The "1-Minute" Review
Verdict
A powerful phone offering strong battery life and impressive display at a competitive price.What's good
- Impressive battery life
- Fast charging included
- High refresh rate display
- Smooth performance
- Stock-like Android interface
What's bad
- Limited zoom capabilities
- Curved screen prone to accidental touches
- Underwhelming fingerprint sensor placement
- Some bloatware present
Design
This phone sports an elegant design that feels premium in hand. The curved glass on all sides mimics the sleek design of high-end watches. Reviewers noted, "The Motorola Edge+ 2023 feels like the best-designed and built premium phone."
The rear panel features a smooth matte finish, reducing fingerprints and adding to its refined look. It's built with durable Gorilla Glass Victus and an aluminum frame, ensuring sturdiness.
Overall, the phone’s sleek curves may lead to some accidental touches, but many users enjoy its sophisticated style.
Display(s)
The 6.67-inch screen dazzles with its OLED brilliance, bringing your content to life. You get rich, true-to-life colors that make watching videos and browsing photos a delight.
With a 165Hz refresh rate, everything from gaming to scrolling feels fluid and smooth, offering you a seamless experience. Reviewers appreciate this, with one noting "The pOLED display is superb, especially with the quad-edge curved glass."
Even in direct sunlight, the display remains highly visible, boasting a high brightness level of 1300 nits. It lets you comfortably use your phone outdoors without straining your eyes.
While some notice minor mismatches on screen curves, the overall experience leaves most users satisfied and impressed.
Performance
The device features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip that ensures seamless operation, supporting quick app launches and efficient multitasking. Paired with 8GB of RAM, you'll find running multiple apps or switching between tasks fluid and responsive.
Its processor supports enhanced gaming experiences, with a 165Hz refresh rate that provides smooth visuals without lag. Many reviewers have highlighted the consistent reliability over extended use, such as not overheating during intensive tasks.
Reviewers from Android Central emphasize that "performance is nothing short of stellar thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset," reflecting its capability to handle demanding applications and games effortlessly.
Software & Storage
The Motorola Edge+ offers an interface that feels close to basic Android, with minor customizations that enhance usability. It includes intuitive additions like gestures for quick actions, without bogging down performance.
From experts: "Motorola does a superb job of blending that 'stock Android' look without feeling feature deprived," providing a clean and efficient experience.
You're assured 3 major UI upgrades and 4 years of security patches, which adds peace of mind for long-term usability.
Cameras
The Motorola Edge+ (2023) camera system impresses with its trio of versatile lenses that include a 50MP wide lens, offering stunning precision and accurate colors. Ideal for close-up shots, the ultrawide lens doubles as a macro, showing your inner photographer.
Lights up the night with a quality low-light performance, capturing bright, detailed scenes that shine even against the competitors. But the zoom isn't perfect on this phone. Experts caution that zoom capabilities are limited, stating, "Zooming in beyond 2x produces serious diminishing returns," which could fall short of expectations for some users.
Video enthusiasts get the bonus of Horizon Lock for steady footage during action recording, a standout addition for mobile recording. With its dynamic design tweaks and improved processing, Motorola delivers a solid everyday camera system that balances performance and practicality.
Battery
Enjoy peace of mind thanks to the phone's large 5,100mAh battery, which consistently lasts up to two days with typical usage. This is particularly beneficial for users who dislike frequent recharging, allowing them to comfortably engage in daily tasks and entertainment without interruption.
The phone's quick 68W wired charging feature ensures you never face long downtimes. Experts reveal that it charges fully in under 45 minutes, enabling you to top up your device rapidly, either before a busy day or during quick breaks.
For those who prefer wireless charging, the phone also supports 15W charging, providing flexibility in how you keep your device powered throughout the day.
Audio
Reviewers find the Motorola Edge+ (2023)'s dual stereo speakers impressive. Dolby Atmos tuning ensures superb sound for music, movies, or games, making the audio rich and immersive. Android Central mentions how well the phone's on-board stereo speakers perform, highlighting their loudness and clarity.
For calls, the microphones pick up voices with clarity, ensuring seamless conversations even in noisy environments. With the phone's outstanding call capabilities, you won’t miss or misinterpret important details.
The Bottom Line
This device gives you a solid, well-rounded flagship experience without breaking the bank. With a stunning 165Hz display, your browsing and app usage feel smoother, appealing to those who love vibrant visuals. Battery life is consistently excellent, keeping your focus away from frequent charging. Reviewers note that "Motorola's software continues to shine," bringing great ease of use. While the camera doesn't quite reach the heights of some premium alternatives, it's more than sufficient for casual photography. An accessible choice for budget-conscious individuals seeking high performance without sacrificing essential features.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Andrew Romero, 9to5GoogleThe Motorola Edge+ took me by surprise. For a company that has been keeping up with the competition but is slow to take risks, it has dive-bombed into 2023 with a device that not only looks the part, but performs well and makes use of practical battery life. As someone who favors the Pixel 7 Pro bec...
- Nicholas Sutrich, Android CentralThe Motorola Edge+ (2023) is the best flagship smartphone Motorola has made in years. It's got an incredibly gorgeous design, eye-friendly 165Hz pOLED display, 2-day battery life, 68W charging with an included brick, and four years of software updates with Motorola's excellent My UX. The only real d...
- Chris Wedel, XDA DevelopersThe 2023 flagship Edge+ brings an impressive spec sheet and an affordable price. From the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor to the 165Hz pOLED display, Motorola is offering North Americans perhaps its most complete high-end phone in years.
- Ryan Haines, Android AuthorityMotorola put its Edge Plus to the grindstone and created its best flagship in years. It combines premium performance, excellent wired charging, and a refined construction to put previous Edge offerings far out of mind, and does so while lowering the asking price to its most competitive point in a lo...
- Allison Johnson, The VergeThe Edge Plus is closer than ever to being a true flagship contender, but it needs something to push it into the spotlight. The foundation is there: excellent battery life, a lovely big screen, a good camera system that’s occasionally great, and user-friendly software. And I think there’s a place fo...
Prices (Where to Buy)
Common Questions
Motorola Edge+ (2023) prices will vary depending on retailer, age, special offers and whether or not it's purchased with a service plan. If purchased with a 2 year service contract for example, you would likely pay much less for the phone itself up front. Motorola's suggested retail price is $799.99. You can compare Edge+ (2023) prices from around the web here on The Informr.
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Motorola Edge+ (2023) user manual here.
Motorola backs up the Edge+ (2023) with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Edge+ (2023) has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Motorola support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Motorola's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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