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Motorola Edge Plus reviews: What to know about Motorola’s flagship phone

Written by Kim Miller | Jul 24, 2023 9:00:00 PM

Although Motorola may not be a leading name in the cell phone industry anymore, the Motorola Edge Plus might bring Motorola back to the spotlight. As the first Motorola smartphone in years that’s in the same league as other leading smartphones, the Motorola Edge Plus has been making waves in the market. But what do reviewers really think, and is it worth making the jump away from one of the leading cell phone manufacturers?

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If you’re looking for a glance at what the Motorola Edge Plus reviews are saying, you’re in the right place. Here’s everything you need to know about the Motorola Edge Plus:

Motorola Edge Plus specs

Here’s a quick look at the Motorola Edge Plus specs:

Memory

8 GB RAM

Battery

4800 mAH

Internal storage

512 GB

Expandable storage

N/A

Security

Face unlock, side-mounted fingerprint reader, ThinkShield for mobile

Charging

30W Turbopower charging, 15W wireless charging, 5W wireless power sharing, 68W charging capable

Display size

6.7 inch display

Resolution

FHD+ (2400 x 1080)

Display technology

OLED 10 bit DCI-P3 color space, 144 Hz refresh rate

Touch rate without stylus

360 Hz

Touch rate with stylus

240 Hz

Dimensions

163.06 x 75.95 x 8.79 mm

Weight

196 G

Ports 

Type C Port (compatible with USB 3.1), compatible with digital headsets only

Water protection

IP52

Body

Front: 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with anti-fingerprint coating

Rear: 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Frame

Plastic

Pros of the Motorola Edge Plus

One of the Motorola Edge Plus’s major perks is its impressive display. The phone’s display is clear, crisp, and complete with waterfall sides, also referred to as the “Endless Edge”. This design makes the Edge Plus’s display feel larger and more impressive than it might otherwise seem. It’s also possible to add extra buttons on the phone’s sides when playing a game.

Another benefit of the Motorola Edge Plus is its security features. The built-in fingerprint sensor is competitive with other leading smartphones, and unlike some other smartphones on the market, allows the fingerprint to be read regardless of your finger’s orientation. The Motorola Edge Plus also has a 90 Hz refresh rate, which, while not the fastest on the market, is more than on par with other leading smartphones.

Additionally, reviewers often note that the Motorola Edge Plus’s cameras are a significant step up from Motorola’s previous lineup of phones. The back of the Motorola Edge Plus is equipped with 3 cameras, including a 1080 MP main camera, a 16 MP ultra wide, and an 8 MP 3x optical telephoto camera. Although the Motorola Edge Plus’s cameras are far from perfect (especially when compared to other flagship phones), they perform well and are a major improvement over Motorola’s previous phones.

Cons of the Motorola Edge Plus

If you’re an AT&T user and are interested in the Motorola Edge Plus, don’t get too attached. One of the most significant drawbacks of the Motorola Edge Plus is that it is exclusive to Verizon customers. Because AT&T, T-Mobile, and all other cell phone providers do not have access to the phone, the potential customer base of the Motorola Edge Plus is extremely small in comparison to Apple and Samsung phones.

While the Motorola Edge Plus is known for its impressive battery life, with reviewers noting that they got more than a day’s use out of the battery, the charging situation is a major drawback of the Motorola Edge Plus. The 15 W Turbo charger included in the box only charges at approximately one percent per minute, meaning that getting back to full charge is a lengthy process.

Final thoughts

Although the Motorola Edge Plus has its drawbacks, overall, reviewers agree that it's not bad for an inexpensive phone. In fact, it might even be worth a try–if you’re a Verizon member.

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