The Edge series from Motorola has been around for quite some time, and although all of its entrants have, for the most part, utilised the same design language, I am not certain that this is sufficient for the design language to stand out among the throng. The Galaxy S23 series from Samsung is immediately recognisable, and the camera bar on current Pixel phones from Google is also easily recognisable. However, except from the trademark curved glass, which is not even present on every Edge-branded phone, Moto’s design language here appears to be somewhat unremarkable.
However, that does not mean that I do not enjoy the exterior and interior design of this year’s Edge+. Not like its predecessor, Motorola has invested a lot of time and effort into making this handset feel like it deserves to be considered a premium product. A matte black surface that is silky smooth and sparkles in direct light has been installed in place of the frosted glass at this location. It has a finish that is similar to that of the most current flagships from OnePlus. Furthermore, it makes the phone about as slippery as a bar of soap, despite the fact that it has a wonderful feel to the touch.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]I couldn’t keep track of the number of times that this thing threw itself off of my couch or out of my pocket, and to tell you the truth, I’m not sure that it could survive much longer without a case until there is a chance of major harm. In a similar manner, Motorola swapped out its plastic frame for an aluminum one, which was an obvious upgrade for a phone series that was pushing four figures, and it also reduced the size of its camera hump to something that was a little less noticeable. It all comes together to create a phone that has a significantly more refined appearance than its equivalent from 2022, and it does it while adding less than 10 grammes of weight to the end product.
Specifications
- Brand Motorola
- Model Name Edge Plus (2023)
- Wireless Carrier Unlocked for All Carriers
- Operating System Android 13.0
- Cellular Technology 4G, 5G
- Memory Storage Capacity 512 GB
- Connectivity Technology Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB Type C, NFC
- Color Intersteller Black
- Screen Size 6.7 Inches
- Wireless network technology GSM, Wi-Fi, LTE
Where to Get Motorola Edge+?
If you haven’t used one before, Motorola’s software is probably the most like “stock Android” these days, even more so than Google’s Pixel phones. These features are mostly for the better. For example, the weather and clock widgets are good, and the long-running motion gestures to open the camera or turn on the torch are useful. Also, I’m now a fan of Moto’s Peek Display, which is like an always-on display. I found that turning off notifications for my media apps in the settings fixed the annoying splash screen I mentioned in my recent review of the ThinkPhone.
Motorola has had trouble with its photos for a while now, with almost all of its competitors being able to do better than anything with a “M” on the back of it. It’s not clear how the Moto Edge+ changes the story, but it is the first time in a long time that one of the company’s camera systems can stand on its own. The main 50MP f/1.8 lens works just fine and is technically the same as the main sensor on the Galaxy S23+. The only difference is the size of the sensors: 1/1.5″ here vs. 1/1.56″ on the S23+. I thought the pictures looked pretty good when I took them outside during the day or in well-lit rooms inside. The colours seemed true and bright, but I’m not sure if they “wowed” me as much as the best LG or Google phones.