The fact that the back is t glass makes me want to get this phone. Man I wish the other companies would go back to the days of other materials for the back of phone instead of glass
After a month with this phone im completely sold. It's very fast and incredibly smooth. Yeah, definitely keep it on 144 hertz. This has the antiflicker option in the settings for late night viewing and also the extra dimming option which is sooo nice at night as well. Very underrated features. Super happy with this phone.
@@frankblakedrumss dude the cameras are upper midrange. Front camera is stellar particularly for portraits. Front video is also unbelievably great if you're a content creator. The 4k30 looks fantastic with Great stabilization. The rear cameras are also very good with the option for 4k60. Ultrawide cam really surprised me. Didn't expect the quality it delivers. Low light shots are quite sharp with night mode. Definitely cleanse up the shots a ton including seeing evening shadows. It will automatically switch to night mode but you can switch it off to normal as well. The only downside is no dedicated telephoto camera but again the thinkphone offers a very good digital 2x zoom and it works well particularly on ultrawide shots. I also use a pixel 7 and I'm telling you straight up the thinkphone isn't far off in overall quality. In fact it has better front cam performance. You won't be disappointed. This phone punches way above it's price. Oh, it has fantastic connectivity being it's a dedicated us network device. Comes with 68 watt fast charging which doesn't break any landspeed records but it kills anything from Apple Google or Samsung. 10 minute charge will get you through the day.
This is a mid-range camera OIS and EIS Great ultra wide performance including video Low light on night mode is very good. Can see shadows on night shots Front video is surprisingly good on 4k30. Sharp edges and looks like 4k60. 2x digital zoom is grainy at times unfortunately. Front cam and video have better skin tones than my Pixel 7 but not as sharp. Very decent mid range cameras. Not as sharp overall as the Pixel 7. If You really value cameras you should look at OnePlus.
I looked at the Motorola ThinkPhone, before decided on the Pixel 8 instead. My earliest smart phones were from Motorola, although I was replacing a Pixel 6. My decision to go with the Pixel 8 was largely based on the smaller size and that my cell carrier had a promotion allowing me to get it basically free (other than taxes, etc.). After several weeks with the Pixel 8, I'm very pleased with it.
@@TechOdyssey Excuse me, good afternoon, this phone already in January 2024 received Android 14? And the new camera app update? If so, is there any improvement in the results of photography?
I just picked one up on Amazon for $367 open box item. I absolutely love it. I think it actually, in my usage, runs better than my Pixel 8. Yes the cameras aren't as great. But I love the additional camera option that are available including the pro mode. You can also do 8k 30fps video recording. I have also found that the "Ready For" feature works very well with both my Window 10 laptop and Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet. Definitely no regrets purchasing it. It was your comparison video that nudged me to get it. Thank You!
I originally purchased it as a solid backup phone and something I can game on at work as the pixel 7 just doesn't hold up to any intensive gaming. Yeah the ready for is very handy although my favorite feature is the extra dimmer, night light and the antiflicker protection. Very easy on the eyes at night and now my permanent bedstand phone. Cons... No second space.. 🤕 No IR blaster 2x digital zoom is grainy and a significant step down from my Pixel 7 in terms of overall sharpness and focus. Bluetooth won't always auto connect with my watch Software isn't bad but not great. Sometimes freezes up and requires restarting. Speaker phone too quiet 🤔 No always on display 🤔 The thinkphone is fantastic value although the OnePlus 12r is a better option in the sub $500 market.
I bought one last week for $395 and absolutely love it! I currently have a Flip 5, Moto Razr Plus, S23, Pixel 7, 6a, etc and I would rather use the Thinkphone. The battery life is amazing trouncing the other phones you mentioned. I got Android 14 a few days ago and the very next day I got the March security patch. The screen is excellent and very smooth, but it isn't 6.6" no matter how you measure it. It is exactly 6-3/8". I love the look and feel of the Kevlar back and wish other manufacturers would go to this. I have taken several pictures and a couple of videos and I can't see any difference from my other phones, but I am not a camera officianoto. The signal reception is better than my Samsung and Pixels averaging 5 to 7 dBm's better. There is literally nothing that comes close to this phone even at the $499 price you paid and I hope a lot of people will grab one at its current price because you will be shocked how good it is. Oh, and I like Motos UI better than the others.
I’m considering buying this phone. I wish it was supported longer. In my country where I live Pixels are not supported and there are problems with signal reception. I’m also considering buying a renewed iPhone 12 from Amazon but I’m not sure about its battery health and condition. With used phones it’s a lottery. I was interested if Motorola has been properly updating this phone and they seem to take care of it.
Coming back to this video because I bought this phone as a Christmas gift to myself to use as a backup/work phone but it soon became my DAILY DRIVER. I was still using an S20 as my personal phone (now upgraded to an S24U) but the Think Phone is still being used daily and I love it so much. The cameras are okay (I use my S24U now if I really need a good photo) but everything else that the Think Phone offers cannot be matched IMO. The Moto features have been very useful and practical for every day use such as the double chop for flashlight, double tap the back to open up an app (the calculator for me), the double press on the power button and the flick of the wrist features to open the camera and not to mention: the red Lenovo Think Button on the side of the phone to open up any app you want (in my case, GPay) this is one of the most practical and useful smartphones on the market right now. And the fact that Lenovo/Motorola has guaranteed THREE OS updates and FOUR years of security updates for this device is the icing on the cake!
That’s not the best deal. It’s 439.99 through the Lenovo website. On top of that, the Lenovo version has 12gigs of ram compared to 8gigs on the Motorola version.
