Motorola Edge (2023)

Unique leather back Gorgeous curved display Solid day-to-day performance Good battery life 68-watt wired charging

Slow cameras In-screen fingerprint sensor Only gets two software updates

If you can buy the Motorola Edge at its discounted $500 price, I think there’s a really solid argument in the phone’s favor. At $200 cheaper than the Pixel 8, the Edge (2023) delivers a really solid smartphone experience — so long as you don’t mind...

Sleek build Good performance Loud speakers Clean software Rapid charging

Unimpressive cameras Relatively short battery life

The 2023 Motorola Edge offers modest improvements over last year's model and is a solid midrange Android phone that won't break the bank.

Bright and beautiful display Snappy performance Mostly stock version of Android Excellent battery life and charges fast

Comes with a lot of preinstalled apps Camera is average in low-light Motorola's software update track record is not great

The Motorola Edge is a well-rounded device, with an excellent display, great battery life, and an acceptable camera system. The device had no issues keeping up with everyday tasks like web browsing and a few games. The battery more than held its own...

Stylish, thin design, very comfortable to hold 144 Hz OLED screen Speakers are loud and sound pretty good Good battery life, fast charging

Not a performer Camera is average Pretty high MSRP — definitely only pick up at a discount

Again, at full price, we can't see how the Edge 2023 can win against its contemporaries. It may turn out that it will either be discounted often, or its official price will drop in a short while. That said, let's assume you pick up the Motorola Edge...