Motorola has launched its latest flagship samrtphone the Motorola Edge+ in the USA, which is a slightly different version of the Edge 40 Pro that was introduced last month for the global markets. It has a 6.7-inch FHD+ 10-bit pOLED screen with 165Hz Refresh Rate, Dolby Vision, in-display fingerprint scanner, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with 8GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB UFS 4.0 storage, and is based on Android 13 where the company has promised 3 years of OS upgrades and 4 years of bi-monthly security updates.
It has a triple rear camera setup where a 50MP primary camera along with 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera with the macro option, a 12MP 2X portrait telephoto lens, and a 60MP front-facing punch-hole camera. It has IP68 ratings for dust and water resistance. It has ThinkShield, Moto Secure, and Family Space features.
The phone has a sandblasted aluminum middle frame and a matte glass back with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection that provides a silky feel. It is powered by a 5100mAh battery that supports 68W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging as well as 5W reverse charging.
Motorola Edge+ 2023 Specifications -
| Display | 6.7-inch (2400×1080 pixels) FHD+ 10-bit pOLED display, 165Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, 1300 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection |
| Processor | Octa Core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno next-gen GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB UFS 4.0 storage |
| OS/UI | Android 13 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (eSIM + nano) |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture, OIS, 50MP 114° ultra-wide autofocus camera, 2.5cm macro option, f/2.2 aperture, 12MP 2X portrait telephoto camera with f/1.6 aperture |
| Front Camera | 60MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture |
| Features | In-display fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C Audio, Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, 4 microphones, Water and dust resistant (IP68) |
| Dimensions | 161.16×74×8.59mm |
| Weight | 203 g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ax (2.4GHz/5GHz) MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC |
| Battery/Charger | 5100mAh battery, 68W TurboPower fast charging, 15W wireless charging, 5W reverse charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The Motorola Edge+ comes in Interstellar Black color and the price at an MSRP of $799.99 (Rs. 65,410 approx.) and in Canada at CA$1299.99. It will be available from May 25th in the U.S. universally unlocked at Best Buy, Amazon.com, and Motorola.com, and the pre-order starting from May 19th.
It will also be available at Boost Infinite and Boost Mobile in the coming weeks, with subsequent availability at Spectrum Mobile and Consumer Cellular. The phone will also be available in Canada at the same time.
