Motorola Edge (2025) review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The Motorola Edge (2025) is a slim midranger with one flagship-flavored feature: a 6.7-inch pOLED at 1,400 nits and 120 Hz. At $549 new for 8/256 it faces brutal competition, and the secondhand market prices it accordingly — used examples cluster around $159, one of the steepest discounts in the catalog. The Dimensity 7400 delivers unremarkable performance (18/100 gaming), but the 181 g body, IP69 rating, and clean Android build give it a personality beyond the spec sheet.

Display and design

The display is the strongest card: 1,400 nits peak brightness puts it above many pricier phones, and the 69/100 screen score reflects a bright, smooth 120 Hz panel. At 181 g and 8.1 mm thin it is notably comfortable, with an IP69 rating — dust-tight and jet-water resistant — that is genuinely rare at this price. Compactness scores 91/100.

Performance

The Dimensity 7400 is honest midrange silicon: everyday performance of 61/100 keeps the interface responsive, but gaming at 18/100 means modern titles run at low settings or not at all. Motorola does not publish a long update commitment for this model — treat software support as short-term and factor that into the value calculation, which the used market clearly already does.

Camera

A 50 MP stabilized main sensor is joined by a 10 MP ultrawide and a surprising 50 MP telephoto — a triple stack uncommon at this price. The 46/100 camera score reflects real-world output: the main camera is dependable in daylight, the telephoto is soft beyond 2x, and video tops out at 4K30.

Battery and charging

The 5,200 mAh battery scores 44/100 on endurance — a solid day of use — and 68 W charging (49/100) refills quickly. Wired earbud users take note: this is a USB-C-only, jack-free design consistent with the class.

Verdict

New, the Edge (2025) is hard to recommend over faster rivals at the same price. Used, at roughly $159, the equation flips: a bright pOLED, IP69 sealing, and a telephoto at that price is close to unmatched for a secondary or backup device. Buyers wanting sustained performance should look at the Edge 70 or beyond this family entirely.