I bought this phone as a Christmas gift to myself in December 2023 for me 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! Motorola makes GREAT phones for backups/secondary devices and the stock Android experience with Moto features can't be beat.
I just picked one up last week. I love this phone! The smart connect app on my pc really unlocked this phones capabilities for me. The fast charging is insane, from 10%-100% in like 30 minutes. The 144hz oled screen is beautiful It has an amazing build and strong glass. Its waterproof too. The camera is a huge upgrade compared to my previous phone. Could not be more satisfied after paying $360 for this phone
My son has the Thinkphone and it has been great for him. I paid under $300 for it in Like New condition less than two months ago. He gets more security updates than I do with my phone. I use the Edge Plus 2023 and I really enjoy it. I prefer the Edge Plus 2023 over the Thinkphone for a couple of reasons: 512gb over the 256gb the Thinkphone has, and the slightly faster processor, since I heavily use my phone for work. The Edge also has a physical Sim card slot and an esim. You can't go wrong with either phone.
I have one I really like this one especially when the price drop to 399 with a charger in the box . I wish the low light camera was better other than that the phone has been a great phone very underrated very overlooked. Also to the update has been consistent more consistent in my Samsung phones
I love a lot of the things about this phone I just wish it had a headphone jack or an SD card since it seems to be pushing utilitarianism so hard. Actually fine with the 8 plus Gen 1 chip. Least it's fabricated by TSMC even though it's not the latest.
Those two were my biggest gripes too. I was holding out for 5 years waiting for a flagship quality phone with headphone jack and and SD card. The Asus Zenfone was close but too expensive for what it is. I ended up buying this for all the pc features. I'm more than happy with this phone!! The PC compatibility is game changing
@@mattburgess2 my bad I just realized u meant for the 3 buttons 😴 I for some reason thought u asked about the gestures swipe back😂 And yea it runs off Google So Google photos etc, alot of phones are this way now adays.. motorola not having dedicated galleries does suck
It's really really close. Ones older and ones newer and they both end support in 2026...for me It's the think phone. But it's such a close call I say go for what you can find cheaper
Im looking for a wireless battery for this phone that I can carry in my pocket, any suggestions? Tried Kuula KL YD45 Magnetic battery with a magnetic case but it didn't work (detects charge but wears off after a second), maybe Ill be forced to use a cable
@@helghantech sweet!! thanks for the recommendation! Quick follow up questions if you dont mind: 1- does the bank get too hot when wireless charging? 2- does the bank lock in place magnetically if you use a magnetic case? 3- do you use a magnetic case for your thinkphone? Finally but not least 4- seems some wireless banks are compatible with Thinkphone and some arent, do you know how to tell the difference?
1. Doesn't get hot at least for me 2. unfortunately I don't use a magnetic case so idk 3. Again no mag case😭 4. Idk how to tell the difference to see which are compatible Tbh I'm not huge on wireless power banks I prefer wired. Sorry I'm not much help bud
I bought this phone as a Christmas gift to myself in December 2023 for me 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!
Motorola makes GREAT phones for backups/secondary devices and the stock Android experience with Moto features can't be beat.
I just picked one up last week. I love this phone! The smart connect app on my pc really unlocked this phones capabilities for me.
The fast charging is insane, from 10%-100% in like 30 minutes.
The 144hz oled screen is beautiful
It has an amazing build and strong glass. Its waterproof too.
The camera is a huge upgrade compared to my previous phone.
Could not be more satisfied after paying $360 for this phone
Well said!!
I wish it was $400 in EU.. can't find it under 550-600 euros here at the moment
I paid $400 for mine, new, last year.
It's like a sore goober: you can't beat it (ok, you CAN...but it's gonna hurt).
PERFECT phone.
My son has the Thinkphone and it has been great for him. I paid under $300 for it in Like New condition less than two months ago. He gets more security updates than I do with my phone.
I use the Edge Plus 2023 and I really enjoy it. I prefer the Edge Plus 2023 over the Thinkphone for a couple of reasons: 512gb over the 256gb the Thinkphone has, and the slightly faster processor, since I heavily use my phone for work. The Edge also has a physical Sim card slot and an esim. You can't go wrong with either phone.
@@izziereal2010 all valid points! Thanks for commenting and watching!
I have one I really like this one especially when the price drop to 399 with a charger in the box . I wish the low light camera was better other than that the phone has been a great phone very underrated very overlooked. Also to the update has been consistent more consistent in my Samsung phones
Well said. Especially about the camera lol.
I'm doing a 2024 review so I'll add that in that video. Wanted to keep this one about the Good reasons!
Very Good Review - Thanks!
I love a lot of the things about this phone I just wish it had a headphone jack or an SD card since it seems to be pushing utilitarianism so hard. Actually fine with the 8 plus Gen 1 chip. Least it's fabricated by TSMC even though it's not the latest.
It's missing face unlock too. Which pisses me off 😂 but I love the phone
Those two were my biggest gripes too. I was holding out for 5 years waiting for a flagship quality phone with headphone jack and and SD card. The Asus Zenfone was close but too expensive for what it is. I ended up buying this for all the pc features. I'm more than happy with this phone!! The PC compatibility is game changing
I'm buying it
Motorola Edge Plus 2023 flew under the radar too
I have one and I can say it is a Great phone IMO
UK model may be dual sim ...USA single sim.
I'm curious if using the navigation bar, can you switch the back arrow from left side to right side? Thank you
U can use both I always thought?
Nope. Back button with three button navigation is always left with Motorola.
Yeah, found out the hard way, I sent it back. No music player, no gallery, and a few other things wrong.
@@mattburgess2 my bad I just realized u meant for the 3 buttons 😴 I for some reason thought u asked about the gestures swipe back😂
And yea it runs off Google
So Google photos etc, alot of phones are this way now adays.. motorola not having dedicated galleries does suck
@@mattburgess2I love google photos, when I upgraded all my old photos were right there. It's great
Amazon had it brand new for 387 few weeks ago.
That's awesome!
Thanks, man!
No thank you, for stopping by!
Edge 2024 or Thinkphone 2023?
It's really really close. Ones older and ones newer and they both end support in 2026...for me
It's the think phone.
But it's such a close call I say go for what you can find cheaper
@@helghantech thanks I got a much better deal for the edge, hopeful regrets lol
this one or the 2023 Edge Plus ???
Sorry I'm late I like this one
Im looking for a wireless battery for this phone that I can carry in my pocket, any suggestions? Tried Kuula KL YD45 Magnetic battery with a magnetic case but it didn't work (detects charge but wears off after a second), maybe Ill be forced to use a cable
I use an H H.E.T.P 33800mAh to it's pretty bulky tho
Check it on Amazon
@@helghantech sweet!! thanks for the recommendation! Quick follow up questions if you dont mind:
1- does the bank get too hot when wireless charging?
2- does the bank lock in place magnetically if you use a magnetic case?
3- do you use a magnetic case for your thinkphone?
Finally but not least
4- seems some wireless banks are compatible with Thinkphone and some arent, do you know how to tell the difference?
1. Doesn't get hot at least for me
2. unfortunately I don't use a magnetic case so idk
3. Again no mag case😭
4. Idk how to tell the difference to see which are compatible
Tbh I'm not huge on wireless power banks I prefer wired.
Sorry I'm not much help bud
You absolutely need a case to protect the glass.
That's all phones tbh lol
I guess no preinstalled screen protector then?
I don't know if brand new I bought this one used
no e-sim is inexcusable for a buisness phone
Fair
Polymides are Nylon material.
Thanks for letting me know!