Motorola Edge 40 Review with Pros and Cons

Every single time, Motorola offers something new that no one is offering, and which is continued with Motorola Edge 40 5G. It has premium features like wireless charging, an IP68 rating, and a 144Hz curved display.

So let’s find out in this review whether Motorola has fixed its cameras or just a new smartphone with a new design.

Motorola Edge 40 5G Price

The Motorola Edge 40 5G comes with only 8GB of Ram and 256GB of storage which is priced at Rs 29,999. It comes in Coronet Blue (Plastic Back), Reseda Green (Leather Back), and Jet Black (Leather Back) while it’s sold via Flipkart.

• 8GB + 256GB: Rs 29,999
• 8GB + 256GB: $ 829.00
• 8GB + 256GB: £ 570.73
• 8GB + 256GB: € 594

Motorola Edge 40 5G Review

Motorola Edge 40 5G is not made for everyone as it doesn’t have the best cameras but the good news is, the phone looks and feels premium which is rare in the Rs 30,000 price range along with that, you’re getting an IP68 rating, and even wireless charging support.

So yes, the Motorola Edge 40 5G is worth buying but if you want good cameras then stay away from this device, however, if you want a stock Android experience, a premium build with a curved panel, wireless charging, and even an IP68 rating then do consider it.

Display

Motorola Edge series phones always had the best display and the same can be said for the Motorola Edge 40 5G too.

It has a wonderful 6.55-inches pOLED display with 1200 nits brightness. So there won’t be any kind of issue with outdoor visibility.

Now, for those who love curved panels, here is good news, Moto Edge 40 has a curved panel that looks and feels amazing but keep in mind, it will be hard to find a perfect screen protector.

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The 144Hz refresh rate looks perfect on paper because most of the device runs on 120Hz which feels like cheating.

Nonetheless, the display is amazing and you will fall in love with it whether you want to watch movies, YouTube Videos, or even games.

Build

The phone has a Glass front, Aluminum frame, and Plastic back, or eco-leather back. Depending on which color you buy.

For reference, Coronet Blue has a plastic back while Reseda Green and Jet Black have a Leather Back. So choose the one you like.

What I’m saying is, the build quality is solid and it will give you a premium feel in whichever variant you buy.

You will also get an IP68 rating which means, you can dip the phone under the water. This is a rare feature to have at a Rs 30,000 price tag, so huge thumbs up from my side to Motorola for giving premium features in mid-budget smartphones.

Performance

Mediatek Dimensity 8020 is 20% more powerful than the Snapdragon 778 Plus which means the Moto Edge 40 5G is not made for power-hungry users.

So if you’re planning to buy this phone for gaming then don’t and consider phones like POCO F5 5G.

For normal usages like calling, browsing, social media, and even a little bit of gaming. You won’t face any problems with Motorola Edge 40 5G but don’t buy it if you’re a heavy mobile gamer.

For those who wanted a benchmark score,

• AnTuTu: 688347
• GeekBench: 3320 (v5.1), 3603 (v6)
• GFXBench: 33fps

Motorola has also added 14 5G bands which means, you will be able to take advantage of the 5G network if it’s available in your city.

• 5G Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, ,n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78.

Motorola has also promised 2 Years of OS Updates and 3 Years of Security Updates but we all know, Motorola is not great at providing faster OS updates, you will have to wait for years after Google releases the newer Android OS version.

Take these promises with a grain of salt.

Now, the good news is, the phone runs on pure stock UI which also has features like Moto security, secured folder, and Ready To PC.

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So yes, Motorola has made some customization that will come in handy while there are ads in the UI which again is a plus point.

Now, the phone doesn’t come with lots of pre-installed apps but I did find Facebook which you can uninstall.

Overall, the Motorola Edge 40 5G is a balanced smartphone that doesn’t provide powerful or decent performance, it sits in between.

Cameras

The 50MP primary sensor is not perfect from any angle, it has its limitations.

It takes good-looking images under good lighting but when it comes to low light, it adds softness and noise all around the image.

Even the dedicated night mode doesn’t do much. Also, for some reason, the sensor is adding a bit extra colors to all the objects.

Looks like Motorola is doing what other brands are doing for under Rs 30,000. We have phones from Vivo, OPPO, Redmi, and even Nothing that make all the images a bit saturated.

So don’t expect the natural colors from Motorola Edge 40 5G.

It also has OIS which doesn’t work the best. It feels like the feature that was added for marking because, in real-life usage, OIS is not making a huge difference whether it’s not videos or photos.

Yes, it does make videos a bit smoother but it’s not a day or night difference

By the way, the rear cameras can shoot videos at 1080p@30/60fps & 4k@30fps while the front can shoot at 1080p@30fps 4k@30fps.

The ultra-wide lens is there and it doesn’t do much. It needs lots of optimization, especially in low light.

