Reviewers Liked
- Light, grippy, ergonomics
- Great action camera
- Lots of storage
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Performance is just a bit sluggish
- Low water-resistance rating
Motorola Moto One Action
77
- Price:
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By techaeris.com
on
91
Motorola has been in the news an awful lot lately, and for good reason. Their new moto razr is causing a squall in more ways than one, and their latest moto g stylus and power are offering up some decent value as well. They've also recently unleashed...
By phandroid.com
on
74
The Motorola One Action is a unique phone with a specific user in mind. If you're on a limited budget and are looking for a smartphone that can give you that amazing wide-angle action cam look for video recording, this phone is the perfect...
By Neowin
on
70
The Motorola One Action is a decent enough phone, but I'm really having trouble understanding who this is for. I guess if you were thinking about getting a Moto G-series but you really want ultra-wide video recording, then this would be for you, as much...
By techadvisor.co.uk
on
80
The One Action is yet another affordable smartphone from Motorola that offers more than you would expect for the price.It offers a modern style and good build quality for the price along with a decent screen and Android One software. We also like the...
By NotebookCheck
on
80
Interesting mid-range smartphone with limitationsAt first glance, the Motorola One Action looks quite impressive, what with its good hardware, modern design and its innovative action camera. However, the so-called action cam seems a bit half-baked,...
By T3 Magazine
on
100
(Image credit: Motorola)We're confident in saying that the Motorola One Action is one of the best budget smartphones money can buy. It has all the drive the average consumer would ever need, and more than enough built-in storage to match, a camera that...
By goodhousekeeping.co.uk
on
79
If you want a smartphone that's great for shooting videos and taking photos but won't break the bank, the Motorola One Action is a good choice. It's got the same great 6.3in screen as the Moto One Vision, but took particularly clear photos in natural...
By TechRadar
on
80
The Motorola One Action is another fine budget smartphone from Motorola. It continues the good work started with the Motorola One Vision, but with a couple of interesting twists.Ditching the Vision's decent camera for a dedicated ultra-wide video lens...
By IndianExpress
on
80
To its advantage, Motorola One Action has a tall build that can be used easily with one hand, a good screen, smooth performance, nice sound, and gameplay sessions are good as well. The added bonus of the Action cam is a welcome addition and the high...
By Phone Arena
on
78
At the time of writing this review, the Motorola One Action is available in a few international markets for the equivalent of about $290-$300. And, for that price, it definitely brings a lot of bang for one's buck — especially if you are interested in...
By Stuff
on
80
It isn't going to replace your GoPro, but quirky camera sensors aside, the Motorola One Action is a fairly well-rounded phone for not a huge amount of money. You get a modern design, decent performance and respectable picture quality, plus one of the...
By IndiaToday
on
80
After going through all the parameters in-depth, the Motorola One Action seems to have got the basics right and then some. As a smartphone, the One Action works, i.e. it is smooth and can handle daily tasks easily. The cameras are good for a phone under...
By Gadgets360
on
70
The Motorola One Action tries to ape the Motorola One Vision's (Review) formula but adds an extra sensor for its “action camera” cred. The phone's build quality is solid and it also stands out for its aesthetics, but the hole-punch design is not fully...
By 91mobiles.com
on
70
With the One Action, Motorola has managed to strike its own path in the hyper-competitive smartphone industry – offering a capable smartphone that also doubles up as an action camera. And while the “action” part is quite limiting as ultra wide-angle...
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