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Motorola·Flagship · Released Aug 2021

Motorola Edge (2021)

A 144 Hz mid-flagship for the US with a big battery and clean Android.

68/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$700
Color · Nebula Blue
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
Quick answer

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.

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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.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display78
Camera70
Performance72
Battery80
Build72
Value70
  • 144 Hz display at the price.
  • 108 MP camera and big battery.
  • Stereo speakers + jack + microSD.
  • Clean near-stock Android.

Full specifications

Type
IPS LCD, 144 Hz
Size
6.8 inches
Resolution
2,460 × 1,080 px (FHD+)
Main
108 MP, f/1.9
Ultrawide
8 MP, f/2.2
Depth
2 MP
Selfie
32 MP

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v9
Δ class avg -68.5%
This
510,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -66.2%
This
980
Class avg
2,900

How the Motorola Edge (2021) compares

Motorola Edge (2021)iPhone XMoto G84
SpecEagle score686868
ChipsetSnapdragon 778GApple A11 BionicSnapdragon 695
Display6.8" LCD 144 Hz5.8" OLED 60 Hz6.55" pOLED 120 Hz
Main camera108 MP12 MP · f/1.850 MP · f/1.88
Battery5,000 mAh2,716 mAh5,000 mAh
Launch price$700$999$279

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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