Motorola officially announced the Edge 40, an affordable version of its flagship that debuted a month ago. The brand’s new mobile inherits the appearance of its older brother and includes a curved screen with protection against dust and water, as well as a powerful 50 MP camera. The manufacturer has made a series of adjustments to the hardware to offer it at a competitive price, mainly in the field of processor.
The most obvious difference from the Pro version is in the photography. He Motorola Edge 40 leaves behind the telephoto lens and instead leaves us a 50 MP main camera with f/1.4 aperture and a 13 MP ultra wide angle with macro. In front we find a 32 MP camera for selfies and video calls.
The main chamber includes optical stabilizer, ambient light sensor and All-Pixel focus that guarantees quality photos in any light condition. Other features are also offered, such as horizon lock stabilizer, portrait in video and mode vlogin case you want to use your mobile to record your TikTok videos and become an influencer.
Familiar look with competitive hardware
In terms of specifications, the Motorola Edge 40 boasts a 6.55-inch pOLED panel with a curved, borderless look. The screen offers a Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2400 pixels) with a refresh rate of 144 Hz. The latter is quite practical when playing games on mobile phones and is complemented by other features, such as HDR10+ support and DCI-P3 color gamut. .
Unlike his older brother, the Motorola Edge 40 leave out Qualcomm chips and bet on Mediatek. Inside we find an eight-core Dimensity 8020 processor, accompanied by 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. In theory this should be enough to power your training sessions. Call of Duty: Mobile or maintain a seamless connection to ultra-fast 5G and WiFi networks.
Finally, the Motorola Edge 40 lands with a 4,400 mAh battery with support for 68W TurboPower fast charging. According to the manufacturer, it is only enough to connect it for 10 minutes to obtain up to 12 hours of autonomy. It is also compatible with 15W wireless charging.
| Features of the Motorola Edge 40 | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 6.55-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) pOLED panel Refresh rate up to 144 Hz |
| Dimensions and weight | 158.4 x 72 x 7.58mm, 167g |
| Camera | Main 50 MP, Quad Pixel and f/1.4 aperture 13 MP ultra wide angle and macro 32 megapixel front |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 8020 |
| Memory | 8+ 256GB |
| Battery | 4,400mAh |
| Burden | 68W (wired) 15W (wireless) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor under the screen |
| connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 and NFC |
| OS | Android 13 |
| Others | IP68 water and dust resistance, stereo sound with Dolby Atmos |
Price and availability of the new Motorola Edge 40
The Motorola Edge 40 will be available from today at a price of 599 euros through the official Web. Those interested can purchase it at black color, although later it will be sold in blue and green colors through operators, online and retail stores. This model is 300 euros cheaper than the Motorola Edge 40 Proone of the cheapest alternatives of the high range.