Motorola Edge (2021)
A 144 Hz mid-flagship for the US with a big battery and clean Android.
The Motorola Edge (2021) is a flagship Motorola smartphone released Aug 2021, with a launch price of $700. It pairs the Snapdragon 778G with a 6.8" LCD 144 Hz display, a 108 MP main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 68/100 — The 144 Hz value flagship for the US. Standout strengths: 144 hz display at the price. and 108 mp camera and big battery. Main trade-off: lcd, not oled.
The 144 Hz value flagship for the US.
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.
Read the full review- 144 Hz display at the price.
- 108 MP camera and big battery.
- Stereo speakers + jack + microSD.
- Clean near-stock Android.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Motorola Edge (2021) released?
The Motorola Edge (2021) was released in Aug 2021.
How much does the Motorola Edge (2021) cost?
The Motorola Edge (2021) launched at $700 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Motorola Edge (2021) screen size and type?
The Motorola Edge (2021) has a 6.8" LCD 144 Hz display.
What chipset does the Motorola Edge (2021) use?
The Motorola Edge (2021) is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Motorola Edge (2021) have?
The Motorola Edge (2021) ships with 8 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Motorola Edge (2021) battery capacity?
The Motorola Edge (2021) has a 5,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Motorola Edge (2021) charge?
The Motorola Edge (2021) supports 30 W TurboPower wired charging.
What is the Motorola Edge (2021) main camera?
The Motorola Edge (2021) has a 108 MP main camera.
Does the Motorola Edge (2021) have a headphone jack?
The Motorola Edge (2021) has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Motorola Edge (2021) get software updates?
The Motorola Edge (2021) update policy: To Android 12.
How much does the Motorola Edge (2021) weigh?
The Motorola Edge (2021) weighs 190 g.
What colours does the Motorola Edge (2021) come in?
The Motorola Edge (2021) is available in 1 colour: Nebula Blue.
Is the Motorola Edge (2021) worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Motorola Edge (2021) an editorial score of 68/100.
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