Great review! The phone is now a steal at $399 online. I just wanted to say I really like your channel and collaboration with PHT. That said, your audio could be better.
Thank you so much for this video. I have a Pixel 8 Pro that I love for my daily driver, but this will make a fun phone to play with and as a backup. I traded in my Samsung S22+ that was just sitting in my drawer (I can't stand the software) and got this phone for $279! I'm so happy I saw your video today...
I got a Pixel 7 for the vanilla Android experience, security support. The user experience is good. The camera is average. But the hardware is indeed questionable when it comes to battery life and connectivity. I'm really considering of ditching it. However the trade in deal for thinkphone kind of sucks. It is only $150 for my Pixel 7. 😄 I'm very tempted in getting the Thinkphone though.
I am sending my Pixel 8a back for a refund and have gone for the Thinkphone..much better all round package and too much of a bargain to pass up at £270.
That’s not the best deal. It’s 439.99 through the Lenovo website. On top of that, the Lenovo version has 12gigs of ram compared to 8gigs on the Motorola version.
@@jrdamien Whats not true? the Lenovo model with 12 gigs of ram is no longer available and might be discontinued. This original post is over a month old.
I tried the Pixel 8 Pro and was having some huge battery issues. I returned the pixel and went with the ThinkPhone from Motorola and have been happy with it. I am getting nearly 3 days out of it on one charge typically as long as I am not heavily using it daily. If I use it heavily, I am getting a little more than 2 days out of it which is amazing considering the hardware that Motorola threw into it. I have honestly been happy with the phone. No complaints so far. The last two days, went 8 hours at least with mobile data vs wifi and still was sitting at 58% on battery. And with the photos, regardless of the quality of them vs the pixel 7 pro I daily drove for a LONG time... I am overall extremely happy with it. Definitely worth the non-sale price even in my opinion.
I like how you can link it to your computer. Kind of like Samsung's DEX. I wish Google would get something like this. Even video out would be an improvement.
Not sure if it works with a number of phones but with Windows 11 you have Phone Link which does the same thing. I been using it with my Samsung phone though.
Nice video man, big Moto fan here. I have Edge 40 Pro, very simular to this one and it it is joy to use. Keep up the great work, all the best from Serbia.
Truthfully, I feel the Motorola think phone is one of the best looking devices I've seen in a long time. I love the carbon fiber look and the flat screen. It's reminiscent of modern race car technology. Moreover, it packs a lot of punch for $500.
@@wingtam6002 I appreciate you sending me the information. It looks like a solid device for the money and I love the looks of it. However, I purchased my OnePlus 11 back in February and it's practically brand new. Moreover, it's a much higher spec device than the think phone. Furthermore, I think it's one of the best phones I've ever used and I'm going to stick with it for a few years.👍
If they’re brand new or have a warranty, sure. I don’t recommend used ones, and also stay away from phones either the SD8 Gen 1 from last year. The 8+ Gen 1 is ok, like in this phone.
Don't see the point of buying older devices anymore when there's so many upper mid-range and affordable flagships that will outperform those overpriced older flagships. It's outdated thinking
Something important about this phone is that it includes the charger and not just any charger, it is 68 watts, which is not offered by Samsung, Google, or Apple ✌️
"something important" is an understatement. You never have to worry about forgetting to plug your phone in at night because YOU DON'T EVER HAVE TO PLUG YOUR PHONE IN AT NIGHT. People in the US don't understand the life changing benefits of fast charging because they've never had it.. yet they'll continually preach how it's a gimmick. Crazy 🤣
Im currently been using the Pixel 7 Pro which i really like but I think im gonna give it too my son. Im tied between the Pixel 8 or the Samsung 23 FE? Should I just wait till the 24 comes out?
Lenovo lost me as a customer after multiple bad experiences, but this really feels like a step in the right direction. I'd rather have the Pixel just from my experiences but from a pure money value as long as Motorola keeps their promises with software updates with this phone I think it's hard to pass on.
How does the experience of the Ready For app compare to something like Samsung Dex? I don't know if Windows Link works for a number of other phones but I have been using the Window Link with my Samsung phone and I have been enjoying the experience.
Just found out the Thinkphone has a macro mode unlike the Pixel 8a which i bought recently and sending back for a refund. The Thinkphone is a much better buy overall ..the trickle charge of Pixel would drive me nuts as well as the strange extremely slow download / speed limit they place on updates.
I've had the first Galaxy . the htc One , then htc 10 (my favorite so far) then Moto x , Moto Z3 play was a very fun phone with those implements. Then a deceiving Moto G5 Stylus last month was a pixel 8 pro from my carrier , I was not impress at all . I returned it . Seriously considering the Think Phone !!!
I have one, it has better specs with the gen 2 processor and 512gb storage. However the curved edge is problematic; I have the Motorola case on it but dropped it and because that curved edge is still exposed, the corner off the screen cracked. No replacement screens available and Motorola quotes me...wait for it $600 to mail-in repair it!! I am pretty sure I am going to buy the Thinkphone at the current $399. The flat screen is where it's at.
I just got mine a month ago, 399.99 USD +tax. I've had all the RAZR's through all iterations. This to me is the Droid Turbo Maxx if it was available in 2023. It just has a good solid feel in the hand. Thanks for the review.
