Motorola edge series: Premium design, competitive price
Are you looking for a smartphone that looks like a €1,200 flagship but don’t want to pay that much for it? Then the Motorola edge series is just what you’re looking for. Whether you’re looking at the brand-new edge 60 and 70 series or searching for a great deal on the 50 series, these phones are renowned for their phenomenal ‘endless edge’ displays, clean Android software and lightning-fast charging times. Here, you can find out which model suits your needs.
Which Motorola edge is right for you?
Motorola doesn’t always make it easy with terms like ‘Fusion’, ‘Neo’ and ‘Ultra’. To stop you getting lost in the specifications, we’ve broken the range down for you:
- edge ultra & pro: These are the powerhouses. Think of the fastest Snapdragon processors, the best cameras with extensive zoom capabilities and premium materials such as wood or vegan leather. For the heavy user who doesn’t want to compromise.
- Edge (Standard) & Fusion: The sensible choice. You get 90 per cent of the high-end features (such as that stunning OLED screen and fast charging), but at a much more affordable price. Often the ‘Best Buy’.
- edge neo: Compact and stylish. Whilst the other models are often large, the Neo is more manageable, without feeling cheap. Ideal if you don’t want a brick in your pocket.
Why choose the edge series?
As well as offering excellent value for money, Motorola has two secret weapons with which it’s giving Samsung and Apple a run for their money.
1. Hello UI: Clean and Fast
Motorola uses one of the cleanest versions of Android. No unnecessary duplicate apps or heavy skins to slow your phone down. With the new Hello UI (the successor to My UX), you get an experience similar to that of the Google Pixel, but with handy additions such as the well-known ‘shake for torch’ gesture.
2. TurboPower: A blink of an eye and you’re fully charged
Forget about charging overnight. Most Motorola edge phones (certainly from the edge 40 and 50 series onwards) support TurboPower fast charging at 68W or even 125W. In practice, this means that whilst you’re having breakfast or taking a quick shower, you’ll have enough battery life to last the whole day.
Is the camera good enough?
The camera used to be Motorola’s weak point, but those days are over. Thanks to partnerships with Pantone for lifelike skin tones (Pantone SkinTone) and the integration of Sony Lytia sensors in the newer models (such as the edge 50 and 60 series), you can take photos that are rich in contrast and detail. The Pro and Ultra models in particular, with their periscope zoom lenses, are perfect for concerts or portrait photography.
