Canada or USA ? Thanks .
I was waiting for the price point 😅
This sounds like a great phone for the price!
Nice Phone!! Have you done a review on the Nord 30?
Stayed loyal to Motorola ever since the Startac. Only non flip phone I've had in years and I must say I'm impressed. Went from white collar to blue collar career and this thing is a tank. Very durable.
Wish this device was at carriers would definitely upgrade to this
Yeah. That would be nice
Thank u for your post. 😊
I think my next phone might be a Motorola, I want something with a desktop mode, Pixels (I'm on my 2nd) currently don't support video out as far as I know., at least the A series. I also happened to get a ThinkPad Nano on a good sale so Probably a ThinkPhone 2024, or an Edge, either looks nice.
Do you like it more than Pixel 7 Pro? Thank you for your very informative videos; ❤ Them
The one that interests me the most is the new Rizr concept. That thing blew my mind 🤯
Yeah. That thing is neat.
@@TechOdyssey evolution of LG's POLED technology 🙂
Well job done 🌹
hey! @techodyssey
1) great video and I was hoping someone would do this review on this phone particular, so thanks a million! --I was looking for personal business use, and im sick of my iPhone now, its gone backwards for use case scenarios for myself, and excessive, and above all, the illusion of choice and customization.
2) your mug in your online store is labeled as pet hoodie, I was gonna get the mug from ya lol
Great Video Adam!!!!
Are the camera lens receded and protected when you rest the phone on it's back? Are you using the phone w/o a case?
Dang it man... Now you got me wanting a ThinkPhone lol. Like I need any more smartphones.
Haha. My bad. 😅
How does it do compared to the pixel 7 pro? Was thinking of picking a new phone up and I'm a bit stuck between this and the pixel...
Where can you buy the 512gb version at? Do you recommend it over the Samsung s23 ultra? Is there anything you don’t like about about the Motorola phone?
I'm kicking myself for not seeing this earlier. The fact there was a 512 GB model of this would have been my phone of the year. Now I can only find the 256/8 GB model out there as the 512 GB ones are gone. Hopefully this year they'll release another iteration of the Thinkphone with the 8 Gen 2 or even 3.
Hello, do you think it s the best rugged phone to buy right now?
Would you say that it could beat the s20 Plus in the s 20 Ultra
Does the software have one handed mode screen shrink or pop-up view like Samsung? Those features are too handy to switch from Samsung
How can figure which carriers support this phone ? Verizon is usually very picky
I wished the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra was getting so much software love from Lenovo, too.
Nice phone. Wish it had expandable storage. Would be all over it.
Is this phone/PC integration better than using the link to Windows app on PC with a Samsung?
How does the desktop mode work? Does it have a lot of glitches ?
8+gen1 is an awesome chip! Besides battery, the average consumer won't be able to tell the difference between it and 8 G2. But software is where it's at! Very cool features! I will be looking at this for my next company phone! (They're buying it😁)
Bring back the woven "kevlar" fabric back from the droid line. That was the best phone I've ever owned.
Those cameras surprised the hell out of me
Please show it linked to a monitor and wireless keyboard
The fact that your laptop doesn't have a number pad totally distracted me from the Motorola. You savage! LoL. Just kidding. Really nice video, as always. July and your Xperia 1 can't come fast enough.
Cheers.
Haha. My bad. 😂 I can't wait to get my Xperia 1 V back!
Can you give your thoughts on Motorola Thinkphone vs Motorola edge+? With the current sales prices, Dec. 28th here in the US, which one would be a better buy overall and for longevity? Thank you 😊.
Sadly I don’t have experience with this years Edge+ so it’s hard for me to comment
Looking into upgrading my Motorola One 5g Ace to one of these I have been using my phone more for work and these seems to be a good upgrade
It's an excellent phone. I like it a lot
@@TechOdyssey my work already uses the thinkpads for head management so it might not be now but definitely a viable option down the road
How are the heptics compared to pixel8?
I consider the 8 gen one plus closer to to the gen 2 than than the reg. gen 1.
Got mine and one of the updates removed peek display. Now it handles lock screen notifications like Apple, and that's a very bad look.
I sure do miss using my BB Passport!
Can you mirror it to tv? And does it have ir gun?
just ordered one today after the prize drop to replace my Titan pocket.
This phone is remarkable and so much smoother than my pixel 7 pro... I'm really enjoying it... Plus the battery destroys my pixel 7 pro and that's with my 7P running Android 14
How is the camera compared to the pixel. I think pixel dominates in that area?
Super good value.
One of the biggest selling points for me about Motorola is something really small and stupid. But the fact that I’m near stock form it still separates Wi-Fi and Cellular in the notification shade.
Does youtube app run at 60 or 144hz?
Is this the same phone as the edge + 2023?
Would you recommend this phone over the Edge+ (2023)?
Good question. I just got the edge 2023 and love it.