I bought this phone, but it had two MAJOR shortfalls: No AOD. It's 2024. Get it together Moto. Coming from a Galaxy S8, S10, and S21 Ultra, the lack of an AOD is super annoying. I don't feel like tapping or moving my phone every time I want to see if I have a missed notification. A simple software update could fix this. Also, there is a huge delay between tapping and the screen coming on, about 3 to 5 seconds. Lack of notification customisations. I realized how much I missed this after spending some time with my S21 again. The ability to set different animations, have the border light up etc for incoming notifications makes it easy to see what's coming in. The Moto again simply gives you a tiny little pop up icon that disappears after 5 seconds. I do love the build quality, responsiveness, screen, fast charging, storage (256 GB) and the camera isn't half bad for a $400 phone. Not top of the line, but about what I expected. Moto, seriously, just look at what Samsung did for the S21 and DO THAT. Quit being different for the sake of being different.
Thinking of switching from IOS. Currently have an iphone 12 pro. Have been considering the moto razr 2023(non plus), or a pixel…then stumbled upon this….what advice would you give for someone switching
What opinion do you give me? Google Pixel 8 or this ThinkPhone mentioned that I have the Google Pixel 6a in my daily use 😊 espero que me puedan responder
This phone is interesting is a beef up version of the moto G5 2023 which I do happen to own.... Please more videos about your usage experience thanks !
Just got this phone yesterday. Cameras are a downgrade from my 7 pro but other than that this phone is amazing.. the battery life comparison isn't even close lol it's almost 8pm.. I've been using my phone since 6:30 in the morning(gps,cameras,videos,calls,RUclips, screen casting) and I still have 35% battery left. If I were using my 7 pro it would have died about 2 hours ago.
@@frankblakedrumss yea pretty disappointing.. if it had great cameras it would be the best phone on the market, but if the pixel had better battery life and call reception it would be the best phone too lol
I have a Google Pixel 6a I thought to buy the Pixel 8 but watching this Motorola. do you recommend it?e.recomiendasthe change? And if it is true that Motorola ThinkPhone will come to Android 15?
After watching your video I felt inspired to check that phone. Found out its 999 Euro in Germany. 200 Euro more expensive than Pixel 8 and only 80 Euro cheaper than Pixel 8 Pro 128 GB. I think ill stay with Pixel.
have you seen the motorola edge plus? its available for like 490 in like new condition on amazon. best phone i ever demoed. better than s24 ultra, better than iphone 15 pro max, better than pixel 8 pro
The think phone is really a game changer in a way but the phone of the year in terms of value, top end specs, and a great overall experience is the moto edge plus 2023. To me, not only its a pixel 7 or even an 8 killer but its also a flagship killer.
I went to the website and tried to see how much the price would be if I traded in a phone and it initially looks like you can trade but when I tried to do a transaction there was no place to add a trade in. Isn't that odd? Or did I miss something lol
My first phone was the moto G 3…then the moto x 2…then the moto g 4.. then the s10e now have the pixel 7…which I put on visible to try 25$ unlimited.. got a iPhone 13 on regular prepaid .. pixel got 140 and 40 today in my area 🎉🎉🎉
This phone looks almost the same like edge+ (2023) I tested this thinkphone few months ago and it’s really good, one problem what Motorola has in all lineup phone is low quality camera, I moved from edge+(2023) for pixel 8pro and to be honest I regret, Motorola is much better phone it’s only one thing where pixel is better, that’s camera. 😅 I follow Motorola brand since long time and since Lenovo almost buy this brand there a lot good stuff for cheaper price. This ThinkPad phone is almost the same phone what edge+ looks pretty good and works very good if u need good phone and u don’t care about high quality camera, that’s budget phone u gonna be like it
@@2k4ever-v9v Really sorry to hear that. I visited Vancouver Island once and just fell in love with the place. I was the only black guy fo miles, but it was a great experience.
i think some of your videos having sound or mic problems. full volume hearing your video sounds like only 20% volume level at the non-problem video sound.
idk seems like a little bit of a stretch saying it's a pixel 8 killer, considering the pixel focus is on the camera. If you don't care that much about the camera, it seems the Poco F5 Pro is a way better choice, since it's cheaper, has better resolution, and offers options with more RAM than the 8 gigs the Thinkphone offers.
Here's some advice. If you like to change and buy phones often, never buy Motorola and Google because you will never sell them for ok money. I learned from my own experience. 😅
@@TechOdyssey After two years, you probably won't be able to sell it. In two years, no one wants to buy a second-hand thinkpad phone. Buy iphone for 1000€ and you will sell it after 2 years for 800$. Not to mention you'll have a better phone for two years and you'll lose less money.
You are not wrong. Androids drop their value much quicker than apple devices. It is really rough for early adopters and people who buy them brand new. However, the flipside is that if you are thrifty and buy used and refurbished, you can wait a year maybe 2 and get a flagship android at half price...So yeah. Pros and cons to it. Apple is better for you if you like to buy new and sell yours. But apple sucks for buying used cause the price drop is only like 10-15% per year. I for one am happy to buy used and save tons of money. That way if you are patient you can still get some money out your phone anyway.
The minus for this phone is the absence of E Sim capability which is important if you travel a lot and for the future . On the plus side is the fact that this phone has lots of LTE Bands. The Pixel 6A has E Sim by the way. I you live in the UK it is very expensive.
I used Airalo E Sim when I went to the US last August , so do my daughter and her partner, My sister who lives in the US also used Airalo E Sim when she travelled to Japan, Singapore and Penang in Malaysia last month, Her US T Mobile worked in those countries but very slow. A friend has just come back to the UK from holiday in Bali , he used Airalo E Sim in Bali. His brother is at present in Thailand also using E Sim. I do travel a lot as I have been retired for over 10 years and only discovered recently the convenience and relatively cheap way of communications by using E Sim outside the UK. There are other companies offering E Sim apart from Airalo@@TechOdyssey
Buy both. It's always good to have a backup plus you get all the features of those 2 phones. $359 for the thinkphone on Motorola. If you have to settle on one then the Motorola is the no brainer decision. The 68 watt fast charging and charger in the box is unbelievable goodness. You never have to worry about plugging your phone in at night because YOU DON'T HAVE TO PLUG YOUR PHONE IN AT NIGHT. You plug it in while you're getting ready in the morning and 15 minutes you're good to go!