The 8MP sensor is small and it’s not well-optimized.

So my advice would be, try not to use the ultra-wide lens under low light, use it when there is good light. Even then you will get softer images but that’s okay.

The 16MP front camera is nothing special at all, it takes whiter images than other BBK electric phones.

So the good news is, you don’t have to use any filter, so take the image and you will look white, even if you have dark skin.

Now, I’m not a big fan of this, I love the neutral color but this is what it is.

Overall, the Motorola Edge 40 5G doesn’t have good cameras, and it needs to be fixed soon because this doesn’t feel like a Rs 30,000 smartphone when it comes to cameras. for cameras, do take a look at Nothing Phone 1 which is also available at Rs 30,000.

Also, Nothing Phone 2 is around the corner, so the price of Nothing Phone 1 will drop, so wait for that too.

Check out the camera samples of Motorola Edge 40 5G (google drive)

Audio

The surprising thing for me was, the 20%-30% volume comes from the top speaker while the remaining comes from the bottom speaker.

Now, this is strange because most phones with dual speakers provide 40% from the top and the remaining from the bottom speaker.

In short, Motorola needs to fix this issue, if it’s software but if it’s not then, I can’t call these stereo speakers.

It does come with two microphones, so there won’t be any sort of problems with calling at all.

Overall, I’m a bit disappointed with how the Speakers are performing.

Battery

The 4,400mAh battery will last for the day if you’re a normal user.

What I mean is, if you’re that user who doesn’t play games, doesn’t watch too many YouTube videos or social media, and uses a phone for only calling and some other work then the Moto Edge 40 will last for a day.

However, if you’re a heavy user then you will have to charge this phone twice a day but the good thing is, the phone comes with a 68W charger which means you will be able to charge the 50% in 20 minutes.

Also, it also supports 15W wireless charging which is a game-changing feature because as of now, the Nothing Phone 1 only comes with wireless charging under 30k.

Overall, yes, I would have been happier, if the phone has a 5,000mAh battery but Motorola wanted to make this phone thinner, so they sacrifice the battery.

Motorola Edge 40 5G Pros and Cons

PROS	CONS
144Hz pOLED Display	Average Cameras
NFC Support	Night Photography Needs Improvement
Superfast 68W Charging Support	Decent Battery Life
15W Wireless Support	Stereo Speakers are Not Loud
Smooth Software Experience	Missing 3.5mm Audio Jack
Ad-Free Experience	Gets a bit hot after a few hours of gaming
Lightweight Build
Solid Build Quality
14 5G Bands
Bright Curved Panel
Dual SIM with eSIM

Motorola Edge 40 5G FAQs

Verdict

Motorola Edge 40 5G Full Specifications

Price	8GB Ram + 256GB storage: Rs 29,999 $ 829.00 £ 570.73 € 594
Display	6.55-inches Curved FHD+ pOLED Display 402 PPI Density HDR 10+ Panel 144Hz Screen Refresh Rate 360Hz touch sampling rate 90.80 Screen To Body Ratio 1200 nits pick the brightness IP68 Rated (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Dimensions	158.4 x 72 x 7.6 mm  Weight: 169g
Build	Glass front, Aluminum frame, Plastic back or eco-leather back
OS	Android 13 2 Years of OS Updates. 3 Years of Security Updates.
RAM and Storage Speed	UFS 3.1 Storage
Chipset	Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm) CPU: Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU: Mali-G77 MC9
Performance Score	AnTuTu: 688347 GeekBench: 3320 (v5.1), 3603 (v6) GFXBench: 33fps
5G Bands	14 5G Bands. 5G Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, ,n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
SD-Card Slot	No. Dual Sim(Physical + eSIM)
Rear Cameras	50MP Primary Sensor (OIS), 13MP Ultra-Wide, Video 1080p@30/60fps 4k@30fps.
Front Camera	16MP Selfie Shooter. Video 1080p@30fps. 4k@30fps.
3.5mm Jack	No.
Speakers	Stereo Speakers.
Bluetooth Version	5.2 Version.
FM Radio	No.
NFC	Yes.
Wifi	Wifi 6.0
Sensors	Fingerprint, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, SAR Sensor, Sensor Hub, and E-Compass.
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In-Display.
Battery	4,400mAh (non-removable). 68W Wired Charging. 15W Wireless Charging. 0% to 50% in 20 Minutes with Wired.
Weight	169 Grams.
Colors	Coronet Blue (Plastic Back), Reseda Green (Leather Back), and Jet Black (Leather Back).
Model Number	PAY40029IN
SAR Value	Head: 1.18 W/kg (at 1g), Body: 1.26 W/kg (at 1g)
Warranty	1-Year Replacement on Headset. 6 Months Warranty on Accessories.
In the Box	Motorola Edge 40, Charger, USB Cable, Guides, Sim Tool, Protective Cover.

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