The edge + has the Snapdragon 8 gen 2 so is better
I love ready for... I use it on my Moto edge 30 plus
Can you use a pair of 3.5mm headphones with a usb adapter?
So, Motorola in the USA has pulled a bait and switch! The USA models only have a SINGLE SIM, the other side of the tray is blocked! Does anyone know if I purchase the dual-sim tray if it will recognize the second sim? OR, should I just return the phone and say farewell to Motorola, support another company that doesn't lie? Their own website states dual nano sim.
Watched twice... Correct me if I'm wrong but I didn't see anything about any External Storage options.
I use the BBkey2 as my daily, and a Sony Xperia Pro-I as my secondary. Both have 1TB SD cards in them. This is why I didn't get the Samsung S23 nor will I buy any phone if it doesn't provide the option for external storage.
Sadly no SD card support.
I love ❤ Motorola phones scenes 1990
The first Motorola I had was a Motorola MICROTAC 9800X becomes the first portable Cell phone I was 18yrs old..
a phone call for a minute was 0.99😂 I am A Motorola maniac
Is it good for just personal use? I have no business needs. Also, my Motorola One 5gUW Ace has been really lagging. Tired of it. Is this faster?
This is faster and it’s excellent for personal use
Does it have a TrackPoint?
...i want. i got a five year old Z3 and the battery is starting to show its age. might be time for an upgrade.
That would be a nice upgrade
Looks like it's designed for the business market esp the consulting world
Anybody know the update schedule? (Android 14/etc.)
Would you take the Motorola think phone over the 2022 Motorola edge Plus which is at $394 currently.
I did today!
This would have been the perfect phone had they kept the headphone jack and the micro sd card slot. The design is A+
I have this phone and like it. I also have a pixel 7. I thibk youtube videos are more crisp on the pixel. Some photos are good are the thinkphone and some are good on my pixel. I would use this as my daily driver if it took better photos/videos and played crisper videos! Other than that love the think phone
Does it have wireless charging
Can you do throttling test on it
does it still have the chop n it'll turn on the flash light?
Sure does.
Awesome
Thanks!
Moto gunning for that #2 spot
They're trying hard
I have had this phone for around a month now and loving it. The included case absolutely sucks, and there are still minimal cases etc on the market at this stage.
Go with the Trudia case. They are great. I used one on my BB Key2 for years - a little more expensive but works great.
Glad this one turned out good and nice😅
Wait a minute. Motorola has already gotten the June update. I'm still waiting for June update for my Pixel 7. Maybe it's time for a change.
Right same thing I'm thinking
I think it was some 3D chess to not mention the price until the end because that's what I was waiting to hear. Well played, sir, well played.
Haha. Honestly I forgot. I was talking for so long and got to the end and was like "shoot! I forgot to include the price!"
Motorola Thinkphone should've had expandable storage!!😢
All of my laptops are Thinkpads: T-60, T-400, W-510 and W-530. All of my desktops are actual IBM hardware. I still runOS/2 on my older IBM hatdware. All IBM, all the way.
I THINK they are cheaper now... I've seen on Amazon for $399
Yup. Price dropped more.
Motorola is cost effective and offer more features over Apple I phones. We get more for our money.
Can you program the red button to be a shutter button for the camera?
No, but you can set it to play/ pause music, open audio recorder, open screen recorder, or any app you choose. It's a great functional key and it's located where you won't accidently press it
The problem is that there is no 1 TB model
Do you prefer Quad HD @ 120hz or 1080 HD @ 144hz
Good question. Not sure really. Hopefully next year we'll have QHD+ @ 144hz so I won't have to choose!
@@TechOdyssey that would be awesome. Even better is the 165hz. Some reason the Edge Plus 2023 just looks like its a QHD+ even though its not, and the 165 hz is insane. Motorola if your watching just send him one to review!
Personally, as an older person with vision acuity that isn't what it use to be, 1080 HD resolution keeps the fonts from getting too tiny.
Still good?
do you know how long the security update support
3 years of OS updates and 4 Years of security updates
How is this phone today and have you had good luck with it? I ask because it's $400 and it feels like it may worth that and more. Let us know. Thanks
Does it have duel sim or esim?
It has eSIM and physical SIM
Hi bro is the lenovo legion y70 are good phone
Sorry. I’m not familiar with it.
hi bro is the black shark 5 pro phone anygood
8+ gen 1? Will it get hot like my S22 plus
No it won't get hot at all. The difference between the 8+ Gen 1 and the 8 Gen 1 in the S22 plus is that the 8+ Gen 1 is made by TSMC while the 8 Gen 1 is made by Samsung so obviously the 8+ Gen 1 is way better in efficiency than the 8 Gen 1 in the S22 plus.
Great@@Rican856
The thinkphone looks nice, but we need a new Blackberry
I agree
reminds me of blackberry blend.
A little. Yeah.
On my radar but the average cameras are holding me back