Motorola's issue is their update history record. All manufacturers need to commit to a minimum of 5 years of OS updates in a timely manner for their more expensive offerings.
Well anything can pop and arguably be better but if they don't sell, there really won't be much competition in the markets. Sending is just the most reliable and good customer service as any in America aside apple.
I just got this phone and after I downloaded the two updates the peak display is gone. Can anyone tell me why they removed the peak display? Now it's just normal android lock screen. I dont know why motorola did that
Keep in kind this is supposed to be an executive level flagship phone... I believe perhaps they removed peak duebto battery life and performance, but didn't even know it was removed honestly.
Would love to see a comparison between thinkphone vs edge plus 2023 vs Pixel 8 vs S23fe. Nice to see someone with a wider bandwidth of reviews rather than the big 3.
The fact that the back is t glass makes me want to get this phone. Man I wish the other companies would go back to the days of other materials for the back of phone instead of glass
After a month with this phone im completely sold. It's very fast and incredibly smooth. Yeah, definitely keep it on 144 hertz.
This has the antiflicker option in the settings for late night viewing and also the extra dimming option which is sooo nice at night as well. Very underrated features. Super happy with this phone.
How is the photographic section? If it is below a mid-range? I hope you can answer me. Good morning
@@frankblakedrumss dude the cameras are upper midrange.
Front camera is stellar particularly for portraits. Front video is also unbelievably great if you're a content creator. The 4k30 looks fantastic with Great stabilization.
The rear cameras are also very good with the option for 4k60. Ultrawide cam really surprised me. Didn't expect the quality it delivers.
Low light shots are quite sharp with night mode. Definitely cleanse up the shots a ton including seeing evening shadows. It will automatically switch to night mode but you can switch it off to normal as well.
The only downside is no dedicated telephoto camera but again the thinkphone offers a very good digital 2x zoom and it works well particularly on ultrawide shots.
I also use a pixel 7 and I'm telling you straight up the thinkphone isn't far off in overall quality. In fact it has better front cam performance.
You won't be disappointed. This phone punches way above it's price.
Oh, it has fantastic connectivity being it's a dedicated us network device. Comes with 68 watt fast charging which doesn't break any landspeed records but it kills anything from Apple Google or Samsung. 10 minute charge will get you through the day.
This is a mid-range camera
OIS and EIS
Great ultra wide performance including video
Low light on night mode is very good. Can see shadows on night shots
Front video is surprisingly good on 4k30. Sharp edges and looks like 4k60.
2x digital zoom is grainy at times unfortunately.
Front cam and video have better skin tones than my Pixel 7 but not as sharp.
Very decent mid range cameras. Not as sharp overall as the Pixel 7. If You really value cameras you should look at OnePlus.
@@wiredspeaker5658 And have you already received version 14 of Android?
And do you already have Android 14 installed? @@wiredspeaker5658
I looked at the Motorola ThinkPhone, before decided on the Pixel 8 instead. My earliest smart phones were from Motorola, although I was replacing a Pixel 6. My decision to go with the Pixel 8 was largely based on the smaller size and that my cell carrier had a promotion allowing me to get it basically free (other than taxes, etc.). After several weeks with the Pixel 8, I'm very pleased with it.
The Pixel 7 is a great phone. Glad to hear you’re happy with it
wow that was an awesome deal you got
@@TechOdyssey Excuse me, good afternoon, this phone already in January 2024 received Android 14? And the new camera app update? If so, is there any improvement in the results of photography?
@@TechOdyssey I hope you can answer me since it is on my interest list for buy it and thank you very much Greetings from Mexico
I appreciate the video. Its always nice to know what the options are out there, even though I'm pretty much loving the Pixel experience.
Sure thing. Glad I can help. I’m glad you’re enjoying your Pixel!
I've been a blackberry guy for forever, but recently switched to a Motorola stylus, great phone for the price. Don't sleep on Motorola.
They’ve been doing a good job the past few years.
I just picked one up on Amazon for $367 open box item. I absolutely love it. I think it actually, in my usage, runs better than my Pixel 8. Yes the cameras aren't as great. But I love the additional camera option that are available including the pro mode. You can also do 8k 30fps video recording. I have also found that the "Ready For" feature works very well with both my Window 10 laptop and Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet. Definitely no regrets purchasing it. It was your comparison video that nudged me to get it. Thank You!
I originally purchased it as a solid backup phone and something I can game on at work as the pixel 7 just doesn't hold up to any intensive gaming.
Yeah the ready for is very handy although my favorite feature is the extra dimmer, night light and the antiflicker protection. Very easy on the eyes at night and now my permanent bedstand phone.
Cons...
No second space.. 🤕
No IR blaster
2x digital zoom is grainy and a significant step down from my Pixel 7 in terms of overall sharpness and focus.
Bluetooth won't always auto connect with my watch
Software isn't bad but not great. Sometimes freezes up and requires restarting.
Speaker phone too quiet 🤔
No always on display 🤔
The thinkphone is fantastic value although the OnePlus 12r is a better option in the sub $500 market.
1:36 That looks like a Sony Xperia phone your holding up there, chief.
