The Motorola Edge 40, released on May 4, 2023, offers a premium experience with high-end specifications and features suitable for performance-oriented users.
Design
The Motorola Edge 40 has dimensions of 158.4 x 72 x 7.6 mm (6.24 x 2.83 x 0.30 in) and weighs either 167 g or 171 g (5.89 oz). It is available in Nebula Green, Lunar Blue, Eclipse Black, and Viva Magenta colors.
Software
It ships with Android 13 and is upgradable to Android 14.
Hardware
The device is equipped with an octa-core CPU, featuring 4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 and 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. It uses the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm) chipset and the Mali-G77 MC9 GPU. It comes with 8GB of RAM and offers internal storage options of 128GB or 256GB, expandable via a card slot.
Sensors
The Motorola Edge 40 includes an under-display fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, and compass, and supports Smart Connect (Ready For).
Network
It supports Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) configurations and is compatible with 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.
Display
The phone features a 6.55-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 20:9 ratio, delivering ~402 ppi density. The display supports 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and has a peak brightness of 1200 nits.
Camera
The rear camera setup includes:
- 50 MP wide camera with multi-directional PDAF and OIS
- 13 MP ultrawide camera with a 120˚ field of view
The front camera is 32 MP. The camera system supports dual-LED flash, HDR, and panorama.
Performance
The AnTuTu Score for the Edge 40 is 675,325, reflecting strong performance. It supports PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile at 90 FPS in smooth settings, indicating good gaming capabilities and overall performance.
Conclusion
The Motorola Edge 40 is a feature-packed device with a high refresh rate display, robust camera system, and solid performance, making it an excellent choice for users looking for a premium experience in a smartphone.
