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Motorola

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Phone2024Released
  • 6.6-inch AMOLED
  • Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
  • 174 g
  • 5000 mAh

Physical specifications

6.6"

Display size

174 g

Weight

159.6 mm

Height

72.0 mm

Width

8.1 mm

Thickness

20:9

Aspect ratio

Release and pricing

Released
June 20, 2024

Display

Display size
6.6"
Display technology
AMOLED
Resolution
2400 × 1080
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Peak brightness
1300 nits
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset
Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM
8 GB
Storage
256 GB

Battery & charging

Typical capacity
5000 mAh
Wired charging
68 W
Wireless charging
15 W
Charging standard
TurboPower

Build & durability

Ingress protection
IP68

Connectivity

Cellular
5G, LTE, 3G
Wi‑Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
NFC
Yes

Sizometry Analysis

Overall Score

6.0

out of 10

A light, well-designed 2024 midranger with a bright 144Hz display, a larger 5000mAh battery, and fast 68W charging — undercut throughout by the cheaper Pixel 8a's stronger cameras, faster performance, and longer software support.

Category scores

Camera

5.5

The new 50MP main sensor handles daylight well, but low-light results are soft and grainy, trailing the Pixel 8a by a meaningful margin.

Battery and charging

7.0

5000mAh is a real improvement over the prior model, and 68W wired charging is considerably faster than key rivals.

Performance

5.5

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 handles daily tasks adequately but trails the Pixel 8a and OnePlus 12R in raw processing power.

Handling and portability

8.0

174 g makes this one of the lightest phones in its class, a deliberate and well-received departure from bulkier midrange rivals.

Build quality

8.0

IP68 sealing and a vegan-leather, aluminum-framed design feel impeccable and premium for the price.

Value

5.5

Solid fundamentals are undercut by the Pixel 8a offering better cameras, performance, and updates at a similar or lower price.

Strengths

  • One of the lightest phones in its class at 174 g
  • Bright 144Hz pOLED display, noticeably improved over the 2023 model
  • 5000mAh battery with fast 68W wired charging

Weaknesses

  • The Pixel 8a offers better cameras, performance, and software support at a similar price
  • Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 trails key rival chipsets in raw performance
  • Low-light camera results get soft and grainy

Best for

  • Buyers who prioritize a light, premium-feeling design over raw performance
  • Owners who value fast wired and wireless charging
  • Windows PC users who want Motorola's Smart Connect feature
  • Shoppers who prefer Motorola's near-stock software

Less suitable for

  • Buyers focused primarily on camera quality
  • Users who want the fastest possible midrange performance
  • Shoppers who want the longest possible software update commitment
  • Photographers who shoot frequently in low light

Upgrade recommendation

  • Current device: 2023 Motorola Edge or older Motorola phones

    Recommendation: Worth considering

    Notes: The brighter display, larger battery, and faster charging feel like genuine, tangible gains over older Motorola hardware.

  • Current device: Buyers focused on camera quality and raw performance

    Recommendation: Probably unnecessary

    Notes: The Google Pixel 8a offers faster performance and stronger cameras at a similar or lower price.

  • Current device: OnePlus 12R or performance-focused midrange phone owners

    Recommendation: Probably unnecessary

    Notes: The Edge (2024) trades away raw speed for a lighter design, giving little reason to switch from a faster phone.

  • Current device: Shoppers who want Motorola's Smart Connect or vegan-leather design

    Recommendation: Depends on priorities

    Notes: Weigh these specific software and design advantages against the Pixel 8a's stronger camera and update commitment.

Everyday usability

Estimated from device dimensions and weight.

  • One-handed use

    Comfortable

    Its width suits comfortable one-handed reach for many users.

  • Pocket friendliness

    Good

    Generally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.

  • Carry comfort

    Light

    Feels light to carry relative to typical devices in its class.

  • Reading and media

    More comfortable for reading and media than compact phones.

  • Gaming

    Casual gaming

    It is better suited to lighter games and moderate visual settings than demanding 3D titles.

Bottom line

The Motorola Edge (2024) delivers a light, well-built midranger with a bright 144Hz display, a larger 5000mAh battery, and fast 68W charging, all wrapped in a genuinely premium vegan-leather design. Its clearest trade-off is an unavoidable comparison with the Google Pixel 8a, which reviewers consistently found offers better cameras, faster performance, and longer software support at a similar or lower price. Buyers upgrading from older Motorola phones see the clearest benefits; anyone focused primarily on camera quality or raw performance should strongly consider the Pixel 8a instead.

Models and configurations

Storage
256 GB
Connectivity
5GLTE3G
RAM
8 GB

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