I bought one last week for $395 and absolutely love it! I currently have a Flip 5, Moto Razr Plus, S23, Pixel 7, 6a, etc and I would rather use the Thinkphone. The battery life is amazing trouncing the other phones you mentioned. I got Android 14 a few days ago and the very next day I got the March security patch.
The screen is excellent and very smooth, but it isn't 6.6" no matter how you measure it. It is exactly
6-3/8". I love the look and feel of the Kevlar back and wish other manufacturers would go to this.
I have taken several pictures and a couple of videos and I can't see any difference from my other phones, but I am not a camera officianoto. The signal reception is better than my Samsung and Pixels averaging 5 to 7 dBm's better.
There is literally nothing that comes close to this phone even at the $499 price you paid and I hope a lot of people will grab one at its current price because you will be shocked how good it is. Oh, and I like Motos UI better than the others.
I’m considering buying this phone. I wish it was supported longer. In my country where I live Pixels are not supported and there are problems with signal reception. I’m also considering buying a renewed iPhone 12 from Amazon but I’m not sure about its battery health and condition. With used phones it’s a lottery. I was interested if Motorola has been properly updating this phone and they seem to take care of it.
@@proudbacteria1373 It has received every monthly security patch so I'd say Moto is trying hard to keep this phone relavent.
I think that’s really hitting in a sweet spot price wise for that level of performance.
Absolutely!
Coming back to this video because I bought this phone as a Christmas gift to myself to use as a backup/work phone but it soon became my DAILY DRIVER. I was still using an S20 as my personal phone (now upgraded to an S24U) but the Think Phone is still being used daily and I love it so much. The cameras are okay (I use my S24U now if I really need a good photo) but everything else that the Think Phone offers cannot be matched IMO. The Moto features have been very useful and practical for every day use such as the double chop for flashlight, double tap the back to open up an app (the calculator for me), the double press on the power button and the flick of the wrist features to open the camera and not to mention: the red Lenovo Think Button on the side of the phone to open up any app you want (in my case, GPay) this is one of the most practical and useful smartphones on the market right now. And the fact that Lenovo/Motorola has guaranteed THREE OS updates and FOUR years of security updates for this device is the icing on the cake!
That’s not the best deal. It’s 439.99 through the Lenovo website. On top of that, the Lenovo version has 12gigs of ram compared to 8gigs on the Motorola version.
Weird, I am looking at the Lenovo site and it shows it at 8GB but the price is $399 now.
@@wingtam6002 you actually missed out on the 12GB model. Its no longer available through Lenovo or Motorola anymore.
Great review! The phone is now a steal at $399 online. I just wanted to say I really like your channel and collaboration with PHT. That said, your audio could be better.
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Just got it for £270 direct with Motorola with 12 months free Care package! Next day it went out of stock.
Make this a foldable with stylus support and I'd be down for it. I am a major ThinkPad fan. They are the only laptops I will use anymore.
I need a ThinkPhone foldable!
YES OMG IT WOULD BE SO GOOD AS A FOLDABLE
developer options & turn on 'stylus handwriting'. it has stylus support
Thank you so much for this video. I have a Pixel 8 Pro that I love for my daily driver, but this will make a fun phone to play with and as a backup. I traded in my Samsung S22+ that was just sitting in my drawer (I can't stand the software) and got this phone for $279! I'm so happy I saw your video today...
You’re very welcome. And wow. That’s a great deal for $279! It’s a fun phone. I think you’ll like it.
279 for the thinkphone? Where? I want it👍
@@TheVegan15That was with a trade-in from Motorola.
Good phone but given that many people buy Pixels for the camera, not sure this is swaying them.
People buy the pixel for the camera and then complain about the hardware.
I got a Pixel 7 for the vanilla Android experience, security support. The user experience is good. The camera is average. But the hardware is indeed questionable when it comes to battery life and connectivity. I'm really considering of ditching it.
However the trade in deal for thinkphone kind of sucks. It is only $150 for my Pixel 7. 😄 I'm very tempted in getting the Thinkphone though.
I am sending my Pixel 8a back for a refund and have gone for the Thinkphone..much better all round package and too much of a bargain to pass up at £270.
ThinkPhone here I come😎
It’s a no brainer 🫣😂
That’s not the best deal. It’s 439.99 through the Lenovo website. On top of that, the Lenovo version has 12gigs of ram compared to 8gigs on the Motorola version.
I wonder what's the difference between the moto version and the Lenovo version besides the RAM.
@@roysanchez9950 That's not true.
@@jrdamien Whats not true? the Lenovo model with 12 gigs of ram is no longer available and might be discontinued. This original post is over a month old.
I think the edge plus 2023 is supposed to be even better device. Please compare the two if you get a chance.
I don’t have the other one. Sorry
It has a $200 price difference, it should be better.
I tried the Pixel 8 Pro and was having some huge battery issues. I returned the pixel and went with the ThinkPhone from Motorola and have been happy with it. I am getting nearly 3 days out of it on one charge typically as long as I am not heavily using it daily. If I use it heavily, I am getting a little more than 2 days out of it which is amazing considering the hardware that Motorola threw into it. I have honestly been happy with the phone. No complaints so far. The last two days, went 8 hours at least with mobile data vs wifi and still was sitting at 58% on battery. And with the photos, regardless of the quality of them vs the pixel 7 pro I daily drove for a LONG time... I am overall extremely happy with it. Definitely worth the non-sale price even in my opinion.
Are you still using and liking it?
Don't you miss your Pixel 8 Pro in terms of cameras? How is the ThinkPhone on cameras? I look forward to your prompt response friend, thanks
I like how you can link it to your computer. Kind of like Samsung's DEX. I wish Google would get something like this. Even video out would be an improvement.
