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Motorola Edge (2020) review

Android OS v10.0
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Adreno 620
6 GB / 128 GB
6.67 inch (1080 x 2340 px)
64 + 8 + 16 MP, 9280 x 6944 px, autofocus, optical image stabilization

Motorola announced the launch of the Edge smartphone in 2020. The manufacturer is offering the Motorola Edge phone with 6.67 inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

The Motorola Edge series was launched with Android OS v10.0 pre-installed, but it is upgradable to newer versions of OS as they become available. The Edge comes with a high-quality AMOLED display. AMOLED displays offer several advantages that contribute to their popularity in smartphones and other devices. The multi-camera setup on the Edge offers versatility, allowing you to capture a wide range of subjects and scenes with different perspectives. With multiple cameras, you can capture the same scene from different angles or focal lengths simultaneously. The front camera of Edge gives you the freedom to capture moments with yourself or your friends and family easily.

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Motorola Edge specifications

BrandMotorola
NameEdge
ModelXT2063-3
Release date2020

Body

Dimensions6.34 x 2.81 x 0.37 inch
Colorsblue, red
SIM typeNano SIM

The dimensions of this Motorola smartphone are average (6.34 x 2.81 x 0.37 inch). Smaller smartphones are more compact and easier to carry around, but they may have smaller displays that can be harder to read and interact with. A Nano SIM is a small (12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67 mm) chipcard that is used in smartphones as a subscriber identity module (SIM) for connecting to a cellular network.

System

OS versionAndroid OS v10.0
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 765G
CPUOcta-core, Single-core 2.4 GHz Kryo 475, Single-core 2.2 GHz Kryo 475, Hexa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 475
GPUAdreno 620

The Motorola Edge comes with Android OS v10.0 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is based on the Linux kernel and includes a user interface, middleware, and a range of pre-installed applications. The Edge utilizes Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset. This octa-core CPU is managed by an advanced scheduler that allocates tasks to the CPU for speed and power efficiency in real time.

The Edge utilizes Adreno 620 GPU. A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized chip that is primarily designed to handle and accelerate the processing of graphics and visual data. It is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations on a smartphone screen. Adreno GPUs are designed to work in conjunction with Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. The latest Adreno GPUs support advanced graphics features such as high dynamic range (HDR) rendering, virtual reality, and augmented reality applications.

Display

Display typeAMOLED
Screen size6.67 inch
Resolution1080 x 2340 px
Multitouch supportyes

The Edge features a 6.67 inch AMOLED display. AMOLED displays enable an Always-On Display feature, where a portion of the screen remains active to display information such as time, date, notifications, or custom widgets, even when the rest of the display is off. The 6.67 inch display should be large enough to provide a comfortable viewing experience for your needs, whether it's reading text, browsing the web, or watching videos.

The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. A larger screen typically requires more power to illuminate, which can impact battery life. The display of Motorola Edge is multitouch capable. Multitouch technology enables the device's touchscreen to detect and interpret multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously.

Memory

RAM6 GB
Internal storage128 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

The Motorola Edge comes with 6 GB of RAM, which is considered to be sufficient for most users' needs. The amount of RAM needed for optimal performance depends on factors such as the operating system, the apps and services you use, and how you use your device. 128 GB of internal storage should be more than enough for their needs. The Edge has 128 GB of internal storage. The internal storage of the Edge (128 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card. MicroSD cards are popular because they're small, lightweight, and easy to use.

Camera

Main camera64 + 8 + 16 MP, 9280 x 6944 px, autofocus, optical image stabilization
FlashDual LED
Selfie camera25 MP

The multi-camera setup of Edge allows you to adapt to different photography situations and achieve various perspectives and compositions. The main camera of the Edge is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The main camera of Edge has optical image stabilization (OIS) to counteract camera shake. Optical image stabilization is a must for anyone shooting without a tripod with a long lens or in low light conditions.

Connectivity

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G / 5G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetoothv5.0, A2DP
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCyes
FM radiono
USBUSB Type-C
Headphone3.5 mm jack

The Motorola Edge supports the latest 5G network technology. 5G networks use advanced technologies such as millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequencies, massive MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output), and network slicing to provide data transfer speeds up to several gigabits per second (Gbps) and support a wide range of new services and applications. The Motorola Edge supports the latest Wi-Fi standards. Wi-Fi is now a ubiquitous technology that is widely used in homes, businesses, public spaces, and other environments around the world.

The Edge supports the latest Bluetooth standards, which offers faster data transfer speeds, better range, and improved reliability compared to previous versions of Bluetooth. The Edge has a GPS receiver. GPS allows smartphones to determine their precise location and provide accurate navigation and mapping services. This includes turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, points of interest, and alternative routes.

The Edge has a built-in NFC chip, which allows it to support various NFC applications and services such as contactless payments, data transfer, and access control. The Edge phone doesn't have built-in FM radio receiver. The Edge has an USB Type-C port. Type-C is a small, reversible connector that can be plugged in to a device in either orientation, making it more convenient to use than older USB connectors that only worked when plugged in a certain way. The Edge smartphone has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. A 3.5 mm headphone jack is a small round port, that allows you to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery

TypeLi-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable

The Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Edge isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

Features

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, fingerprint, gyroscope, hall, light, proximity
SpecialsCorning Gorilla Glass, Dual SIM, Fast charging

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The Motorola Edge smartphone has an accelerometer. The presence of an accelerometer in smartphones enables a range of interactive and intuitive functionalities that enhance the user experience and enable innovative applications. The Edge phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone.

This Motorola phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Edge phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The ambient light sensor detects the level of ambient light in the surrounding environment. The main purpose of a light sensor in a smartphone is to automatically adjust the brightness of the device's display.

The Dual SIM capability of Motorola Edge phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. The Edge supports fast charging. With fast charging, you can get a significant amount of battery life in just a few minutes of charging, which is especially useful if you need to use your phone but don't have much time to wait for it to charge. Corning Gorilla Glass is a type of chemically strengthened super-glass.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Motorola Edge, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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