Motorola one zoom it is, in its own way, a turning point for the American brand. The series - so named for the choice to join the Android One program - has in fact decided to abandon the super stock variant of the Google operating system, proposing a customized version that brings with it some slight changes. Nothing invasive, mind you, but it is definitely a signal about the future of this range.
But what's left of the software? What does this device offer? Let's find out in this review.
Motorola One Zoom: the technical sheet
Before telling you how these two weeks were in the company of Motorola One Zoom, let's take a look at the technical data sheet.
dimensions: 158.5 x 75 x 8.8 mm
Weight: 190 g
Display: 6,4 ″ OLED - 1080 x 2340 pixels
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
GPU: Adreno 612
RAM: 4 GB
Memory: 128 GB - expandable via microSD
Network: 4G – Dual SIM
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, GPS
Battery: 4000 mAh
Rear camera: 48 + 8 + 16 + 5 MP
Front Camera: 25 MP
Videos: 4K @ 60 fps
Operating system: Android 9.0 Pie
Motorola One Zoom review: an original design
Aesthetics are one of the strong points of this Motorola One Zoom. There are two main reasons: on the one hand we have a back cover in matt satin 3D glass which, at first glance, looks like brushed metal and keeps fingerprints at bay, on the other hand we find a rectangular camera module. A choice that we particularly appreciated given that most manufacturers opt for vertical alignment, which unbalances the smartphone once it is placed on a flat surface.
To all this adding the illumination of the Motorola logo, always located on the back of the device: this LED is of a single color, it is activated when you use the smartphone and when notifications are received. In short, it is as useful as it is scenic, but we would not have regretted some more options, such as the ability to keep it on longer to report emails and messages or to associate different colors to the different notifications.
Along the edges instead we find the traditional buttons and inputs: on the right we find the on and off button - knurled -, on the top we have the speaker and the hybrid slot for SIM and microSD, while in the lower part we have the USB-C connector and the 3,5 mm jack.
The front part houses instead a satisfying 6,4-inch OLED display, display that you can adapt to your tastes by choosing one of the 3 available presets: Natural, Enhanced and Intense. But pay attention to the brightness sensor which always tends a little downwards, so it will happen quite often to act manually.
And the reader for unlocking the fingerprints? It is below the screen and works really well.
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Motorola One Zoom's hardware doesn't betray its positioning. We are thus faced with a Snapdragon 675 with 4 GB of RAM which certainly does not allow it to compete with the top of the range, but allow anyone to carry out all daily activities peacefully. You can then manage your mail, browse online, watch all kinds of content and even play games. Sure, loading the heavier titles isn't lightning-fast but, once opened, the game will still perform well.
Software optimization also helps the physical components. There is no Android One, this is true, but Motorola's slight customization does not affect the excellent performance of Android 9.0. We were only sorry we didn't find Android 10 already.
It is also promoted the battery, which allows you to cover the whole day without too much difficulty. Of course, considering the mid-range processor and the 4000 mAh, we expected a little more, but never mind, now the daily recharge has now entered the routine of all of us.
If it's called "Zoom" there is a reason ...
They are well four the rear sensors of this Motorola One Zoom. We have the camera main 48-megapixel, a 16-megapixel wide angle, a 5-megapixel depth sensor and of course the 8 megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, 10x digital and optical stabilization. The panorama ends with the 25 megapixel front camera with f / 2.0 aperture.
However, versatility is not the only strength of this smartphone. Motorola's device guarantees good shots with all sensors: the colors are natural, the wide angle does not present any kind of distortion, the portraits are absolutely discreet and the zoom does an excellent job, at least in excellent lighting conditions. Land things change a bit when the amount of light goes down: the telephoto lens in these cases limps a bit, while the main sensor accompanied by the night mode still manages to give us satisfactory results for this price range.
The situation is different for the videos. We can record good videos in 4K and 60 fps, but only with the right lighting. In fact, in the dark we lose something in terms of quality.
Motorola One Zoom review: buy it or not?
We undoubtedly liked Motorola One Zoom. The design is captivating, the performances convincing and the photographic sector is certainly remarkable, especially considering that the device costs 429 euro. The problem, however, is the overcrowding and the quality of the devices of the same range. Perhaps with a slightly lower price, the smartphone would have really given the competition a hard time.
Motorola one zoom
For 
- Nice design
- Smooth and responsive software
- Excellent photographic sector
Cons 
- Imperfect brightness sensor