Not sure if it works with a number of phones but with Windows 11 you have Phone Link which does the same thing. I been using it with my Samsung phone though.
Nice video man, big Moto fan here.
I have Edge 40 Pro, very simular to this one and it it is joy to use.
Keep up the great work, all the best from Serbia.
Thank you. I appreciate it. Take care!
It's $399 now, on Motorola portal!!! I bought one yesterday.
Awesome. Such a great phone.
Glad you recommended this one. I've been wondering about it.
You’re welcome. Glad I could help.
Truthfully, I feel the Motorola think phone is one of the best looking devices I've seen in a long time. I love the carbon fiber look and the flat screen. It's reminiscent of modern race car technology. Moreover, it packs a lot of punch for $500.
I love the look! It's a great phone and it looks sharp!
@@TechOdyssey 👍
Not sure if you are planning on buying it. Looks like there is a sale right now for $399 for the phone.
@@wingtam6002 I appreciate you sending me the information. It looks like a solid device for the money and I love the looks of it. However, I purchased my OnePlus 11 back in February and it's practically brand new. Moreover, it's a much higher spec device than the think phone. Furthermore, I think it's one of the best phones I've ever used and I'm going to stick with it for a few years.👍
@@wingtam6002where is this sale?
I just got my Motorola ThinkPhone !!! It even has a mini case in the box that will protect corners.
Yup. It's a great phone
Thanks sir
What's your logic on last year's flagship phones since some of the prices got way down
The S21 Ultra is still a good phone.
I would look for phones with the SD8+ Gen1. Not the 8gen1 .
If they’re brand new or have a warranty, sure. I don’t recommend used ones, and also stay away from phones either the SD8 Gen 1 from last year. The 8+ Gen 1 is ok, like in this phone.
Don't see the point of buying older devices anymore when there's so many upper mid-range and affordable flagships that will outperform those overpriced older flagships. It's outdated thinking
Great video as always, this is my next cell phone! Looking forward to returning to the Moto fold...
Damn I wish a similar deal was available in the UK. Motorola want £899 for this phone via their website. ☹
Amazon currently has this phone and the Samsung Galaxy s23 fe on sale for $399.99. In your opinion, what's the better buy?
Neither. Get the OnePlus 12R
great info.. have to decide between thinkphone or the edge+
Something important about this phone is that it includes the charger and not just any charger, it is 68 watts, which is not offered by Samsung, Google, or Apple ✌️
Yup. It’s great
@@TechOdysseyHey brother, today Monday, November 6, it's $449 on lenovo.com 😱😱😱😱 ✌️
"something important" is an understatement. You never have to worry about forgetting to plug your phone in at night because YOU DON'T EVER HAVE TO PLUG YOUR PHONE IN AT NIGHT. People in the US don't understand the life changing benefits of fast charging because they've never had it.. yet they'll continually preach how it's a gimmick. Crazy 🤣
Thank you, as always, for your honest reviews.
Hoping for Smart Stylus support in future revisions 😢
Im currently been using the Pixel 7 Pro which i really like but I think im gonna give it too my son. Im tied between the Pixel 8 or the Samsung 23 FE? Should I just wait till the 24 comes out?
Lenovo lost me as a customer after multiple bad experiences, but this really feels like a step in the right direction. I'd rather have the Pixel just from my experiences but from a pure money value as long as Motorola keeps their promises with software updates with this phone I think it's hard to pass on.
How does the experience of the Ready For app compare to something like Samsung Dex? I don't know if Windows Link works for a number of other phones but I have been using the Window Link with my Samsung phone and I have been enjoying the experience.
Just found out the Thinkphone has a macro mode unlike the Pixel 8a which i bought recently and sending back for a refund. The Thinkphone is a much better buy overall ..the trickle charge of Pixel would drive me nuts as well as the strange extremely slow download / speed limit they place on updates.
I've had the first Galaxy . the htc One , then htc 10 (my favorite so far) then Moto x , Moto Z3 play was a very fun phone with those implements. Then a deceiving Moto G5 Stylus last month was a pixel 8 pro from my carrier , I was not impress at all . I returned it . Seriously considering the Think Phone !!!
Do u think the new motorla plus edge 2023 is good ?
I have one, it has better specs with the gen 2 processor and 512gb storage. However the curved edge is problematic; I have the Motorola case on it but dropped it and because that curved edge is still exposed, the corner off the screen cracked. No replacement screens available and Motorola quotes me...wait for it $600 to mail-in repair it!! I am pretty sure I am going to buy the Thinkphone at the current $399. The flat screen is where it's at.
I just got mine a month ago, 399.99 USD +tax. I've had all the RAZR's through all iterations. This to me is the Droid Turbo Maxx if it was available in 2023. It just has a good solid feel in the hand. Thanks for the review.
I bought this phone, but it had two MAJOR shortfalls:
No AOD. It's 2024. Get it together Moto. Coming from a Galaxy S8, S10, and S21 Ultra, the lack of an AOD is super annoying. I don't feel like tapping or moving my phone every time I want to see if I have a missed notification. A simple software update could fix this. Also, there is a huge delay between tapping and the screen coming on, about 3 to 5 seconds.
Lack of notification customisations. I realized how much I missed this after spending some time with my S21 again. The ability to set different animations, have the border light up etc for incoming notifications makes it easy to see what's coming in. The Moto again simply gives you a tiny little pop up icon that disappears after 5 seconds.
I do love the build quality, responsiveness, screen, fast charging, storage (256 GB) and the camera isn't half bad for a $400 phone. Not top of the line, but about what I expected.
