Motorola Edge (2021)
Motorola Edge (2021)
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CAMERA: Poor—5.2/10
SIZE: Largest Android
BATTERY: Very Good—8.4/10
The Motorola Edge (2021) is a midrange phone offering 128 GB of storage and a large 6.8-inch LCD screen without curved edges. Its plastic body houses a hefty 5000 mAh battery, translating to a long battery life. The main camera has 108 megapixels, but the overall camera quality for both still photos and videos is judged as poor, so if camera performance is important to you, this might be a drawback. The device supports 5G, has a side fingerprint sensor, and runs on Android with Motorola's Ready For desktop mode. It boasts a refresh rate of 144Hz for smoother visuals. If you value screen size and battery life over camera capabilities, and don't mind a plastic build, it could be a suitable option for you. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- Large screen size
- Generous battery capacity
- High refresh rate
- 5G support
- Stock Android experience
Cons
- Lower camera quality
- No wireless charging
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- No telephoto or periscope lens
Ratings by Category
Battery Life:4.5
The Battery Life rating is based on overall actual measured battery life during typical usage.
Performance:4.1
The Performance rating is based on GeekBench performance benchmark scores, combined with PerfectRec’s assessment of real-life typical use cases.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $165 | ||
Brand | Motorola | ||
Operating System | Android | ||
Release Date | September 2, 2021 | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | 6.8" | ||
Resolution | 2460 x 1080 | ||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | ||
Pixels Per Inch | 395 | ||
Display Type | LCD | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | SD778G | ||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | ||
RAM | 8 GB | ||
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score  | 5.3/10 | ||
Photos Score | 5.4/10 | ||
Videos Score | 4.7/10 | ||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | ||
Main Camera | 108 megapixels | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 8.7 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh | ||
Wireless Charging | No | ||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | ||
Reverse wireless charging | No | ||
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | 6.65" x 2.98" | ||
Weight | 7.05 oz | ||
Back Material | Plastic | ||
Stereo Speakers | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | No | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | ||
A2DP | Yes | ||
WiFi Version | 6e | ||
NFC | Yes | ||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6)2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | ||
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | ||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | ||
Color | Nebula Blue | ||
Stock Android | Yes | ||
SD Card | No | ||
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Tom's Guide
Philip Michaels | October 2021
"If you've overlooked Motorola's higher-end phones in the past, the Motorola Edge 5G UW does a very good job at trying to regain your attention. Improvements to the main camera impress. I'm also impressed by how quickly the phone recharges. It's the affordability that ultimately wins the day for the Motorola Edge. this phone offers enough premium features to put it at the forefront of midrange options."
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