Motorola isn't really a trend-setter, and many of its phones actually adopt ideas pioneered by others with the final goal of giving them a unique twist that would eventually serve customers in a more effective manner.

2019 shapes up to be a great year for those looking for an affordable phone with no compromises. After the revolutionary Google Pixel 3a, now Motorola has come up with a budget model of its own that exceeds expectations: welcome the new Motorola One Vision.

Tall and narrow form factor is great for movies; Speedy performance; Plentiful 128GB storage; Clean; clutter-free Android One UI; Night Vision camera mode captures surprisingly good photos at night; Headphone jack

Screen quality is disappointing; Camera quality just okay; Tall screen is not that great for reading

The first Motorola One, launched in 2018, was met with kind of a "meh" response. Despite the success of the device, the mid-ranger offered an ok package, but it was just ok, nothing more than that.

Solid performance; Clean; quick Android One software; Design and build quality are good; Moto gestures are still great

21:9 does not work with a hole punch; Battery life is not great; Camera quality is just ok

The Motorola One Vision is all about perception. In a literal sense, the One Vision's headline features are all about sight - the headline 48MP camera and tall 21:9 display - but on a philosophical level, Motorola also wants the phone to challenge the perception of what a budget phone can be.

Classy design Surprisingly solid performance Highly competent cameras Android One as great as ever

Massive punch-hole Mediocre battery life Ugly black bars for non 21:9 content Display not Gorilla Glass

Motorola's excellent One Vision is cheap phone royalty

Great software experience; Capable camera that takes shareable photos; Attractive; compact design; Affordable price

Slow, cluttered camera app, No U.S; release, Battery should last longer

The Motorola One Vision is an all around successful smartphone at a relatively small price. The display is great, and with its elongated form factor, the model fits well into the hand.

great display; Android 10 guaranteed; decent speaker; great camera; good performance; excellent price-performance ratio

uneven display brightness distribution; battery could last longer

The Motorola One Vision feels like a refreshing change of pace for the brand and a steal at the current $499 price-point.

Great look & feel; Clean software

Inconsistent performance; Camera is powerful but not versatile

At a glance, the Motorola One Vision is a bog-standard looking smartphone. Like pretty much every 2019 flagship, and many mid-rangers, the One Vision sports a mixed material design that's clearly taken much inspiration from the Galaxy S10 – it even has the same ugly hole-punch design front camera.

Solid battery life and performance; Clean Android software; Nicely dynamic screen

21:9 aspect ratio isn't very useful; Average camera

The Moto One Vision isn't just another mid-range phone with no personality, it's a well-priced and specced handset with unique appeal. Nowhere else will you get a 21:9 aspect ratio paired with a hole-punch front-facing camera.

Great price with a solid spec for this area of the market; Really smooth software experience - runs day-to-day tasks and apps very well; Dual rear camera setup solid for the price point

Elongated 21:9 display format doesn't suit all content; Punch-hole for front camera is bigger scale than competitors; So-so battery life considering capacity; Camera could be better - especially Night Vision

These camera woes are such a major disappointment because, otherwise, the One Vision is a phenomenal mid-tier offering. In fact, it did so well in all of the other areas that I had it on track for a certain recommendation, so it's a shame to see it fall at the final hurdle.

21:9 design; Android One support; Battery life is decent

48-megapixel camera is disappointing; Display accuracy could be better