Moto, seriously, just look at what Samsung did for the S21 and DO THAT. Quit being different for the sake of being different.
Yeah I didn't realize how often I was checking the aod on my pixel until I got the thinkphone. Hard to go without something once used to it.
It's hard for me. Get this now? Or, wait for the Motorola Edge 2024? Both would be an upgrade from my Edge 2022. End of support coming
Just bought this for $359 through your link! I've never had an unlocked phone before. Can I just swap my current AT&T SIM?
Yup. That’s all you have to do
In Spain OP11, 540 euros and Motorola Thinkphino 720. No color...
I love phones like this! Thanks for this video!!
Yeah. It’s definitely neat! You’re welcome
Which glass screen protector did you have for this phone?
I just got mine from Motorola for $399! Awesome phone!
Such a great phone.
Motorola's pretty solid in that budget mid-price range. Good value for money 💰
They make some solid phones
@@TechOdyssey yes very underrated.
Thinking of switching from IOS. Currently have an iphone 12 pro. Have been considering the moto razr 2023(non plus), or a pixel…then stumbled upon this….what advice would you give for someone switching
I got one off Motorola website on a trade in for $325 taxes included and 2 years of protection.
Down to $399 today on Amazon.
Very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi bro does the Motorola thinkphone have overheating problems like the snapdragon 8 gen 1
No it doesn’t
379 to 399 on Amazon now. Or 80 bucks a month for 5 months for prime members 😮.
Which is the better value...The Think Phone or the Edge Plus 2022?
What opinion do you give me? Google Pixel 8 or this ThinkPhone mentioned that I have the Google Pixel 6a in my daily use 😊 espero que me puedan responder
Very 👍, I just buy in Europe Thinkphone for 430 euro, best phon ever, Top!!!!!
This phone is interesting is a beef up version of the moto G5 2023 which I do happen to own.... Please more videos about your usage experience thanks !
Just got this phone yesterday. Cameras are a downgrade from my 7 pro but other than that this phone is amazing.. the battery life comparison isn't even close lol it's almost 8pm.. I've been using my phone since 6:30 in the morning(gps,cameras,videos,calls,RUclips, screen casting) and I still have 35% battery left. If I were using my 7 pro it would have died about 2 hours ago.
So on camera buying with the Pixel 7 or 7 Pro, are the cameras of this thinkphone bad? I would appreciate it if you would answer me
@@frankblakedrumss they're not bad on the thinkphone but they're not even close to as good as the 7/7pros camera
@@jasondefelice2710 So it is not recommended in terms of cameras? What a great disappointment is imposing in everything else but it lacks on camera
@@frankblakedrumss yea pretty disappointing.. if it had great cameras it would be the best phone on the market, but if the pixel had better battery life and call reception it would be the best phone too lol
@@jasondefelice2710 But have you already received the Android 14 on the ThinkPhone? And the Motorola camera app was updated, right? no improvement?
I miss my Essential phone
It really was a good phone.
I have a Google Pixel 6a I thought to buy the Pixel 8 but watching this Motorola. do you recommend it?e.recomiendasthe change? And if it is true that Motorola ThinkPhone will come to Android 15?
I have a question. Is it better to buy from my carrier of from the manufacturer? Alot of the Motorola phones you cant get from carriers. Thanks.
You can't get this phone from the carrier.
I was so close to giving this baby a try, but man my pixel 6a is just too good! Sooo tempting tho!! 😇
Would you switch to this from a Nokia XR21?
why you're showing a Sony phone 1:38
Accident. One of my video clips got mixed in the wrong folder and I didn’t realize it.
Motorola are great spare/backup phones.
After watching your video I felt inspired to check that phone. Found out its 999 Euro in Germany. 200 Euro more expensive than Pixel 8 and only 80 Euro cheaper than Pixel 8 Pro 128 GB. I think ill stay with Pixel.
Ugh. Such expensive prices.
have you seen the motorola edge plus? its available for like 490 in like new condition on amazon. best phone i ever demoed. better than s24 ultra, better than iphone 15 pro max, better than pixel 8 pro
The think phone is really a game changer in a way but the phone of the year in terms of value, top end specs, and a great overall experience is the moto edge plus 2023. To me, not only its a pixel 7 or even an 8 killer but its also a flagship killer.
I want this as my secondary phone, for pixel 7 battery life. Thinkphone sounds a more durable pixel 7 without the software magic.
I went to the website and tried to see how much the price would be if I traded in a phone and it initially looks like you can trade but when I tried to do a transaction there was no place to add a trade in. Isn't that odd? Or did I miss something lol
My first phone was the moto G 3…then the moto x 2…then the moto g 4.. then the s10e now have the pixel 7…which I put on visible to try 25$ unlimited.. got a iPhone 13 on regular prepaid .. pixel got 140 and 40 today in my area 🎉🎉🎉
This phone looks almost the same like edge+ (2023) I tested this thinkphone few months ago and it’s really good, one problem what Motorola has in all lineup phone is low quality camera, I moved from edge+(2023) for pixel 8pro and to be honest I regret, Motorola is much better phone it’s only one thing where pixel is better, that’s camera. 😅 I follow Motorola brand since long time and since Lenovo almost buy this brand there a lot good stuff for cheaper price. This ThinkPad phone is almost the same phone what edge+ looks pretty good and works very good if u need good phone and u don’t care about high quality camera, that’s budget phone u gonna be like it
Interesting didnt realize lenovo phone is as good as it is.
Yup yup
That's a solid device. The pricing isn't insane either.
