Launch report · Motorola

Edge 40: Slim curved-AMOLED mid-flagship with IP68.

SpecEagle Editorial·May 2023·€599·Score 76/100

Edge 40 brings IP68, wireless charging and a bright f/1.4 camera in a slim 167 g body with near-stock Android. The mid SoC is the trade.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.55" curved pOLED 144 Hz
Chipset
Dimensity 8020
Memory
8 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.4
Battery
4,400 mAh
Weight
167 g
What stands out
  • IP68 + wireless charging at mid price.
  • Bright f/1.4 main camera.
  • 144 Hz curved pOLED.
  • Near-stock Android, light 167 g.
What to watch
  • Dimensity 8020 is mid.
  • No telephoto.
  • No microSD.
  • Curved screen mis-touches.
The phone it has to beat
POCO F6
$399 · score 80/100