Launch report · Motorola
Motorola Edge (2021): A 144 Hz mid-flagship for the US with a big battery and clean Android.
SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2021·$700·Score 68/100
Motorola Edge (2021) gave US buyers a 144 Hz screen, 108 MP camera and big battery with clean software at $700 (often discounted hard). The LCD and short update window were the costs, but the feature-per-dollar was strong.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.8" LCD 144 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 778G
Memory
8 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
108 MP
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
190 g
What stands out
- 144 Hz display at the price.
- 108 MP camera and big battery.
- Stereo speakers + jack + microSD.
- Clean near-stock Android.
What to watch
- LCD, not OLED.
- Snapdragon 778G is mid-tier.
- Only one OS update.
- IP52 splash only.
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
$1200 · score 89/100