Pricing is very good
@@2k4ever-v9v It seems everything in Canada is being priced into the stratosphere.
@@2k4ever-v9v Really sorry to hear that. I visited Vancouver Island once and just fell in love with the place. I was the only black guy fo miles, but it was a great experience.
I haven't used Motorola since the days of the Motorola Droid phones. I miss that cool boot animation they had and hearing droid in a robotic voice.
i think some of your videos having sound or mic problems. full volume hearing your video sounds like only 20% volume level at the non-problem video sound.
Never knew Lenovo and Motorola were one and the same.
Amazon has them for $398 right now.
I used to have the Moto Z2, Z4, Moto edge 2020 and 2021. I loved Moto's phones but they just weren't providing what I wanted.
idk seems like a little bit of a stretch saying it's a pixel 8 killer, considering the pixel focus is on the camera. If you don't care that much about the camera, it seems the Poco F5 Pro is a way better choice, since it's cheaper, has better resolution, and offers options with more RAM than the 8 gigs the Thinkphone offers.
It's $399 right now on black Friday weekend
i dont know where did u saw that price. but the lowest price i find for it here is 849€
It's 449 now. I like the moto g phones and this feels like the ultimate moto king moto g phone that has zero lag and better design!
it's now 277 on amazon .. should i get ?
Sure. A great deal for a great phone.
@@TechOdyssey I bought it over the redmi note 13 pro 5g. too cheap like build quality.
379.99 on Amazon today
Can you help me and let me know if this is a CDMA Plz ❤ because I’m planning to send one to my friend back home
Here's some advice. If you like to change and buy phones often, never buy Motorola and Google because you will never sell them for ok money. I learned from my own experience. 😅
The phone is $499. How much money do you really think you’re going to sell it for in a year keep two; or three?
@@TechOdyssey After two years, you probably won't be able to sell it. In two years, no one wants to buy a second-hand thinkpad phone. Buy iphone for 1000€ and you will sell it after 2 years for 800$. Not to mention you'll have a better phone for two years and you'll lose less money.
But if I like to feed my spending addiction.....
You are not wrong. Androids drop their value much quicker than apple devices. It is really rough for early adopters and people who buy them brand new. However, the flipside is that if you are thrifty and buy used and refurbished, you can wait a year maybe 2 and get a flagship android at half price...So yeah. Pros and cons to it. Apple is better for you if you like to buy new and sell yours. But apple sucks for buying used cause the price drop is only like 10-15% per year. I for one am happy to buy used and save tons of money. That way if you are patient you can still get some money out your phone anyway.
@@josiahbrown7258so right. I've heard great things about the Amazon refreshed program. Anybody have experience with that?
Missing your BlackBerry videos
There are no blackberries to talk about.
But my dear sir...does it have a ultra wide front camera?
In UK it costs £667.88
What does a pixel 8 cost?
@@TechOdysseybought the Pixel 8 for £429 with a code.😊
The minus for this phone is the absence of E Sim capability which is important if you travel a lot and for the future . On the plus side is the fact that this phone has lots of LTE Bands. The Pixel 6A has E Sim by the way. I you live in the UK it is very expensive.
Physical sim is used more than eSIM. Esim is a negative for travel. I’m guessing you don’t actually travel very much. It’s absolutely not a negative.
I used Airalo E Sim when I went to the US last August , so do my daughter and her partner, My sister who lives in the US also used Airalo E Sim when she travelled to Japan, Singapore and Penang in Malaysia last month, Her US T Mobile worked in those countries but very slow. A friend has just come back to the UK from holiday in Bali , he used Airalo E Sim in Bali.
His brother is at present in Thailand also using E Sim.
I do travel a lot as I have been retired for over 10 years and only discovered recently the convenience and relatively cheap way of communications by using E Sim outside the UK.
There are other companies offering E Sim apart from Airalo@@TechOdyssey
It's 399 on Amazon now, while the Pixel 8 is on for 549$. Which should I buy?
Buy both. It's always good to have a backup plus you get all the features of those 2 phones. $359 for the thinkphone on Motorola. If you have to settle on one then the Motorola is the no brainer decision. The 68 watt fast charging and charger in the box is unbelievable goodness. You never have to worry about plugging your phone in at night because YOU DON'T HAVE TO PLUG YOUR PHONE IN AT NIGHT. You plug it in while you're getting ready in the morning and 15 minutes you're good to go!
1:37 This is a different phone if im not mistaken?
Wow. It is. Good call. One of my b-roll video clips was in the wrong folder. Nice catch!
I just traded in my Motorala Edge 2022 for a Pixel 8 Pro.
Nice! Great phone
Motorola's issue is their update history record. All manufacturers need to commit to a minimum of 5 years of OS updates in a timely manner for their more expensive offerings.
It's actually $449.00. Did a search
I just purchased my pixel 8 pro from Spectrum for 399. Tough to beat.
Well anything can pop and arguably be better but if they don't sell, there really won't be much competition in the markets. Sending is just the most reliable and good customer service as any in America aside apple.
I just got this phone and after I downloaded the two updates the peak display is gone. Can anyone tell me why they removed the peak display? Now it's just normal android lock screen. I dont know why motorola did that
Keep in kind this is supposed to be an executive level flagship phone... I believe perhaps they removed peak duebto battery life and performance, but didn't even know it was removed honestly.
Have you checked the settings, it may just need to be toggled back on. Display Settings > Peek Display
Would love to see a comparison between thinkphone vs edge plus 2023 vs Pixel 8 vs S23fe. Nice to see someone with a wider bandwidth of reviews rather than the big 3.